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East Winds is a high-end hotel boasting a location on St Lucia’s west coast set amid lush gardens and tropical forest on a private beach, just 10 minutes’ drive from Rodney Bay

East Winds boasts a location on St Lucia’s west coast set amid lush gardens and tropical forest on a private beach just 10 minutes’ drive from Rodney Bay. There are 30 rooms, cottages and suites with accommodation ranging from larger superior and deluxe cottages in the gardens to oceanfront rooms and suites, all with an ensuite bathroom, patio or sundeck, aircon, TV and Wi-Fi.

The East Winds Garden has a wide array of flowers and birdlife and you can even book a tour with the head gardener. The beach-side restaurant serves fresh fish and locally sourced fruit and vegetables, while the swimming pool is set in the gardens with sundeck and bar service, and guests can relax in the spa with yoga classes and a range of treatments. At the private beach, the resort has its own kayaks, paddleboards and snorkels, and sailing lessons are also available.

What our clients say

Everywhere we stayed the local staff were particularly helpful and cheerful. As an older member of the group I particularly appreciated we stayed 2-3 nights giving me time to relax…
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AH, London Mar 2026
It was all brilliant, we expected the Galapagos to be the highlight, but all the other trips were as good in different ways. All the Ecuadorians encountered at hotels, restaurants,…
AH, Eastleigh Jun 2013
This is our 3rd trip with JLA and we look forward to our 4th. The best place to start planning holiday in South America, incredible wealth of knowledge and experience.
LG, Richmond Jan 2020

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