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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

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"Pretty, central and friendly. Was very difficult to find as the roads were blocked and didn't have any names on them so my Google map was rather useless !"
AH, London May 2015
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YC, Singapore Aug 2012
“The visits to the tombs and museums of Chiclayo far exceeded our expectations. Being less well known by tourists meant quieter visits with no crowds”
KG, Calstock Jan 2011
"Worth the 4 am start."
JR, London Dec 2014

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