Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa is a mid-range resort in Rodney Bay, the main resort and dining area on Saint Lucia's northwest coast. Its rooms are grouped by view: deluxe garden-view rooms near the lobby, pool-view rooms and suites around the main pool, and beachfront rooms and suites overlooking Reduit Beach, with one one-bedroom suite offering direct beach access. Two four-bedroom Waters Edge villas, each with a private pool, terrace and marina views, sit about five minutes on foot from the resort, with a shuttle available. It is a sensible, sociable choice for guests who want to be close to the beach and the restaurants without paying for a luxury villa resort.
Location and getting around: Rodney Bay is the island's busiest tourist strip, with Reduit Beach, a marina, restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance of the resort. Pigeon Island National Landmark is a short taxi ride north, Castries is roughly twenty to thirty minutes south, and the airport at Castries is closer than Hewanorra in the south. The Pitons and Soufrière are a long day trip, so use Rodney Bay as a base for the north and for sailing and zipline days, and consider a night in Soufrière if you want the volcano and waterfalls.
The rooms: the garden-view rooms are the best value, the pool-view rooms and suites are convenient for families who want to be near the water, and the beachfront rooms trade a higher price for sunrise views and direct beach access. The Waters Edge villas, with private pools and marina views, suit groups who want a house-like arrangement rather than hotel rooms. Request a room away from the busiest areas if you are a light sleeper, since Rodney Bay has nightlife.
Good to know: the resort is a lively family and couples base rather than a secluded retreat. Check which meal plan is included, since packages vary, and consider adding a car or driver for island excursions. The official rooms page did not show rates when we checked, so use the booking links for current pricing. Hurricane season ends on 30 November, so shoulder-season visitors often find good value.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Reduit Beach
- ✓Main pool with pool-view rooms
- ✓Spa
- ✓Garden-view rooms near the lobby
- ✓Beachfront rooms and suites
- ✓One-bedroom suites
- ✓Waters Edge villas with private pools
- ✓Shuttle to the marina villas
Good questions
Where is Bay Gardens Beach Resort?+
It is in Rodney Bay on the northwest coast, overlooking Reduit Beach, with restaurants and the marina nearby.
What room types are available?+
There are garden-view, pool-view and beachfront rooms, one and two-bedroom suites, and separate four-bedroom Waters Edge villas with private pools.
Is it close to the main sights?+
Pigeon Island is a short drive away, and the Pitons and Soufrière are a long day trip. Use it as a base for the north.
