Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa sits on 85 oceanfront acres at Eau Piquant, near Vieux Fort at the southern tip of Saint Lucia, with about a mile of white sand on the Atlantic side of the island. It is an all-inclusive resort with 250 rooms, and it is split into two distinct halves. The Harmony wing is adults-only, with quiet pools, hammocks and a more grown-up mood, while the Splash wing is built for families, with a pool of fountains and waterfalls, a lazy river, a waterslide and a free water park. Guests rate it highly for its staff, food and pools. The great practical advantage is the airport: Hewanorra International is only about three minutes away by car, so you can be on a sunlounger within the hour of landing, which is a real gain on an island where the drive to the northern resorts can take over an hour. It suits families, groups and couples who want a lot included.
The rooms
Accommodation is made up of junior suites, split between the two wings. Splash junior suites are family-friendly, with garden, pool or ocean views and room for four, and a club-level concierge version adds extras. Harmony junior suites are adults-only, with tropical, partial ocean or full ocean views and a concierge club level with ocean views for two.
Every room has premium bedding, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a flat-screen television, a refrigerator and a coffee and tea maker. The room rate normally covers all buffet and a la carte meals, snacks and drinks, with gratuities included.
Food, pools and activities
Eight restaurants include Calabash, Coconut Walk Marketplace, Silk, The Jerk Tree House and Trattoria, with a breakfast smoothie bar, made-to-order stations and a rum bar with guided tastings. There are five outdoor pools plus a children's pool, two poolside bars and a swim-up bar, and snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding are free. Kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons are available seasonally at the Surf Shack for a fee.
On land, four tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, soccer, a gym with yoga and Pilates classes and the Sanctuary Spa fill the day, and a nightclub and theme parties fill the evening. A free airport shuttle runs on request, and you should contact the resort about a day before arrival to arrange pick-up.
What to know before you book
This is the Atlantic side of the island, so the sea is breezier and can be rougher than at the Caribbean resorts in the north, and seaweed can gather on the beach in some seasons. The resort lays on shuttle buses to other beaches when that happens. The Pitons are a long day trip, about a 55-minute drive to Gros Piton, so this is a resort stay rather than a base for touring.
Nearby, Savannes Bay Nature Reserve and the Moule a Chique lighthouse are short drives. Check-in begins at 3 PM, check-out is at 11 AM and the minimum check-in age is 18. Pets are not allowed. Extra beds and cribs are not available, so confirm occupancy for your family when booking, and restaurant reservations can fill quickly, so book dinners early in your stay.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive plan
- ✓Adults-only Harmony wing
- ✓Family Splash wing with water park
- ✓Eight restaurants and a rum bar
- ✓Five outdoor pools and a lazy river
- ✓Sanctuary Spa
- ✓Tennis courts and gym
- ✓About three minutes from Hewanorra airport
Good questions
How close is it to the airport?+
Hewanorra International Airport is about a three-minute drive away, which is the shortest airport transfer of any major Saint Lucia resort.
Is there an adults-only area?+
Yes. The Harmony wing is adults-only with its own rooms and pools, while the Splash wing is aimed at families. Choose the wing when you book.
Is it a good base for the Pitons?+
Not ideal. Gros Piton is about a 55-minute drive, so plan day trips or consider staying in Soufriere for a night or two.
