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This all-inclusive, village-style resort is set in 45 acres for you to enjoy, situated beside the beach on the northern tip of the island. Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa is such a fun place and kids and adults alike will love it. The restaurant choices include Italian, St Lucian Creole and Seafood, International buffet cuisine and also a new Pan-Asian restaurant. There are also a number of bars to keep you refreshed. There are 7 swimming pools to choose from, 2 dedicated to adults only and kids have lots more fun in store with their own club, offering an amazing array of activities, which is sure to keep the little ones amused. Active guests will find plenty to do – how about a set or 2 of tennis, or maybe a game of squash or archery? Water lovers can take out a kayak or try their hand at windsurfing around the bay. Treatments* are available at the new Samsarati Spa and those in search of their inner spirit can enjoy Yoga, Pilates or T'ai Chi (all with instruction). Of course, there are quiet spots around the resort, with an adults-only restaurant for evening dining.
Where is it?
On a beach in the Cap Estate. 30 mins to Castries. Transfer time from airport:
1 hour 30 min.
Eats and drinks
4 gourmet restaurants: The Cove – International buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and daily themed dinner. A British style high tea is served every afternoon from 3.00-4.30pm and a midnight snack buffet is served from 11.30pm-12.30am. Waterside Creole Grill – Seafood and St Lucian Creole cuisine in an ocean view location, open for breakfast and dinner. La Trattoria – Italian restaurant, open for lunch and dinner. Café Asia – Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Open for dinner for adults over 16 years. Also, adjacent to the main resort entrance is The Great House – a gourmet restaurant located in a grand plantation house. Reservations are required and meals at this restaurant are not included in the all-inclusive programme. Caribbean Beach Barbecue once a week. 5 bars including a swim-up bar in the adults pool. Please note: some premium meals such as lobster and premium steaks are available at a supplement.
Entertainment
Live nightly entertainment with stage production show or live music. The Smugglers Pub with karaoke (open nightly from 10.00pm-til late).
Fun and games
7 swimming pools (2 reserved for adults over 16 years only) including Oasis Waterpark pool with 100ft waterslide, whirlpool. Racquet club with 7 floodlit tennis courts, squash court and fitness gym. Beach volleyball, table tennis, archery and bike hire*. Samsarati Spa*. Yoga, Pilates or T'ai Chi (all with instruction). Water sports: sailing, snorkelling, kayaks, windsurfing and water-skiing. 18-hole golf course nearby*. 2 playgrounds. Supervised kids’ club open daily, catering from newborn babies to teenagers with fully equipped activity centres. Age groups: newborn-23 months, 24 months-4 years (both open between 9.00am-5.00pm), 5-7 years, 8-12 years, 13 years and over (all open between 9.00am-10.00pm).
Handy stuff
WiFi* in lobby. Babysitting service* after 5.00pm (reservations required). Laundry/dry cleaning service*.
Room info
357 rooms in various single-storey buildings set in the tropical gardens or overlooking Smugglers Cove. All with air-conditioning, TV, coffee maker, safe, iron and board, private bath and shower, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms are located around the complex, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (up to 16 years of age).
Early Bird Standard Rooms - Book early to receive a discounted Standard Room (sleeps max 2 adults and 1 child under 7 years).
Room Upgrade
Deluxe Garden View Rooms are located around the complex – sleep max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (up to 16 years of age).
Superior Deluxe Garden View Rooms – situated in a quieter location on a hillside near the racquet club, sleep max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (up to 16 years of age).
1-Bedroom Garden View Suites – have a spacious bedroom and living area, some separated with French doors, sleeping max 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children (up to 16 years of age).
Superior Deluxe Beachfront Rooms – have Japanese tubs and are located either close to the beach, on Smugglers Cove or on the hillside and sleep max 2 adults.
Club Room Upgrades are available at an additional supplement, benefits include:
One 30-min spa treatment included per person per stay at the Samsarati Spa (6 treatments to choose from).
Stocked mini-bar replenished daily ( beer, soft drinks and small bottles of water).
A bottle of wine and a fruit plate on arrival.
Priority late check out (subject to availability).
In room WiFi Internet access.
Breakfast in bed, delivered to your room (once per stay).
Priority advance dinner reservations at the 3 á la carte restaurants.
Minimum stay
3 nights except over Christmas and New Year when it is 5.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.
Child ages are up to and including 16 years.
DRESS CODE: Elegantly casual for the evenings with collared shirts and long trousers – no beach shorts or t-shirts. Gentlemen cannot wear vests for breakfast or lunch.
Reservations are required for dinner at all restaurants except the main buffet restaurant.
Restaurants may be put on rotation during quiet periods.
All Inclusive
All buffet and à la carte meals, afternoon tea, snacks and local brand drinks (including some premium brands). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated. Beach towels included.