Bodyholiday

St Lucia, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Standard Garden View Room
Grand Luxury Ocean Front Room
Luxury Ocean Front Room
Cariblue Windows
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Standard Garden View Room
Grand Luxury Ocean Front Room
Luxury Ocean Front Room
Cariblue Windows

The hotel

This renowned health and wellbeing resort is the home of the original 'BodyHoliday' — a rejuvenating holiday experience that combines an incredible daily programme of complimentary spa treatments in the award-winning Wellness Centre. There are a wealth of daily inclusive activities and fitness classes included to help achieve the resort’s four pillars of wellbeing: Relaxation, Therapeutic Cares, Activity and Nutrition. Savour the culinary delights at the five restaurants on offer, providing you with an array of tempting meals to include fusion cuisine at the AAA Diamond Award winning TAO and grilled fish, fresh stone baked pizzas and traditional afternoon tea at the Pavilion, set on the seaside boardwalk along Cariblue Beach.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On secluded Cariblue Beach. 20 minutes to Castries. Transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes-2 hours.

Hotel information

155 Luxury Rooms on 4 floors with 2 lifts. All with balcony/terrace (except Single Garden View Rooms), air-conditioning, WiFi access, clock radio, mini-fridge, safe, bathrobes and hairdryer. Standard Garden View Rooms have 1 king-size bed (no balcony), sleeping maximum 2 adult.

All Inclusive of: all meals and afternoon tea. All drinks including sparkling wine by the glass, premium brands and wine (excluding bottled water) with lunch and dinner. All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.

 

Room upgrades

Luxury Rooms have a garden view and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Luxury Ocean View Rooms have a pool view and some with a partial ocean view. Each with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Luxury Oceanfront Rooms – located adjacent to the sea, with 1 king-size bed and with an oversized bathroom. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Grand Luxury Oceanfront Rooms have modern bathrooms including a bathtub in the bedroom. Located in a 4-storey building with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, with a generously sized balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Grand Luxury Oceanfront Junior Suites are furnished to the same high standard as the Grand Luxury Oceanfront Rooms but with a sitting room area. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Grand Luxury Oceanfront Suites located on the top floor of a 4-storey building adjacent to the ocean with lovely views of the Caribbean Sea from the double-sized balcony. Featuring a separate living room and bathtub. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Grand Luxury Ocean Front Terrace have modern bathrooms including a bathtub in the bedroom. Located on the ground floor, with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, from a generously sized balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Grand Luxury Junior Suite Terrace are furnished to the same high standard as the Grand Luxury Oceanfront Rooms but with a sitting room area. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Penthouse Suite features an open floor plan with a large living area, wet-bar, a free-standing wall unit dividing the living and bedroom spaces. The Penthouse suite's piece de résistance private Hammam, which features a marble-slab heated massage bed, marble benches and steam room. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Please note: twin beds are on a request only basis and subject to availability. This is in the Luxury Rooms and Luxury Ocean View Rooms only. All other room types have 1 king-size bed.

6 restaurants: TAO (reservations required 48-hours in advance), Cariblue, Cariblue Windows (tasting menu with wine paring), The Wellness Café, The Pavillion Grill at the ClubHouse, iTal (Vegetarian organic cuisine)*. 2 bars: Piano bar and the Clubhouse Bar. Please note: some dishes carry a surcharge.

Nightly live entertainment. Piano bar open every evening until the last guest leaves! Weekly Wednesday manager's cocktail party.

There are 3 pools including an exercise pool, whirlpool. The Wellness Centre* includes a specialist skin clinic, hair and beauty salon and Pavitra — the first Ayurvedic centre outside of India, using organic Indian products with traditional therapies. Each adult receives 1 complimentary spa treatment per day from an inclusive menu of 12 treatments (excludes day of arrival and departure). Additional treatments available at local charge. A dedicated Teen Spa menu is available for young adults during the WellFit Families programme. Gym. Aerobics, soft adventure programme*, relaxation classes with T'ai Chi, Rooftop Zen deck for Yoga and meditation, dance classes, Tree House Studio for spin and spin max classes. 1 complimentary beach scuba-dive per day for qualified divers (boat dives at a charge) and a try dive for beginners. Bike tours, rock climbing, fencing, archery, volleyball, water-skiing, tennis, windsurfing and sailing. Sailing school*. Tuition included for all activities. Golf Academy with 4 practice holes, putting green and scheduled golf lessons included, 2 floodlit tennis courts and an archery range. Pickleball. An 18-hole golf course* is available nearby at discounted rates for BodyHoliday guests. Series of themed months throughout the year including Jive June, Yoga retreats with guest presenters and WellFit retreats.

Complimentary WiFi Internet access available in the rooms. Library and concierge. Boutique and Vendor's market.

This hotel has a Tourism Accommodation Fee of $6 per person, per night (payable locally, subject to change). Children aged 12-17 will be charged US $3 per person, per night. No fee for under 12s.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: minimum age is 16 years except during Easter and summer months, Christmas: 21–29 December, when children aged 12 and over are welcome. Children aged 14 and above can have the Teen spa menu, children under that age do not receive treatments.

Please note: The Wellness Centre is closed 25 December.

Please note: all rooms are non-smoking.

Themed months:

September Solos: 
Solos is designed to offer the best elements of health, well-being and fun with other like-minded solo travellers, including hosted dinners. BodyHoliday Solos is open to guests staying in Single Garden rooms (or paying for Single occupancy in a double room).

October Yoga:
Designed for everyone from the beginner to the more advanced, the month-long programme of activities, led by experienced teachers, offers limitless lessons from sunrise to sunset–featuring Hatha, Ashtanga, Shanthi and Katti yoga and meditation classes.

Pre-Christmas Restorative Break:
Why react when you can prepare? If you are looking for a world class resort where health and wellness is at the core of our expertise then The BodyHoliday, is undoubtedly the resort for you.

Spring Sail:
Offering you the chance to learn from the world’s best sailors in the luxury of an award-winning all-inclusive spa resort. From introductory lessons for first timers to competitive regattas for more experienced sailors, there is something for everyone.

Spring WellFit:
Intensive, week-long training programmes with an aim to transform your body, attitude and approach to health and wellbeing.

Jive June:
The Cuban Cha Cha Cha and Salsa, the fiery Argentine Tango, the Caribbean Merengue, American Jive and the energetic Columbian Zumba — dancing has a truly global appeal!

WellFit Tribes:
Family based fitness week that encompasses all aspects of the resort. You can expect to; develop your physical fitness, strength and stamina with our unique Beach Boot Camps instructed by visiting Olympians, gain mental focus and clarity through Yoga presented by International Teachers and learn new skills such as first aid CPR, basic sailing and even healthy cooking.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating 1st visit to BODYHOLIDAY

Sep 11, 2024 hursty57 Bracknell, United Kingdom

Pros: Beautiful beach and sea with above average snorkelling for the Caribbean Nice rooms, clean and modern Hotel and surrounding areas spotlessly clean and tidy and in excellent condition. Some great classes run with good instructors. Anthony the guest presenter really improved this resort and its whole vibe as he got everyone involved and the… Read more
Pros: Beautiful beach and sea with above average snorkelling for the Caribbean Nice rooms, clean and modern Hotel and surrounding areas spotlessly clean and tidy and in excellent condition. Some great classes run with good instructors. Anthony the guest presenter really improved this resort and its whole vibe as he got everyone involved and the classes started to fill making them more enjoyable. Cons: Not enough food choice. Restaurants have very limited menu unless you pay for the upgraded menu even the buffet only had one meat choice. Very expensive for the level of room and service provided. Mini bar only has 1 bottle of water per day which is poor for an all inclusive resort. Not even close to other resorts in this price range. Air con broken or ineffective in some of the restaurants and exercise class locations. Quality of spa treatment varied greatly depending on who you got as your therapist. Some waiting staff were very rude and looked miserable. Overall the resort is beautiful and I see how people return often but I did hear a lot of returning customers grumbling over cost and food choice while there this time. The activities are great but not on par with holidays by Neilson or Mark Warner in Europe, especially the water sports which are good fun but very limited as there is sometimes a long queue of people for a 2 minute ski or tube pull which was surprising because the resort was less than 50% full. Some of the staff were brilliant especially Donna & the bodyguards. The real highlight was when Anthony turned up and started motivating everyone to get involved in the activities. This changed the whole vibe of the resort as when we arrived we were the only participants in some of the beach fit classes and spin classes but once Anthony and many of his returning guests arrived the next spin class was full and beach fit had 15 plus people which made it so much more enjoyable. I had an incredible back and neck massage from Cheryl on the last day and a great Serenity massage from Trisha. Dwayne was by far the best beach operative and always kept bringing us drinks and helped with beach towels etc. On the days he wasn't around it was really noticeable how much harder he worked compared the others on duty as we didn't see them. The welcome drinks at the Villa up the hill was great and the sunset boat ride on Friday night was really good fun. Overall a really good holiday and I wouldn't rule out coming back if I knew Anthony would be there but the cost is prohibitive as I have visited alternative locations which have better activities, food choice, rooms and service for less money. However the Bodyholiday does all of it well Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best Spa Experience! A Must Visit In St Lucia

Sep 5, 2024 Michelle R Brooklyn, New York

BodyHoliday is the most accommodating resort I’ve been to. The service is exquisite and the activities are varied for every facet of physicality. My favorite area on the resort is the spa, getting a great massage everyday is so relaxing and welcome. My facial was done by Samson, and I left feeling healed and glowing. I got the MMA Hydrate and… Read more
BodyHoliday is the most accommodating resort I’ve been to. The service is exquisite and the activities are varied for every facet of physicality. My favorite area on the resort is the spa, getting a great massage everyday is so relaxing and welcome. My facial was done by Samson, and I left feeling healed and glowing. I got the MMA Hydrate and Detox facial, and I can’t wait to go back for another. My skin is very sensitive and has been scarred from psoriasis but the attention to my skin by Samson was perfect, leaving my skin clean and hydrated even with all the issues. I had a lovely session and Samson made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Highly recommend the facial!! The whole trip was incredible and I cannot recommend this resort enough! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Resort! One of the best!

Sep 5, 2024 Kirsten K

The best all inclusive resort! Everything about this resort is outstanding! The variety of food they offer is incredible, very fresh and lots of healthy options. They offer communal tables for singles traveling which was much appreciated as it was a great way to meet other people at the report. I had an ocean view room and it was beautiful. There… Read more
The best all inclusive resort! Everything about this resort is outstanding! The variety of food they offer is incredible, very fresh and lots of healthy options. They offer communal tables for singles traveling which was much appreciated as it was a great way to meet other people at the report. I had an ocean view room and it was beautiful. There is so much to do and you can do as much or as little as you want and they offer so many activities from pilates to hobie cat lessons to tennis to spinning, the list is endless! The spa services are all amazing. The staff at the resort are incredibly helpful and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back to this resort and have recommended it to many people. Read less
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Sep 1, 2024 Lisa B

This was my 3rd visit to this hotel. Last time was pre covid. First time I came I stayed 7 nights, then came back and did 10, then this last visit was 12 nights. As u can see I loved it lots and maybe next time I’ll do 14 :) If you are travelling solo this is a perfect resort to go to. Everyone makes you feel welcome and there are plenty of… Read more
This was my 3rd visit to this hotel. Last time was pre covid. First time I came I stayed 7 nights, then came back and did 10, then this last visit was 12 nights. As u can see I loved it lots and maybe next time I’ll do 14 :) If you are travelling solo this is a perfect resort to go to. Everyone makes you feel welcome and there are plenty of others there who also travel solo. I stayed in a garden room, but a few days into my holiday they needed to fix something in my room and I was moved to an ocean room. Both rooms were perfect for me, although the ocean room has now made me feel maybe I should book this next time. It was much more spacious, modern and had a lovely balcony overlooking the sea. The food and drink at this resort were perfect. Lots of choice and great service. The activities here are amazing. So much choice and the instructors (bodyguards) are the best. Very enthusiastic and u really get a great workout. They do spin classes, morning walks/runs, studio classes, beach boot camps, tennis, yoga and much more. The spa was lovely and a 50 minute treatment is included every full day of your holiday. Just make sure you book the times early online before you go to make sure u get what you want. Whilst I was there I went on a private tour with Marlon, one of the Bodyguards. This is arranged through the hotel and was great value and he was an excellent guide and they can tailor make your tour to want you want. Definitely recommend doing this! I hope to come back here again next year and would recommend to anyone who wants to come to St Lucia. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best all-inclusive resort stay I have ever had! You will not regret choosing Body Holiday.

Aug 30, 2024 Glo O Denver, Colorado

My friend and I had the most amazing time at the BodyHoliday resort. I couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate my birthday. If you are looking for a restful, relaxing, fun filled all inclusive experience, please visit this place! I wish I could have stayed longer because there are so many activities to do. Our ocean view room was so… Read more
My friend and I had the most amazing time at the BodyHoliday resort. I couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate my birthday. If you are looking for a restful, relaxing, fun filled all inclusive experience, please visit this place! I wish I could have stayed longer because there are so many activities to do. Our ocean view room was so clean, comfortable and we loved having the evening turn down service. The private beach is so beautiful and having an opportunity to engage in various water activities (snorkeling, paddle boarding, tubing, sailing) made for a great time. The daily spa treatments were the icing on the cake. I enjoyed every single treatment from the chair massage to the aloe Vera body wrap. Advice to future visitors, make sure you attend your spa treatments and respect the time of the spa staff. They work so hard. The dining and food experience was incredible. We truly enjoyed the Friday beach bbq and I highly recommend trying Tao! The staff made our experience extra special. Thank you Zelda for going above and beyond to ensure that I had a wonder birthday. Thank you Leah for being an amazing guide and showing us around the resort. Thank you Tevin for providing excellent service during afternoon tea. Thank you Dwight for taking such good care of us during our water activities. You were an excellent guide! Lastly, thank you to all the wonderful restaurant and spa staff. Read less