Bodyholiday

St Lucia, Caribbean

Virgin rating

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Standard Garden View Room
Grand Luxury Ocean Front Room
Luxury Ocean Front Room
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Standard Garden View Room
Grand Luxury Ocean Front Room
Luxury Ocean Front Room
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Beach

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 don't have a balcony, and feature 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

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 either 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 are located adjacent to the sea, with 1 king-size bed plus an oversized bathroom. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Grand Luxury Oceanfront Rooms have modern bathrooms which include a bathtub in the bedroom. They are located in a 4-storey building with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, featuring 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 the addition of a living room area. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Grand Luxury Oceanfront Suites are 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 and also include a bathtub in the bedroom. They are 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 Terraces are furnished to the same high standard as the Grand Luxury Oceanfront Rooms but with a sitting room, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Penthouse Suite features an open floor plan with a large living area, wet-bar, and a free-standing wall unit dividing the living and bedroom spaces. The Penthouse suite's piece de résistance is a 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, and 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.

3 pools including an exercise pool and 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 Would have been a lovely trip

Jan 25, 2025 ST1998 Springfield, Massachusetts

The resort is quite lovely. Well maintained grounds. Plenty of comfortable loungers on the beach. Other reviews were negative about the solo garden rooms, but my room was quite nice (room 311). It had a small patio and was very clean. My only complaint about the room was the large cushioned chair on the patio was not usable due to the cushion… Read more
The resort is quite lovely. Well maintained grounds. Plenty of comfortable loungers on the beach. Other reviews were negative about the solo garden rooms, but my room was quite nice (room 311). It had a small patio and was very clean. My only complaint about the room was the large cushioned chair on the patio was not usable due to the cushion being saturated with water from the daily rain. I’d recommend different furniture so one could sit on the patio. The a/c did not work well for a period of time throughout the building during my stay. However the management acknowledged the issue and worked to fix it quickly (24-48 hrs). I did the snorkeling to the Pitons trip. The snorkeling was average (due to the reef destruction from global warming). I would not recommend the trip due to the amount of time spent traveling. The tour lasted about 6 hrs. The snorkeling was two 30 minute stops. There are two other stops in both directions to let guests on/off (at a sister hotel and for the mud bath tour). Highly recommend the FunToSee ferry (vs a taxi) for transportation to/from the resort. Lovely scenic views. The reason I did not give a higher rating was I became suddenly and violently ill after eating dinner at the Cariblue Restaurant one night. Another guest who joined our group for dinner that evening became acutely ill as well. I did report the experience to the concierge, and someone contacted me the next morning to see how I was. Unfortunately being ill the last days of vacation put quite the damper on what otherwise would have been a great trip. Read less
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Jan 24, 2025 AstralOntario Ontario

We just returned from two unforgettable weeks at BodyHoliday in an ocean view room. The view from our room was magical from early morning to sunset where we observed from our balcony the beautiful ocean, beach, palm trees and neighbouring island of Martinique. The BodyHoliday property is situated on an idyllic, private bay with a white sand… Read more
We just returned from two unforgettable weeks at BodyHoliday in an ocean view room. The view from our room was magical from early morning to sunset where we observed from our balcony the beautiful ocean, beach, palm trees and neighbouring island of Martinique. The BodyHoliday property is situated on an idyllic, private bay with a white sand beach dotted with coconut palms, private cabanas and beach chairs. Early in the morning beach staff would start covering the chairs and cabanas with towels and ensuring that guests were served cooling drinks and fruit kebabs, there was never any shortage of chairs either at the beach or pools. We both enjoyed daily included treatments at the wellness centre. My favourite was the 90 minute facial using the bespoke ‘living’ products that are produced in the West Indies and are also available in your room. We enjoyed all of the food at the hotel with the standout being Tao the Asian Fusion restaurant. St. Lucia is an incredibly beautiful island and apart from the included water sports the hotel offers excursions by boat to observe dolphins etc. for an additional cost. Having returned to the frigid North we just can’t wait to return to BodyHoliday. Read less
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Jan 23, 2025 Fifijwright

The Bodyholiday is a wonderful hotel for all ages. It’s all inclusive with a massage every day. Lots to do or just lie on the beach and read a book. I walk everyday ,play tennis,do yoga ,stretch classes and still have time to relax. The food is delicious.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Thank you Hiley and Donna!

Jan 23, 2025 gretchen h

I have been to body Holliday about eight times since 2008. I first one is a single and since then always has a couple. Overall, this is my favourite place in the world to go on holiday. The combination of beautiful beach, weather, inclusive spa treatments and sports activities, plus amazing food make it truly unique and relaxing!! The last two… Read more
I have been to body Holliday about eight times since 2008. I first one is a single and since then always has a couple. Overall, this is my favourite place in the world to go on holiday. The combination of beautiful beach, weather, inclusive spa treatments and sports activities, plus amazing food make it truly unique and relaxing!! The last two times I went, there were two people who really made the holiday special. Firstly, Hiley gave me whole new ways to understand how to stretch my body in order to relieve pain. I got one-to-one sessions with him that relieved pain in my neck that I’ve had for decades. I really can’t thank him enough for his advice and support! Secondly, Donna gave me the best facials I’ve had in my life! She has an absolute enthusiasm for skin care, her knowledge and professionalism are fantastic. I left with my skin feeling and looking amazing! I have booked to go back again next year and can’t wait! Read less
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Jan 16, 2025 Vacati0nera Eastern

This is a great place. It is so nice to get exercise while on vacation. The dinner table for solo guests is also a wonderful treat. The daily treatments are very fine. The staff have excellent integrity and are amazingly kind. My only issue is : there should be more BodyHolidays in the world.