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RESORT COMPARISON · ST LUCIA

Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa vs Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

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What the badges mean:FPFamily Preferred — solid family choiceFFFamily First — built around kids & teens
KIDDOMETER RECOMMENDATION

Best for most families: Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa

FFFamily First

Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa is a true family-first resort with a dedicated kids' club, a large water park, and family-friendly accommodations.

✓ OUR PICK
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
FFFamily First

Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa

$$$$ Per night, avg.

Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa provides families a lively beachfront stay on St. Lucia's Reduit Beach, complete with a dedicated water park and kids' club. Its range of accommodations, including suites with kitchens, makes it suitable for extended family holidays.

Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
FFFamily First

Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

$$$$ Per night, avg.

Royalton Saint Lucia Resort Spa provides an engaging experience for families with its comprehensive all-inclusive offerings and dedicated children's programs. It features diverse dining and entertainment, ensuring children and parents find activities to enjoy throughout their stay on the Caribbean coast.

AT A GLANCE

Quick Facts

FEATURE
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Teens Club
Not included
✓ Yes
Adult Pool
Not included
✓ Yes
Babysitting
Not included
✓ Yes
Price
$$$$
$$$$
Best For
Best for families with elementary-age children and pre-teens looking for a vibrant beach resort experience with active fun.
Best for families with elementary-age kids and teenagers, as well as multi-generational families
WHAT THEY BOTH SHARE
✓ All Inclusive✓ Kids Club✓ Waterslide✓ Splash Pad✓ Spa✓ Beachfront✓ Family Rooms
AROUND THE RESORT

Nearby Highlights

BAY GARDENS BEACH RESORT & SPA
→Reduit Beach — Directly on
→Splash Island Water Park St. Lucia — Steps from resort
→Rodney Bay Village (including Baywalk Shopping Mall) — 3-10 min walk
→Pigeon Island National Park — 10 min drive (approx. 1.3-1.4 miles)
→Rodney Bay Marina — 15 min walk (approx. 0.8 miles)
ROYALTON SAINT LUCIA, AN AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT
→Smugglers Cove Beach — Directly on
→Pigeon Island National Park — 1.1 km / 20-40 min walk
→Reduit Beach — 3 km / 14 min drive
→Splash Island Water Park Saint Lucia (on Reduit Beach) — 3 km / 14 min drive
→Rodney Bay Marina — 5 km / 6 min drive
THE UPSIDE

Things Families Love

BAY GARDENS BEACH RESORT & SPA
✓Unlimited complimentary access to Splash Island Water Park, an over-the-ocean inflatable obstacle course
✓Supervised Coral Kidz Club offers daily activities for ages 4-12 including crab hunts and crafts
✓Spacious one and two-bedroom suites, some with full kitchens, ideal for families
✓Complimentary non-motorized water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and Hobie Cat sailing
✓All-inclusive option includes kids ages 4-12 eating free with paying adults
✓Family-friendly lagoon-style pool with a waterslide and separate children's pool
THE ROYALTON SAINT LUCIA RESORT & SPA
✓Kids Club (ages 4-12) and Teens Club (ages 13-17) offer supervised activities and lounges
✓On-site splash park provides water fun with slides, climbing structures, and sprayers
✓All-inclusive dining features nine restaurants, including a dedicated kids' buffet and Italian trattoria
✓Spacious family suites available, some with sliding doors for privacy
✓Complimentary non-motorized water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, and introductory scuba lessons
✓Varied daily activities and nightly entertainment for all ages, including live shows
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Things to Know

BAY GARDENS BEACH RESORT & SPA
!Splash Island Water Park is for ages 6 and up, and 3.5 feet tall
!Nightly entertainment near the pool can sometimes be heard in nearby rooms
!Beach vendors are present on Reduit Beach, which some guests may find bothersome
!Babysitting services are available but incur an additional surcharge
!Some rooms require stairs, as there are no elevators to access upper floors
THE ROYALTON SAINT LUCIA RESORT & SPA
!Airport transfer from Hewanorra (UVF) is approximately a 2-hour drive
!Diamond Club and Hideaway sections offer exclusive amenities or are adults-only
!Babysitting services are available for an additional hourly fee
!Reservations are typically required for most à la carte dinner restaurants
!Electrical outlets are Type G (UK style), so bring adapters
!Recent reviews suggest some areas of the resort could use updating
RATES & PHOTOS

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