Prepare to be swept away by the sheer beauty and intimate charm of Calabash Cove Resort and Spa, a hidden gem nestled in the serene bay of Bonaire Estate. As one of St. Lucia’s few full-service, boutique luxury resorts, this hillside retreat offers an unparalleled experience for honeymooners seeking ultimate romance and relaxation.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, adorned by the lush greenery of tropical vegetation and the distant allure of Walcott Island. The resort’s design, carefully curated to harmonize with its natural surroundings, blends exotic wood, stone, and other natural materials, creating a seamless fusion of earth, wind, light, and water.
Honeymooners can luxuriate in the romantic ambiance of the private beach and revel in the proximity to a mesmerizing coral reef, perfect for dreamy strolls and quiet contemplation. The tranquil gardens, meticulously curated by a top-notch Caribbean landscape architect, exude vibrant life with fragrant flowers and groves of trees, making every moment feel like paradise.
Calabash Cove Resort and Spa offers an array of romantic experiences tailored for newlyweds, from sunset beach dinners to indulgent couples’ spa treatments. Allow yourself to be pampered and embraced by the warmth of the attentive staff, who go above and beyond to ensure your honeymoon is nothing short of extraordinary.
If you’re seeking an enchanting escape to celebrate your love, Calabash Cove Resort and Spa is the perfect haven for a Saint Lucia honeymoon — a true retreat and once-in-a-lifetime romantic journey like no other.
Prepare to be swept away by the sheer beauty and intimate charm of Calabash Cove Resort and Spa, a hidden gem nestled in the serene bay of Bonaire Estate. As one of St. Lucia’s few full-service, boutique luxury resorts, this hillside retreat offers an unparalleled experience for honeymooners seeking ultimate romance and relaxation.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, adorned by the lush greenery of tropical vegetation and the distant allure of Walcott Island. The resort’s design, carefully curated to harmonize with its natural surroundings, blends exotic wood, stone, and other natural materials, creating a seamless fusion of earth, wind, light, and water.
Honeymooners can luxuriate in the romantic ambiance of the private beach and revel in the proximity to a mesmerizing coral reef, perfect for dreamy strolls and quiet contemplation. The tranquil gardens, meticulously curated by a top-notch Caribbean landscape architect, exude vibrant life with fragrant flowers and groves of trees, making every moment feel like paradise.
Calabash Cove Resort and Spa offers an array of romantic experiences tailored for newlyweds, from sunset beach dinners to indulgent couples’ spa treatments. Allow yourself to be pampered and embraced by the warmth of the attentive staff, who go above and beyond to ensure your honeymoon is nothing short of extraordinary.
If you’re seeking an enchanting escape to celebrate your love, Calabash Cove Resort and Spa is the perfect haven for a Saint Lucia honeymoon — a true retreat and once-in-a-lifetime romantic journey like no other.
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Summary of Verified Guests at Calabash Cove Resort and Spa Honeymooners and romantic travelers highly recommend the Calabash Cove Resort for its exceptional service, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning views. Guests praised the spacious rooms, particularly the cottages, which feature private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and comfortable king beds. The resort's dining options were consistently lauded for their quality and variety, with many noting the convenience of the all-inclusive option. The private beach, complete with amenities like paddle boards and kayaks, was a favorite among travelers. The stunning sunsets, lush gardens, and relaxing couples massages added to the romantic ambiance.
Reviews of Calabash Cove Resort and Spa
If you need a romantic getaway where you don’t lift a finger, this is your place! The view is amazing!!! The staff were so kind and helpful. They pampered us in every way. Food was incredible and you don’t have to make reservations just show up when you’re ready to...
If you need a romantic getaway where you don’t lift a finger, this is your place! The view is amazing!!! The staff were so kind and helpful. They pampered us in every way. Food was incredible and you don’t have to make reservations just show up when you’re ready to eat! Plus room service was always available.
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This was a memorable and fantastic stay in Cottage 5. The comfortable king bed in the air conditioned room had a private outdoor shower and your very own plunge pool. This was a very romantic getaway. The restaurant was lovely and full of island flavors, with a stunning view of...
This was a memorable and fantastic stay in Cottage 5. The comfortable king bed in the air conditioned room had a private outdoor shower and your very own plunge pool. This was a very romantic getaway. The restaurant was lovely and full of island flavors, with a stunning view of the twinkling lights of Castries across the bay. The resort has stand up paddle boards as well as plenty of loungers and hammocks to relax in while listening to the waves. The staff were attentive and super friendly. We had a couples massage that was also quite relaxing. We highly recommend Calabash Cove if you are looking for a place to relax and get away from it all. It was tranquil and serene. A 10 out of 10 and looking forward to our next visit.
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The most relaxing holiday we’ve had in years! Would definitely visit again.
The room was great and nice and spacious. Comfortable bed, great views, the overall service was fantastic by all the staff. The private beach was a real bonus and the sunset was amazing! The restaurant breakfast lunch and dinner is great. If you want a hotel you can really relax...
The room was great and nice and spacious. Comfortable bed, great views, the overall service was fantastic by all the staff. The private beach was a real bonus and the sunset was amazing! The restaurant breakfast lunch and dinner is great. If you want a hotel you can really relax in then this is the one.
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Beautiful, peaceful setting!
Lovely boutique hotel, quiet but with amenities like kayaks, and paddle boards. Perfect place for true unwinding. We stayed in beachfront cottage and it was wonderful - spacious, private, incredible setting with a private plunge pool and hammock! Great for watching sunsets!
Stunning views and impeccable service
From check in to check out the service was impeccable. Without exception, all of the staff were fantastic, really well trained and friendly too. Nothing was too much trouble. The views from anywhere on the property were exceptional. The gardens were a highlight, so well planted and looked after, simply...
From check in to check out the service was impeccable. Without exception, all of the staff were fantastic, really well trained and friendly too. Nothing was too much trouble. The views from anywhere on the property were exceptional. The gardens were a highlight, so well planted and looked after, simply a beautiful riot of colour. Rooms are big, bed was huge and comfortable. The small beach was perfect and never felt crowded. The pool had stunning views and the shaded swim up bar was great. We saw birds of prey and hummingbirds around the grounds. It was our first experience of fully inclusive, but everything was genuinely included, so no nasty surprises. This place definitely gets my 5/5. There are a few areas which could be considered for improvement; more options for shade around the pool area, a few of the wooden cabanas need their headboards and bases replacing, plus the lower area by the bar could take a couple of tables if they had shade, which would be useful when the lunch service by the pool is busy. The memory foam bed topper was too hot for me. But these are very minor points.
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What a special amazing place Calabash Cove Resort has been. We don’t want to leave. The room was incredible with nice shower and bath to a beautifully decorated bed. The step in pool with an incredible view of the Caribbean Sea and swim up pool bar with very friendly staff...
What a special amazing place Calabash Cove Resort has been. We don’t want to leave. The room was incredible with nice shower and bath to a beautifully decorated bed. The step in pool with an incredible view of the Caribbean Sea and swim up pool bar with very friendly staff who served some nice drinks. Thanx Karimie for some nice cocktails! The food was something out of this world! So succulent and delicious 🤤 it blew our minds! The servers and entire staff work so hard and with such professionalism that it truly shows they love working for this amazing place! If I could live here I would. My wife doesn’t want to leave either! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!
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Definitely not a 5 star hotel
It’s always appropriate to show balance in reviewing a hotel, especially where there are many aspects to it that were enjoyable. We are a couple that save up each year to enjoy the treat of a 5-star hotel in a new destination, and the Calabash felt like the perfect way...
It’s always appropriate to show balance in reviewing a hotel, especially where there are many aspects to it that were enjoyable. We are a couple that save up each year to enjoy the treat of a 5-star hotel in a new destination, and the Calabash felt like the perfect way to experience St Lucia as it ticked so many boxes for a relaxing destination. It genuinely has so many lovely aspects like the amazing west-facing (sunset) views; the lovely pool including swim-up bar; the small but attractive beach; the option to use free water sports equipment such as kayaks and paddle boards; and the guaranteed availability of sun chairs. However, it’s in the details where the Calabash confirms itself as a very nice hotel, but certainly not a five star one. I always dismiss reviews that give a hotel a lesser rating because the pillows weren’t fluffy enough or it took too long to check in. These things happen and are usually insignificant if the overall experience was positive. The issue with the Calabash is that there were just too many small details that hit the wrong note and combine to make the experience less than 5 stars. The hotel room designs felt quite odd in that the jacuzzi and bathroom area sit a few steps above the main bedroom area, making the room feel unnecessarily cramped. To use the bathroom you also needed to turn on the full lighting for the entire bathroom area, which is not ideal when you have a sleeping partner in the middle of the night. Other slightly frustrating (and avoidable) aspects in the tired interior included all plug sockets being mystifyingly hidden behind large cabinets or other heavy furniture; a complete lack of sink space for toiletries (with the cabinets underneath the sink bizarrely sealed shut); low quality shampoo, conditioners and hand soaps bolted to the shower wall or the sink, with hotel labels clearly stuck over the manufacturers label; poor quality toilet paper; and a lack of any nice extras that you would normally expect as standard with a high quality hotel such as cotton buds, creams, hand towels, an iron / ironing board etc. All of this is still not critical as its always important to appreciate that things can sometimes be done a little differently depending on where you are visiting. What felt more fundamental was the highly inconsistent service and quality of food, which we had assumed would be very high given that breakfast, lunch and dinner are served from the only restaurant every day (directly to your table with no buffet options). However, sometimes the service could be painfully slow and unfriendly at times (depending on who was serving) and the food (which was pricey) could vary from delicious to very average. Breakfast in particular felt poor, with small details like the use of cheap packaged jam from Smucker’s not really giving you the feeling of being spoilt. On our first morning we were told that we would have to pay for pastries as we had requested them 5 mins after breakfast had finished for the day, this was 45 mins after we had arrived at our table and experienced very slow service. These types of exchanges leave a bad taste in the mouth when you are already spending so much to stay. What saved the day was the service of some staff members such as Sarah, Teddy, Travis and Michelle (as well as a few others) who were very friendly and made you feel welcome. The small pool bar dining felt more inviting as an environment as it was more consistently friendly. It also really felt like the only bar at the hotel, as the side bar in the restaurant was tiny and closed at 10.30pm, reducing the opportunity to chat with some of the other hotel guests after dinner. All in all, a perfectly nice hotel but with relatively small changes in approach could provide a much nicer stay and get closer to that five star rating.
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A really lovely resort. Can understand why some of the people we spoke to came back year after year. Staff were really friendly. Food was excellent. Cocktails were great. Room was lovely. Highly recommended. The beach was great although there is a dip going in. Not that they can do...
A really lovely resort. Can understand why some of the people we spoke to came back year after year. Staff were really friendly. Food was excellent. Cocktails were great. Room was lovely. Highly recommended. The beach was great although there is a dip going in. Not that they can do anything about that. Definitely a place to come back to
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We had a wonderful stay at Calabash Cove! We traveled with 4 couples and had a great time. We stayed in the beach side cottages and would highly recommend those. Woke up every morning to the sound of the waves and the gentle breezes. Had breakfast and coffee delivered to...
We had a wonderful stay at Calabash Cove! We traveled with 4 couples and had a great time. We stayed in the beach side cottages and would highly recommend those. Woke up every morning to the sound of the waves and the gentle breezes. Had breakfast and coffee delivered to our cottage every morning. Took an afternoon dip in our private pool every afternoon. Had some wonderful dinners, and some not so good both on and off resort. Resort is very laid back and quiet, great for couples wanting to just relax without any commotion. Our only negative about the resort was the inconsistency in the food. Some days was great, others days they forgot food items, and/or cold. Our first night the dinner was ok, second time dinner was great. The service, albeit laid back casual, was very good and staff very very friendly. The weather was incredible every day. When we did venture off the resort, Newbie was our driver, and he was the best. Overall, had a lovely stay and would highly recommend Calabash Cove.
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Wonderful beachside stay at Calabash Cove!
My wife and I booked a trip to St Lucia on short notice for a long weekend getaway. While there were limited hotel options given the short notice, we found Calabash Cove on Trip Advisor and called them regarding room availability. We lucked out and stayed in one of their...
My wife and I booked a trip to St Lucia on short notice for a long weekend getaway. While there were limited hotel options given the short notice, we found Calabash Cove on Trip Advisor and called them regarding room availability. We lucked out and stayed in one of their Waters Edge cottages (room #3) which is very close to the beach. Our view was incredible and we could hear the water washing up on the beach from our living room. The hotel pool is very nice with a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea. The hotel staff are very friendly and the food was good. We would highly recommend Calabash Cove and staying in one of their Waters Edge cottages. It was the nicest room situation we have ever stayed in.
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We had an amazing vacation at Calabash. The staff were fantastic & friendly. The resort is beautifully landscaped & maintained. We were initially in a sunset suite & then moved to a cottage. The cottage had a gorgeous view & we enjoyed the private pool & deck. Was very romantic!...
We had an amazing vacation at Calabash. The staff were fantastic & friendly. The resort is beautifully landscaped & maintained. We were initially in a sunset suite & then moved to a cottage. The cottage had a gorgeous view & we enjoyed the private pool & deck. Was very romantic! We loved that the resort was small so we never felt crowded at the main pool or on the beach. On our last night, we had a private dinner on the pier & the food & our server were outstanding. I would absolutely stay here again.
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A Jewel that be an absolute gem with a little polish
We recently had our winter sun vacation at Calabash Cove and we loved it, were there some things that could be improved a little, yes, but don't let this detract from what is haven in the St Lucian Rain Forest. The hotel is beautifully situated on a steep hillside (isn't...
We recently had our winter sun vacation at Calabash Cove and we loved it, were there some things that could be improved a little, yes, but don't let this detract from what is haven in the St Lucian Rain Forest. The hotel is beautifully situated on a steep hillside (isn't everywhere in St Lucia), so not ideal for people with mobility issues. The hotel is set in beautiful lush gardens and because of the low number of rooms feels really intimate. There is a small, but very adequate and beautiful beach. The staff are an absolute delight, all of them, they all want to make sure you have the best timne when you are at their property. They are very friendly, professional and very engaging. they made our day most every day. We asked for and were provided with a very special dinner for my wife's Birthday on the little jetty that juts into the Caribean sea, which was beautiful. The rooms were spotlessly clean, ours was in the main building, they also have suites on the hillside. Ours was perfect for us, it had a huge jacuzi tub that we never used and a shower that whilst not the most modern we have seen was great all the same. We ate at the hotel most nights of our stay because the situation was for us a peacefule haven. The food was good on every occasion. Don't expect very fine dining, it is not that. One of our requests of the hotel would be to add a little variation to the food by having 7 to 10 different specials menus, we were getting the same one after what seemed like only a few days. The staff in the restaurant and the bar are a delight, always smiling and wanting to know you are having a good time. In Summary, what we loved, our room, the situation, the gardens, the beach, the staff (all of them) and the cocktails. Things that we think could step up our review from 4 to 5 stars, vary the daily food specials menu, provide cushions on the sunbeds at the beach, allow customers to pay in local currency by card rather than having to suffer a punative exchage rate imposed by the hotel to convert to USD. We would highly recommend this hotel, with a little investment it could be an absolute gem.
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This place definitely makes you feel special. The staff is friendly and always attentive and the food at lunch and dinner was always excellent! Try the chicken roti meal for lunch at the pool…. It’s amazing! I had it every single day! You and your loved ones should visit.
An amazing time in paradise
Incredible experience. Staff is so incredible, location is beautiful and accommodations are large and luxurious. Small resort don’t always feels like you have the place to yourself! Plenty of amenities and you’re never going to miss out with the concierge staff taking care of your adventures. Can’t wait to come...
Incredible experience. Staff is so incredible, location is beautiful and accommodations are large and luxurious. Small resort don’t always feels like you have the place to yourself! Plenty of amenities and you’re never going to miss out with the concierge staff taking care of your adventures. Can’t wait to come back!
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My wife and I just returned from a fabulous week at Calabash Cove and St Lucia. Calabash Cove is one of the best places we have ever stayed. The views from anywhere on the site are incredible. First the staff is incredible. All ( grounds crew, housekeeping, bar keep, wait...
My wife and I just returned from a fabulous week at Calabash Cove and St Lucia. Calabash Cove is one of the best places we have ever stayed. The views from anywhere on the site are incredible. First the staff is incredible. All ( grounds crew, housekeeping, bar keep, wait staff, management, concierge) greeting you with a smile, a heart felt greeting and a positive inquiry of how you were doing or what you had done last night. Their motto is to dial "0" and ask for service and they delivered every time. With only 50+ guest you have a very private atmosphere. The beach is raked every morning and stocked with lounge chairs, open air covered sitting areas, kayaks, paddle boards, etc and we only had 6-10 other people on the beach with us at any time. We had a cottage with a nice plunge pool and covered terrace. Cottage has a nice living room complete with two long shelfs of books to read. Nice bedroom and bath with an outdoor shower with a nice view of the ocean. A well designed cottage with a nice cozy feel. The dining area is covered/open air and provides a grand vista over the entire property and spectacular view of the Caribbean. We had the Breakfast plan but they also have an all inclusive option. All meals were excellent and presented well. In addition to the full menu at each meal they also have a daily special for each meal. At dinner each night they have a musician playing. Each night was a different musician playing different instruments and types of music. The played in a soft manner as a very nice background to our meals. Made for a very special atmosphere. A concierge was on duty at anytime we were at the lobby. Seemed like 24/7. They were fantastic for arranging tours, taxi, and dinner reservations in town. Bottom line. True 5 star resort.
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Great apart from the food
A small, exclusive, terraced resort with all rooms having balconies overlooking the stunning sunsets & sea views, within easy reach of both Castries and Rodney Bay in the North of St Lucia. Having its own sandy beach with free paddleboards, made it a peaceful haven away from the crowds and...
A small, exclusive, terraced resort with all rooms having balconies overlooking the stunning sunsets & sea views, within easy reach of both Castries and Rodney Bay in the North of St Lucia. Having its own sandy beach with free paddleboards, made it a peaceful haven away from the crowds and mass tourism. Most hotel guests were on all-inclusive deals, though we were pleased that we had opted for B&B only, as the service in the restaurant was erratic and the evening meal disappointing in the quality of the food and pricey for what you get. Coal Pot (predominantly fish) restaurant in Castries set on the waterfront of a sea inlet was probably the best meal we ate during our 9 day stay on the island. Jacques’ French restaurant suspended over Rodney Bay harbour can also be recommended especially after the 2hr ‘sunset cruise’ (including plenty of rum punch) which set us up for the evening!
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Highly recommend. Stunning views, beautiful beach. Great staff. Great food. Waterfront cottage is incredible.
My husband and I came to Calabash Cove for the first time to celebrated our 25th anniversary. We chose Calabash Cove because of the reviews on TripAdvisor and it more than lived up to our expectations. We requested Cottage 5 which is the only stand alone waterfront cottage. The rest...
My husband and I came to Calabash Cove for the first time to celebrated our 25th anniversary. We chose Calabash Cove because of the reviews on TripAdvisor and it more than lived up to our expectations. We requested Cottage 5 which is the only stand alone waterfront cottage. The rest are duplex style. It is incredible. Our own little paradise. We love the private plunge pool and outdoor shower. It’s steps to the beach. The restaurant is very good. We did not have a bad or mediocre meal. The staff go above and beyond and responded quickly to our request. We did the all day Bean to Bar tour which was great. Our only complaint is the mattress needs to be flipped over or replaced. It dipped us into the middle of the bed. The property and views are stunning. We will definitely be back someday.
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If you're looking for a chilled out time away in the sun, this place is for you. Calabash is pretty quiet, no late night parties. But the place is lovely. Great beach with free kayaks, paddle boards etc. Friendly staff and excellent food. It's quite remote is the only downside....
If you're looking for a chilled out time away in the sun, this place is for you. Calabash is pretty quiet, no late night parties. But the place is lovely. Great beach with free kayaks, paddle boards etc. Friendly staff and excellent food. It's quite remote is the only downside. You'll be looking at taxis to get to anywhere else on the island.
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Two full weeks, no regrets.
Ok. Where to start as we stayed two full weeks. I’ll start by pointing out it was full capacity both weeks. Most flights arrive Saturday afternoon so we took the helicopter over. Pretty cool. Luggage arrived about an hour later. We decided to take the CCR private black car service...
Ok. Where to start as we stayed two full weeks. I’ll start by pointing out it was full capacity both weeks. Most flights arrive Saturday afternoon so we took the helicopter over. Pretty cool. Luggage arrived about an hour later. We decided to take the CCR private black car service back (included for us) to kill time before the flight home. 1. It was great. We had what I think was the best cottage, privacy, quiet, beautiful views, comfortable, clean, easy access to everything. Outdoor shower was the best. Always hot water, gorgeous moon or sun. Plunge pool. Killer views and perpetual sound of crashing waves and bird songs all day. Mosquitoes were pretty much non existent but we did get little ankle bites, probably at the beach. Put it this way, many nights I watched tv in the cottage with all doors open and wind blowing through. I mean, that’s the heavenly stuff I’ll miss. It did rain mostly at night but anytime it did during the day, and it could come down, the trade winds would blow it out in minutes and the sun was back and everything dry minutes later. 2. We never left, except once to go to Keebee’s to watch a 1/4 of the superbowl (watched rest from the comfort of our cottage) and once to do a private, afternoon (sunset), catamaran. Which was pretty fun. I always rent a car to explore but chose not to this trip. Too many reviews about the two roads and traffic. It’s the only thing that stopped me. I bumped into others at the airport that stayed in resorts near us and they said the ride to dinner, leaving their resorts, was a couple hours each way. Huh? No thanks. 3. We ate every meal at the Windsong restaurant. Breakfasts were great (mostly did room service), lunches were ok, dinners mostly great. We ate most dinners in the restaurant and a couple on the cottage deck. We did the all inclusive. Never needed a reservation. Always a table open and usually the front row. A couple times we’d wait at the bar no more than 10 minutes for one to open. At their suggestion. We would have gone second row. 4. Regarding the AI. I was worried about hours open, did we have snacks etc. Not only was the food plentiful, we were skipping meals by day 3. It wasn’t doable to have the awesome eggs Benedict in the morning, lunch a few hours later and dinner day after day. While consuming crazy amounts of booze 🤣 which we slowed way down as well. Under the AI we had choice of 750 ml bottles in the room in addition to the mini bar with beers and sodas and juices. The wife loves cosmos so they went and found Cointreau to swap in. Swapped in Tito’s for the stoli’s etc. So, you can see you can be perpetually consuming 🫠 should you choose. We also didn’t realize for a couple days, the daily specials published at noon can be lunch as well, room served or restaurant. Meaning, the dinner lobster special can be ordered for lunch etc. We thought it was just for dinner specials. Every meal delivered to the room took about 40 minutes on average. Not bad and expected so we’d order accordingly. Meals in the restaurant took about the same. For anyone to complain is nuts. These people and this place drains you of stress and anxiety from minute 1 so just relax mahn! 😀 You’re on vacation! In the end, the AI was a better deal for the resort than us because they just give you so much of everything you can’t ask for more. I mean you can. But physically, we couldn’t. Unconditional all inclusive is an understatement. For anyone that wins with the AI, god bless you and your waist size! All that said, I’m not sure we’d change it. The unconditional and not carrying money was best ever, though this was out first trying AI. And remember, we’d planned to not leave the resort too making the decision easy. And for dress, I brought a few pairs of chinos and glad I did. I struggled with this too. Did they really want me wearing “trousers” every night! I didn’t want to pack pants and nice shoes. But glad I did. Couple linen shirts or polos to finish it off, slip on shoes. I felt better. I saw others in shorts and not sure our experience in comfort was different. It was warm but the trade winds are constant. I just felt better because I know this is important to the resort because they aren’t just a restaurant for us, but the whole island and it does feel upscale to what we saw for the restaurants in Castries and Rodney etc. So, can you wear shorts? Sure. To the British review somewhere over the years calling out Americans for being uncouth, darling, it was your majesty’s finest this trip coming up in shorts and untucked. I represented us dastardly cads from ‘merica well 😀. Just saying. 5. Staff. Oh boy. Everyone to a person was magnificent. I have all the names written down. But I also don’t need to reference as I remember them all easily. After 2 weeks, we felt pretty close to many and had lots of laughs and genuine conversations about us, them, the island, our home, their home and more. I was invited out with them a few times to hang out but declined because it was mostly towards the end of our trip. Had I been there 3 weeks? Oh boy would I have lol. One of the ”local” happenings seemed super interesting and fun, no tourists. Maybe next time Leonis. 😉 We’ve been to many island vacations around the world. Hands down, the St Lucia folks are the most genuine and sincere in their happiness and warmth. It’s a testament to their way of life. Which outside the resort is tough. But they are hands down the best we’ve experienced. The room service crew was great. The cleaning staff great. Bartenders great. Maintenance and pool staff great. Landscapers great. Restaurant great. Front desk great. Everyone was great! 6. Tipping. Oh boy I wrestled with this a lot. Don’t see a lot about it. Unconditional all inclusive is not a joke. There are 10% vat charges and 13% service already built in. I was concerned about not tipping room service, at dinner, room service clean up and more. But management made sure I didn’t worry. Promoted the unconditional to us again. Said the staff are pros and they’ve been doing this 16 years. So we tipped the room cleaner every day. We tipped the luggage down and up. We tipped for the massages. We’d tip for something out of the ordinary (like finding us the special ask Cointreau) but that was it. We got comfortable soon and no one EVER treated us differently. We would have easily paid hundreds more in tips because these people are all over you to help on anything you could ever want or need at anytime of the day or night. The unconditional all inclusive was pretty amazing to say for a second time, we don’t regret doing it. 7. Beach and pool. Two weeks. I didn’t go in the pool once. Not because of anything wrong with it. It looked as good as the pictures. We spent most of our time at the beach but also the cottage. I had my own plunge pool! The few times I’d walk by the pool, there was hardly anyone in it. The most I saw was 6 people in, usually sitting on the in pool bar stools. The people were mostly older and from across the pond, but also saw a few younger couples. Now the beach. Hmmm. I saw another post about the chairs. I hate to say it, but this was a “bad” couple weeks for selfishness. Meaning, by 8-9 am, there were towels and books blocking the limited beach bungalows. 4 on the left, 3 on the right. These same people would saunter down around 10, leave for a 2 hour lunch with their stuff still reserving the spot. Too bad being such a small place with so many places to hang out. Room, pool, tucked away chairs and hammocks. I just wish they’d have had some empathy for others. Like your other 26 rooms of people. Not 100. You had the beach chairs for hours. Some of you day after day. Just share and give them up here and there for someone else to have the experience. You know who you are if you’re reading this. Shame on you all! I did notice something else you don’t see in the pictures. All the grass chairs, with blue umbrellas were jammed all day too. However, as much as I wag the finger, these selfish people didn’t bother us. We had the beach time we needed (mostly empty by 2-3 pm), and we had our private plunge pool. I did notice all the “good” pool side chairs were occupied too pretty quickly. Again, busy time of year, full capacity. Just saying all this because many posts make it sound like at full capacity, you see tumbleweeds blowing by and no one around. All that said, we still hardly saw nor bumped into anyone so at full capacity, it’s still intimate. And I’m sure people were off doing outside resort activities too. Just can’t dodge those beach chair nuts. I guess they’re just programmed to take take take. 8. I can go on. Just trying to cover things I was thinking of prior to arriving. Hope this helps others. It’s a wonderful place. I can see us grabbing a few couples of friends and renting out a bunch of rooms. I can easily see us going back as many others have done. I can see easily renting the whole place for a wedding or something. If I can be in a place this small, with hardly leaving, for 2 full weeks without going nuts, then to me, it’s pretty awesome. I was soooooooo stressed free and relaxed in hours. (I should add I literally retired at 58 from my career the day before we arrived and this was just what the doctor ordered for kicking it off with some immediate separation in a great headspace). Thank you Calabash Cove staff. You’re as awesome as the reviews say. I’ll end this way, if people reading the reviews see anything negative, I’ll bet its more about the person doing the review. Just saying. Like the recent post whining about kids. Remember the beaches are public and yes, you can get a couple local families, usually after 4 pm and maybe a couple more on weekend days. But cmon. Complaining about a couple little kids? Meanie! The resort even has them stay down the beach in “their own spot” away from the prestigious ninnies. Cheers to Calabash! Thanks Konrad. Wish we saw you but never got the chance. I was watching the sunsets each of your Monday get togethers. Next time! 🙃 Here are some of those pictures! Enjoy ☺️
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Excellent for complete relaxation
Anyone wanting complete relaxation in an extremely well laid out small high quality resort should look no further. Excellent friendly service from all the staff. Nothing too much trouble. The food was all of high quality and very well presented and tasty. Premium drinks were a plus. We went all...
Anyone wanting complete relaxation in an extremely well laid out small high quality resort should look no further. Excellent friendly service from all the staff. Nothing too much trouble. The food was all of high quality and very well presented and tasty. Premium drinks were a plus. We went all inclusive which made it very easy although you do have to sign rather than just wear a wristband which would have made it easier. The views were outstanding particularly from the restaurant and bar areas and the small beach very clean. Anyone with mobility issues may struggle as there are quite a few steps and no lifts.
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It’s is NOT an Adults Only hotel despite the declaration on all its literature & tourist adverts! We are currently staying here specifically because we want a quiet holiday & are dismayed to find that the management allow non-resident children to come into the restaurant & use the beach along...
It’s is NOT an Adults Only hotel despite the declaration on all its literature & tourist adverts! We are currently staying here specifically because we want a quiet holiday & are dismayed to find that the management allow non-resident children to come into the restaurant & use the beach along with their resulting cries. We are grandparents, if we had wanted children around we would have brought our own grandchildren. Beware, if you want peace & quiet away from the kids do not book this hotel.
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Lovely hotel - very remote
The resort is lovely. The front staff is very accommodating and friendly. Rohan was exceptional. Our room was fantastic and was kept very clean. The hotel was well kept. The restaurant has a lovely view. The food was okay. Beach chairs were unavailable in the morning due to guests placing...
The resort is lovely. The front staff is very accommodating and friendly. Rohan was exceptional. Our room was fantastic and was kept very clean. The hotel was well kept. The restaurant has a lovely view. The food was okay. Beach chairs were unavailable in the morning due to guests placing their belongings on their chairs and not returning until hours later. Need additional chairs. The drive from the international airport was about 2 hours and the hotel is remote. If you want to go outside of the grounds, Calabash will arrange for a taxi at a cost.
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Lovely small hotel, low key and charming. Super comfy bed, beautiful pool and nice small quiet cove with loungers and hammocks. Good food with changing daily specials tho service quite slow, especially at breakfast ,but hey this is the Carribeaan. Low key live music over dinner. There were plenty of...
Lovely small hotel, low key and charming. Super comfy bed, beautiful pool and nice small quiet cove with loungers and hammocks. Good food with changing daily specials tho service quite slow, especially at breakfast ,but hey this is the Carribeaan. Low key live music over dinner. There were plenty of trips to book at reception, but be warned the roads are not for the faint hearted - hilly, very windy, lots of pot holes and traffic.
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Luxury All Inclusive Vacation at It’s Best!
The management and staff are the most friendly and accommodating. You won’t find a more perfect experience on the island of St.Lucia. My wife and I spent 10 nights at Calabash Cove and had wonderful dinners every night. This boutique style all inclusive offers you all the peace and relaxation...
The management and staff are the most friendly and accommodating. You won’t find a more perfect experience on the island of St.Lucia. My wife and I spent 10 nights at Calabash Cove and had wonderful dinners every night. This boutique style all inclusive offers you all the peace and relaxation you could possibly wish for. A beautiful private beach and infinity pool which both have complimentary cabanas.This resort certainly checks all the boxes!!! I can’t express enough how friendly and accommodating the staff are to make you feel comfortable and welcome.
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This hotel is incredible. Fantastic people, the food is incredible and as the endless amounts of British people here say “very posh”. The views are amazing and the hotel is spotless. Cannot recommend it enough. Do yourself a favor and get a room here you won’t regret it
Quiet, clean, and amazing food! We stayed in cottage 2 and the views were incredible and the bed was comfortable. The cottage porch offers a great place to watch the sea turtles swim by. If you get the opportunity go snorkeling and skip Rodney Bay shopping.
A great holiday at Calabash Cove
The hotel is lovely, in a beautiful location. If you like a small hotel (only 26 rooms) it will suit you, if you need or want somewhere busy then not. But it is made so special by the people working there. Service is special at every part of the hotel.
Beautiful location for a chilled out holiday
A beautifully secluded small resort with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The staff are brilliant. Lovely food. A short taxi ride into Rodney Bay. Has its own beach and infinity pool. All rooms have fantastic view of the sea. It’s one of the those places where you will...
A beautifully secluded small resort with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The staff are brilliant. Lovely food. A short taxi ride into Rodney Bay. Has its own beach and infinity pool. All rooms have fantastic view of the sea. It’s one of the those places where you will want to come back to.
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Amazing honeymoon experience
Best staff ever. Cant say enough about how caring and attentive they all were. Beautiful hotel and location. Beach is pristine and wonderful. Food exceeded expectations and was very very tasty. Everything was nearly perfect. Can’t wait to return.
Fantastic views, flavours, and experiences. Smiles abundant at Calabash Cove.
Our 5 night stay at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa was perfect in so many ways. We enjoyed the convenience of staying in a lovely poolside suite for the first 3 nights & spent our final 2 nights in Cabin 5. Totally private and breathtaking. Wonderful staff and management. Terrific...
Our 5 night stay at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa was perfect in so many ways. We enjoyed the convenience of staying in a lovely poolside suite for the first 3 nights & spent our final 2 nights in Cabin 5. Totally private and breathtaking. Wonderful staff and management. Terrific cuisine, though the vegetarian options should be expanded. Only downfall for us was the amount of stairs you had to climb & descend no matter where you went on the property. Our arthritic knees were under duress at times, but it was oh-so worth it.
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Boutique St. Lucia’s Heaven.
An absolutely exquisite experience at this beautiful, friendly, luxurious resort. Small enough to be boutique, grand enough to offer all the facilities and services we needed. Exceptional views across the bay and the most beautiful swimmable sea you could ever ask for.
The service and fine dining were amazing. This is our second time here and can’t wait to return again! Everyone is so personable and special to us. Thank you Calabash team for making it special! We look forward to returning! Love the beach and availability of the kayaks and paddle...
The service and fine dining were amazing. This is our second time here and can’t wait to return again! Everyone is so personable and special to us. Thank you Calabash team for making it special! We look forward to returning! Love the beach and availability of the kayaks and paddle board at your leisure! Even great snorkeling around the rocks!
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Tried my hardest to have a positive outlook on my honeymoon, but there's only so much one can take. We paid $15,000 USD for a 10-night all-inclusive stay. At that price point, we weren’t expecting true 5-star luxury, but we certainly weren’t expecting the worst vacation of our lives. This...
Tried my hardest to have a positive outlook on my honeymoon, but there's only so much one can take. We paid $15,000 USD for a 10-night all-inclusive stay. At that price point, we weren’t expecting true 5-star luxury, but we certainly weren’t expecting the worst vacation of our lives. This resort doesn’t even feel like 4 stars. The furniture was dated and stained with who-knows-what, and there were ants crawling everywhere, on the bar counter, sofas, walls, balcony, absolutely everywhere. On night two, a live cockroach waltzed into our living room. We called the concierge, and someone came to tell us the room would be sprayed again the next day, which they likely did while we were out. Night four is when things really went south. As we were about to sleep, I heard rustling by the bedside table. I checked a sealed bag of plantain chips sitting there and found an uneven opening near the top, clear signs of a rodent trying to get in. Horrified, we called the concierge again. Two staff members showed up quickly, searched the room thoroughly (even moving the bed), and eventually caught something. I regret asking to see it, what I saw will haunt me forever. After that, there was no way I could sleep in that room, so they moved us to a different cabin. That room's AC didn’t cool properly despite being set to 16°C, but honestly, I was too scared to sleep anyway. There’s very little to do at this resort beyond lounging by the pool or beach. No offense to the other vacationers, but most were retirement-age, which made it feel like we were at a nursing home. Maybe that’s why the food was so bland. The resort also has a baffling rule that men can’t wear open-toed shoes to dinner. My husband had a painful blister and couldn’t wear closed shoes, so we ended up ordering room service, which had a very limited menu. That meant repeating the same few meals over and over. To top it off, the dinner hostess on our third night was incredibly rude, unnecessarily dismissive and haughty. It was jarring because everyone else had been polite up to that point. There was no one else at dinner that night, so she wasn’t stressed. For an all-inclusive, this place gives you a room and meals, nothing more. No recommendations, no activity planning, not even pamphlets at the concierge desk. We had to figure out everything ourselves. The only included snacks were two bags of plain plantain chips, which were supposed to be replenished daily, but that didn’t always happen unless you asked. We could’ve gotten the same (if not better) quality of vacation for half the price somewhere else. I’d give the amenities 2 stars, and the service 2.5, maybe 3 if not for that dinner hostess. No luggage stands either, we had to keep our suitcases on the floor the entire stay. Which, after ratatouille and Mr. Cockroach, made me feel even more on edge. I’m trying not to let it ruin my memories of our honeymoon, because that’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing. We’ll take more trips in the future, but never again to this resort. I probably need therapy to unpack this experience. In short: worst vacation of my life. This wasn’t a country-specific issue either; after four nights we switched to another resort nearby, and the difference was night and day. That resort actually was 5 stars. The staff at this place, while mostly kind and responsive, weren’t enough to overcome everything else: the pest issues, the dull food, the lack of things to do, the uncomfortable rooms, and the steep price tag. I don’t deal with pests at home and certainly don’t expect to meet them on vacation. And this isn’t coming from an inexperienced traveler, we typically pay for comfort and quality, and we expect that to be delivered. This trip scarred me so badly that we’re considering taking a break from international travel entirely. Home vacations are sounding a lot more appealing right now.
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We had the swim out room and loved it. It’s so great having your lounge chairs outside your room and the walk upstairs are so convenient, not to mention the swim up bar just outside my room. Highly recommend 10/10. Love the boutique hotel vibe it’s so intimate and lovely....
We had the swim out room and loved it. It’s so great having your lounge chairs outside your room and the walk upstairs are so convenient, not to mention the swim up bar just outside my room. Highly recommend 10/10. Love the boutique hotel vibe it’s so intimate and lovely. Staff is genuinely amazing and made our trip even more special. The food in the restaurant is amazing and bar service was awesome. I couldn’t ask for anything more Highly recommend “Tout Bagay “ tour it’s a great way to see a little bit of everything this beautiful island has to offer. Loved this vacation. No notes.
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Good, but had hoped for a little better
Good and not so good… I wrote this as I spent hours trying to choose the right all inclusive hotel. Positives- beautiful location and views. Great pool, lots of places to relax. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Beach is lovely and good place to watch sunsets. Negatives- not as...
Good and not so good… I wrote this as I spent hours trying to choose the right all inclusive hotel. Positives- beautiful location and views. Great pool, lots of places to relax. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Beach is lovely and good place to watch sunsets. Negatives- not as luxurious as it makes out. Rooms are a bit tired, amenities in rooms are lacking a little for what you’d expect at a 4 star hotel. Construction work- unfortunately the roofs of the rooms were being replaced whilst we were there for 2 out of the 3 days we were staying. There was no advice about this and also no apology on check out. Very sad when you come from a busy city to escape to have some peace and there’s constant work all day. Food- it’s ok, but I don’t think it’s just the calabash. Found the food in general ( Barbados/ Grenada/ Saint Lucia) very average. Just don’t go with high expectations. Overall it’s hard to compare this hotel to say a 4 star hotel in Dubai, as the standards are very very different. But if you want a rustic island feel boutique quiet (when no construction work) in a good location then go for it! Maybe just not all inclusive.
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Absolutely amazing experience
Calabash Cove is an amazing all-inclusive resort full of great employees and amenities. It’s incredibly nice having a small resort tucked away. You share a private and secluded beach with only your fellow guests complete with ocean hammocks, beach hammocks, great two person kayaks, and paddle boards. Snorkeling gear is...
Calabash Cove is an amazing all-inclusive resort full of great employees and amenities. It’s incredibly nice having a small resort tucked away. You share a private and secluded beach with only your fellow guests complete with ocean hammocks, beach hammocks, great two person kayaks, and paddle boards. Snorkeling gear is available at the front desk. The best bartenders on the island keep the drinks coming and are very friendly and personable, always down to chat and tell you more about their home country. Shout to Joaquim, Teddy, and Christian! The restaurant is absolutely amazing, top notch chefs. Everything was amazing and displayed beautifully. The wait staff is amazing as well, always checking in on you with a smile. Room service was excellent and the cleaning staff very good at keeping our room in tip top shape. The concierges are always very knowledgeable and helpful, always helping you make arrangements for excursions on the island. My wife and I greatly enjoyed every bit of our time at the resort and would love to come again one day.
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The experience was beautiful, calming and relaxing. The views from breakfast, to lunch to pool, from cottage is all breathe taking. Big shout out to Joaquim, Jade, Merlisa for making the stay great and being there for support, drinks, romantic dinner, and all the in between. We felt safe, and...
The experience was beautiful, calming and relaxing. The views from breakfast, to lunch to pool, from cottage is all breathe taking. Big shout out to Joaquim, Jade, Merlisa for making the stay great and being there for support, drinks, romantic dinner, and all the in between. We felt safe, and taken care of by all the staff! Thank you for a great honeymoon experience!
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Calabash Cove is a hidden gem. The resort is so intimate and absolutely gorgeous property. The staff went above and beyond and were so friendly. The food was out of this world!!! Incredible chef with daily fresh local specials and different live music every night from piano player, singer, to...
Calabash Cove is a hidden gem. The resort is so intimate and absolutely gorgeous property. The staff went above and beyond and were so friendly. The food was out of this world!!! Incredible chef with daily fresh local specials and different live music every night from piano player, singer, to jazz. The included breakfast was delicious and gave a lot of options that were top quality. The pool was a great infinity pool. The bed was so comfy. The beach is private and secluded with a sunset every night. Definitely not a typical resort stay, it was a special place. Very peaceful and intimate. I also had a spa treatment and it was fantastic. I would definitely recommend staying here and would return again. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem.
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We loved the staff at Calabash Cove!
We had a wonderful stay at Calabash Cove with friends. This is a quiet resort with a beautiful private beach. We enjoyed lounging beachside, hanging out with the bartenders at the poolside bar, and eating delicious meals for dinner every night. The pace of life here is casual and slow,...
We had a wonderful stay at Calabash Cove with friends. This is a quiet resort with a beautiful private beach. We enjoyed lounging beachside, hanging out with the bartenders at the poolside bar, and eating delicious meals for dinner every night. The pace of life here is casual and slow, making it a perfect place to get away from the busyness of every day life back home. We met many friendly travelers who were enjoying the peace and quiet of this special resort, as well. A special thanks to the amazing staff: Christian, JoJo, Teddy, Shanelle, Michael, Sophie, Daniel, Naomi, Alstead, Mo, Skylar, and so many more! Also many thanks to the crew who kept our room sparkling the entire time. Thanks to you all, we had a truly amazing trip.
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An amazing escape in paradise
The resort is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. The beach is beautiful, and the villas are amazing. We were in cabin six, which was right on the water, yet still maintained a sense of privacy. The staff were amazing and did their best to grant our every wish....
The resort is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. The beach is beautiful, and the villas are amazing. We were in cabin six, which was right on the water, yet still maintained a sense of privacy. The staff were amazing and did their best to grant our every wish. I would strongly recommend Calabash Cove to anyone visiting St. Lucia. We took a quick trip to Pigeon Island National Park, about a 20-minute ride from the resort. It has a beautiful private beach and varying levels of difficulty for hiking. Very much worth it to go all the way to the top. The food at the resort was top-notch. We were debating between a larger resort and a smaller one like Calabash, and our largest concern was that having only one restaurant to choose from may cause the dining to get repetitive, but the daily specials were plentiful and delicious, so we were rarely ordering off the regular menu. My personal favorites were the brioche French toast and fruit smoothie for breakfast. For lunch, it was the beef and shrimp pad thai and the Dirty Banana, and the dinner appetizers of octopus, cherry tomato, and mozzarella tart, and herb crusted brie were all unbelievably good. The St. Lucian Seafood Pot was similar to a creamy chowder and was full of fresh seafood. The cocoa rubbed seared tuna was prepared perfectly and served on a bed of wild rice and veggies. You won't be disappointed by anything on the menu, but I strongly recommend trying the specials, as they were all incredible. We felt like we were at our own private resort, as the only time we felt like we saw other vacationers was at lunch and dinner. Rooms were clean, and the AC kept the bedroom cool and refreshing.
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PARADISE! This boutique size, adults only resort is amazing! We spent five nights and never left the resort. We needed a trip to unwind and celebrate our 33rd anniversary. Calabash Cove was beyond perfect! We had a private dinner on the pier, couples massage on the deck, used the included...
PARADISE! This boutique size, adults only resort is amazing! We spent five nights and never left the resort. We needed a trip to unwind and celebrate our 33rd anniversary. Calabash Cove was beyond perfect! We had a private dinner on the pier, couples massage on the deck, used the included kayaks on the beach, ate room service breakfasts on our pool-front room patio, and enjoyed cocktails at the swim-up bar! Our room bar and fridge were fully stocked with large liquor and wine bottles, beer, soda and water canteens all of which were replaced and refilled at our request, at no additional cost with the package we chose.. The staff was the best we’ve ever encountered, with special shout-outs to Jeanne in housekeeping who constantly reminded us that we were on vacation and did everything for us, as well as, Teddy who set-up and served our private pier dinner, was always cheerful, remembered our drink, coffee and smoothie orders, etc! However, the entire staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, eager to please and thanked us for staying at the resort! The food menus were very nice and had daily specials. The grounds were beautiful and maintained impeccably, and we felt very safe! We will definitely return again!
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Calabash Cove St. Lucia 10/10
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Amazing ambiance. Relaxing settings. Comfortable bed. Huge jacuzzi tub in room.
We receive five star service absolutely no complaints. Everybody was so kind and welcoming. We would most definitely stay here again. The food and drinks daily was delicious. We had the all exclusive and stayed in the cottage with private pool & outdoor shower , that was definitely a huge...
We receive five star service absolutely no complaints. Everybody was so kind and welcoming. We would most definitely stay here again. The food and drinks daily was delicious. We had the all exclusive and stayed in the cottage with private pool & outdoor shower , that was definitely a huge bonus and very much recommend recommended everyone was exceptional. Sophia and Teddy just happened to stand out the most, and we love them!! The only thing I would suggest is there should definitely be a few upgrades made. We stayed in cottage three which is directly aligned with the gazebo so there’s absolutely no privacy if they’re having a private dinner or someone’s out there taking pictures or having a massage, that happened three of the times we were there so that was a little uncomfortable and then the small blue tiles inside the pool were falling off, also the AC in the room leaked pretty much the whole time we were there.
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Idyllic hotel with personal touch in an amazing setting
Hotel only has a couple of dozen rooms, so the whole experience is quite personal. Rooms with balcony have great view of beach and grounds. Staff are all very pleasant and helpful and look as if they're enjoying their jobs. The food is good quality and very tasty. All in...
Hotel only has a couple of dozen rooms, so the whole experience is quite personal. Rooms with balcony have great view of beach and grounds. Staff are all very pleasant and helpful and look as if they're enjoying their jobs. The food is good quality and very tasty. All in all, it was a great holiday in a special resort.
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Calabash Cove (Saint Lucia) a 5 star experience.
Calabash Cove was outstanding, the team here, were absolutely fantastic. There was nothing really to fault in our experience. We “Lived the Dream” here for 10 days. The bed was massive and the mattress divine. We plan to return all being well next year. Thank-you Conrad and your amazing team...
Calabash Cove was outstanding, the team here, were absolutely fantastic. There was nothing really to fault in our experience. We “Lived the Dream” here for 10 days. The bed was massive and the mattress divine. We plan to return all being well next year. Thank-you Conrad and your amazing team for making this holiday truly fantastic.
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A beautiful stay in a beautiful location
My wife and I had our first proper holiday without our sons for the first time in some time, and Calabash Cove was the perfect destination. The property is beautiful, the staff are amazing (Christian behind the bar was great company and made a Martini better than the Martinis at...
My wife and I had our first proper holiday without our sons for the first time in some time, and Calabash Cove was the perfect destination. The property is beautiful, the staff are amazing (Christian behind the bar was great company and made a Martini better than the Martinis at Soho House) and the garden and beach are sublime. The menu was brilliant at every sitting, and the whole holiday was just the relaxing break we needed. Can’t wait to visit again.
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I will definitely return felt like home
We had a wonderful experience the staff are so friendly and helpful ,the food was great the service was excellent ,room was great the whole atmosphere was very relaxing the resort is quiet which I love most of all I would definitely recommend Calabash Cove to my family and friends.
Peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful
While planning for our anniversary getaway, Calabash Cove stood out for its great reviews and beautiful photos, so our expectations were high coming in - and our expectations were met or exceeded in every way. It is the ideal resort for people who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing...
While planning for our anniversary getaway, Calabash Cove stood out for its great reviews and beautiful photos, so our expectations were high coming in - and our expectations were met or exceeded in every way. It is the ideal resort for people who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. We really liked having the bed and breakfast package as a more budget-friendly option instead of all-inclusive. If you don't plan to drink a lot of booze, or if you want to eat off-resort, it's a great choice. But there's no need to eat anywhere else, because the restaurant was outstanding. Every meal was delicious, and there was plenty of variety with the daily specials. The live music every night was fun and added to the experience. The restaurant would benefit from some ceiling fans to make dining a little more comfortable in the evening when the wind dies down. We stayed in Cottage 1, which is at the northern end of the property and provides total privacy, surrounded by lush vegetation and away from walking paths. The plunge pool and outdoor shower were highlights. The cottage's lounge area, where the TV is located, is not air conditioned. There is a ceiling fan, but it's really too small for the space - I recommend that they upgrade to larger fans. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful - particularly Travis, who made our anniversary dinner in the gazebo very special. The little touches impressed us, like the glasses of rum punch at our arrival, and the complimentary bottle of champagne and special decorations in our room for our anniversary. The couple's massage at our cottage was wonderful. The landscaping was gorgeous, and the beach area was well maintained with plenty of seating and hammocks. We enjoyed using the kayaks and snorkeling gear - there's a good snorkeling area on the north end of the beach area that is more rocky than right in front of the beach where we saw a variety of colorful fish and sea urchins. If we ever return to St. Lucia, we would absolutely stay at Calabash Cove again.
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The resort is beautiful. The waterside cottage with pool was the perfect escape. We really enjoyed the small size of the resort, always having a beach chair or restaurant table available to us when we desired. The staff were very kind and generous, getting to know the guests. The guests...
The resort is beautiful. The waterside cottage with pool was the perfect escape. We really enjoyed the small size of the resort, always having a beach chair or restaurant table available to us when we desired. The staff were very kind and generous, getting to know the guests. The guests were mainly couples, quiet and respectful. Not a party bunch like larger all inclusive resorts can be. The resort was very clean including restaurant, rooms, beach and gardens. The drive from the main airport to the hotel is harrowing and I would highly recommend booking a driver through the concierge. We drove up to the resort ourselves via rental car but requested a patient driver for the way back to the airport. We hope to come back again, it’s worth the long flight to enjoy this quiet piece of paradise.
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Wonderful cottage by the beach yet in a resort
Excellent stay. Wonderful place with attentive and friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Adults only resort do no noisy rambunctious kids to disturb the peace. We stayed in a cottage which had own pool and very private. 40 steps to private beach with cabanas and comfy loungers, linens...
Excellent stay. Wonderful place with attentive and friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Adults only resort do no noisy rambunctious kids to disturb the peace. We stayed in a cottage which had own pool and very private. 40 steps to private beach with cabanas and comfy loungers, linens and towels changed frequently. Recommend the island fruits body scrub in the spa. Great breakfasts and dinners although we explored the fine dining of the area on several nights and ate some incredible food in unique locations. Romantic and intimate resort not too big like some others. Very traditional West Indies design and decor with fabulous well kept grounds full of colorful tropical flora and foliage. . Fabulous holiday we would come again. Highly recommend Calabash Cove if you don’t have kids to entertain and seeking a restful getaway at a slower pace.
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We stayed for 6 days. The property, amenities and staff are all wonderful. We booked a seaside dinner for 2 and it was one of the best meals and nicest experiences of our lives. We also booked massages at the gazebo and they were amazing. The pool overlooks the ocean...
We stayed for 6 days. The property, amenities and staff are all wonderful. We booked a seaside dinner for 2 and it was one of the best meals and nicest experiences of our lives. We also booked massages at the gazebo and they were amazing. The pool overlooks the ocean and is delightful. The private beach is also lovely. If you want disco lights, loud music and crowds, this may not be your place. If you want a superb resort experience in a small, exquisite resort with a lovely staff, come and stay. We will go again. I bet you will want to return as well.
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We spent five wonderful days at Calabash Cove in November and can't recommend it highly enough. Our cottage was lovely and the whole resort has a relaxed, intimate feel that you only get with a family-owned place. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful throughout our stay - the kind...
We spent five wonderful days at Calabash Cove in November and can't recommend it highly enough. Our cottage was lovely and the whole resort has a relaxed, intimate feel that you only get with a family-owned place. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful throughout our stay - the kind of service that feels warm rather than formal. We swam in the sea every day (the water was perfect) and the pool was blissfully quiet. The gym was pretty well equipped and we used it everyday. Food was very good throughout - we didn't have a single disappointing meal - and plenty of specials each day meant we never got bored with the menu. We did have a booking mix-up before we arrived, but Konrard, the owner, personally got involved and sorted everything out. It's rare to have that kind of direct contact with an owner, and he clearly cares deeply about getting things right for his guests. If you're after a proper Caribbean getaway without the crowds and with people who genuinely want you to relax and have a good time, this is a great choice.
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Great pool, impressive view from reception & good beach
Calabash is at the edge of Rodney Bay and not walkable to the centre, Marina or Reduit beach. Traffic is unusually heavy on the approach road around 6-7pm and it can take 14-20 mins to get to the Marina. The views of the bay looking towards Castries do the reception...
Calabash is at the edge of Rodney Bay and not walkable to the centre, Marina or Reduit beach. Traffic is unusually heavy on the approach road around 6-7pm and it can take 14-20 mins to get to the Marina. The views of the bay looking towards Castries do the reception and rooms are stunning. We had a standard room - nearer reception & the restaurant- good size, ok condition with a good powerful shower that seems so hard to come by on the island. Friendly team in the restaurant although service can be hit & miss at times. Food is good if limited menu. Very vocal frogs at night so very glad we had ear plugs from the plane. A nice quiet resort; if this is your thing.
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Fantastic honeymoon resort!
We had the most wonderful honeymoon at Calabash Cove. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. As a smaller resort, it was great to get to know the staff serving you at each meal and bar. They made us feel so special that it was our honeymoon. The front desk...
We had the most wonderful honeymoon at Calabash Cove. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. As a smaller resort, it was great to get to know the staff serving you at each meal and bar. They made us feel so special that it was our honeymoon. The front desk set up transportation, excursions, and gave great advice of things to do in St. Lucia. The resort is a beautifully maintained property and has exceptionally clean rooms. As a smaller hotel, we did not have to wait for service which made the stay even more relaxing. It is a quiet environment with breathtaking views and great dinner entertainment. It is a great place for couples or a couples trip as the environment is geared towards relaxation. The spa was exceptional and free amenities were widely available for use. There were always pool or beach chairs available. Calabash Cove was easy to get to as well as to get to other attractions on the island. We would absolutely recommend a stay for a relaxing get away and would love to go back!
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The most beautiful relaxing getaway
This was the most beautiful and relaxing resort. We couldn't have had a more fabulous experience. The room, the pool, the beach, the views, the food, the excursions, and especially the staff at the resort, were nothing short of amazing. We loved having use of the onsite paddle boards. Special...
This was the most beautiful and relaxing resort. We couldn't have had a more fabulous experience. The room, the pool, the beach, the views, the food, the excursions, and especially the staff at the resort, were nothing short of amazing. We loved having use of the onsite paddle boards. Special thank you to Kevin, Donna, Chanel, Cristian, Daniel, Joshua and most of all Juaquim. Juaquim was a phenomenal person and a huge help to us during the entire trip. Outside of the resort, the offshore fishing and the bamboo river tour were excellent. The chef even prepared our catch with his recommendation, and everything was delicious. It could not have been a better vacation.
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Wow - Unbelievable Find Close to Heaven!
I’m sitting at the beach writing this review on our last day of a fabulous stay at Calabash Cove. This is certainly one of the most relaxing and wonderful stays my wife and I have ever enjoyed. The location is extremely private and the beach is so quiet and protected...
I’m sitting at the beach writing this review on our last day of a fabulous stay at Calabash Cove. This is certainly one of the most relaxing and wonderful stays my wife and I have ever enjoyed. The location is extremely private and the beach is so quiet and protected - it feels like our own private cove. Beautiful view. clear water, and virtually no waves make this the ideal spot to recline, tan, swim and soak in the sun. The resorts facilities are great and the staff is truly exceptional. The level of personal service is over the top and I can’t count the number of times we asked for something and the response was always some variation of ‘of course, we can do anything’! The restaurant is fabulous with an extensive regular menu and a list of daily specials that is always creative and delicious. We are on the All Inclusive plan and strongly recommend since there is nothing that compares to the food or service anywhere nearby. We are staying in one of the cottages which is a real treat but even the rooms appear to be very nice. The swim up rooms are more private than typical so they are even lovely. We have gotten to know many of the staff by name and they feel almost like family. Many have been here for a long time so it feels almost like a family amongst their team. A big shout out to the owner who is onsite and takes great pride in the resort and meeting the guests. Servers like like Chanel, Donna, Rena , Travis, Trevant, Sandy, Kevin, and more…Bartenders Christiana and Jowakim, Reception staff Karen and Kevin, beach staff, security and housekeeping were all wonderful and made our vacation here a 10+ We will absolutely return and highly recommend this incredible place if you are considering St Lucia but would like a big step up from the larger resorts.
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We had a wonderful holiday in this hotel. Staff are all so hard working and friendly. Great views of the sea, the gardens have beautiful flowers and lots of coconut trees. Lovely outdoor pool, and beach very close to the gardens. Breakfasts and dinner offered plenty of choice, all served...
We had a wonderful holiday in this hotel. Staff are all so hard working and friendly. Great views of the sea, the gardens have beautiful flowers and lots of coconut trees. Lovely outdoor pool, and beach very close to the gardens. Breakfasts and dinner offered plenty of choice, all served at the table. Receptionists all very helpful in arranging our trips out by taxi. Perfect in every way.
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We had a wonderful stay, the resort is in a fabulous location. Our room has a large balcony overlooking the gardens and sea. Swimming was blissful in the calm water. The staff were very professional and friendly. Highly recommended!!
Personal, private, and luxurious!
Calabash Cove was truly an amazing experience! For those looking for an intimate and personal vacation while still having a private and luxurious feel, Calabash Cove checks all the boxes. While we have nothing but positive things to say, the two things that stood out to us were the food...
Calabash Cove was truly an amazing experience! For those looking for an intimate and personal vacation while still having a private and luxurious feel, Calabash Cove checks all the boxes. While we have nothing but positive things to say, the two things that stood out to us were the food and the service. From the Windsong restaurant to the pool bar, the culinary staff does an incredible job of crafting an amazing menu and specials that are always incredible. We recommend the goat cheese appetizer and the St. Lucian Seafood Pot! Finally, the service was one of a kind. From the moment we walked in we felt at home. I don’t think I ever heard “no” or “we can’t do that”. Travis, Daniel, Michael, Christian, Dona, Joaquim and the rest of the staff did an incredible job of keeping the good vibes going and providing a personalized experience. If we find ourselves back in St. Lucia, Calabash Cove will be our first stop and we couldn’t recommend it more!
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Beautiful, amazing and relaxing!
My husband and I visited Calabash Cove for my birthday and are so sad to be leaving today. We met so many wonderful people and wonderful staff. The resort and grounds are breathtaking and the staff are so friendly and made our stay amazing and memorable. We rented a car...
My husband and I visited Calabash Cove for my birthday and are so sad to be leaving today. We met so many wonderful people and wonderful staff. The resort and grounds are breathtaking and the staff are so friendly and made our stay amazing and memorable. We rented a car for the week and toured all over the island, exploring and experiencing the sights and culture. We will be back, it’s so beautiful. Special thanks to Shanelle, Alston, Kiron, and ALL of the staff for making our stay so great. Shanelle made my birthday super special. ❤️
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Tranquil Relaxed Beautiful First Class Pristine
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Good value with some reservations
Calabash cove is half way between Rodney bay and Castries. It is situated just off the main road between the two. Because it has an isolated position hiring a car or getting a taxi is the best way out of the hotel. The main road gets very busy and a...
Calabash cove is half way between Rodney bay and Castries. It is situated just off the main road between the two. Because it has an isolated position hiring a car or getting a taxi is the best way out of the hotel. The main road gets very busy and a 10 minute journey to RB or Castries can take around 30 minutes or more. It has a small private and delightful beach area with sun loggers and umbrellas. Also a pool with loungers but no umbrellas. Why??? Our room was listed as a junior suite. Nice room. Bit dated. Large balcony with a great sea view. The restaurant is average. Breakfast okish but dinner was not good . Staff are nice. Used a hire car for restaurants. The coal pot was excellent. Would recommend b & b rather than half board. Overall good value but at best a four star resort
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Calabash Cove is a beautiful resort with a very kind staff. The staff is very attentive and give their best to make stay worthwhile. There wasn't a need that wasn't met here at Calabash Cove ❤️
We had such a wonderful stay at Calabash. The resort is absolutely stunning and the staff is so incredible. They make you feel so welcome. It was a very calming and private experience as well. I would highly recommend this place.
Skip this resort if you are looking for a modern stay on the island
2-Star Hotel in a 5-Star Location This place has so much potential, but wow — what a disappointment. For the price they charge, the overall experience is downright lousy. The location is stunning, but that’s where the compliments end. I have no clue how this resort has such high ratings,...
2-Star Hotel in a 5-Star Location This place has so much potential, but wow — what a disappointment. For the price they charge, the overall experience is downright lousy. The location is stunning, but that’s where the compliments end. I have no clue how this resort has such high ratings, because our stay was far from five-star. Rooms The rooms are old, dated, and in desperate need of a deep clean and renovation. You’d think for these prices, you’d get a luxury room with a comfortable bed and top-notch finishes. Nope. Everything feels worn out and past its prime. The place needs a serious overhaul. Food Let’s talk about the food — because, honestly, that chef needs to go back to basics. Every meal was overcooked,and completely joyless. We actually started dreading mealtime. For what this place costs, you’d expect restaurant-quality food, not something that tastes like it came out of a school cafeteria. If you do stay here, just book bed and breakfast and plan to eat your other meals elsewhere. Drinks The drinks were decent, but there’s no beach bar and no staff taking drink orders down by the beach. You’ve got to climb a bunch of stairs just to grab a cocktail, which kills the vibe completely. Resort The beach is the real gem — absolutely beautiful — but getting to and from it is a workout. There are so many stairs, it’s not practical for anyone with mobility issues or anyone just trying to relax. Overall This is a 2-star hotel sitting on a 5-star piece of land. The location is gorgeous, but the property itself is run-down, the food is bad, and the value just isn’t there. Such a waste of potential — and honestly, a waste of money.
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I went there for 3 nights to celebrate my birthday with my boo😊 it was a lovely,relax and most unforgettable stay at this resort, the food and drinks was fantastic,the view from my room was breathtaking and don't forget about the staffs they were very kind to us. I recommend...
I went there for 3 nights to celebrate my birthday with my boo😊 it was a lovely,relax and most unforgettable stay at this resort, the food and drinks was fantastic,the view from my room was breathtaking and don't forget about the staffs they were very kind to us. I recommend this hotel is a must to enjoy your vacation
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A standout stay at Calabash Cove
Calabash Cove It describes itself as boutique resort. So what does that mean? Well the resort is small. Only 26 rooms and for much of our stay there was only maybe 12 rooms occupied and on some days only 4 rooms. The staff are all hard working and helpful and...
Calabash Cove It describes itself as boutique resort. So what does that mean? Well the resort is small. Only 26 rooms and for much of our stay there was only maybe 12 rooms occupied and on some days only 4 rooms. The staff are all hard working and helpful and attentive. It is off peak season so I’m sure it’s an opportunity for leave breaks. Things are quietly fixed if you find a problem. We had a broken toilet seat and faulty hairdryer which we reported the first morning. It was fixed by the time we got back from breakfast! With the resort being so small the staff are a single team. There is a fair bit of overlap with duties so I t would be unfair to single out the more gregarious members or just those serving drinks to us all, but I will. Maggie our maid was truly standout. she’d have the room cleaned, moped and beds made by the time we returned from breakfast. Very often support staff are overlooked, but we’d like to acknowledge she was our unsung hero. Joachim was for us, our best bartenders, but to be honest he is only a pip above the others. The bar in the room is fully stocked everyday. Bottles of wine can be ordered, rather than 5 single glasses. Top shelf spirits are available on AINC. More expensive wines if you wish to pay extra. But the house wines are all fantastic. We have had 19 nights at Calabash Cove, way more than most, on an All inclusive package. The actual menu boards physically don’t look that appetising, but the actual content is quite beautiful. Better fonts and a refresh of the actual menus themselves (not the food) would be of use. We were a little concerned about the fixed lunch and dinner menus for our length of stay, however the specials sheet changes daily, and there is no cycle to them that we could see. As a result we agreed the menu did not tire for the whole 19 nights. And Lobster - not a supplement. A first for any resort we have been to in the Caribbean. On occasion during the quieter periods the staff were a little sparser and the drinks and food took longer to arrive. But we are on Island time and there is no rush for anything. I have to say the pool bar closing at 5 is rather early. 6 is a better closing time as there is no bar on the beach. So I think Boutique just means a slower life. But if there is anything you want, you will always get it. Would we go back 100% yes.
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Incredible honeymoon choice, small/quiet property with lots of privacy. Go all inclusive if you can!
An intimate experience with very professional staff, luxury accommodations, white sand beach, and delicious food! Daily room cleaning. Beautiful views from every angle. We stayed 5 nights and did all inclusive, the perfect amount of time to try a little bit of everything at the restaurant and on the cocktail menu!
The best honeymoon! Highly recommend Calabash Cove!
Had the most wonderful honeymoon experience here in May 2025. The beachside cabin was an unbelievable experience and we would highly recommend. It came with it's own plunge pool and the room itself had A/C, which was much needed after being outside in the St. Lucian sun. Also, the outdoor...
Had the most wonderful honeymoon experience here in May 2025. The beachside cabin was an unbelievable experience and we would highly recommend. It came with it's own plunge pool and the room itself had A/C, which was much needed after being outside in the St. Lucian sun. Also, the outdoor shower was a nice touch and from our cabin we had a beautiful view of the beach. We loved all of the food from the Windsong restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We had the Breakfast Only plan but definitely didn't feel the need to get the All Inclusive despite having drinks with most meals - we ended up saving a lot of money but up to you if want the peace of mind and eat/drink a fair share. Also, the view from the top of the lobby/restaurant cannot be beat. The amenities along the beach, the spa, the gym (while limited, it definitely gets the job done) are all great perks. We had a private dinner scheduled for the pier one night but since it rained, they put us under a covered patio on the beach (which was just as great!). The one thing that put this hotel over the top and beyond 5 stars is THE STAFF. We knew going in we wanted a boutique experience that was personalized to us for our honeymoon. Not only did we get that, but we got the most friendly, personable waiters, bartenders, and front desk staff you can imagine. Everyone was amazing but special shout outs to Christian, Shanelle, Michael, Travis, Sandy, Rohan, and many more I'm missing since it's been several months. You all truly made our stay here amazing! We hope to make it back here sometime again in the future.
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We have just arrived back after a fantastic week at Calabash Cove. What a fantastic resort which is genuinely very close to five stars and warrants the many outstanding reviews. The quality of the food/drinks is outstanding one of the best we have ever experienced in the Caribbean! The staff...
We have just arrived back after a fantastic week at Calabash Cove. What a fantastic resort which is genuinely very close to five stars and warrants the many outstanding reviews. The quality of the food/drinks is outstanding one of the best we have ever experienced in the Caribbean! The staff team are mostly excellent and very helpful with any request, they all greet you with a good morning/good afternoon from the garners and maintenance teams to the General Manager. A couple of things to point out about this resort. Water sports are limited to a couple of double kayaks and three rigged paddle boards. I believe they have snorkelling equipment but you need to ask for it at reception. Entertainment in the evenings is limited but normally very good (Sax, Soloist etc). Service can be a hit or miss, we waited over an hour on two occasions for lunch at the pool bar and the resort was very quiet. That being said, it did not spoil our experience, it’s just an observation. The resort says it’s an adult only resort, but we know of one occasion where a family with children were allowed to use the facilities. I believe they had come in from a villa outside, had food then spent the day at the resort. This did not go down well with a number of guest which to be honest I think was understandable, one of the children was beyond loud! Just to be clear, I’m not referring to local families who come to spend the day at the beach, it’s always great to see this, particular on a Sunday which popular in the Caribbean. All in all an outstanding resort which is well worth a visit. We would definitely recommend it and I’m sure we will be back! All
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Excellent service, wonderful staff
We enjoyed The luxurious amenities, exemplary services, and prime location ,spectacular View from the winsong restaurant , great food We loved everything i highly recommend calabash cove ...for its cozy rooms, friendly staff we met at the restaurant rena ,Christian was great .
My partner and I spent 10 unforgettable nights at Calabash Cove on our first trip to the stunning island of St. Lucia — truly the “Helen of the West.” From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the management team, who took the time to introduce us to...
My partner and I spent 10 unforgettable nights at Calabash Cove on our first trip to the stunning island of St. Lucia — truly the “Helen of the West.” From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the management team, who took the time to introduce us to the island and suggest a range of excursions to suit our interests. Throughout our stay, the staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and clearly dedicated to making our experience as enjoyable as possible. As a vegan couple, we were especially impressed by the extensive vegetarian menu. The chef went above and beyond, preparing customized vegan meals for my partner daily — the food was consistently excellent, varied, and healthy. Our room was spacious and comfortable, featuring a luxurious king-sized bed, a jacuzzi tub, and a private balcony with a beautiful view of the ocean — the perfect spot to unwind. We also enjoyed a fantastic couples massage, and I treated myself to a lovely facial at the spa. The private beach quickly became one of our favorite places to relax. We appreciated the shaded sun loungers and the peaceful hammock area. In between moments of rest, we enjoyed snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking in the warm Caribbean waters. We also ventured off the resort for several excursions, including climbing Gros Piton, zip lining through the lush rainforest, visiting the island’s volcano, soaking in a warm thermal mud bath, and even trying (albeit unsuccessfully!) to spot whales and dolphins. This trip was truly an incredible experience, and Calabash Cove played a huge role in making it so special. I wholeheartedly recommend this resort to couples of all ages. We’re sad to be leaving but already looking forward to returning!
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