Sandals Halcyon Beach

We really enjoyed our honeymoon at Sandals Halcyon Beach in Saint Lucia The staff were very friendly but not over the top. I felt well taken care of the entire time. I have never really dont an all inclusive before so I have little to compare it to, but we would return. The week flew by and we had so much fun. Everything was very clean. Even the cats om the resort were clearly cared for. Dylan brought a lot of excitement ans energy. Cassandra went out of her way to find me decaf tea. Chris was an excellent bartender and took great care to keep my husband's beer needs met. Davion also went out of his way for me! Really great team. The food was delicious, albeit very heavy on the oil. We ate at Soy multiple times (crispy Philly roll and carpaccios kept us coming back). Mario's was easily the best meal we had (ill dream about thst Lasagna and be attempting to recreate it). The beds were super comfortable, hot showers, working safe, stocked fridge, working tv... I really cant think of anything else we could want in our room. The pools were refreshing. Somehow warm in the morning and cool in the heat of the day. We liked the size of this resort. We had a great massage by the beach! Golf was ehhhhhhh little bit of a ripoff but we love to golf so I dont regret it. They are serious about women needing to wear a collared shirt.. which is odd. JJs speedboat tour to the mud pits (cant remember how to spell the name of the town) was SO MUCH FUN. Highlight of our week. Ill be honest the insistence to partake in group activities was a little annoying but I get it. Respect the effort to keep energy high. Thanks sandals.. Great honeymoon!

This was our 5th stay in St Lucia and second at the Halycon. We were in need of a restful break and it was great to have the quiet Paradise pool and Lazy river to cool off in. There's easy, sandy access to the sea and no seaweed issues. The surrounding gardens are stunning and pristine and worthy of a daily stroll. Gardeners do a magnificent job and really enhance the resort. We didn't have a butler but found them to be charming and helpful. Beach service from the bar staff was very welcome, but everything you need is close by. Early starts are essential if you require shade on the beach or just find a spot after lunch when people have gone home. Every member of staff was helpful and management were interested in feedback. Curtis you are a star and Melissa it was a treat to meet you. Many thanks to Shonna-Kay for impeccable care of our room. We enjoyed our meals at Mario's the most (long trousers not required any more), Staff are fantastic at the buffet, from Veronica's egg station to all the servers. Delores with the sunshine smile, thank you for seating me away from the cats! There were fewer cats than previously ! And to the other staff for remembering our seating, Nathalie made our meals memorable. We could see the improvements since are last visit such as the excellent pizza truck and ice-cream bar. More options such as a cafe area and fruit bar would be well received. Weather forecasts were not very accurate so don't be put off by them. And remember to go out and see more of the island. The free shuttle bus takes you to the Grande Hotel and a walk down the beach leads straight to Pidgeon Island which you can explore for a small entry fee.

Just got home from a week that we’ll never forget. Halcyon Beach is absolutely beautiful. The staff are so welcoming and accommodating from the moment you arrive until you leave. Have to give a few shout outs: Dyllan entertained us all week and actually scouts you out to tell you what’s happening. Jay the DJ and Jeaneve also provided so much entertainment and are so personable. Sassy Sam’s name says it all! Princess Diane took such good care of us and always wore a huge smile and Lenard filled in on her days off. Avelon made sure our drinks were full and Jermaine pushed us hard in water aerobics. There were so many others who added to the wonderful atmosphere and all the employees work so hard to keep the grounds beautiful and the rooms cleaned and stocked with everything you need. We visited the Grande and La Toc which were both nice but couldn’t wait to get back to Halcyon. Do yourself a favor and don’t look ahead to the weather (maybe just the temp). It did not look great when we were heading there so we were really worried. The Caribbean Gods take care of it. Trust in it. It rains for a few minutes but then clears up. And it always seems to happen just when it’s needed. We were a little worried about the food based on some Facebook comments but our meals were great. Kimono’s was so much fun and food was great. Soy has delicious sushi but only 10 seats. So get there when they open and try the mango sorbet dessert. Amazing! Bayside, Kelly’s, the Bistro, and room service were also really good!

We stayed at Halcyon Beach for the 2nd time, 8th Sandals trip in a WBT room. The club level room was located in the Marigot building. The beach proximity is amazing! This resort is older,but we love the peaceful vibe and the beach chairs are spaced out more than most places. Everyone of the employees we met were very friendly. They truly seemed to care about our opinions about the resort. The St. Lucia Helicopter transfer with the Fun To See water taxi transfer back were great experiences. We also enjoyed the Island Routes Powerboat and power snorkel excursion. Great snorkeling and beautiful views of the island. I highly recommend a full wet suit because there were tiny jellyfish biting people. Since the Halcyon is located in the middle, it was easy to spend the day at the 2. We had a great time at a beach cabana at the Grande and I loved snorkeling from the beach. They provided a room for 30 minutes so that we could get changed for dinner at Gordan's. Dinner was great, but it was very windy. At La Toc, we had lunch at Neptune's, enjoying the beach view. We explored the resort and swam in both main pools. Dinner at The Pitons was very good, then we stayed for the entertainment. It was more difficult to change there. I had a quick shower in the bathroom near the Pitons pool. Bring your own towel and supplies. So many people to thank. The concierge, Dalia checked us in quickly upon our arrival, making all of our dinner and the cabana reservations. Ross took great pictures(for us) and he was very patient. Special shout out to Destiny for her warm greetings. Vanessa and Celine gave us a wonderful couples massage. Anna at Kelly's was friendly and gave us very good service. The omelettes at Bayside were incredible and we always enjoyed the numerous friendly servers. Madonna kept the room clean and we appreciated the drink service on the beach. It was a great vacation again. Halcyon Beach needs some TLC, but it is a beautiful, peaceful place. There will be a coffee shop in the near future, a needed addition. If I return to St. Lucia, I would stay there again. La Toc is too hilly and he beach is rough. The Grande was too busy for us with a crowded pool and cluttered beach. Fun for day trips.

We took our honeymoon to Sandals Halcyon. Three things stuck out to me at Halcyon that made our stay absolutely worth-while: 1. The food. Sandals Halcyon pleasantly surprised me with the quality of ingredients (such as their raw seafood and local produce) as well as the flavors, presentation, and textures of each dish. It was evident that each option on menus was carefully curated to have a perfect balance of sweet, umami, acidic, bitter, and salt. This was definitely our highlight at each and every restaurant. I’d like to specifically highlight Soy, the sushi bar, as their fish selections and ingredients were absolutely top notch. Additionally, for foodies and chefs, Kelly’s was a very fun time; allowing us to curate our own dishes in a way that can pretty much never fail to taste good is a fun touch. 2. The people. I’d like to mention a few people who made our stay memorable by name. With the entertainment crew, Jean Eve, Sam, and Boozie were incredible. After getting to know them near the end of our trip, I wish we would’ve spent more time at activities and interacting with them as they were incredible. We especially enjoyed the poolside activities, the mixology course, and pool volleyball. At the bar, we loved Michelina and Santiago. They were both incredible and super friendly, offering up a smile and service every time. As for service in the restaurants, we especially appreciated Jyan and Deloris. Jyan’s service was INCREDIBLE and he was attentive and knowledgeable to every detail. Deloris was such a blessing and anytime we dined with her it was a joy. 3. The coffee. My goodness the espresso and coffee here were absolutely incredible. Sitting at home writing this review, I miss my morning double shot espresso. Over Halcyon was a great place to stay, and if/when we return, I look forward to focusing more on getting to know the food, culture, and people of St Lucia, with Sandals as our home away from home.