Sandals Halcyon Beach

I thought sitting on the beach on the last day of our trip would be the best time to write a review although I’m struggling to put in words how amazing this place is. Halcyon is our third Sandals resort we have been to and was recommended to us, this place has pure soul running through it I noticed within the first 24 hours how different this small paradise is compared to the others, EVERY member of staff will smile say hello and chat to you I fundamentally don’t believe this is forced it’s just the way the team here are. The team get to know you and will happily help with anything all members of staff are amazing but shout out to Josie the 2 shaqulle’s on beach and bar service they made our holiday. The entertainment team are so much fun. All headed up by an amazing general manager Sharon she leads an epic team. The resort- yes it’s small but that is its charm, beautiful manicured grounds, great beach although shade is a prime commodity but I’m told that they are bring more umbrellas in. Party pool is a great vibe, quiet pool is beautiful and the lagoon is stunning. The main Irie bar is great of an evening the staff dance, sing and get involved all whilst pouring you a drink and refilling with you needing to ask. Food is great with plenty of choice eggs by Veronica in the morning is a must she is a fantastic lady. The other element to this resort is due to its size you will meet so many people and will just hangout together having the best time. If you are thinking of an excursion see Jonathan from infinity tours on the beach he took us out with Rasta D for half a day boat tour, sulphur spa,waterfall, lunch and snorkelling it’s a must do and was an incredible day. To sum up this is a must visit Sandals we will be back and I can’t wait if you are in two minds don’t be try it you will fall in love like we have.

Sandals Halcyon was the first Sandals we ever visited approx 25 years ago! First off, this was a split visit. We stayed 5 nights at Halcyon and 5 at the Grande St Lucian. The shuttle trip is long, opprox 90 minutes on a curvy mountainous road. We took the helicopter option which was great. Cost approximately $450. We took the shuttle when we returned to the airport. Arrival and check-in were thru Club Sandals as we were staying in a Club room, the crystal lagoon walkout swim up. Check in was very welcoming and efficient. The staff in the Sandals Club was tremendous. Very helpful, kind, courteous. Our room was adjacent to the crystal lagoon which was a wonderful pool, however, the room didn't measure up. We were told it was newly renovated. No way. It was very clean, but the furniture, it seemed, was a hodgepodge from different units. Some was mahogany, some pickled white, some maple. It was strange. Really nothing on the walls except a Caribbean print. Really, this room could have been a Holiday Inn room from anywhere! And it was the most expensive, non-Butler level room. So, it was kind of disappointing. The grounds were beautiful. Meticulously well maintained. We took the garden tour one morning with one of the landscapers. Definitely worth doing if you like learning about plants! The food was a big positive for us. We had been to the Grande Antigua last year and this was a major upgrade. All the restaurants, we thought, were great. The Hibachi restaurant was the weak link w regard to food, but it was entertaining. We had no trouble getting into any of them. For restaurants that require reservations, the Club representatives took care of it. They were great. The beach is not a deep beach, so there's not a lot of room for lots of sunbathers. Most folks used the pools. The beach was well maintained. The pools were all beautiful. The main pool where the activities took place was often the most crowded. If you wanted a chair under an umbrella at the main Sunset pool, you'd have to get up early and mark your chair. We spent time at all the pools and really liked the variety. Getting chairs at the crystal lagoon pool or the honeymoon hideout pool were not difficult. The entertainment in the evenings was great! Really enjoyed all the shows. I would say the greatest asset this resort has is the staff. They were fantastic. Always smiling, helpful, considerate and courteous. Pros. The vibe at this Sandals was not a big party vibe, but there was plenty going on. Certainly not as quiet as the smaller Sandals. They have a few things they can work on, but it was great to be able to return.

The perfect place for a honeymoon! The resort was absolutely beautiful and we loved the amount of restaurant options. Highly recommend Kelly’s for breakfast with the best view and Kimono’s and Soy for dinner! Also couldn’t speak more highly of our butlers Vito, Willard and Vianna who made this a trip of a lifetime! They pampered us with all of the drinks and snacks our hearts desired while also helping us with literally anything we needed. The resort was quiet and romantic which was exactly what we were looking for - couldn’t recommend enough!

Wow, Wow, wow, what can I say, 1st time in the Caribbean, 1st time with Sandals and 1st time at the Halcyon. For someone who doesn't go our of their comfort zone, this was a Biggy for me. Started with great service on our flight, as we have assisted boarding, as my partner has Parkinson's, everything went smoothly. Transfer to the resort had been reported as one to be remembered and although the road was windy, it gave me an insight into the real St Lucia. The colour, the forests, the unique buildings and the chickens and cows along the way. Then there is the resort itself. The staff who made time to get to know you, the beautiful gardens, the wild life, the noise of the birds and tree frogs, the majical Lagoon, that we spent late afternoons in, swimming, chatting and drinking with new found friends. But putting that all to one side, I have to mention 2 special members of staff - Mitch from the concierge lounge, who greeted us on arrival and looked after us for all of the 10 days, especially when I needed to see the nurse but more so that he gave my partner time and banter about the football games that were always on in the back ground. To hear you say how much you loved your island and your job. You deserve to go far and when we return you will be that manager that you desire to be. x Any secondly, to Tinny, at the sports centre. You took a very nervous, older lady out with at least 10 others, including a non swimmer and supported and encouraged me, until I was confident to put my face in the water and eventually feel confident to snorkel. I went on to repeat this a second time later on in the week. This was something I thought I would never achieve and I will be forever greatfull for the time you gave me. I will be back for more late in the year. Thank you all for a holiday of a lifetime.

Let's start at the front desk. Ruth, Nyrwe and Versilia were outstanding front desk employees. Ruth felt like family. I fell sick when I arrived and Ruth and Chef Nyak stepped up and went beyond to make sure I had food I could stomach during my sickness. Huge THANKS to them! Laura our housekeeper went out of her way to make sure we had everything we could need for our room! Laura called it "love to our room" and that's exactly what she provided. I enjoyed Mario's and Kelly's restaurant. Bayside was hit or miss and Kimonos was not the best. Waynelle at the Bistro Bar is an awesome asset to have at Sandals. We had great conversation with her and she makes great drinks! Did I mention Ruth at the front desk, yes I did but she deserves mentioning again the same about Chef Nyak. They were saviors to my trip. Experienced double kayaks with my wife and the sports guys were awesome in assisting and directing us. I hate I missed their names. I found the temperature of the hot water would melt your skin off if you were not familiar with the water settings. If the toilet flushed, you would lose cold water in the shower. The polenta at Kelly's was out of this world but the snapper was meh. I lived off fruit plates and oatmeal until I recovered from my sickness. Chef Nyak made me a bowl of chicken and rice and offered Club Level Room Service to me where I could eat in my room and not be bothered by the strong smells of different foods offered. Everyone that worked at this resort was very friendly and went out of their way to say hello or offer assistance. My mother was traveling with us, and she had issues with her air conditioning, and someone arrived within 10 minutes! Unfortunately, the ac did not get repaired fully until the next day. The grounds of the resort are BEAUTIFUL, and I enjoyed watching the grounds being maintained. The bottom drawer of the chest of drawers in 619 needs adjusting as the drawer would open on its own. This was my first visit to a Sandals resort, and I really did not know what to expect. I've been to other all-inclusive resorts and none of them had the personable service that I received at Sandals Halcyon. It was tough at times to secure a chair by the pool or beach since we did not have a Butler. Will I return to a Sandals Resort, yes! Will I return to Halcyon Beach, I sure hope so! Thanks for the great experience and having the best employees!!!