Nicknamed the ‘Helen’ of the West Indies, Saint Lucia might as well as have been named the ‘Pearl of the Caribbean.’ Lush forests and plantations, pristine white-sand beaches, and tons of luxurious resorts and villas dot this island. Whether you’re a nature lover or a water bum, there’s something for everyone on this island. And, of course, there’s the delicious Creole cuisine. Surprisingly, Saint Lucia is not exactly gay-friendly in terms of laws, but the reality is changing on the ground. Not only are there excellent gay friendly hotels in Saint Lucia now, but the staff is very friendly, lovely, and understanding. In fact, the number of gay hotels has gone up in recent years, and the capital of Castries even had its first Pride celebrations. Without as much as a gayborhood, Saint Lucia is a great, albeit discreet gay getaway.
That said. Saint Lucia is so much more than its hotels and stance on gay rights. Culture-loving gay travelers will love roaming Castries Market, while foodies won’t be able to get enough of classic French-Caribbean cuisine here. Meanwhile, intrepid travelers have a whole world to explore right out their front doors! They can hike to the stunning Toraille Waterfall or head to Sulphur Springs. But no matter what you do, you must enjoy a day out at the beach, which is one of the Top Things To Do In Saint Lucia! Thus, Saint Lucia might not be the ideal gay destination, but it sure is amazing. As long as you respect their laws, the people are very friendly, warm, and welcoming. To that end, here are the top 11 gay friendly hotels in Saint Lucia.
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa
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Sitting high above Anse Cochon Beach on a dramatic clifftop is Ti Kaye Resort & Spa, one of the best gay friendly hotels in Saint Lucia. The entire resort’s vibe is primed for romance, so if you’re on a romantic sojourn with your significant other, this is the place to be. What helps is that Ti Kaye is adults-only, so if your idea of a holiday is relaxing and enjoying the little joys of life, then this blissfully peaceful spot is ideal. So. it’s no surprise that the place brims with amenities, of which the clifftop swimming pool is particularly enticing. After a swim, lie back on the loungers and order yourself a drink from the bar. Post swim, have the doors of the treatment room in the lovely cliff-hanging spa thrown open so you can relax to the stunning views.
Aside from a gym, the hotel has a popular dive center at the beach, complete with complimentary stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkels. Even the restaurant is a clifftop one, and it even has a wine cellar. Breakfast is, however, a lovely down-by-the-beach affair. Choose from just 33 gingerbread cottages with rustic-chic interiors scattered across the cliffside. It’s their outdoor spaces that you’ll love, complete with huge terraces, rocking chairs, hammocks, and open-air garden showers for amorous times. If you want a memorable experience, go for the Ocean View Cottages that come with sea views and their own little plunge pools!
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Jade Mountain
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Jade Mountain has to be the most striking hotel in the Caribbean! Sitting high above Anse Chastanet Beach, this futuristic lair boasts some of the most striking views on the island. James Bond fans will love this hotel – it seems to embody the brutalist and minimalistic structures usually seen in the 007 movies! However, the most distinctive feature is that that all 29 suites can be accessed via their own private bridge-like walkways! Each of the eye-popping digs comes with open bathrooms with whirlpool baths and unbelievable Pitons views. If that wasn’t enough, they also come with infinity pools (except five entry-level suites) and are zero on technology save for fast Wi-Fi.
The entire complex is ensconced in lush tropical foliage, lending it an exclusive, romantic, and very private air. Round-the-clock butlers cater to your every whim and fancy, and room service here is phenomenal. After a plunge in your private pool, go for a couple’s massage at the spa or indulge in yoga, or go on a thrilling mountain bike ride. Finally, the airy and open restaurant serves delicious meals, including à la carte breakfasts with coconut bread, local fruit, and juices of the day.
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Ladera
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Ladera is not only one of the most luxurious gay friendly hotels in Saint Lucia. But it’s amongst the most exceptional places in the world to stay. Nestled high above the Pitons in southwestern Saint Lucia, this adults-only hideaway is a once-in-a-lifetime stay. A former cocoa plantation, the place is now full of lush tropical gardens with stone pathways that lead to the wooden suites sprinkled across the hillside.
Every minute of service here is exceptional, right from the peppermint-infused cold towel on arrival to the turndown service. The secluded communal pool seems like a haven in the middle of the jungle, as does the whirlpool tub in the spa garden. When you want to unwind, head to sulfur springs at a drive-in volcano – yes! – for a volcanic mud treatment and thermal bath. What’s more, the on-site restaurant Dasheene is a favorite dining place on the island. Also, don’t miss ordering a “St Lucian Creole breakfast” of local spice cocoa tea, cucumber salad, and sweet peppers, saltfish, and fried/roasted bakes.
Built from terracotta, stone, and hardwood, the dramatic suites here are missing the fourth wall – which means views are dramatic, to say the least. What’s more, they’re entirely private, which means that you can even swim in your birthday suit in the private heated pool! Romantic additions include playful wooden swings, four-poster beds, soft robes, and Molton Brown toiletries.
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Bel Jou
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Not everyone wants to stay in a huge beachfront resort. LGBTQ travelers like that will love Bel Jou. The luxurious hillside hotel nestled above Castries has all the bells and whistles of an upscale resort, along with a local community feel. Rooms include twins, king, and double-doubles, and decor ranges from all-white New England-style to minimalist modern. The best of them all is the Ocean View rooms, which boast huge balconies with stunning views of the neighboring Martinique. While fridges are provided on request, all rooms have coffee and tea–making facilities.
A charming lounge welcomes you within, while the white-tiled rooftop terrace is peppered with rattan furniture. Moreover, the lower kidney-shaped pool has white wooden cabanas, while the upper pool is peppered with sun loungers. Activities range from boules, coconut bowling, and croquet to aqua aerobics and pilates, and the hotel has a host of evening entertainment lined up. Complimentary shuttles take you to Rodney Bay, Pigeon Island, Vigie Beach, and Castries market. A small spa is perfect for body treatments and massages, while bibliophiles will love the little library in the cafe. Since it’s an all-inclusive offering, the restaurant and bar take care of all meals, including delicious drinks and buffet-style breakfasts.
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East Winds
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East Winds is one of the most quintessentially Caribbean gay friendly hotels in Saint Lucia. The resort sits on massive tropical grounds at the island’s northwestern end. What’s more, it belies its “all-inclusive” tag, offering an upmarket and elegant experience. While offering tons of seclusion, the resort is merely 10 minutes away from Rodney Bay Village, Saint Lucia’s main resort. LGBTQ travelers with a green thumb will love the profusion of hibiscus, ginger lilies, fruit trees, ferns, and palms on the grounds. Plus, an illustrated guide with the florae numbered and referenced can be found in all rooms! If that wasn’t enough, you could even go on free tours with the head gardener.
The crowd might be mature, but the ambiance is definitely a “house party” one. So, those who love socializing all the time are in for a treat. Despite the small size of the property, the amenities here are extensive. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, which even has a swim-up bar. After a dip and a lay, the spa is all kinds of enticing with its bevy of treatments. A gym aside, you’ll even find an outdoor yoga pavilion and a watersports center that offers free Hobie Cats, paddleboards, and kayaks. Meals are at the lovely, open-air restaurant right on the beach, including made-to-order breakfasts and barbeques.
Cottages of all sizes exude elegance in a botanic theme – think floral cushions, leaf-pattered drapes, and terracotta floors. Bathrooms are stylish, while rooms have all mod-cons, including a mini-fridge that’s included and replenished in the rates! If you want to splurge, go for the Ocean Front rooms, each of which has its own terrace.
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Cap Maison Resort & Spa
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On the northern edge of Saint Lucia, Cap Maison Resort & Spa is for discerning LGBTQ travelers and water babies who’re a sucker for secluded coves. That’s because aside from sensational views, the resort has direct downstairs access to Smugglers Cove, a wide sandy beach with gorgeous jungles in the background. The style of this hacienda-like resort is Spanish-Caribbean with terracotta urns, eye-popping Hispanic tiles, fountains, courtyards, and arches. Vibrant florae, springy lawns, and tropical gardens are just about everywhere, which gives this place the feel of a private residence than a resort. Even the amenities are top-notch. Firstly, there’s not one but two swimming pools, of which the main one is on the clifftop! A compact gym and spa aside, you’ll also find complimentary snorkels, Hobie Cats, bodyboards, and kayaks too.
That said, it’s the food and drink here that’s Cap Maison’s strongest point. In fact, the open-air Cliff at Cap is widely regarded as the island’s best restaurant and serves French/Caribbean cuisine. The second restaurant is a beachside one at Smugglers Cove and doubles as a beach bar. Choose from 49 wonderful villas, suites, and rooms, all of which feature handpainted Mexican tiles, vibrant cushions, Jalousie shutters, and cedarwood floors. Of course, the top-of-the-range is the Oceanview Villa Suites, which have their own private pool on rooftop terraces.
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Sugar Beach
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Stay on what is one of the most memorable spots in the Caribbean at Sugar Beach. Not only is it one of the best gay friendly hotels in Saint Lucia, but it’s also amongst the overall Best Hotels in Saint Lucia. With a forest spa and white-on-white interiors, it’s easily one of the most beautiful hotels on the entire island. Even the styles of rooms vary from pared-down and minimalistic tastefulness in the cottages and villas to grand colonial living in the original structure. Ninety-six striking rooms, villas, and cottages come with pools, a wet bar, swish mod-cons, and Victorian-style baths thoroughly inspiring romance. The best of them all is the Luxury Beachfront Bungalows, which come with hammocks and loungers right on the sand! If that wasn’t enough, they have outdoor showers and plunge pools too.
The rest of the hotel is equally impressive. No matter where you are on the property, a team of butlers looks after your every whim. What’s more, you’re given a mobile device for contacting them at the click of a button. The huge swimming pool and the decadent treehouse spa are the perfect places to unwind. Meanwhile, intrepid travelers will love the beach volleyball, tennis, and dive center setup. Even food is a serious affair, with breakfast being one indulgent buffet that’s hard to choose from. Finally, the beachside restaurant and bar are the perfect place to enjoy meals.
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Anse Chastanet Resort
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On the westernmost edge of Saint Lucia lies Anse Chastanet Resort right above the grey sands of the eponymous beach. Whether you’re on a romantic sojourn or just want to get away from it all, this huge jungle oasis that’s cocooned from the outside world seems perfect. It’s no wonder that the resort doesn’t have a swimming pool. If you want to swim, the brilliant turquoise waters of the Caribbean beckon you worth – and don’t disappoint. What’s more, there’s much to do here, such as a world-class dive center and watersports such as windsurfing, snorkeling, and diving. The spa lies right behind the beach and the many jungle trails can be explored on mountain bikes. Other activities chocolate tours, walking nature tours, and even yoga.
Even food is a lovely affair at the beachfront bar and the hillside fine dining restaurant. Breakfast is especially a wonderful way to start the day with a buffet as well as cooked-to-order hot dishes such as omelets, French Toast, and pancakes. The 49 rooms might differ in styles and sizes, but what they all don’t have are TVs, thus allowing you to immerse yourself in nature. Go for the charming hillside cottages that come with floral murals, basket-style lights, and wraparound balconies. For the ultimate experience, the Piton Pool Suite comes with a private plunge pool.
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Têt Rouge
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Nobody does seclusion like Têt Rouge, an idyllic hideaway on a hillside on the picturesque southwestern coast of Saint Lucia. Set high above a secluded yet accessible beach, this charming spot has oodles of character. The resort is ensconced by dense tropical foliage – think hibiscus, orchids, cinnamon, guava, papaya, passionfruit, coffee, and what-not. The restaurant, which serves delicious Caribbean fare, lies on a thatched wooden terrace with incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. Order eggs the way you like and enjoy them with tropical fruits and freshly baked buns, all washed down with a glass of juice. After a dip in the infinity pool, laze on the loungers under thatched umbrellas.
With just six rooms, amenities are limited, but the hotel does arrange boat trips, day tours, and even massages in the comfort of your rooms. Every wooden studio is built differently. So, while one has blue mahoe furniture and purpleheart floors, the other has mahogany furniture and green hardwood floors. Nevertheless, they all have huge ceilings, kitchens, and balconies with sweeping sea views. Oh, and some have outdoor showers too, which will especially appeal to couples and honeymooners.
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Calabash Cove Resort and Spa
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Set perfectly between Rodney Bay and Castries, Calabash Resort and Spa is a lush, adults-only, and gay-friendly boutique bolthole. Bali comes to Saint Lucia in the form of this resort, where characterful Balinese-style wooden hillside cottages look out to sea. Even entry-level rooms come with whirlpool baths, four-poster beds, and sea-view balconies. If you and your partner are water bums, then go for the Swim-up Junior Suites or the Balinese-style cottages on the water’s edge. They come with outdoor showers and whirlpool tubs, and loungers on the patio – and not to mention – pools and the sea right there.
The rest of this boutique resort is every bit as impressive. A winding path leads down to a secluded beach with a cute wooden pier that’s perfect for a massage or a romantic dinner. After refreshing dips in your pools, enjoy the indulgence of massages and treatments at the spa. In the morning, you can simply swim up to the bar for your first cocktail of the day! Breakfast is a mix of Saint Lucian and international specialties – think green banana, bakes and salt fish, and full English, eggs benedict, and cream cheese bagels. Curl up with a book on one of the many magical spots on the property. Finally, listen to local musicians play in the restaurant with delectable dinners every evening.
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Stonefield Estate Resort
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Stay in one of the most scenic gay friendly hotels in Saint Lucia, Stonefield Estate Resort. Nestled in the shadows of the Pitons, this adults-only getaway is the perfect base for your laidback holiday in Saint Lucia. A former cocoa plantation, the huge resort sits on a lush hillside facing the Black-sand Malgretoute Beach.
Despite Stonefield’s all-villa digs, the property functions as a regular hotel when it comes to facilities and services. Firstly, there’s an amazing and friendly staff that can book excursions and day trips. What’s more, guests are given mobile phones for making free calls to the hotel no matter where they are. Even though all villas have their own pools, there’s a small kidney-shaped swimming pool by the restaurant where you can enjoy a dip and a lie-in. A visit to the spa is a must, and the property even has a gym, outdoor yoga deck, and a yoga studio. The open-air restaurant serves delicious meals, including breakfast, and there’s even a weekly manager’s cocktail party.
Each of the 17 villas is very romantic and private and boasts views of the Pitons, the sea, or the lovely gardens. The best bit? They all come with their own outdoor garden showers, rocking chairs and hammocks on terraces, and sizeable plunge pools! Full kitchens or kitchenettes and four-poster beds make up the rest of the place.
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Just So You Know:
- Saint Lucia’s very first Pride parade took place only as recently as 2019.
Get Some Culture in Saint Lucia:
- Castries Gay Pride: Saint Lucia’s first Gay Pride celebrations took place in Castries in 2019 June. It was organized by a group of organizations, including human rights NGO United and Strong. Activities included a health fair, a Pride family day, youth engagement, and a panel on LGBTQ in Saint Lucia.
Best Gay Bars / Clubs in Saint Lucia:
Saint Lucia doesn’t have any gay bars, per se. That said, we’re listing some of the island’s most gay-friendly establishments.
- Naked Fisherman: Ibiza-like vibes are aplenty at this bra that sounds very, very appealing indeed! This stunning beachside bar plays some feet-tapping live music, and guests are encouraged to dance in the sand! Did you just have a meet-cute? How about enjoying a drink with them and sitting around a fun barbeque with other locals?
- Dasheene: Located at Ladera Resort, this place is a favorite romantic dining destination on the island. Tuck into award-winning Creole cuisine, complete with breathtaking views.
Best Gay Saunas in Saint Lucia:
Unfortunately, there’s no gay sauna in Saint Lucia. Over time, we’re hoping attitudes will change, of course, but until then, they do have amazing beaches!
