Travel
Flight
Hewanorra International Airport
We recommend flying into Hewanorra International Airport, as it is the closest to the wedding venue and all the other suggested accommodations. While you technically can fly into George F.L. Charles Airport, St. Lucia's other smaller airport, please note that this airport is an 80 minute drive away from Coconut Bay Beach Resort.
Hotel
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa is a premium all-inclusive resort located in St. Lucia's southeast coast, just 5 minutes from the airport. This will be the location of our wedding and celebration. This family friendly award-winning resort features: 250 air-conditioned rooms, 8 restaurants, 7 bars, 5 pools, complete fitness center, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, full-service salon and oceanfront spa, the island’s largest waterpark and more! Prices are on a "per room" bases, with cheaper prices per person if rooms are shared between 2-4 people. Children under 3 stay free and children between 3-17 have discounted rates. If you wish to book here, we recommend booking as far in advance as you can! Early booking discounts are very generous but only available for a limited time. There is no wedding room block. If you want the best price however, we recommend our travel agent with Destinationweddings! They will offer the best current rates (or better) when booked through their website. Just go to https://event.destinationweddings.com/dw/site/main/attend-a-wedding.asp?dw_weddingcode=TROPICAL&dw_bname=Martin and request a quote!
Hotel
Castles in Paradise Villa Resort
For our guests that are looking for a less expensive, not all-inclusive, but still private and luxurious option, we would recommend Castles in Paradise. Castles in Paradise is located 8 minutes by car from Coconut Bay and is a private boutique resort comprising of 14 luxury hill-side villas overlooking the tranquil and sublime Savannes Bay. Multiple villas even have kitchens available for guests who prefer to eat in. Contact the hotel directly for more info on pricing and booking.
Hotel
Balenbouche Estate
For a unique, low cost, eco-friendly stay , just 20 minutes by car from Coconut Bay, we recommend Balenbouche Estate. Set within a natural heritage site, Balenbouche Estate is a beautiful, former sugarcane plantation that is a celebrated guest house for nature lovers both locally and internationally. Rooms are not air-conditioned, but instead cooled by the tropical breeze, and are designed to fit into the natural landscape with plenty of privacy. Best part: only a 5-minute walk to hidden beaches! Please see website for more information about their cottages and nightly rates.
Travel Note
Airbnb Rentals
If hotels and resorts are not your vibe, or you wish to save some money by creating your own vacation and adventure, we would definitely recommend checking out Airbnb! There are many apartments, guest houses, villas and homes listed along the southeast St. Lucia coast for as little as $75 a night. Vacation your way and immerse yourself in the island culture, without being tied to one resort. Coconut Bay is still available to those wish to experience it's beaches, waterpark or spa for only a day or two through day passes.