Zoëtry Marigot Bay

Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia is located in the heart of the island, nestled in the most beautiful Marigot Bay, lined with exotic palm trees and filled with the deep turquoise Caribbean sea. Glittering yachts line the marina with a steep backdrop of dense lush jungle. We explored the island on horseback, and snorkelled in azure seas next to the famous Piton mountain twin peaks. This impressive hotel is built into a steep hill on Marigot marina, (not recommended for anyone with limited mobility), the views are incredible. The several pool areas are lovely, and spread over the resort plus there is a swim up bar. It is all inclusive, and has no buffets at all, everything is a la carte- including room service. The mini-bar is well stocked. Cafe Coco on the marina has delicious fresh pastries/cakes cooked on site and coffees/teas all day, a real highlight and an exclusive little rum cave bar offers private dining and rum tasting.

This five star resort is authentic and the rooms are traditionally furnished. I stayed in a master suite which was huge and the suites can be connected together to offer joined accommodation for large families or a group of friends. The resort does welcome families, but due to many steps and no children's facilities, I would not deem it is as family hotel for children who liked to be entertained.

Activities are hosted such as yoga under a pagoda in the open air and also guided walks. Boat trips from here are easy, as boats can dock at the hotel’s private jetty to collect. We went on a catamaran afternoon to view the Piton mountains with snorkelling and lunch, and would highly recommend. We were even joined by a pod of playful dolphins who raced the boat and played in the bow waves which was magical. The concierge at the hotel can organise boat trips plus a range of activities like zip lining or horse riding too.

The hotel is set on a marina, so there’s no official beach area. The harbour is beautiful, a green and lush cove surrounded by dense trees and plants. The hotel provides a water taxi to take guests from one side of the marina to a small beach on the other side of the bay. There are plans to open a beach bar with hotel sunbeds on this strip of beach in the future.

We also visited St James's Club which is going to be renovated to a Secrets adult only hotel. We got to see the renovation plans and a prototype of a room. It will be opening at the end of this year and I’m super excited to see the transformation! Accessible rooms will also be available.