Bel Jou Hotel

First time visit

This was my first time at the Bel Jou Hotel and I was amazed. I had never heard of the Bel Jou Hotel until I saw a friend’s display picture and inquired on her whereabouts two months before my visit. She explained that the hotel had offered good food, friendly staff and was affordable so of course I had to explore given that my partner’s birthday was around the corner.

I love hotel stays- no cooking, no cleaning but waking up well relaxed and to all meals ready to enjoy. This helps retain all your energy for activities you would want to engage in.

I was highly excited to enter through the gates of the Bel Jou Hotel since I did not know what to expect given that it was my first time visiting. I was warmly greeted at the front desk by Danielle who made the check in process easy and fun with her radiant smile and sweet personality.

The pond next to the front desk got my attention as the colourful fish swam across their habitat. I sipped on my fruit punch whilst at the lounge where we checked in and marvelled at the details and finishing in the room.

As Danielle accompanied us to our room I was struck by the view of the Vigie beach. The view was magnificent and the sea and sky looked like one as their uniform colour marinated and matched perfectly together.

Bel Jou Hotel

The Bel Jou Hotel is located on La Pansee Road Castries on a hillside terrace in the outskirts of the city. The hotel is about 10 minutes from the city, 15 minutes from the George F.L. Charles Airport and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Hewanorra International Airport. Visit https://ourtropicalliving.com/what-is-758-st-luciasweet-saint-lucia/  for more information on the airports in Saint Lucia.

This 76 room adult-only all-inclusive hotel provides garden view, pool view, city view and ocean view. The minimum check in age at the Bel Jou Hotel is 18. No buggies or air lifts are available but the walk is bearable since the hotel is not very big. You will most certainly see the common island features of the tropical hillside at this hotel. Lush vegetation, blue sky and cool environment.

Free private parking is available if you come with your personal vehicle. Check in time is at 3 p.m. on the arrival day and check out at 12 p.m. on the final day of your stay. No need to rush since you can remain on compound till 6 p.m. after check out. The hotel rates vary depending on the season visited so look out for seasonal rates. No pets are allowed at the hotel but the birds seem like pets since they are friendly and come within close proximity.

Want to go to the beach, no problem! The hotel is not located next to the beach but there is a shuttle service with times of pickup and drop-off to the city and the Vigie beach. The shuttle service to the city and the Vigie beach is completely free but has to be booked at the Guest Services Desk preferably a day prior.

The Bel Jou Hotel is a perfect escape from the daily struggles that life throws. The small intimate landscape of the hotel offers convenience since it is peaceful, relaxing and easy to get around while having everything readily available at your disposal.

Curious about the Bel Jou Hotel? Want to Book Now?

Click on the link https://www.beljouhotel.com/ to book a stay or email frontdesk@beljouhotel.com for more information on the Bel Jou Hotel.

Room 107

I realized that the room we would stay in offered a garden view and was located near a pool. As I stepped from the patio and into the room boy was I impressed. The wooden ceiling fan immediately captivated my attention with its’ unique look.

A chilled campaign and a birthday note awaited compliments of the hotel. The air conditioned room included a telephone, clock, television with cable, electric kettle, sugar, tea and coffee.

An iron, ironing board, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer and toiletries mainly soap, shampoo and body wash were also available. I loved the ensuite bathroom with the sink and toilet adjacent. The room did not have a refrigerator but one could have been requested for use. We had two single beds connected to form a single large bed. I loved that the room had two closets and three mirrors.

The extra lighting on the headboard seemed like antennas that came in handy at nights. They seemed like they were night lights since they provided just enough lighting so I would not disturb my partner.

Pools

There are two pools at the Bel Jou Hotel and you can join in on the aqua aerobics. The pools are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The upper level pool is close to the restaurants and is lined with pool chairs and parasols.

The lower side pool is quieter and is located more towards the base of the hotel next to the garden. There is a self-serve bar open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., cool sitting chairs that you can rock in and merely enjoy the scenery. Read a book whilst underneath the parasol or sleep all day long on the comfy sun bed.

Hungry?

Lulu’s Cabana Restaurant & Bar

Is perfectly located next to the pool on the top level. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, you can enjoy the drinks, soup, salad, sandwich, wrap, pizza, fish as well as an assortment of desserts served.

The outdoor setting at Lulu’s Cabana Restaurant & Bar is peaceful. Of course the birds will be around waiting for a share of your delicious meal. No reservation is needed so grab a seat and grab a bite!  

Yummy meals at Lulu’s Cabana Restaurant & Bar

A la cart dinner

Book your reservation to dine at the Hummingbird or Kilibwi restaurant, get your fancy outfit and it is a date with the a la cart dinner menu! Candle light romantic dinner in an air conditioned room filled with lovely paintings.

Get escorted to your table and choose from the various food options of soup, appetizer, main course and dessert. Extra meals and wine can be purchased.

My food choices at the Hummingbird restaurant

Verandah Restaurant

The view of the city and surroundings is magnificent from the Verandah restaurant. Verandah restaurant offers a large menu with buffet style meals and also houses a well-stocked bar. Get escorted to your seat and enjoy the perfect lush green valley from the mountainous view.

This restaurant is literally in the heart of the mountain overlooking the city. Beautiful, beautiful beautiful, I did not know which direction to look at first since I am a lover of nature. The Verandah Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Don’t get confused by my plate!

I am sorry doctor but I did what you would call some “bad” eating!

View from Verandah Restaurant

Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Above the Verandah Restaurant & Bar is the Rooftop Bar & Lounge where you get to site see without leaving the hotel. Get a tan from the sun or marvel at the view of the city and surroundings. You can also clearly see the neighboring island- Martinique.

The Cookie Shop

The Cookie Shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for dessert and also serves as a library. You can choose your own snacks and enjoy reading a book. Fruits, cookies, mini cakes and afternoon tea are available.

Enjoyment

My friends will tell you that I am usually hungry since I eat small frequent meals. The food at the Bel Jou Hotel was exceptional and I enjoyed the various food choices. Cyprian kept our drinks coming and knew what drinks we loved!

The property was clean, well maintained and the groundsmen did an amazing job with the landscape.

The housekeeper was extremely friendly and happily assisted us with getting some extra towels.

Whilst I did not dine at the Rooftop Restaurant & Bar I enjoyed the view and got to see the city at a different angle with the assistance from the binocular. I got to see a few planes take off at the nearby airport.

I really enjoyed watching the guest and staff dance and sing on the dancefloor at the Verandah Restaurant during the fun night activities.

I loved the layout of room 107 since the shower and bathroom were separate. The indoor chairs provided extra cushion and helped me sleep peacefully during the day when my partner went to the gym. I also enjoyed relaxing and sitting in the patio to watch the birds on the palm tree.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the manager Dean asked us how we were doing and even volunteered to be our camera man.

I enjoyed getting my own drink at the self-serve bar next to the pool on the lower level of the hotel and especially enjoyed the snow cone.

My stay at the Bel Jou Hotel is unforgettable

If you want time to relax, get to know your partner further, meditate, find yourself then this is the place for you. The Bel Jou Hotel is very intimate, extremely quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed watching the trees sway with the cool breeze, the birds in their natural habitat and the landscape of the hotel.

Feeling tense, then have a spa day at the hotel. You can eat anytime of the day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless you order additional meals for a fee. Gaze at the clear blue Caribbean Sea and take photographs of the city and surrounding regions in its’ entirety.

My three day stay at the Bel Jou hotel was marvellous.

Feel like something is missing?

You can book a variety of tours at the tour desk from hiking, ziplining, sailing from Castries to Soufriere to taking a trip to Martinique.

Ever been to the Bel Jou Hotel? How was your stay?

Reems

Our Tropical Living

Come live and love island life

This is not a paid or sponsored review but is based on my personal experience at the Bel Jou Hotel Saint Lucia. I have no affiliations with Bel Jou Hotel Saint Lucia and this blog post is based on my three day stay at the Bel Jou Hotel Saint Lucia.

I hope this blog post raises awareness of the beauty of a stay at the Bel Jou Hotel and helps locals see the cost effectiveness of an all-inclusive staycation.