All Inclusive Secret Luxury

Deciding to go to St. James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia for yearly staycations for the past seven years has been an easy decision since it is affordable, all-inclusive and offers both beach and pool access. My last stay at the St. James’s Club Morgan Bay although was a surprise, was for pleasure, relaxation and a romantic getaway weekend since it was October- my birth month. Passing through security at the entrance of the hotel always seem like the first time. I get excited because it means “no more outside world but being in my home away from home.” I immediately shut-off the outside world, close my eyes, do my excited dance and embrace the scenery.

St. James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia

The St. James’s Club Morgan Bay privately sits on 25 acres of land and has 325 guestrooms. Wi-Fi is available for free in the lobby and Sunset Lounge which is the main entertainment area and for a fee in some rooms.

Feel free to go from pool to pool. The hotel has four pools catering for both adults and kids. Though I am not a strong swimmer, I had fun floating and swimming to the “swim up bar” to have a Virgin Pina Colada as I sat on a stool in the pool.

Come enjoy eating, drinking and relaxing at the hotel’s multiple bars, lounges and restaurants. If you prefer remaining in your room all day long then order room service from midday to 9:00 p.m. for an added fee.

Do not worry about the kids and wondering whether you will have any free time for yourself. The hotel offers supervised activities for the kids and day care service is also available for a fee.

The hotel provides various free beach water activities including water-skiing, banana-boat rides, windsurfing and paddle boarding. Lessons for the various activities are also provided.

Perfect location

St. James’s Club Morgan Bay is located in Choc along the Choc Bay, Castries which is in the northern part of Saint Lucia. The view is magnificent! The rooms could either have a garden view, ocean view and of course a view overlooking everything, garden, pool and ocean. I especially loved watching the neighbouring island Martinique, it felt like the two islands were connected since the view was clear.

The hotel is located about one hour from the Hewanorra International Airport so the drive from the airport to the hotel provides an added view of the picturesque tropical island. If coming in from the George F.L Charles Airport (Vigie Airport) in Castries then arrival to the hotel will be about 10 minutes. Visit https://ourtropicalliving.com/what-is-758-st-luciasweet-saint-lucia/ for more information on the airports in Saint Lucia.

Although the hotel has everything you need to enjoy your stay, it is stationed about a 5 minute drive from Massy Stores Mega- a bulk grocery supermarket. KFC, Caribbean Cinema, Domino’s Pizza, Rituals Coffee Shop and other businesses are also located in that area.  

Arrival

Want to overnight at the hotel? Check in is at 3:00 p.m. and check out is at 12:00 p.m. on the final day of your stay. Go to the hotel for a day pass and check in at 10:00 a.m. and check out at 6:00 p.m. that same day. Hotel rates change depending on the season visited so look out for great deals.

If you’re coming in by bus then enjoy the walk to the front desk, coming in by car enjoy the free parking or if you’re coming in via taxi enjoy the ride in. Either way you come in, be on the lookout for the lovely waterfall before the reception area.

Welcome to my heaven on earth!

It really amazed me at how peaceful the entrance to the hotel is although it is within close proximity to a busy highway.

The excitement of walking in to a warm greeting staff politely handing you a rolled cold minty towel to use as a face wipe and hand sanitizer is refreshing for the tropical weather. The reception area is large with various sitting options and I felt welcomed with the smiles and greetings from staff.

I sipped on a shaken fruit punch as my partner checked us in and booked the restaurant we would dine in for dinner that night. All activities can be booked at the Tour Desk from shopping in the city, touring the island, having a wedding or visiting the neighbouring island Martinique. Souvenirs are available at the different boutiques at the hotel. Be sure to check it out so you can share a piece of your vacation with family and friends.

Instant attraction

I felt like royalty as I got off the buggy that took me to my sanctuary. Walking into an air conditioned room with a fruity scent and good ambiance is so soothing. My jaw dropped and I uttered “aww” when I saw the chocolate coated pineapple stripes and a chocolate cake with a birthday card compliments of the hotel. The chocolate cake was soft, not too sweet and was very tasty. I was so eager to eat the pineapple chocolate mixture that my mouth watered.

I was taken aback by the various paintings on the wall: paintings of flowers, the beach, coral and the pitons reminded me of the reasons I came to the hotel in the first place, to relax. I was pleased that the room was close to the beach and main restaurant because some rooms are far but buggies are readily available to take you around. 

I unpacked my hotel wear, placed my personal items in the safe and was ready to explore the hotel.

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The hotel is huge and has various sections. No need to worry though, there is orientation for new visitors. A guide book is also provided in the room with welcome remarks, resort map and in room dining menu. The various restaurants with dinner reservations guide and tranquility spa menu of services with types of spa treatment are also included. No need to get bored in your room after heading in for the night, watch television or sit in your patio and enjoy the view.

Paradise

Looking around the hotel is always breath taking. Looks just like a picture out of a magazine and no edits are needed for picture taking. During the day, I enjoyed watching the blue sea and sky. The lights from the city seemed like thousands of stars by night fall.

“Sand Pit” is right on the beach and serves as a mini bar. No need to leave your beach chair, red flags are available which when raised signals to the waiter that you want a drink. If you do not want to get a red flag then simply take a few steps to Sand Pit and order a drink.

I tried the lemon water to quench my thirst and it was so refreshing. Cold water with an added flavour! I found a perfect spot on the beach and laid on the beach chair for hours. How can I forget, an ice cream cart is also available on the beach, I had two ice cream cones to help keep me cool.

Although a packed program of activities for both land and sea was placed in the room, I did not want to participate in any of the beach, pool or gym activities. The time spent at the hotel was merely to rest and enjoy the perfect weather.

No need to worry

The room is spacious and comes with everything you need and is fully furnished. It is air-conditioned, has a closet with a safe, iron and ironing board and is sizeable to house your luggage. A telephone, refrigerator, tea and coffee maker, flat screen television and an electric clock is also free to be utilized.

The bathroom is spacious with a comfortable toilet, tub, shower and face basin that can be used at the same time by two individuals. As I gazed at the paintings in the bathroom I got lost in my happy thoughts. The bathroom also has a hair dryer, complimentary soap, bath wash and shower gel. A private patio is available in all rooms so enjoy the fresh air and spectacular view of the hotel.

Food

Plum Tree Bar & Grill

The Plum Tree Bar & Grill is located next to the family pool and is in close proximity to the gym and tennis court. Get a seat, wait for the menu from the waiter then order a drink and something delicious. This restaurant is kid-friendly so children can enjoy the waterslides in the pool.

I call Plum Tree Bar & Grill the “Fast food restaurant” since it commonly serves such foods as burgers, paninis, hotdogs and fries. Cookies, cakes and an assortment of ice cream are also available. For those who do not fancy fast food no need to worry, salads, wraps and other healthy options are also available.

The food at Plum Tree Bar & Grill was appetizing and the staff were friendly. Get everything you need without leaving the poolside at the Plum Tree Bar & Grill. Have a small bite near the pool and look over your shoulder to view the garden.

Palms Restaurant

The Palms Restaurant is my favorite for all meals since it is buffet style and opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves a different theme daily for lunch and dinner. I enjoyed listening to the birds chirp and watching the cats tour around, it made me feel at home. The Palms Restaurant serves different cuisines so you get to eat different food varieties.

BBQ Hut

The BBQ Hut is located on the beach next to Morgan’s Pier so you can dine on the beach. Enjoy the burgers, grilled chicken and salad. I especially loved digging my toes in the gold sand on the beach as I ate and watched the speed boats on the water.

Morgan’s Pier

If you want to have an intimate and quiet dinner over the sea filled with finger touches, then have dinner at Morgan’s Pier! Make your reservation, give your room number on entry at the restaurant and get escorted to your seat. Watch the menu to decide on the three course meal, listen to what your taste buds crave, order and enjoy the delicious food and view. Watch and listen to the waves as they hit the rocks, watch the sailboats on the water and enjoy the lights from the city of Castries shine as bright as stars. I loved the waterfront dining over the sea at Morgan’s Pier.

I eat frequent small meals so I was satisfactorily stuffed when it came time for dessert. Dinner at Morgan’s Pier was beyond expectations, the food was spectacular and the service was awesome. The waiters were friendly and gave intermittent check-ups to ensure that dinner was going as desired.

Choc Bay Café

For the sweet tooth candy lovers, there is something for your too! Choc Bay Café serves treats and tea from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Indulge in expresso, tea, sandwich, cakes, everything nice and sweet! I loved the chocolate fudge with sprinkles on top, they were my favorite!

Yes…more restaurants for you to enjoy

I enjoyed Tree Tops Pizza & Pasta since it overlooks the resort. Come enjoy the salad, pastry, freshly made oven-fired pizza and of course yummy desserts.

The Bambou is a beachfront restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and a la cart dinner menu.

Dress elegantly and have a romantic dinner at Le Jardin. This restaurant offers a more quiet dinner in an air-conditioned room but for an additional fee.

Stay

Watching the ocean from the room and listening to the waves crashing in on the shore and rocks was magical.

Waking up felt like I had slept for days, I felt well rested. The bed was extremely soft, comfortable and huge. I was able to stretch fully and roll around.  

Being at St. James’s Club Morgan Bay was a stress reliever and helped me forget about my day-to-day life whilst I enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff made me feel at home, the environment helped keep me at peace and affirmed my romance.

Overall, my stay at the St James’s Club Morgan Bay was outstanding and I recommend the hotel. I had a wonderful experience and the food was tasty. The staff were friendly, provided warm greetings every time they saw me, always offered assistance and were enthusiastic about my stay.

The environment was quiet, relaxing and fun. I am pleased that I saw security guards patrolling areas of the resort and was amazed with seeing maintenance clean the beach at the crack of dawn.

Booking!

Visitwww.morganbayresort.com  to book your stay!

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I wish that the Palm Restaurant was opened for lunch on the last day of my stay but since it was not available I went to the BBQ Hut for lunch where I ate barbeque chicken and salad. I would have preferred what most Saint Lucians call “a meal” which includes rice, peas, a cheese pie, salad and ground provisions.

All pet lovers, be aware that no pets are allowed at the hotel. For the all-night party goers please note that live performances and entertainment at the resort ends at 11 p.m. However, the resort is about 15 minutes from Rodney Bay so you can still enjoy live entertainment and late night clubbing.

View from previous stays at the St. James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia

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This is not a paid or sponsored review but is a honest comprehensive look at my experience at the St James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia. I have no affiliations with St James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia and this blog post is based on my personal experience and stay at the St. James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia.

As for St James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia, I hope this post helps you get more bookings and hotel stays. This blog post is to help build awareness of the stay at the hotel and to help locals see the cost effectiveness of an all-inclusive staycation.

Reference:

St. James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia. Retrieved from https://www.morganbayresort.com/pdf/St.-Jamess-Club-Morgan-Bay-Fact-Sheet-2016-1.pdf