Sandals Halcyon Beach

“Service and Taste: What will bring us back to Halcyon”

We took our honeymoon to Sandals Halcyon. Three things stuck out to me at Halcyon that made our stay absolutely worth-while: 1. The food. Sandals Halcyon pleasantly surprised me with the quality of ingredients (such as their raw seafood and local produce) as well as the flavors, presentation, and … more

We took our honeymoon to Sandals Halcyon. Three things stuck out to me at Halcyon that made our stay absolutely worth-while: 1. The food. Sandals Halcyon pleasantly surprised me with the quality of ingredients (such as their raw seafood and local produce) as well as the flavors, presentation, and textures of each dish. It was evident that each option on menus was carefully curated to have a perfect balance of sweet, umami, acidic, bitter, and salt. This was definitely our highlight at each and every restaurant. I’d like to specifically highlight Soy, the sushi bar, as their fish selections and ingredients were absolutely top notch. Additionally, for foodies and chefs, Kelly’s was a very fun time; allowing us to curate our own dishes in a way that can pretty much never fail to taste good is a fun touch. 2. The people. I’d like to mention a few people who made our stay memorable by name. With the entertainment crew, Jean Eve, Sam, and Boozie were incredible. After getting to know them near the end of our trip, I wish we would’ve spent more time at activities and interacting with them as they were incredible. We especially enjoyed the poolside activities, the mixology course, and pool volleyball. At the bar, we loved Michelina and Santiago. They were both incredible and super friendly, offering up a smile and service every time. As for service in the restaurants, we especially appreciated Jyan and Deloris. Jyan’s service was INCREDIBLE and he was attentive and knowledgeable to every detail. Deloris was such a blessing and anytime we dined with her it was a joy. 3. The coffee. My goodness the espresso and coffee here were absolutely incredible. Sitting at home writing this review, I miss my morning double shot espresso. Over Halcyon was a great place to stay, and if/when we return, I look forward to focusing more on getting to know the food, culture, and people of St Lucia, with Sandals as our home away from home.

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“10/10!! We will be back!”

My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Sandals Halycon and had an amazing experience. We were drawn to Halcyon specifically because of the quiet boutique nature and it really delivered. We spent most of our time at the paradise pool and the “lazy river” and do not regret it at all. Our butlers Plut… more

My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Sandals Halycon and had an amazing experience. We were drawn to Halcyon specifically because of the quiet boutique nature and it really delivered. We spent most of our time at the paradise pool and the “lazy river” and do not regret it at all. Our butlers Pluta, Samantha, and Vito were exceptional and always ensured we had a drink in our hand, food when we were hungry, dinner reservations at places that suited my picky wife (which is hard to do), and did so with a smile on their faces. We will recommend this resort to anyone who asks!

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“Brilliant Trip Again to Sandals”

Service in a place can often be defined by when things go wrong. We arrived after a long trip and the room we were given had a faulty bathroom. We had to move and then be rehoused the next day which was a bind after a long trip. However, Venecia and her colleagues took control of the situation and … more

Service in a place can often be defined by when things go wrong. We arrived after a long trip and the room we were given had a faulty bathroom. We had to move and then be rehoused the next day which was a bind after a long trip. However, Venecia and her colleagues took control of the situation and totally recovered things. We were given compensation for the night we missed and were then upgraded later in our trip to a fantastic butler suite and given a private transfer to airport. They could not have done more and for that we thank them. This was our third trip to Sandals in St Lucia and first to Halcyon having been to the other two. First impressions were it was similar to La Toc but a bit of a downgrade to the Grande. However, Halycon really won us over. The rooms are not as modern as others but are really well placed especially by the walkout lazy river. The service is excellent and much more personal than the other resorts. The food is fine - Italian and Indian at the Grande are a miss but you can get a 25 minute bus trip and visit them. We loved the place and would return - a massive thanks to every member of staff we met and especially to Venecia and others at the front desk - your personal touch and genuine support to my wife and I was outstanding - hopefully see you all next year 👍👍👍

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“Highly recommended for access and exceptional service”

We have just returned from our ten day stay at Halcyon Beach and can’t get over the unforgettable experience we have had! We stayed at a walk-out/swim-up room near the lagoon and we have been very impressed with the resort overall (the gardens are stunning!!) and most of all the friendly service we… more

We have just returned from our ten day stay at Halcyon Beach and can’t get over the unforgettable experience we have had! We stayed at a walk-out/swim-up room near the lagoon and we have been very impressed with the resort overall (the gardens are stunning!!) and most of all the friendly service we have received from all staff. I have been quite poorly this year and rely on a wheelchair to get around. We were quite hesitant to go on holiday because of my health and mobility issues but we couldn’t have chosen a better location! Halcyon Bay is completely flat, there are no steps at all (other than to get into the pool 😆) and in the restaurants the staff were always happy to move chairs so we could sit at our desired table, despite the faff. And the times we didn’t fancy going to a restaurant we ordered room service. Perfect! We thoroughly enjoyed our walk-out/swim-up room next to the lagoon pool. Some might say the bathroom is a little dated but that didn’t bother us. We were really impressed with the level of service we received from the team at the Paradise Pool Bar. Shout out to Danelle and Michaelina for looking after us so well, and to Waynelle for running the evening bar with passion, humor and lots of energy. We appreciate you. I also want to mention Mekela from the Sandals Spa team for the a-ma-zing massage. I must not forget to mention the gardening staff. They worked so hard in all weather and did a superb job: the gardens are maintained to an exceptional standard and look stunning. The gardeners take pride in their work and delighted us with freshly picked mangoes and coconuts. Delicious!! And last but not least… Joshua, the chef. We had such a laugh at his teppanyaki table that we rebooked for a second visit. The food was delicious and the showmanship was super entertaining. Top job! To be fair, the food at every restaurant was simply outstanding, real restaurant feel and quality. The high level of accessibility and exceptional service of Halcyon has made our holiday unforgettable. Best holiday ever. We will definitely be back!!

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