Bay Gardens Inn

St Lucia, Caribbean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Slipping into island life’s never been so easy — Bay Gardens Inn delivers the authentic St Lucian experience at an affordable cost with all the fun and features of a big resort hotel. With access to the sister hotels, you’ll be able to enjoy so many more activities like water sports, spa treatments and be able to visit Splash Island Waterpark. The excellent location delves you into the heart of Rodney Bay, an entertainment hub with bars, nightclubs and restaurants for you to truly immerse yourself into St Lucian ambience.

Amenities

  • Great For A Base
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Perfectly located on the North of the island. Transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hotel information

33 rooms. All with individual climate control, ceiling fan, cable TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-fridge, kettle and coffee maker, safe, iron and board, shower or bathtub and hairdryer. Standard Rooms feature authentic wicker and wooden furnishings along with a private balcony or terrace, with 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Basic All-Inclusive option: includes breakfast: must be eaten at the home property. Lunch and dinner: unlimited at Bay Gardens Hotel, Bay Gardens Inn Special Passes: two lunch and two dinner passes, per week at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, including a house brand drink. Drinks: unlimited house brand drinks by the glass at Bay Gardens Hotel, Bay Gardens Inn. Activities: complimentary non-motorised water sports. WiFi: complimentary. Water Park: unlimited passes to Splash Island Water Park. Facilities: access to all Bay Gardens facilities except the pool at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa.

Note: supplementary charges may apply to certain specialty items on our menus. *Children 12 and under must order from the children's menu at each restaurant. **A supplementary charge may also apply for top-shelf spirits and premium wines by the glass. Please note that wines and alcohol by the bottle are not included in the Basic All-Inclusive package.

Full All Inclusive option: meals: daily breakfast (must be eaten at the home property), lunch, and dinner. Drinks: unlimited house brand drinks by the glass. Activities: complimentary non-motorised water sports. WiFi: complimentary. Water Park: unlimited passes to Splash Island Water Park. Facilities: access to all Bay Gardens facilities except the pool at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa.

Note: supplementary charges may apply to certain specialty items on our menus. *Children 12 and under must order from the children's menu at each restaurant. **A supplementary charge may also apply for top-shelf spirits and premium wines by the glass. Please note that wines and alcohol by the bottle are not included in the Full All-Inclusive package. Spa treatment: Free spa treatment per room category per stay (couples massage counts as two treatments): Stay 3 nights: 1 treatment per person. Stay 7 nights: 2 treatments per person. Stay 14 nights: 4 treatments per person (specified treatments only).

Superior Rooms benefit from lovely views across the lush tropical gardens or pool from the private balcony or terrace, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms feature French doors leading to a private furnished balcony or terrace, overlooking the pool. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Guests receive complimentary shuttle to Bay Gardens vacation Club, located at Bay Gardens Beach Resort (5-minute drive) with use of the beach and sun lounges, unlimited complimentary access to Splash Island Water Park and unlimited complimentary non-motorised water sports.

Guests can head next door or hop on the complimentary shuttle to sample the cuisine and cocktails of the sister resorts, Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa. Room service*.

Monday Night Manager's Cocktail party at the Bay Gardens Hotel with complimentary rum punch. The hotel also has regular barbecues and weekly live entertainment.

Freshwater swimming pool with terrace and loungers. La Mer Spa* located at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa. Complimentary access to a range of fun fitness and wellness activities offers at the flagship Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, including pilates, yoga, beach volleyball and aqua aerobics. Motorised* and non-motorised water sports on Reduit Beach with the Saluna Water Sports team include, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, paddle boats, wake-boarding and water-skiing. They can also arrange water taxi trips to Pigeon Island* or snorkelling trips*. Scuba diving* is available with Dive Saint Lucia, the island’s premier scuba diving centre. Splash Island Water Park*. Coral Kidz Club featuring fun, supervised activities for children aged 4-12 years (Tue-Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm). Based at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, the club welcomes guests of all three hotels for a wide variety of activities, including crab hunts, arts and crafts, nature walks, table tennis and beach games. Nearby golf course*.

Please note: the pool at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa is not accessible to Bay Gardens Inn guests.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service to sister hotel, Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, situated on Reduit Beach. Complimentary WiFi in rooms and public areas. Babysitting services*. Tour desk* located at Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa. Concierge service. Laundry services*.

This resort has a fee of $10 per room, per night. There is also an additional Tourism Accommodation Fee of $6 per person, per night (payable locally, subject to change). Children aged 12-17 will be charged US $3 per person, per night. No fee for under 12s.

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge. 


Please note: guests receive unlimited complimentary passes to Splash Island Water Park and unlimited complimentary non-motorised watersports.


 **Reduit Beach is a 15-minute walk away or take advantage of the hotel's complimentary shuttle service which drops you to the sister property so you can use the Beach and other facilities (except the pool) and charge anything you eat or drink back to your room at the Bay Gardens Inn, so there is no need to take any money with you (once you leave an impression of your credit card at Bay Gardens Inn). 


Please note: all guests staying across the Bay Gardens Resorts Group benefit from access to Bay Gardens vacation Club, situated on the prime beachfront location of the 4-star Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, Reduit Beach. The facilities include: 

  • Complimentary shuttle service which runs every hour – applicable for guests staying at Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Inn 
  • Sun loungers  
  • Dinning options, Hi-Tide Restaurant
  • Pebbles Bar and Waiter Service on the Beach 
  • Wash Rooms 
  • Complimentary WiFi motorised and non-motorised water sports*Splash Island Water Park
  • La Mer Spa* 

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Nov 22, 2024 Ralph T

We had a reasonably average stay at this hotel, the room was clean and spacious but the bathroom could do with some modernisation. On arrival there was no lock available for the safe and so we had to lug our valuables with us until mid day the following day. EVERY morning for 10 days we had no hot water and had to call guest services. Our last… Read more
We had a reasonably average stay at this hotel, the room was clean and spacious but the bathroom could do with some modernisation. On arrival there was no lock available for the safe and so we had to lug our valuables with us until mid day the following day. EVERY morning for 10 days we had no hot water and had to call guest services. Our last night we had to use a different room to shower as there was no hot water, we were not the only guests affected. one couple had no water for 3 days! The food was average BUT very repetitious, buffets most nights with chicken and fish and most of it barely warm. Veg was rock hard. On the couple of days the a la carte menu was served then the choice was still chicken and fish because if you wanted a basic sirloin steak this was NOT included in the all inclusive package. The toasters at breakfast were useless they had three sets during our visit and they were so slow to cook the toast that you just had warm bread. They don't tell you but you can order eggs and omelettes your way at breakfast from the waiting staff and these were good. (some days a long wait though) BE AWARE!! we booked through Blue Bay Travel and although we were ALL INCLUSIVE at check in we were told that this was only BASIC all inclusive (never had this before in 15 years of All Inclusive trips to the Caribbean) and so although the advertisement said "complementary use of facilities at the beach resort" use of the pool was excluded from this and also all drinks and food were only available at the Bay Gardens Inn. If you book to go here check exactly what is included before you travel as if you look on the hotels website and what is included in the all inclusive package then the hotel told us this is ONLY for DIRECT bookings! The bar had NO BEER one day and no Diet coke for 4 days so an issue if you have a dietary requirement for low sugar soft drinks. The hotel was very clean but could do with some modernisation especially the washrooms where miss matched tiles and tired sanitary ware spoil things somewhat. Most of the staff were reasonably friendly and helpful but the waiting staff need to be more attentive as 35 mins to order and 45mins to wait for a simple pizza are a bit extreme. They will pack you food and drink if you want to stay at the beach in stead of returning for lunch. Would I stay again?? I don't think so. This is an honest and factual review based purely on my own experience on my resent visit (Nov 2024) Read less
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Oct 18, 2024 amandafY2594GE

My husband and I spent 14 nights at Bay Gardens Inn in St Lucia, Rodney Bay. I must admit I was a little worried about going because I knew it wasn't on the beach and that whilst we could use the Beach Resort hotel, we were limited to 2 lunches and 2 dinners as part of the BA package we had booked. (We were AI but food was at the Bay Gardens… Read more
My husband and I spent 14 nights at Bay Gardens Inn in St Lucia, Rodney Bay. I must admit I was a little worried about going because I knew it wasn't on the beach and that whilst we could use the Beach Resort hotel, we were limited to 2 lunches and 2 dinners as part of the BA package we had booked. (We were AI but food was at the Bay Gardens Hotel other than the vouchers). However, it all worked out rather well. We found that if we had lunch at the Beach Resort, we were so full we didn't want dinner, and we either ate at Spinaker's for lunch on the days we didn't have the vouchers, and then had dinner at the Beach Resort. We even had a picnic that they provide all free of charge one day and that was nice on the beach. The shuttle buses are brilliant and very regular, and are always prompt and reliable. I feel we had the best of both worlds because we had the peace and quiet of the Bay Gardens Inn, and the close proximity to the shops/malls and restaurants were all within easy walking distance. Then we had the shuttle bus to the Beach Resort hotel for the free sunloungers/umbrellas on the beach. We also took some drinks with us in a cool bag (which you can request from reception and they will give you drinks and cool bag) so all in all it is not a problem. Reduit beach is lovely, so relaxing and a wonderful beach. We met many other holiday makers and on the whole it is a very friendly place. I had a massage at the Beach Resort but it was a little expensive compared to other places I have used on holidays. Rodney Bay is brilliant and has a wide array of bars and restaurants with all kinds of cuisine - Italian, Steak, Caribbean, Indian, Chinese, etc etc - we ran out of days trying them as we also like to eat out a little even when on AI packages. All in all it was a thoroughly relaxing two weeks. We only did a couple of trips - the catamaran to the Pitons / Mudbaths and waterfall which was a brilliant day. We also went to the Street Party, have to say that was interesting, wonderful to see local people enjoying themselves and embracing their culture. However it was very hot! Overall I would really recommend this holiday. Book it and go see for yourself! Read less
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Apr 4, 2024 Edwina K Gothenburg, Sweden

We had an amazing week. I want to thank the staff at Bay Garden Inn for making our stay so enjoyable. Everyone we met was so friendly and polite. Nothing seemed to be any trouble. We had everything we needed in our room and a nice balcony looking out towards the pool and garden. Breakfast was included which was served each morning at the Hotel.… Read more
We had an amazing week. I want to thank the staff at Bay Garden Inn for making our stay so enjoyable. Everyone we met was so friendly and polite. Nothing seemed to be any trouble. We had everything we needed in our room and a nice balcony looking out towards the pool and garden. Breakfast was included which was served each morning at the Hotel. Towels were provided for the pool and beach. It was such a good idea being able to use the facilities and services of the other establishments. (Bay Garden Hotel across the road to the Inn and Resort which is on the beach front) We had the best of two worlds at the Inn. Near to the village with shops, restaurants ex. and the shuttle bus which took us to the Resort and free sun beds on the lovely Reduit Beach. I would certainly recommend the Inn. Read less
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Mar 17, 2024 Linda B

We stayed at the Inn. Rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable. We had all inclusive which means you can use all restaurants and bars in all Bay Gardens locations. (This is great when you are at the beach). We mainly used the beach. The sun beds at the Inn have huge cushions on them which are left out in the rain and often had the cats… Read more
We stayed at the Inn. Rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable. We had all inclusive which means you can use all restaurants and bars in all Bay Gardens locations. (This is great when you are at the beach). We mainly used the beach. The sun beds at the Inn have huge cushions on them which are left out in the rain and often had the cats laying on them so that put us off using them. The beach resort is stunning and the staff are very friendly and helpful. They get your sun beds and brolleys wherever you want them. The shuttle bus to beach is about 5 mins journey. The food is delicious and plenty of choice. Drinks are good and cocktails fab. Shout out to Quincy, Terry, Helena and Karian. I have given 4/5 as housekeeping needs attention and furniture could do with updating. In all a fabulous holiday, we will return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This Perfect Little Oasis.

Feb 4, 2024 mollymOxon_Berks Oxon/Berks

My husband and I have recently come back from an 11 day stay in Rodney Bay at the Bay Gardens Inn. We had the most relaxing peaceful time at this beautiful establishment. It is part of the Bay Gardens group ....and in my opinion is the amazing unsung hero! It is this beautiful haven in busy bustling Rodney Bay.....but you wouldn't know...a quiet… Read more
My husband and I have recently come back from an 11 day stay in Rodney Bay at the Bay Gardens Inn. We had the most relaxing peaceful time at this beautiful establishment. It is part of the Bay Gardens group ....and in my opinion is the amazing unsung hero! It is this beautiful haven in busy bustling Rodney Bay.....but you wouldn't know...a quiet oasis. The Inn doesnt have a bar or restaurant but step across the road you are at the Bay Gardens Hotel..but saying that the staff are more than happy to order you a drink. Our room was comfortable cool and spotless. The bed was amazing. Shower and water flow was very good. Towels and beach towels good. Coffee and tea facilities spot on. We used to walk to Reduit Beach to use the sun loungers at the Bay Gardens Beach Resort....always a space. Big shout out to April and Maverick. We would sometimes go for a nightcap at the Bay Gardens hotel.....thank you Terry. We were self catering so we didn't eat at the Hotel but heard it was good. We would always have doubles and patties for breakfast! Our standout staff were Zane, Kameron, Petula and our housekeep Miss Esther....but to be fair all the staff were good. Good Bay Gardens brand values and customer service. All in all very satisfied and happy. Good St Lucian hotel group. Read less