Sunday July 06, 2008
Activities and Recreation at Bay Gardens Hotel

A variety of different recreational pursuits is not necessary for a memorable vacation. While some will be happier at a resort with many different activities available, others are perfectly content with very few recreational amenities, because all they really care about is having a comfortable, relaxing place to stay. Although the hotel doesn't provide a very extensive array of recreational offerings the Bay Gardens Hotel may have just what you're looking for.

Water and Fitness

Since there is a swimming pool at the hotel, there are a lot of ways to stay cool while lounging in the sun. Although sipping ice cold beverages by the hotel pool may be the perfect way to relax on your vacation, you might also enjoy an invigorating swim at the end of the day.

Tennis

The hotel doesn't have a tennis court, so if tennis is important to you, this may not be the ideal hotel. This isn't a big issue for most guests, who find plenty of other activities to entertain them during their stay.

If you're a tennis enthusiast you might want to compare this hotel to some others that also offer tennis – particularly those with high ratings for tennis. A couple of other hotels that may be worth considering include Jalousie Plantation and Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa.

Golf

Although a golf course isn't one of the amenities, if you're interested in spending some time on the links, the hotel can help you reserve a tee time at a nearby course. The closest course is St. Lucia Golf and Country Club, located 2.0 miles to the north of the Bay Gardens Hotel. The course is 6,829 yards long, and has been rated as a par 71. Greens fees are as follows: $85.00. If you're interested in finding out more information, you can call the course at 758-450-8522.

Watersports

Although the hotel doesn't provide any watersports, there are vendors located elsewhere along the coast of St. Lucia. All you have to do is place a few calls, and you can schedule some fun with one of these local providers.

Family Activities

Though families are welcome at the Bay Gardens Hotel, there aren't many amenities for kids. Since there aren't very many kids' amenities at the hotel, guests who are traveling with children should think carefully about their priorities and compare it to some other hotels, before making a final selection. To assist with this process, you might want to check out our list of hotels that are top-rated for family vacations.

Entertainment and Nightlife

Spend the day in the sun and your nights under the glow of theatrical lighting; it's an easy option since live entertainment is offered at the Bay Gardens Hotel. Regardless of whether or not live entertainment is being offered at the hotel's bar, its a good place to enjoy your favorite beverages. Live entertainment is typically available 3 days a week. However, the frequency can sometimes vary with the season. Learning more about the nightlife offered by the hotel can be helpful, so you can plan your daily itinerary. If the hotel isn't offering entertainment on a particular night, you can check out the nightlife choices at some other hotels listed in the chart below:

Nearby Hotels with Nightlife
HotelNumber of BarsLive EntertainmentDistanceDirection
Marlin Quay 0 check 0.3 mi. W
Harmony Suites 1   0.4 mi. NW
Coco Kreole 1 check 0.4 mi. W
Rex Resorts Papillon St. Lucia 1 check 0.5 mi. NW
Rainbow Hotel 1 check 0.6 mi. NW
Rex Resorts St. Lucian 1 check 0.6 mi. NW
Rex Resorts Royal 2 check 0.7 mi. NW
Royal St. Lucian 2 check 0.7 mi. NW
Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort 4 check 0.7 mi. NW
Glencastle Resort 0 check 0.8 mi. N

If you're feeling lucky, and want to enjoy a bit of glitz and glamor, you can visit the casino at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, located 2.0 miles to the southwest of the Bay Gardens Hotel.

Other Recreation

St. Lucia is full of wonderful things to see and do, so you don't have to feel limited to the specific activities the hotel offers on its property. From a morning at a nearby beach, to a few hours exploring a museum vacationers can experience the best of nature, as well as some cultural enrichment.