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If you want to discover a place where you can enjoy a tropical island setting in addition to plenty of diversions, you'll find it at the Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. The amenities at this hotel support several very popular activities, so you're sure to have enough to do during your vacation.
Water and Fitness
In fact, since there are 5 pools swimming venues available, it will be easy to find a great spot to soak up some sun.
Tennis
This hotel is a particularly good choice for tennis enthusiasts. There are 284 rooms and 2 courts available. This works out to an average of approximately 341 guests for each tennis court, which is not as good as the ratio provided by some other hotels in the region. You won't have trouble playing a match, but during the peak season you may have to find a better time for you match, like when most other guests are having breakfast. You can enjoy some evening matches on a lit tennis court. This is ideal for vacationers who would rather spend their afternoon at th beach.
It is also worth noting that the hotel is recommended by Zagat's for its tennis.
If you are looking for some other choices that are good for tennis, investigate Jalousie Plantation and Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa. These hotels have some of the best tennis ratings in the area, so you may want to consider their features in comparison with those of this hotel before making a final choice.
Golf
Although the Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort doesn't have its own course, if hitting the greens is something you don't want to miss out on, the hotel can arrange for guests to play at a nearby course. The closest golf course to the Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort is St. Lucia Golf and Country Club, located 2.0 miles northeast of the hotel. The total length of the course is 6,829 yards, and it is rated as par 71. To play at this course you can anticipate paying greens fees as follows: $85.00. To find out more information, contact the course at 758-450-8522.
Watersports
Travel to St. Lucia can be an ideal time to enjoy a new recreational experience. The hotel offers several options, so you're sure to find an aquatic activity you enjoy, even if its your first time. Check out this chart, which lists watersports available at the Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort:
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If you don't see the watersport that you're looking for, don't panic. Check with local vendors, who may provide some other options.
Family Activities
You are free to bring your kids to the Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, but there aren't many children-oriented amenities. Since there aren't very many kids' amenities at the hotel, travelers who are planning a vacation with their children should carefully consider their priorities and compare it to some other hotels, before making a final selection. To assist with this process, you might want to consider one of the hotels that is top-rated for family vacations.
Entertainment and Nightlife
Following an afternoon in the sun, relax to the sounds of a live performance; live entertainment is one of the great amenities offered by the Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. Although their operating hours may vary, this hotel has multiple places where guests can sip a cold beverage. Typically, live entertainment is offered 1 day a week. Of course, the specifics can vary with the season. Learning more about the nightlife offered by the hotel can be helpful, so you can know exactly what to expect. If the hotel isn't offering entertainment on a particular night, you can check out the nightlife choices at some other hotels shown in the following table:
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If you want to try your hand at some games of chance visit Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, which is located 1.8 miles southwest of the Sandals Grand St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort.
Spa
This is one of the few hotels in St. Lucia that includes a spa on the property, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in a truly relaxing experience. The following chart lists some of the services that are available to guests:
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Other Recreation
Horseback riding is another activity this hotel offers. Many visitors find this to be a pleasant way to spend part of their day in St. Lucia. Guests can also entertain themselves with a game of shuffleboard during their stay. Shuffleboard is relaxing as well as challenging regardless of your skill level. Another relaxing option is to spend some time in the hotel's beauty salon. A day at the salon could be the perfect escape, or the chance to prepare for a memorable night on the town. No matter what beauty services you need, a visit to the hotel's salon is sure to enhance your vacation.There are plenty of great sights and attractions in St. Lucia, so you won't be limited to the specific activities this hotel provides. From an afternoon spent dozing on the beach, to a few hours visiting a local museum there are plenty of options.