Find perfect harmony in Saint Lucia
You could be enjoying your first sea-view drink just 15 minutes after leaving the airport with a stay at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa. Unfurling along the mile-long beach, this 85-acre retreat has Atlantic Ocean-view rooms, nine dining venues, seven bars and five fabulous pools.
Two worlds in one
The charm of this all-inclusive stay is that it really does cater for everyone. The Harmony Wing is reserved exclusively for adult guests and offers a more secluded ambience. You can spend sunny days relaxing in double hammocks or enjoy a sundeck for two around the two adults-only pools, and the Sanctuary Spa offers couples' massages in oceanfront cabanas.
On the other side of the resort, the Splash Wing welcomes families for a fun-filled adventure, featuring Saint Lucia's largest water park, complete with water slides and a lazy river, an activity-packed Kidz Klub and a nursery for toddlers.
The family-friendly rooms are bright and airy, and both Harmony and Splash feature air-conditioned Deluxe Garden Rooms on the ground floor and Deluxe Ocean Rooms above – each with a private terrace or balcony.
These two worlds – Harmony and Splash – join in the centre of the resort where many of the dining options and entertainment are located.
Delicious dining
Enjoy a range of options from the unlimited à la carte and buffet dining, along with premium top-shelf liqueurs and cocktails from one of the seven bars.
Whether you're indoors, outdoors, poolside or on the edge of the white sandy beach overlooking the ocean, there's always an inviting spot under a palm tree to enjoy a refreshing drink.
The Jerk Treehouse is exactly as named: perched in a treetop setting, this casual outdoor restaurant serves jerk chicken and spicy pork in fun and colourful surroundings.
Visit poolside Flipflops for pizza and burgers as well as self-serve popcorn, soda and hotdog machines – it's every child's dream.
Coconut Walk Marketplace is the resort's main restaurant offering a delicious array of freshly prepared fare and live cooking stations.
Fine-dining experiences are plentiful, with Italian classics offered at Trattoria, Creole-Latin fusion at Calabash and Asian delights at Silk. A new addition offering delicious vegan and vegetarian cuisine, the adults only Seasons Veggie Bistro brings plant-based dishes into the fine-dining experience – over 90 per cent of the produce is locally sourced for a farm-to-table experience. For a supplement guests can book the oceanfront La Luna with views across to Maria Island and adults can enjoy signature gourmet dining at The Great House at Serenity.
A splash of fun
There are five pools in total, two of which are reserved for adults and offer cocktail service.
Head to the Activity Pool for aquacise and pool volleyball or the expansive Splash Pool with its waterfalls, fountain and swim-up bar.
At the beach, you can enjoy a host of non-motorised watersports and even learn from the professionals at Saint Lucia's only kitesurfing facility.
Relaxation is on the menu at the Paradise Beach Bar, but you could switch that up with a game of beach volleyball, tennis, pickleball or basketball.
The fitness centre offers a range of classes, or you could enjoy the simplicity of a Quarry Hill hike for incredible views. Like to dance? When the sun sets, head to the beach parties, join a dance class and soak up all the entertainment that's on offer.
No matter how active or relaxed you want your stay to be, you'll find your perfect retreat at Coconut Bay.
British Airways Holidays packages include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your all-inclusive holiday to Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly*.
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