Body Holiday
Saint Lucia, Caribbean
Overview
Soak up the Caribbean sunshine and discover everything that this fitness and spa resort has to offer. There’s a dazzling list of daily activities including yoga and cardio as well as water sports like sailing and water skiing. Add in a swish spa, multiple dining options (with an all-inclusive concept) and a great single traveller vibe, this is a one of a kind wellness resort. Central to the resort’s philosophy for a healthy holiday is their wellness pillars including relaxation, restorative beauty, exercise and good diet. At the wellness centre, all treatments are designed to relax, rejuvenate and reawaken your senses, leaving you with a renewed sense of self and wellbeing. A wonderful bonus is the complimentary 50-minute spa treatment that you get for each full day of your stay.
Body Holiday offers themed months including 'Jive June' with award-winning dancers, Wellfit Families in July and August and a month focused on solos during September.
Learn more about each month and the amazing people leading the fitness sessions here.
When to go
What we love
- You have unlimited access to all the daily group activities: there are around 20 per day so you certainly won't be bored here!
- Sunset are truly stunning! What a perfect day to finish the day (maybe including a nice cocktail?)
- You can pre-schedule all your spa treatments before you go and have a hassle free stay.
Who should go
- Those who like to be active - there’s even ‘BodyGuards’ who will help you to meet your fitness goals
- Solo traveller who want to mix and mingle – it’s very sociable and fun
- If you want don’t want to be too strict about your diet but there’re plenty of healthy choices as well.
Wellness
At the heart of the resort is the dedicated wellness centre which includes a skin clinic, Ayurvedic centre and BodyScience clinic. A daily 50 minute treatment is included in your stay (excluding arrival and departure day). You can choose between different treatment such as massage, facial, scrub or a wrap. If this is not enough for you, there is an extensive treatment list so you can add any extra treatments or private fitness sessions whilst you are there. We recommend visiting their Ayurvedic temple to treat yourself to an authentic Abhyanga or Shirodhara.
Facilities include a relaxation pool, 33 treatment rooms, sports pool, whirlpool, infra-red sauna, skin clinic and beauty salon. And don't forget about fitness and sports… Group activity classes run from 7am to 6pm and offer classes such as beach bootcamp, stretching, yoga, aquafit, boxing, HIIT, fitball, body tone and much more. There is also a large gym, fitness room, yoga shala and zen deck. Go to the water sports centre to grab your snorkels, kayaks, stand up paddles or arrange other water sport activities.
- Full body massage
- Lime & ginger scrub
- Elemis all skin type facial
- Thalasso therapy
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Shiatsu
Activities
- Scuba diving
- Sailing
- Fencing
- Beach sports
- Cycling
- Golf
- Archery
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Head out to explore the beautiful rain forest and beaches on the island
- Try the Piton nature walk
- 18-hole golf course five minutes away from the resort (equipment rental and golf carts are available)
Typical Group Classes
- BodySpin
- Aqua Fit
- Yoga
- Body Stretch
- Kayaking
- Pilates
- Caribbean Dance
- Cardio
- Meditation
- Mountain biking
- Tai Chi
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
There are 155 rooms including 29 standard garden view rooms, 16 grand luxury ocean front rooms, 7 spacious junior suites and the penthouse suite. The luxury ocean front and luxury ocean view rooms were refurbished in summer 2018.
The Single Garden View rooms are 21 m2 and accommodate 1 person only. They have queen-size beds.
These rooms have no balconies or any private outdoor space.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower, robe, slippers, hairdryer and REN products.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridge, in-room table, pillow menu and cookie and tea turn-down service.
There are no TVs in any of the rooms.
The Luxury Garden View rooms are 30 m2 and accommodate up to 2 people. They have either four-poster king size or twin beds with a balcony or terrace overlooking the garden.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower, robe, slippers, hairdryer and REN products.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridge, in-room table, pillow menu and cookie and tea turn-down service.
There are no TVs in any of the rooms.
The Luxury Ocean View rooms are 30m2 and can accommodate up to 2 people. They have either a four-poster king size bed or queen size twin beds with balcony or terrace overlooking the garden and with a partial pool or ocean view.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower, robe, slippers, hairdryer and REN products.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridge, in-room table, pillow menu and cookie and tea turn-down service.
There are no TVs in any of the rooms.
They have either a four-poster king size bed or queen size twin beds with balcony or terrace overlooking the garden and with a partial pool or ocean view.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower, robe, slippers, hairdryer and REN products.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridge, in-room table, pillow menu and cookie and tea turn-down service.
There are no TVs in any of the rooms.
They have a king-size bed and balcony with beautiful sea views.
The en-suite has a stand-alone bathtub, separate shower, robe, slippers, hairdryer and REN products.
Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridge, in-room table, pillow menu and cookie and tea turn-down service.
There are no TVs in any of the rooms.
What’s on the menu
There are no rules when it comes to food. You are given the opportunity to eat well and all dishes are clearly labelled to help you. There are plenty of dining choices including three restaurants, a deli, two bars and a wine cellar. Make sure you visit I-Tal where you can experience the farm-to-table concept. You will forage all ingredients from the resort’s garden, prepare them with the Chef and learn about organic agriculture and West Indian spices and plants. There is also a traditional Caribbean buffet and beach barbeque each week. The resort has an all-inclusive concept so all your meals and drinks are included in the stay. There are communal dining tables if you’d like to eat with other guests as well.
Location
Nearest airport
The transfer time from Hewanorra Airport is approx 90 minutes by car. Or you can take a helicopter (please ask us for price).
Families, Children & Infants
Over 12's are welcome at the BodyHoliday Saint Lucia during the ‘Wellfit’ family months, usually in July and August. For the rest of the year, over 16's are welcome at the the resort.Reviews
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