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BodyHoliday Saint Lucia
Cap Estate, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Barnard family opened BodyHoliday in 1988 as what the house calls the world's first overseas destination spa, a vacation of rejuvenation on Saint Lucia's Cap Estate. They put $20 million into the 155-room resort in 2011 and another $40 million in 2018. A daily 50-minute spa treatment is built into the stay, on the Caribbean above Rodney Bay.
- 155 rooms
- Opened 1988
- Neighborhood: Cap Hill Park
- Rooms from 843 sq ft (78 m²)
About BodyHoliday Saint Lucia
- Every stay includes a daily 50-minute spa treatment; the wellness centre uses Moorish-inspired architecture.
- The resort is all-inclusive, with a PADI dive centre, water sports, and land sports from archery to tennis.
- St. Lucia Golf Resort & Country Club is a 15-minute walk; Rodney Bay Marina is 3.7 km.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 843 sq ft (78 m²).
History
Established in 1988 by the Barnard family, BodyHoliday was the world's first overseas destination spa, pioneering the concept of a "vacation of rejuvenation". The property underwent a significant $20 million renovation in 2011 and a further $40 million modernization in 2018 to enhance its 155 rooms and extensive therapeutic facilities. It remains a family-owned institution focused on the four pillars of exercise, diet, restorative beauty, and relaxation.
The setting
15 minutes' walk from St. Lucia Golf Resort & Country Club. 3.7 km from Rodney Bay Marina.
Experiences
- Theme Months — For nine months a year, practitioners, athletes, dancers, sailors and sports stars run programmes, each month on a different theme.
- Scuba Centre — Accredited PADI scuba centre offering official certifications.
- Sailing School — Accredited ASA sailing school offering official certifications.
- Skillcation — Holiday combining leisure with learning new skills at BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia.
Amenities
- Daily 50-minute spa treatments included in every stay
- Expansive Wellness Centre with Moorish-inspired architecture
- All-inclusive dining across multiple venues, including the award-winning TAO
- PADI-accredited dive centre and comprehensive water sports program
- Specialized theme months and personalized wellness programs (Wellfit)
- Land sports including archery, golf, tennis, and cycling academies
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Yoga
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