Description: Discovery at Marigot Bay is a luxurious, boutique resort located 5 miles south of Castries, on the Caribbean west coast of St Lucia. A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, the resort offers 57 suites (half have private plunge pools) & 67 rooms nestled into the tropical hillside with dramatic views of the sea and harbour. The marina sits at the base of the resort, offering restaurants, shops, entertainment and access to the beach, a two-minute ferry ride from the resort. Excellent onsite facilities include: Fine dining, harbour-side bars and the Lapli Spa which boasts treatment rooms with private decks, open-air showers and a Zen garden.
Rooms and Suites: Experience an indoor/outdoor living style, as all rooms and suites have large balconies overlooking the bay. There are 57 suites, over half of them with private plunge pools and 67 luxury rooms. Bedrooms and suites offer: Modern styling, with dark wood furniture, white walls and slate-tiled bathrooms. Kitchens in the suites are furnished with state-of-the-art Italian appliances and spacious dining areas overlook Marigot Bay.
Rooms feature: Luxurious king-size beds, with a limited number of twin rooms that offer two extra-size single beds, which together form a king size. All have romantic draped netting. Every room features the following:
WIFI and Ethernet (high-speed internet access)
27" Flat-screen TVs, DVD player and music systems
Refrigerator, Coffee and tea facilities
Air Conditioning in all bedrooms
Bathrooms with bidets and walk-in drench showers
Pillow top beds with 300 thread count Fili D'Oro Egyptian cotton sheets
Light tropical cotton wraps
Top floor rooms feature handsome four poster beds and dramatic high ceilings with exposed beams.
Suites feature: All of the above, in addition to the following:
Italian Aster Cucina fitted kitchen with modern stainless steel Neff appliances, and corian countertops
Espresso machine
Washer and dryer
Spacious living room with sofa bed and comfortable chairs
Large wooden balcony or deck with outdoor furniture
Dining room
Bose Surroundsound music system with MP3 input capability
32" flat screen TV and DVD player
Dining:
The Boudreau Restaurant: Named after Walter Boudreau, the legendary schooner captain who sailed into Marigot Bay and built the first hotel fifty years ago. Elegant restaurant showcases Boudreau memorabilia and historical pictures. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hurricane Hole Bar: Experience the original bar, famous among yachtsmen worldwide, with a panoramic view of the bay. The bar has been restored to its former glory with its original lighting and signage.
Pink Snail Bar: A chic cocktail bar, themed around the original "Dr. Dolittle" movie, which was filmed at the bay 40 years ago.
The Bakery: Wide range of bread and pastries all day, ice cream parlour and patisserie, in the pretty Marina Village courtyard garden.
Just outside the hotel, dotted around the bay, are a number of lively local cafes and bars.
Lapli Spa:
Lapli means both "rain" and "blessings" in the Creole language. The spa is designed to reflect the Caribbean blues and greens of the sky and the ocean. Extensive use of glass and an aqua colour scheme creates a relaxing and therapeutic ambiance. Each treatment room has its own private deck with an open-air shower. Lapli also features a Zen garden with ofuru wooden soaking tubs and massage cabanas. Treatments use a mix of E'Spa products and local ingredients available from Caribbean herbalists. St Tropez Tanning Essentials are also available.
Activities:
Beach: Sunbathe and swim from the famous beach, just a few hundred yards across the bay from the hotel. A small ferry boat shuttles all day (complimentary).
Diving & Snorkelling: The resort borders St Lucia’s famous marine park. There is an array of watersports equipment available and snorkelling equipment is complementary.
2 Swimming Pools: One with an infinity edge overlooking the bay and, a lagoon pool with a swim-up bar and a children's pool alongside.
Sailing: Vessels range from dinghies to live-aboard catamarans available for charter to the Grenadine islands.
Bird Watching: Marigot has a wide variety of bird species.
Climbing: St. Lucia is mountainous, with hills and mountains ranging from challenging climbs requiring some mountaineering experience, to vigorous walks, all with wonderful views.
Rainforest Hiking and Walking: Access to nearby bays and hillsides, as well as deep rainforest trails.
Surfing and Kite Surfing: Trips to the Atlantic coast on the other side of the island. Ocean Kayaks & Windsurfers are also available.
Visiting the Volcano and bathing in the hotsprings – a short ride or boat trip away.
Marina Village & Marina:
Next door to the Discovery Resort is The Marina Village. This picturesque little Caribbean style courtyard has a full range of facilities including: Banking and shopping (including up-market boutiques and duty free outlets), an art gallery, a bakery and ice cream parlour and a café bar with views over the harbour entrance. The Marina has yachts available for charters to the Grenadines and beyond.