Almond Smugglers Cove opened in 2007 on the northwest coast of St. Lucia at Cap Estate, across from St. Lucia Golf Resort and Country Club. Guests can play three rounds of golf at the club, and the resort has its own Racquet Club for guests to use, with seven lighted tennis courts, a squash court, fitness center and spa. Cascading pools lead guests to the volcanic-sand beach. There are 351 rooms with views of the lush gardens or Smuggler's Cove. This resort is suited for all, couples, singles and families.
All-Inclusive Almond Smugglers Cove Rooms
The resort's 351 rooms (in 5 categories) are newly refurbished and offer terrace, air-conditioning, private bath/shower or walk-in shower, in-room safe, king or twin beds, satellite color TV, hairdryers, and tea/coffee-maker. All accommodations are in one-level cottages of four to six units.
Family suite: Offers two adjoining rooms with interconnecting door, tropical garden views. There are two bathrooms in these suites.
Standard room: These are nestled throughout the property with terraces overlooking the tropical gardens.
Deluxe gardenview room: These have vaulted ceilings and tropical garden views.
Superior or deluxe beachfront room: Located near the beach or atop a hill, these large rooms have king beds and Japanese tubs.
Superior deluxe gardenview room: On a hill near the racquet club, these offer a bit more isolation away from the activities of the resort, with tropical garden views.
One-bedroom gardenview suite: Spacious bedroom with an adjoining living room, some separated with French doors. Bedroom flows into a large vanity area and bathrooms with walk in showers can be requested. Terraces are surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
All-Inclusive Almond Smugglers Cove Restaurants and Bars
Open and airy restaurant at all-inclusive Almond Smugglers Cove in St. Lucia
Almond ResortsThere are four gourmet restaurants serving all meals. Included are a continental-style restaurant, a casual Italian restaurant, a seafood restaurant and an adults-only, traditional St. Lucia restaurant. After 6 p.m., men are requested to wear collared shirts and trousers in the restaurants; no shorts allowed.
The Great House is a gourmet restaurant located in a grand plantation house and is regarded as one of St. Lucia's finest dining establishments. It is located adjacent to the main Almond Smugglers Cove. There are several bars at the resort, including a swim-up bar, all serving premium brand drinks, cocktails and soft drinks as part of the premium all-inclusive program.
All-Inclusive Almond Smugglers Cove Activities and Sports
The resort offers the usual myriad of activities and sports as part of the all-inclusive package, such as snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, banana boat rides and water skiing. The raquet club's spa offers treatments at extra cost, but the club offers guests free use of the tennis and squash courts and fitness center.
The resort also has a Kids' Club that replicates those at other family friendly Almond Resorts in St. Lucia and Barbados, designed for newborns through teens, including playgrounds, pools and activities center.
By Paul Kandarian, About.com Contributing Writer
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