Getting Married at Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa

Why Coconut Bay is easy to plan

Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa sits on the south coast at Vieux Fort, close to Hewanorra International Airport. That makes it one of the easiest resorts to reach after a long flight, with no mountain road. It is an all-inclusive resort that welcomes families and couples, so a wedding group with children is realistic here. The resort publishes a price for every package, which is rare on the island.

All wedding packages carry £370^note in government document and licence fees, and Saint Lucia VAT and service charges are extra. Add-ons cost more for 2027 and 2028 dates. Prices below were published in US dollars and are shown in pounds, and were seen in October 2026 on the resort's wedding page and its 2026 UK brochure.

The wedding packages

• Silver: £595^note or free for up to four guests including the couple on a seven night stay in a qualifying suite. Extra guests cost £11^note each up to eight. Includes an oceanfront gazebo ceremony, bouquet and boutonniere, a one-tier cake, a bottle of sparkling wine, a planner and coordinator, a marriage officer, sound system and music, licence preparation and a romance dinner for two.
• Gold: £2,915^note for up to 20 guests, then £67^note for each extra guest. A gazebo ceremony with florals, a two-tier cake and three bottles of sparkling wine, plus a reception with a three-course dinner, standard bar and a one hour DJ, breakfast in bed, a £56^note spa credit and a welcome cocktail.
• Platinum: £4,410^note for up to 30 guests, then £93^note for each extra guest. A ceremony at Eternity Beach or the gazebo, private transport for the wedding party, a reception with a one hour cocktail hour, a three hour dinner, a two hour DJ and a three-tier cake, plus a £110^note spa credit.
• Pearl: £8,970^note for up to 40 guests, then £125^note for each extra guest. A multi-day event with a pre-wedding party, a rehearsal dinner, a sunset catamaran cruise for 40, a private ceremony with transport, a reception with a three hour DJ and a three-tier cake, and a £150^note spa credit.
• Vow renewals: the Everlasting package at £595^note or free on a seven night stay, and the True Love package at £1,345^note for up to ten guests.

Free wedding and group rules

The free Silver option requires seven nights in a Harmony Concierge Junior Suite Club Level Oceanview, a Splash Concierge Premium Oceanview or a Serenity suite. The group booking policy asks for at least ten rooms for at least five nights, and 75 per cent of wedding guests must stay at the resort. Read the full terms, because the conditions differ between packages, and check the paperwork in our marriage requirements guide.

Independent reviews

Coconut Bay holds a guest score of 9.2 out of 10 from 1,170 reviews on Expedia, from verified stays, seen in October 2026. It is the largest review base of any wedding resort in this guide, so the score is the most statistically reliable. For other options near the south coast, see our south Saint Lucia guide and the fixed price packages comparison.

Is Coconut Bay a good resort for a family wedding in Saint Lucia?

Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa is a good choice for a family wedding in Saint Lucia because it sits on the south coast near Vieux Fort and Hewanorra International Airport, welcomes children and adults, and keeps an adults-only area for guests who want quiet. The resort is divided between the Harmony area for adults and the Splash area for families, so grandparents, parents and children can share a wedding week without sharing every moment. A short airport transfer is a real benefit after a long flight, especially for guests who are travelling with small children or older relatives. Ask the resort which room categories sit closest to the family pool and the beach, because short walks make a big difference with young children.

Family facilities are extensive. The Splash area has a large pool with waterfalls and a swim-up bar, a water park with slides and a lazy river, and a free children's club for roughly ages three to twelve called CocoLand. Parents can enjoy the ceremony and the reception knowing that children are looked after, and babysitting is available for a fee. These details matter if you are inviting nieces, nephews or your own children to the wedding, because a happy child usually means a relaxed adult and a smoother day for everyone. Check the age limits and opening hours of the children's club, and register your children on the first day so that the team can plan activities around the wedding timetable.

The setting is open and breezy, with a long beach facing the Atlantic breeze rather than a sheltered cove. That keeps the heat comfortable but means the sea can be livelier, so ask about swimming conditions on your dates. If you want a wedding with relaxed energy, children playing and a dinner that goes on late, the resort suits you well. If you want absolute silence, choose a smaller boutique resort. Our family friendly resorts guide helps you compare, and it is useful whichever way you lean. Think honestly about your guests: a lively resort suits a sociable family, but a group that values calm may prefer a smaller place with fewer people sharing each space.

What is included in an all-inclusive stay at Coconut Bay?

An all-inclusive stay at Coconut Bay in Saint Lucia covers meals at a choice of restaurants and bars, use of five pools, children's club activities and sports, though venues such as La Luna and the Greathouse at Serenity carry an extra charge. The resort has around ten restaurants, covering casual poolside food, Italian, modern Asian, Caribbean, a veggie bistro and an adults-only Veranda with ocean views, and the bars include a rum bar and a beach bar. Check the details for your room category before you book. It helps to ask for a list of what is included in writing, so that the wedding party knows which meals, drinks and activities are covered.

Activities fill the days. There is a fitness centre with yoga, Pilates and aerobics, tennis, basketball, pickleball, volleyball and paddleboarding, and the entertainment programme includes rum masterclasses, chocolate buffets, beach parties and themed nights. The Sanctuary Spa offers treatments in indoor rooms and beachfront cabanas, which suits the wedding party on the day before or after the ceremony. Always check which items are included in the package you are booking, and which carry an extra charge, so that guests are not surprised by a bill at the end of the stay. Rum masterclasses and themed nights are good ways to bring a mixed group together, especially on the evening before the ceremony, when nerves are high.

For guests who want to see beyond the resort, the south has plenty to explore. Our Vieux Fort guide describes the town and its coast, and the south Saint Lucia guide suggests places to visit. A day in the village of Laborie shows a quieter, more traditional side of the island, which makes a good counterpoint to the energy of a large resort. Offer guests a simple list of ideas at check-in, and let the more adventurous ones organise their own small excursions. Local drivers can be arranged through the resort, and agreeing the price and the return time before you set off keeps the day relaxed. A packed lunch from the resort is a handy extra.

How far is Coconut Bay from the airport and the Pitons?

Coconut Bay is very close to Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort, so the transfer takes only a short time, while the Pitons and Soufrière lie further along the coast on a longer, winding road. That makes it ideal as a base for guests arriving after a long flight, and it is a sensible choice for a wedding group with older relatives or small children. Our getting here guide explains the airports and the transfers in more detail, and it is worth reading before you book flights, because the choice of airport affects the whole trip. Compare the total journey time from your home airport, not just the flight, and build in a rest day if you are travelling with a large group.

If you want to see the Pitons, plan an excursion rather than a transfer. A day trip by road or by boat is possible, and the water adventures guide shows what to do on the water nearer to the resort. Allow plenty of time for the road, avoid rushing back for an evening event and consider overnight stays in the south-west if you want a longer look. Many couples split the honeymoon, spending the wedding week here and a few quiet nights near Soufrière afterwards for a complete change of scenery. The change of pace between the breezy south and the green, volcanic south-west is part of what makes the island so rewarding to explore.

For a smaller ceremony, the resort also offers modest options for vow renewals and small weddings, as set out in our elopements and vow renewals guide. The beach itself is explained in the family beaches guide, and a family trip is easier to plan using the advice in family trip planning, which covers timings, packing and entertainment. Share the plan with guests early, including the dress code for the ceremony and for the resort restaurants, so that everyone arrives with the right clothes. Light fabrics, sun protection and comfortable shoes for the sand are sensible suggestions, and a wrap or jacket is useful for breezy evenings on the open south coast. Ask the resort for its dress code guidance for evening dining.

The south and its stories

Coconut Bay lies near the southern tip of the island, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean. The geography guide and climate and hurricanes explain why the setting feels so different from the west coast.

For guests who want a little background, transport and infrastructure covers the nearby airport, and culture and traditions describes the community life of the south.

Making a holiday of the wedding

A wedding is a good reason to stay longer. Compare the wider choice of hotels in St Lucia, including boutique and luxury resorts such as Jade Mountain and Cap Maison, before you decide where your guests will stay.

See honeymoon in St Lucia ideas, the wedding and honeymoon planner, the best time to visit and holiday planning advice.

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