East Winds Inn is a true "Caribbean Resort", secluded and romantically set amongst 8 acres of lush tropical gardens, on the golden beach-front of one of the best and most sheltered bays of St. Lucia yet just 5 miles from the capital, Castries. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/eastwinds/hotel/256/12/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:27:29 EST East Winds Inn situated on eight acres of beautiful tropical gardens bordering directly on it's own sandy beach on La Brelotte Bay, is just half way (3 to 4 miles) between Castries and Rodney Bay. It consists of 30 rooms and 1 "mini-suite" located in 15 single storey cottages and offers a wide range of elegant facilities, including open-air Restaurant and Main Bar, a small shop-boutique and a lovely free-form swimming pool with it's own swim-up bar. The cuisine is of the highest standard serving a wide range of International and Caribbean dishes as well as daily vegetarian options all carefully completed by an enticing choice of different wines to suite. Under the expert and innovative guide of Chef Franck Chevrier, the Hotel, has won over the years several accolades and gold and silver medals in the many local and regional cuisine fairs and exhibitions. The Sunset Bar at the edge of the beach, the beautiful open air Club-House with it's own cocktail bar and the small "Card-room" in "The cottage" are other of the elegant features of the property. A "Nature Walk" around the property identifying the many indigenous plants, flowers and trees and with description of the different bird species which co-habit the tropical gardens has recently been laid out for the benefit of all guests. St. Lucia is situated between Martinique and St. Vincent to the South. Discovered in 1502 by Christopher Colombo during his fourth trip to the Indies, it was for over 3 centuries a prized possession coveted by both Britain and France, changing hands and rule 14 times before settling down as a British Colony by the 1814 Treaty of Paris. St. Lucia became an independent Nation in 1979 and it remains a member of the British Commonwealth. St. Lucia is renowned as one of the most beautiful of the Caribbean Islands to be known also, because of its beauty, as the "Helen" of the West Indies. It offers a wide contrast of landscapes ranging from one of the few remaining tropical "rain" forests of the region, to beautiful beaches (both white and volcanic) and with its many bananas, cocoa and coconut plantations. This all dominated by the stunning view of the towering "Pitons", the two lava cones which stand guard to St. Lucia's "walk-in" volcano, the Soufrière. AMENITIES: All units are set amongst the lush private gardens and the following features are common to all rooms: - private bathroom with shower - direct dial telephone - clock-radio - in-room safe - hairdryer - multi-speed ceiling fan - coffee/tea making facilities - fridge (stocked daily with soft drinks and beers) - complimentary bathroom toiletries upon arrival All are tastefully furnished and all with a choice of twin beds or king-size bed. (Some of the Deluxe rooms have connecting doors through the patio/terrace.) SUPERIOR These 10 rooms are all "rondavels" of a large hexagonal shape with a walk-in shower and adjoining walk-in wardrobe/service area with a small bar-sink unit and have a large semicircular shaded patio. (Maximum occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.) DELUXE These 16 rooms are also large and located in more recently built garden-bungalows, and in addition to a spacious bathroom with "His and Hers" basins and a wide semi-open-air shower, have a small "lobby" with a spacious wardrobe and dressing table. The open-air bar-sink and fridge units are a feature of the wide covered terrace through which the rooms are all independently accessed. Remote control cable television and VCR are special features of the deluxe rooms. (Maximum occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.) OCEANFRONT These 3 rooms have only recently been added to the hotel inventory through the complete renovation of a larger "cottage" of which they occupy one wing. Located at the front of the property, closer to the beach, they offer a great sea-view from their small "traditional" balconies. Although smaller in size than the other units they are enjoying the elegant facilities and privacy of the open-air "Card-room"-lounge and its pantry. (Also in "The cottage".) (Maximum occupancy 2 adults.) THE "MINI-SUITE" This is also a recent addition, as part of "The cottage" refurbishment. Oceanfront and with a small separate sitting room (with its own cloakroom) and with a large private sun-deck terrace with outdoor shower. (Maximum occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.) At "The Inn", the cuisine is of the highest standard serving a wide range of International and Caribbean dishes as well as daily vegetarian options all carefully complemented by an enticing choice of different wines to suit. Fish and lobster are brought fresh to the beach by passing fishermen in their "pirogues", whilst local herbs, vegetables and fruits are selected at the market and from local farms. Under the expert and innovative guide of Chef Franc Chevrier since 1993, the hotel has won several accolades and medals in the yearly local and regional culinary competitions and is a member of the "Chaine des Rotisseurs". We offer Full American Plan - all inclusive Included in the rates are: - Complimentary fruit basket in room upon arrival. - Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and 4-course dinner. Buffets and grills are one of the Hotel's special features, at breakfast and lunch. In the evening silver service and twice weekly barbecue and buffet (including special Friday night Lobster grill). - "Hampers" are provided for guests wishing to enjoy a picnic lunch on their private excursion. (To be booked by 5.00p.m. of the previous day). - All restaurant and bar beverages by the glass: wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks (all from international brands). - At each Dinner Service a choice of 3 to 4 different wines is offered from the Hotel wine-cellar of the season which comprises over 9000 bottles of some 40 specially selected and internationally assorted wines from different countries as far as France, Italy, Chile, California, Spain and South Africa. For lunch a choice of specially selected house carafes, (white, red and rose) mostly from France, Italy and Chile. - At sunset (on specially clear days!) the Barman's special "concoction" of the day and the house rum-punch are served at the Sunset Bar by the beach, between 5.30-6.30p.m. - In addition to the Main Bar (which is open from 10.00a.m. to 11.00p.m.) a self-service bar is available by the pool from 10.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. Also from 7.00p.m. to midnight, during the Winter seasons (November to April) cocktails, champagne and after dinner drinks are available from the Club-House Bar, whilst for the Summer season (May to October) a self-service selection of liqueurs, spirits and soft drinks is available. - Dine Around Meal Plan: For every 6 days of stay an invitation to a 3-course "a' la Carte" dinner or lunch at a local restaurant to be selected from a variety of participating establishments; (drinks, wine and transport, not included). To be booked by 5.00p.m. of the previous day. - Weekly Manager's Champagne cocktail party with canapés. - Shuffleboard and a few garden games such as croquet, French boules and skittles are available for all to enjoy. Also available is a wide selection of free board games as well as an extensive free library of videos (for deluxe rooms) and books. - Water sports: free pedalos, kayaks, aqua-view boards and snorkelling equipment. - Beach pool chaise-loungers are freely available in adequate number. A few floaters are also available for use in the free-form fresh-water pool for more fun and sunbathing. - Live entertainment: In the evenings daily during the Winter season (November to April) and 4 times per week during the Summer season (May to October). This comprises: playing and singing by two local Calypso Strolling Minstrels; soft-jazz played by a Sax and Trombone Duo; traditional St. Lucia music by a 5 piece "Shack-Shack Folk Group" and to complete the evening programme also live piano music. At lunch-time all year round on Saturdays, the music of a local Steel Band completes the weekly schedule of entertainment. Special programme during Christmas and New Year festivities. - For Honeymooners and Weddings at Resort, a complimentary bottle of Champagne in the room on arrival, (or on Wedding Day), a special Champagne Dinner at the hotel on an evening of guest's choice. Not included in the rates: - Laundry and dry cleaning / Local and International telephone calls. Cigarettes and cigars. - Baby sitting (available on request). Any other items not specifically included. SPECIAL OFFERS 1) Child Free: For Superior and Deluxe rooms, one child completely free if sharing with 2 adults or one adult booked in single room during entire "Summer" season (04 Apr 01 to 18 Dec 01). Children under 4 are always accommodated free, when sharing with 2 adults or with 1 adult booked for single room in all types of rooms. (Note: No extra person or child in ocean view rooms. No children accepted between 01 Feb - 09 Mar 2002 or 01 Feb - 08 Mar 2003) 2) Honeymoon and 25th and 50th anniversaries: Bottle of Champagne in room on arrival and a Champagne Dinner at the hotel on an evening of guest's choice. 3) Children in own room! During Summer seasons 2002 and 2003 (for holidays completed between 01 Jun and 30 Sep) minimum 2 children in own room pay the reduced child rate. ACTIVITIES: The open-air thatched bar and restaurant by the beach-front and the similarly open-air Club-house with its unique high-domed octagonal design are the high point of the hotel social activity. A weekly Manager's champagne cocktail party, the food feasts on the barbeque pit by the beach and the soft live music by local artists in the evenings, are the "only" entertainment. Songs and guitar by calypso "strolling minstrels", live piano music, soft-jazz by a sax and trombone duo, traditional St. Lucia melodies by a small folk group and the occasional steel band concert are some of the "regulars" at East Winds. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/eastwinds/hotel/256/12/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:27:29 EST