Sandals Regency La Toc – Review and Guide for 2024

The Sandals Regency La Toc resort is one of the most glamorous adults-only resorts in the Caribbean. This magnificent resort sits on 220 acres of property with its own half-mile, crescent-shaped beach. You will find rolling fairways along with lush hillsides and coral bluffs here, along with an executive-style golf course (explore the best golf courses in the Caribbean if you’re a golfer). All rooms offer stunning views, and you can choose to stay at 1 and play at 3 with the included exchange program. 

About Sandals Regency La Toc

Where is Sandals Regency La Toc?

Sandals Regency La Toc sits on La Toc Road in Castries, St. Lucia.

Getting to Sandals Regency La Toc

To get to Sandals Regency Lac Toc, you fly into the Hewanorra International Airport with airport code UVF. There is the option for some, depending on where you fly in from, to fly into the Vigie airport with airport code SLU. After arriving, you will make your way to the Sandals lounge/desk, which can be found at either airport. Here you will be greeted with a complimentary transfer to your hotel. The transfer time from the Hewanorra International Airport is approximately 120 minutes, whereas the transfer time from the Vigie airport is approximately 20 minutes. For standard bookings, your transfer will be an air-conditioned bus that provides you with a transfer to your resort. 

For Butler-level bookings, you will receive a private transfer. Even your luggage gets special treatment when you book as a butler guest. Place a name tag on each piece, including your carry-on items, to ensure they get their special treatment. 

Best Time to Visit Sandals Regency La Toc

You can consider Saint Lucia to have two seasons; a wet season and a dry season. Between Mid-December and Mid-April is the best time to visit, as at this time you will get the most sunshine. Alternatively, the wet season runs from June to November, and stays during this time will have a more laid-back vibe. During this time, accommodation prices tend to be lower. 

What’s Included at Sandals Regency La Toc

When you book a stay at the Sandals Regency La Toc, without a doubt, you can expect a luxury-inclusive vacation. All meals, snacks, and drinks are included and always unlimited. With the stay at 1, play at 3 exchange privileges, you have even more inclusivity, with complimentary transfers between resorts and the chance to enjoy dining and entertainment at the other resorts as well. It’s no wonder Sandals Recency La Toc is one of the best Sandals Resorts.

Pros and Cons of Sandals Regency La Toc

The Pros

  • Butler service with ocean views at the Sunset Bluff Village 
  • Nine on resort restaurants offering the best of different cuisine 
  • Large pools with swim up bars
  • Beach complete with cabanas and beach volleyball setup
  • Tons of water sports included
  • Scuba for certified divers included
  • Nine hole golf course 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Included airport transfers
  • Access to two other Sandals resorts

The Cons

  • Water is always rough, so a red flag is always flying at the beach. Even with watersports included, you can’t enjoy this, as the water is always rough. 
  • Stray cats and birds have a common appearance. 
  • You will find umbrellas and lounge chairs always reserved very early in the morning by other guests or their butlers. 
  • Golf is free, but a cart, caddy and club rentals cost additional. 
  • The property slopes, so your legs will work overtime. 

What To Do at Sandals Regency La Toc

There’s a lot of things in store for you at Sandals Regency La Toc. Here’s a couple ideas on how you can spend your day while staying at this resort. 

PADI® Certified Scuba Diving

Here you will find some extraordinary reefs, wrecks and walls, making it a great place to go scuba diving. This is one of the main reasons diving is such a popular opinion here. The best part for you at Sandals is that it is all included for PADI certified divers.  

The Red Lane Spa

 The spa is a great place to relax and unwind, but it is not included in our all inclusive package. At the spa, you can enjoy a solarium, steam room, sauna and plunge pools. You can indulge in a variety of services in one of the over 30 treatment rooms. You can also take your massage service to the beach, where you can enjoy a massage with your partner. 

The Fitness Center 

You have 24 hour access to the fitness center with your room’s access card. It is spacious and is a part of your all included experience. Outside of exercise equipment, you will also find aerobic rooms and indoor squash. 

Waters Sports

Enjoy multiple water sports, even if you have never tried them before. The expert staff can provide you with professional instruction. You can enjoy watersports like paddle boards, snorkeling, hobie cats, windsurfing, kayaking and more. 

Golf

Whether you are a beginner or a master at golf, you can enjoy the golf course here. It is one of the most challenging golf courses on the island, but it makes for a great game of golf. Directly on the premises of the hotel, you will find Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Club, and there is also the Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club at Cap Estate. 

With free green fees and complimentary transfers, you can enjoy repeat play as much as you would like. 

Land Activities

You will find a plethora of land activities to enjoy, including;

  • Bocce ball
  •  Horseshoes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Lawn chess 
  • Croquet 
  • Pool 
  • Day & Night Tennis 

Daily Entertainment 

There is a new celebration everyday at Sandals. Therefore you will find daily parties at the main pools and the beach.  Night time, entertainment offers so much, as a result, you can look forward to themed parties, such as island romance night, Caribbean night, St. Lucian night, Reggae night and much more. 

Stay at 1, Play at 3

When you stay at Sandals Regency La Toc, you get a mega vacation allowing you to enjoy the other two Sandals resorts (Sandals Grande St. Lucian and Sandals Halcyon Beach) in St. Lucia at the price of 1. Free and included roundtrip transfers to the different resorts allow you to visit and enjoy the restaurants, beaches and much more. 

Restaurants at Sandals Regency La Toc

With 9 unique restaurants, you can dine at a different one for every meal when you stay at Sandals Regency La Toc. You will find cuisines from the Far East, Italy, the Caribbean, and more. Restaurants have international chefs that are experts in their cuisines so that meals are as authentic as having them in their country of origin.  

The Pavilion

Here you will find international cuisine with amazing views. No matter where you sit in this restaurant, you will be able to enjoy views of the beautiful Caribbean sea. The dress code for this restaurant is resort casual, and no reservations are required. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this restaurant. Breakfast is served between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:30 am. Lunch is served between the hours of 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Dinner is served between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm. 

La Toc 

Here you will find French cuisine with pairings of the best selection of wines from celebrated vineyards across the world. Enjoy meals such as savory pan-roasted duck with a side of Chanterelle mushrooms in port wine sauce, or enjoy sea scallops in a Chablis cream, baked inside of a puff pastry. Reservations are required for this restaurant, and the dress code is resort evening attire. Dinner is served between the hours of 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm. 

Armando’s

This restaurant offers Italian cuisine and is situated on a Sunset Ocean Bluff. You will find specialties such as Pollo Alla Cacciatore or Linguine Alle Vongole.  The open air design offers a welcoming and cozy vibe to guests as they spend time with their partner. The dress code fits the vibe easily, as it is resort casual and reservations are not required. You can enjoy three meals here everyday. Breakfast is served from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Lunch is served between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm, and dinner is served between 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm. 

The Pitons 

Here you will find authentic Caribbean dishes, along with a combination of Indian, British and French fare, in a rustic, open air environment with stunning views of the beach and Caribbean sea. The restaurant is designed with a circular dining room sitting below a dome shaped wooden dome. This design resembles the Pitons, which are the natural wonders of the island. 

If you want to sample St. Lucian delights, this is the restaurant to visit. The dress code is resort casual, and reservations are not required. Dinner is served from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 

Kimonos 

Here you will find Japanese cuisine in a very gorgeous island environment. The restaurant is over two stories tucked into the side of a cliff. From the restaurant, you will find magnificent views of the Caribbean sea. There is no need to dress up with a resort casual dress code but reservations are required. Enjoy dinner between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. 

Neptune’s 

Here you will find Mediterranean seafood cuisine in a beachside location. You can dine here for lunch and dinner with a resort casual dress code, with no reservations required. Enjoy lunch between the hours of 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, and dinner is served between 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 

Cricketers Pub

Here you’ll find traditional British fare in a pub atmosphere.  Enjoy bangers and mash, fish and chips, and Shepherd’s Pie with a wide range of spirits, soft drinks, wines, and beers. They offer a wide selection of ales, such as Newcastle Brown ale and Guinness, as well as delectable desserts. Enjoy a resort casual dress code, with no need to make reservations. You can enjoy dinner here from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and then again for late-night snacks. It opens at 10:00 pm and closes at 2:00 am. 

Bella Napoli Pizzeria

Here you will find great-tasting brick-oven pizzas that are made to order. The dress code here is resort casual, and reservations are not required.  Enjoy your favorite pizza here from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Soy Sushi Bar 

If sushi is your love, you will find the most delectable sushi at Soy. You can come by in your resort casual attire and enjoy a meal here without a reservation. This restaurant is located opposite to Kimonos and opens for dinner from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 

Pools at Sandals Regency La Toc

Home to the largest pool in St. Lucia Sandals Regency La Toc has even more pools to offer. In addition to that, you will find three freshwater pools, 4 whirlpools and one scuba pool here. The Scuba pool allows interested individuals the ability to receive scuba diving lessons and certification. 

Bars at Sandals Regency La Toc

Enjoy included and unlimited drinks at Sandals Regency La Toc. Enjoy a drink from any of the bars found on the property here, or enjoy bars from the other two properties when you go there. Here you will find: 

  • 2 Swim Up Pool Bars
  • The Sunset Bar 
  • Herbie’s Piano Bar
  • Cricketers Pub

Activities at Sandals Regency La Toc

Upon arrival to your room, you should have the resort magazine that indicates the activities for the week. Here you will find planned activities outside of all the included activities that you can access everyday. These planned activities will vary from resort to resort, so if you can enjoy the other two St. Lucian properties, while checking out their planned activities for the week as well. This can help you plan activities for your entire trip within your 1st 24 hours of arrival. If you booked a Butler category, your Butler can do all the scheduling for you. 

Remember, you can book sessions at The Red Lane Spa and go shopping at The Boutique. For an authentic island experience, you can book a tour at the Island Routes desk. You will find a variety of tours available on different days that will give you a different perspective of life outside of the resort in St. Lucia. 

FAQ

Is Sandals Regency La Toc on a private beach?

The beach at Sandals Regency La Toc isn’t private, and so of course you may find vendors there sometimes. 

What airport do you fly into for Sandals Regency La Toc?

You can fly into either the Hewanorra International Airport with airport code UVF or the Vigie – SLU airport. UVF is approximately 2 hours away, while SLU has an approximate transfer time of 20 minutes. 

Are there two Sandals in St. Lucia?

There is in fact, three Sandals Resorts properties in St. Lucia. 

How Far Apart are the Sandals in St. Lucia?

The three Sandals are nearby with a 15 to 20 minute transfer via the included Sandals Shuttle.

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Bevony
Bevony is a content writer for EpicCaribbean.com. She has an ongoing curiosity to learn new things that is satisfied by her writing career. As a nature lover, when she isn't writing or doing mom duties, she can be found enjoying the outdoors on her beautiful island of Jamaica.

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