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Body Holiday Le Sport Hotel Reviews
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All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Nov 2007 |
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Booked Independentlyvirgin flights are the best |
| Submitted
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GMB |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
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We have been to Le Sport 4 times now and each time it's great, never want to come home. So much to do if you want or nothing to do if you choose. The staff are friendly helpful and polite, the rooms gorgeous, and clean with very polite and discreet housemaids, who do a great" bed turn down service" every evening. The food is to die for with plenty of variety and always healthy choices. The treatments in the spa are heavenly, and free. The beach is always clean and safe with plenty of sunbeds and shade, and of course you get served from the bar whilst sunbathing, plus they bring round water to keep you hydrated.The Body Holiday Guards are the best, they show you round, look after you, entertain you and coach you in new sports or old. That means you can learn tennis, golf, fencing, tai chi, yoga, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing, water ski-ing and carribean dancing!
Whilst there are other firms offering day trips and rep trying to get you to go see other places they are not pushy and know how to take no for an answer with a smile.
The entertainment, music of different types played on the patio whilst having evening dinner is of a high class and the bands and music later are good and fun.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Apr 2007 |
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Operator: |
Virgin |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs L Sullivan |
| Overall
Rating: |
8/10 |
| Comments: |
We visited the Le Sport in April; it is set on a beautiful beach.
We had a Ocean view room which on entering my first words were, this needs a coat of paint. The room was a good size and had a large balcony with a wonderful view, but it was tatty in need of attention the paint was peeling, the upholstery stained and a wardrobe door missing.
My friend who had an Ocean Front room was horrified when she walked into hers, it was identical to mine in size and furnishings, but it was dirty as well as tatty, and there was no view from her balcony as it was completed blocked with palm trees.
They asked to be moved which they did but they had to pay extra, which is not good, when you think you have already paid for one for the best rooms.
The food, wine and service in all the restaurants was excellent. We had a couple of evenings in the Tao and the food and service is amongst the best I have experienced, although it was a bit much we were not offered the inclusive wine here.
The staff were friendly and most of them went out of their way to make sure you had what you needed, someone was always on hand on the beach with cold drinks, and towels and sun shades.
The spa treatments were very good, although the climb to the Oasis can be a bit much, my friend had to miss a couple of treatments as she had hurt her leg, she did ask reception and they just said get a taxi!
The journey from the airport is a nightmare; I think it is probably worth taking the helicopter.
We came home feeling relaxed and pampered, I would return to the hotel and recommend it, but only when it has been renovated, as this is the only things that lets it down it is looking tatty.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Sep 2006 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr J Bishop |
| Overall
Rating: |
9/10 |
| Comments: |
Le Sport offers a Beach & Spa holiday to suit all. Predominantly for couples with a 16 year old age limit, it makes for a relaxing a peaceful environment.
All inclusive prices include a Spa treatment each day and a huge variety of food in 3 separate restaurants. The Tao is exceptional, although not all is inclusive and there is an extra charge for some dishes. That said there is enough on the inclusive menu to satisfy most taste. The main Caribleu Restaurant offers a tremendous range from a daily table d’hote and weekly a la carte Menu.
Activities range from daily walks, cycle rides to golf, archery and a variety of aerobic or relaxation classes, alternatively the beach offers white sands and waiter drinks service for the less active.
Scuba and snorkelling on the local reef are also a must – equipment for PADI qualified is inclusive, but boat dives are at extra cost, but usually well worth it.
Have visited the resort 5 times and never been disappointed. The resort is at the top of the island and the transfer can be long – pay the extra for a private transfer to ensure that it is kept to a minimum without multiple drop offs on route.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Sep 2006 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
eskimo |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
A brilliant hotel. Superb food. Very welcoming atmosphere and a wealth of things to do. You can do all the activities and sports planned each day or completely relax and chill out.
The daily spa treatments which are included in the price were very good. Definitely a place to recommend.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Nov 2005 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Virgin |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr R Leach |
| Overall
Rating: |
6/10 |
| Comments: |
We stayed at Le Sport from Nov 27th - Dec 12th. We booked a ' Luxury Ocean Front '. The room was certainly not LUXURIOUS - no four poster bed and no refinements (kettle, drinks in fridge, fruit etc).
The SPA treatments were ok, most days the therapist was late. The table of treatments was created without consultation which puzzled me. Within 10 days, I was scheduled 4 facials! - that didn’t make sense. I didn’t bother with them after 7 days - waste of time.
The Carib Blue restaurant was ok at lunchtime with a good selection to choose from. At night, the choice was poor and the food wasn’t good. The Grill was as advertised - relaxed. The food was ok - nothing special and often cold. The acclaimed TAO restaurant was a good dining experience but not my sort of food. It was all far too rich - on the two occasions I eat there I was ill the following day. The activities on offer was excellent including the early morning walks which I enjoyed ( beware of Golf Hill ).
The sea was quite rough during the first week but I did manage to take advantage of the snorkelling. Its a good swim out to the Coral but well worth it - plenty of fish to see - beware of the currents.
The wedding service the hotel provides is superb and the two girls at guest relations do a wonderful job. Our Wedding was a complete success.
In essence, the reality never lived up to the colourful descriptions in the brochures. Once i realised that, I was able to enjoy myself.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2005 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Thomson |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs J McKnight |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
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Rightly voted best spa by readers of conde nast.
The best way to describe it is heaven on earth-daily body treats, activities all day long if you wish to participate, no pressure if you don't. Staff who take the time to get to know you, for whom nothing is too much trouble.
Excellent food and excellent service. Throughout the holiday you often hear people saying I know what a holiday is all about, the perfect combination of rest and relaxation but plenty to do if sitting on the beach is not for you. Great scuba instructors make certification seem like a breeze.
Travel with which ever tour operator is cheapest, because once you are there, a local company provides reps for all the tour operators, so the service is exactly the same.
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| Board Basis: |
Full Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2005 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr A Wedderburn |
| Overall
Rating: |
9/10 |
| Comments: |
My wife and i were privileged to holiday for a week at Le sport , Castries .As we arrived on the island , having been met by a waiting taxis and chauffeured by a most courteous and informative young man who took us on an extended route to our hotel where we were educated and amused as highlights along the way were pointed out to us.
On arriving at the complex our host were waiting with a champagne reception ,and a warm welcome before being conducted to more than we expected- a beautiful room , more champagne and a tasteful presentation of fruit.
Things just got better and better and as it was our anniversary, the picturesque setting; the abundance of tasty and well presented meals ; the variety of sports and entertainment ; all made much nicer by the warm, smiling and eagerly helpful staff was just ideal. Did I mention the highlight of each day? Well, there was a different massage every day, gently and soothingly performed by whom you would just love to bring home.
This corner of paradise allow its visitors to do as much or as little as you wanted to do. If laying on a deck chair soaking up the sun and drinking a glass or glasses of your favourite tipple was what you preferred; then obtain a flag, stick it in the sand and the waiter will keep coming as long as you kept drinking. When the flag was lowered, then he would just check that all was well and you were completely satisfied.
My wife and I were grieved to leave this haven of peace and tranquillity and are so pleased that such a place exists to cater to the needs of the likes of us who through hard work and stress, need a doorway to paradise and the gleaming welcoming smile of the proprietors and staff of Le sport- Castries St Lucia.
We are more than happy to recommend it and feel sure that all future guest will return glowing in every sense of the word.
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