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Rodney Bay
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At a glance
- Country
- Saint Lucia
- Region
- Gros Islet Quarter
- Population
- 25,000 (Gros Islet district)
- Best time to go
- December to April
- Main airport
- Hewanorra International (UVF)
- Coordinates
- 14.08°N, 60.95°W
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Overview
Rodney Bay is Saint Lucia's main resort area, a stretch of the north-west coast built around a sheltered marina and the long sweep of Reduit Beach. It is lively, practical and full of restaurants, bars and yachts.
It is not a town in the traditional sense, but the fishing village of Gros Islet sits right next door and Pigeon Island guards the northern end. It makes a convenient base for exploring the rest of the island.
Things to see
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Photo: XeresNelro, CC BY-SA 4.0 Reduit Beach
A long, golden-sand beach with calm water, watersports and plenty of shade from palms and almond trees.
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Photo: Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 Pigeon Island National Landmark
Climb to the ruined fort on Signal Peak for views over the bay towards Martinique.
Tickets and tours -
Photo: Egghead06, CC0 Rodney Bay Marina
A busy marina lined with restaurants and bars, the departure point for boat trips and sailing charters.
Things to do
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Photo: Lii, Public domain Gros Islet Friday street party
Food stalls, sound systems and dancing take over the village streets every Friday night.
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Photo: Gzdavidwong at Chinese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 Sail to Soufrière
A catamaran down the west coast to the Pitons, usually with snorkelling and swimming stops.
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Photo: Vlad Podvorny, CC BY-SA 3.0 Watersports
Paddleboard, kayak or snorkel off Reduit Beach and around Pigeon Island.
Where to stay
Reduit Beach
Beachfront hotels and resorts, steps from the sand.
Hotels in Reduit BeachRodney Bay Village
Restaurants and bars on the doorstep, with good-value apartments.
Hotels in Rodney Bay VillageCap Estate
Upmarket villas and resorts on the quieter northern tip of the island.
Hotels in Cap Estate
Getting around
Minibuses run along the main highway to Castries, and taxis wait at the hotels. Much of the bay is easy to walk.
Transfers from Hewanorra International take about one and a half to two hours; the regional George F. L. Charles airport is about 20 minutes away.
When to go
December to April is dry and sunny but busiest. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with lower prices but more rain. Saint Lucia Carnival takes place in July.
Plan your trip to Rodney Bay
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.