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Vacation Description

Rendezvous is the world’s first boutique hotel for couples. Nestled in seven acres of lush tropical gardens on the two-mile stretch Malabar Beach, couples can experience the intimate surroundings of this elegant all-inclusive resort. Located on the north west coast of St Lucia, the resort is two miles from the Capital City Castries and George F L Charles Airport (also known as Vigie SLU) and one hour and fifteen minutes from Hewanorra International Airport (UVF).

The site of the resort was once a vast coconut estate where over thirty years ago a St Lucian Planter by the name of Dennis Barnard built his family home on Malabar Beach.  Shortly there afterwards the house was extended to include twenty bedrooms catering to the transient commercial traveller. It was then called the Malabar Beach Hotel.  Over the years the hotel grew and in August 1983 the Barnard family took out a franchise and the Malabar Beach Hotel become Couples St Lucia an all-inclusive for holidaymakers. In April 1993 the Couples franchise ended and the resort reverted to the direct leadership of Craig Barnard and Rendezvous, The Escape for Romantics was born.

The Accommodation

There are one hundred guestrooms; 36 Garden View Rooms, 24 Verandah Suites, 8 Seaside Suites, 21 Luxury Ocean Front Rooms, 8 Ocean Front Cottages and 3 Luxury Ocean Front Suites.  Amenities include:

Bars

There are three bars:

The Terrace Bar open daily from 12.00 Noon - Midnight offering local favourites and premium brand liquors, overlooking the ocean, just the place to watch the sun go down…

The Pool Bar opens from 9.00 am until sunset with its swim up bar serving a full range of beverages to those around the pool and on the beach. Beach service is available directly to your lounges just place your flag in the sand and a beach waiter will come to you! This service is available during open hours.

The air-conditioned Piano Bar opens from 9.00 pm until the last couple leaves hand in hand.  Every night the resident pianist entertains from 10.00 pm until 2.00 am. The perfect place to end your day.

Dining

The Terrace Restaurant is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Meals are served buffet style in this lovely open-air restaurant on the beach.  Weekly there is a Beach Barbecue with beach party.  Dress is casual.

          Morning Pastries        6.30 am - 7.30 am

          Breakfast                7.30 am - 10.30 am

          Continental Breakfast 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon

          Lunch                     12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

          Afternoon Snack       4.00 pm - 6.30 pm

          Dinner                     7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Late Night Snacks      11.00 pm - until  (served in Piano Bar)

For those very special nights, The Trysting Place, the air-conditioned fine dining restaurant, provides an elegant alternative, with a superb à la Carte menu served with fine style, silver place settings, crystal and fine table linens.  Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers and shirts with collars. Open six nights a week from 7.00 - 10.00 pm.  Reservations required (maximum party size is eight guests).

Rendezvous operates a dining exchange programme with its sister hotel, The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT.  This allows guests to sample the Cariblue Restaurant’s excellent cuisine and atmosphere. Transfers between resorts are not included. Subject to availability.

Entertainment

Each night enjoy live entertainment on the Terrace.  Whether you’re dancing to the live band, watching one of the cultural floorshows, joining the renowned staff and guest show or simply enjoying the recorded music, you’ll have a great time!

Once the music starts to fade on the Terrace, join the resident pianist in the Piano Bar from 10.00 pm - 2.00 am, where you can relax in the air-conditioned atmosphere, before walking hand in hand back to your room.

Water Sports

v      Water-skiing, mono and double skis available

v      Windsurfing on Hi Fly boards with personal tuition

v      Sailing on Aqua Finn and Hobie Cats with full personal tuition

v      Kayaking both one and two man canoes available

v      Pool Volley Ball in our 14.85m by 6m freshwater Activities Pool

v      Water Aerobics: Aqua Tone and Aqua Fitness

v      Pedalos

v      Seaside Pool, a free form fresh water pool with swim up bar especially designed for the less active person!

Scuba Diving

v      PADI Certificate Dive Centre,

v      Try A Dive, an opportunity to try diving with full instruction and a 12m dive

v      Accompanied Diving for certified divers

v      All equipment, air fills and boat included

v      Full PADI courses and certification (available at additional cost).

Land Sports

v      Tennis, two flood lit courts with personal tuition from the resident Tennis Pro

v      Archery, equipment and tuition

v      Golf Clinic, a weekly golf clinic with Golf Pro, practice net and putting green

v      Cycle tours with guide

v      Table Tennis

v      Selection of board games – Chess, backgammon, scrabble, monopoly etc

v      Beach Volleyball

v      Daily Activities – Calypso Dance Class, Classical Hour, Mixology Class

Fitness Facilities

v      Cardio Vascular Equipment

v      Multi Gym

v      Free Weights

v      Sauna

v      Aerobics, Step, Aqua, Stretch and Dance Class

Weddings

For couples wishing to marry at Rendezvous Weddings are complimentary.  Our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator will personally arrange your wedding, whether on the beach, in the tropical gardens or the Cathedral in Castries. For those who are already married blessing and vow renewals can also be done at no extra cost.

Honeymooners

Every couple arriving at Rendezvous on honeymoon receives a bottle of sparkling wine, a fresh fruit basket and a floral arrangement.  Remember to inform us at time of booking!

Other Facilities Included

v      Service charges and gratuities

v      Government Hotel Taxes

v      Foreign Exchange, open daily to change travellers cheques and cash

v      Safety Deposit Boxes

v      Tour Desk

v      Co-ordinator Activity Centre

v      Guest Services

Other Guest Facilities (at additional cost)

v      Laundry (48 hour service)

v      Island excursions

v      Trips and tours

v      Boutique with Drug Store products, local crafts and resort wear

v      Celebration cakes

v      Flowers

v      Vintage wines and Champagnes (available in Trysting and Terrace Restaurant)

v      Massage Treatment at The Pavilion Spa, alfresco massage gazebos

v      Taxis

v      Doctor/ Dentist on call

The Pavilion Spa (at additional cost)

The Pavilion Spa consists of two traditional open-air gazebos with views of the sea and pool.  Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, they prove the perfect place to relax and pamper yourself with a range of high quality treatments at competitive prices.  Treatments include: -

v      Swedish Massage

v      Honeymoon Massage

v      Couples Massage

v      Aromatherapy

v      Foot Massage

v      Chandra Massage

v      Salt Loofah Rub

v      Facial

v      Manicure and Pedicures

v      Waxing

General Information

Credit Cards Accepted - VISA, MasterCard, American Express

Address: Malabar Beach, P.O. Box 190, Castries St Lucia W.I

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