Hotel Blu St Lucia (Gros Islet, Saint Lucia)

The beach is just a short walk away and you can also walk to the main strip of town, where there are numerous restaurants, pubs, markets, and entertainment.

Even though this is a budget choice, it still provides a good value in comfort. There is air conditioning in the rooms and common areas. The beds are comfortable. The hotel is quaint, but clean and usable. Best of all, the location is away from the busy bar scene.

The staff here is both friendly and helpful. They are good at giving recommendations to guests and can supply help in booking activities. They are very knowledgeable about the area and what it offers and their advice can be trusted to give a good experience.

The bathroom has its own share of problems which are frustrating and not likely to be fixed, even with complaints. The water pressure in the shower is weak and the temperature very rarely goes above lukewarm. For most of your stay, you likely won't have any hot water and the toilets frequently overrun or constantly run.

Some parts of the room just don't work. The air conditioning frequently doesn't work and the electrical sockets have seen better days. You will not be supplied with many toilet paper rolls or coffee refills. In all, the place feels neglected. Some parts, like stair railings, seem unsafe.

The pool area is not the greatest aspect of the hotel. It is a very small space and seems better for wading than swimming. There is a lack of adequate sunbeds and many of them are broken and not usable.