We stayed here between the 19th February and the 26th February, we had a wonderful time, was a bit uncertain before we went as on one review they had mentioned rats running about, well we saw none and yes there is building work going on next door but we spoke to the General manager and the buliders and himself are working to keep the noise to a minimum, which to us seem to work as it was not constant day in and day out.. The staff are very friendly and willing to help,the only thing was we had booked half board and when we got there,there was no record of it, so spoke to rep following day and the hotel no longer offer this service, it room only or AI, but she sorted things out. The rooms are very clean and well looked after, we had a swim up room which was lovely even though the water in the pool was quite cold. In agood location for different places to eat, although we tended to eat in the hotel, limited menu but good enough for us if you are not big eaters. The beach yes is down a little dirt track nothing to feel afaid of during the day although I would think twice at night time, there is plenty of other places to get to the beach through Rex resorts or right at the end of the road through Spinnakers, up there is propably the best part of the beach anyway. Would differently go back as its so laid back and friendly.

My husband booked the Coco Palm Resort as a gift to me for my 30th birthday.

There was an issue with our reservation being lost and we sat in the muggy lobby for more 2 hours upon arrival waiting for them to get things straightened out- not a good way to start off our trip, as we got here in the middle of the day and the 'good' part of the day was lost because of this.

However, this did not ruin our trip and the staff was very helpful and they were great the remainder of our stay- even leaving wine in our room as a Happy Birthday to me.

The grounds are beautiful and our room was outstanding. It was huge and comfortable... my only complaint about the room was the sunshine pouring in our bedroom window in the mornings :)

We stayed on the top floor looking down at the pool- great, great view.

The pool is fabulous. The drinks were good from the bar, and breakfast every morning was good. Not outstanding, but pretty good.

The beach is a short walk (10 minutes?) and pretty convenient... there are restaurants around, but honestly, we did not have a good experience with the food in St. Lucia- in fact, we joke that it was the most expensive / worst food we've ever experienced when traveling... and we travel a lot.

Even though the hotel rooms are nice, I think you'd be better off and have a better experience in St. Lucia is you stayed on the other side of the island or if you were at an all-inclusive resort... the area around the hotel was dirty... shopping is there, but why bother, it's so bad.

If you are staying at the Coco Palm then be prepared for a very pleasant suprise.. The staff are outstanding, nothing is too much for them, the ambience is superb, the grounds, the pool, the restaurant and the bar are well maintained and spotless... We will definately be going back again and again...

We actually got married the day after we arrived and again the staff couldn't do enough for us at the hotel.. Our wedding planners, [--], were superb in their own right and liased with the hotel prior to our arrival so everything went smoothly and without a hitch.

With regard to eating out, as our board at Coco Palm was room only, you are spoilt for choice. The Edge is superb, Castaways is ok but could do better, Ku de ta (Thai) was excellent, The Indian Restaurant is definately worth a visit as well. Chinese is ok. Ti Banane (Hotel Restaurant) is also superb.. For breakfast I would recommend Cafe Claude.

We didn't really do much of the bars in the area, however Spinnakers on the beach has to be a must at sunset. But a new addition to the resort is DELIRIOUS just across the road from the hotel.. Mine hosts are Michele and Duncan and a warmer welcome you will not receive.. It's a new venture and food will also be available soon.. when you call in, say Andy and Michaela say hi :-)

Overall - St lucia 10/10 - Rodney Bay 10/10 - Coco Palm 10/10

we renewed our wedding vows at the hotel . family of 8 adults and 4 children stayed . nothing was any trouble . upgraded our 4 rooms to poolside . put flowers in our room . great rooms. large beds .great showers . hotel arranged the whole sevice we had steel band , cake , drinks and wedding minster .great food we had breakfast every day and lunch and dinner some days . bar and hotel staff always laughing and happy . family had a wonderful time which we will always remember .we could find no faults at all . staff loved the children 2 , 8,10 ,11 . who spent most of their time in the pool and would love to go back