We stayed at the Marigot Bay Beach Resort (not Oasis) and were shocked at the price of the taxis. It appears that there is the local price and the Tourist Price. We ended up walking for 10 minutes to catch the local buses which ended up costing us £4 rather than £60 to see the Sulphur Springs at Soufriere. Also there appears to be a tourist and a local menu at the restaurant called the Shack in Marigot Bay.

The hotel itself has very bad reception hours and they failed to tell us information such as breakfast was being served early on the day of the Cricket match so we ended up missing out on breakfast which we'd paid for. Also Bernie at the hotel who seemed pleasant told us that no public buses would be running on the day of the cricket so we'd have to pay $50 for the hotel shuttle. Of course we didn't take his advice and used public transport without much of a problem.

Hotel and Doolittles Restaurant is a little dated and could do with some much needed modernisation. It is known as an 'Eco' resort I think this stands for Economical rather than Ecological.

I've read the reviews on Discovery Bay which were all very good but I've spoken to some of the locals who have worked there who said that the wages were very bad. Also the hotel doesn't appear to allow it's staff to eat at the hotel which I think is quite appaulling.

I found many people to be quite rude throughout the island. Unlike the other Carribean island where the locals often greet you, people here would just stare. .I didn't like St Lucia because of these points. Barbados and Grenada are much better holiday destinations. Grenada in particular is lovely and not marketed enough over here.

We just returned from Marigot Beach Club and have nothing but praise for the staff and David, the owner. The entire staff, from Barbara the housekeeper to Bernie and Linda at the Office desk, the wait staff - everyone - was pleasant, very friendly, and always helpful. We choose MBC because we had heard positive things about it. It is quiet and offers as much privacy as you chose to have. Transportation is easily accessible to other parts of the island if you chose to do so. Casual dining is available on the premises, however, there are a number of other restaurants in the area if you want a change of venue. The resort is convenient to the airport - a 15 minute ride into Castries.
The rooms offer spectacular views of Marigot Bay. Very romantic place. Would not hesitate to recommend MBC to anyone. Thank you David.

We are from Holland and we were here in March 2007. Arrived from Barbados at Vigie airport, only 20 minutes from Marigot Bay.
This resort is for people who are looking for a fine romantic atmosphere. The hotel pictures tell the truth. The views from the different rooms are great. Very friendly owner David and staff. We had some noise from a waterpump the first day. Although it was Sunday the technician worked on it the whole day. Because of some minor inconveniance David offered us a free a la carte dinner plus bottle of wine at his romantic Doolittle restaurant. All free for our own choice.
You see beautifull sailing boats going in and out and at naight there is live music in Doolittle and the other restaurants around the bay. We had really fantastic Calypso live music and dancing.
On the little beach local men play cricket in the afternoon. The water before the beach is undeep and clean. It is a great place to stay.
If you plan to go to Soufriere take the boat not a car. The small catamaran brings you there in only 20 minutes and it is a very nice trip along the coast.

Joop and Ria de Gee
Holland

Over an hour from the airport on twisty roads, the Resort is off the beaten path... at the end of the road, you have to take a short ferry ride across the bay to get to there. the grounds, beach, and rooms are well kept and beautiful. The rooms are nicely decorated. We stayed in the less expensive of the two "Deluxe Beach Front Studios" ...which was smaller and in the middle of the building; the more expensive units are on the corners and have twice the balcony space. Not much to do on location, but dine and bask in the sun, or charter boats , dives, or fishing. But five restaurants ring the bay, from very expensive to moderate (JJ's was the best food, but avoid buffett night - which was a let down). A 10% "service charge" is added to all food bills. For a nominal fee the water ferry will take you to any restaurant.
The highly advertised "all-day volcano, waterfall, lunch, and snorkeling sailboat cruise" was a tourist cattle drive -- I don't recomend it. For slightly less money, two can charter an intimate sunset champaigne cruise -- which is very nice.
The local "Piton Beer" is deliscious & slightly sweet. The water taxis to towns on the western side of the island are slightly more expensive than land taxi... but they are a lot quicker, safer, and more fun (cooler too!) -- enjoy