Paul R.
Google
We stayed at the Harbour Club Hotel in Rodney Bay, St Lucia over Christmas and New Year and overall we had a pleasant stay, though there are some clear areas for improvement.
The positives:
Most of the hotel team were genuinely friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. The location is excellent, with several beaches within easy reach and Rodney Bay Marina close by.
Breakfast generally good , particularly the chef at the egg station who was absolutely top notch and consistently cheerful.
Fantastic swimming pools , although the water would be perfect being a few degrees warmer !
The view ..
The not so good:
The concierge service was disappointing. On our first day I asked for help sourcing a hire car; one phone call was made and I was told that because it was Christmas, everything was booked. No alternative suggestions or numbers were offered. I ended up finding my own company and sourcing a car without issue.
The corridor on the 3rd floor had a noticeable musty/mouldy smell. This seems to be mentioned in numerous previous reviews, with the hotel often responding that it’s being addressed, but unfortunately it’s clearly still an issue.
The rooms themselves are a little tired and would benefit from light refurbishment. The bathrooms in particular showed signs of wear, which isn’t what you’d expect at this price point.
Finally, a personal frustration was the reserving of sunbeds. Some were claimed as early as 7:30am and not used until much later. Pool staff really should be removing towels from unattended loungers . We’re all paying guests and it would make things fairer for everyone.
The " private cabana" area should be open to all at all times . It was under used over our stay and was wasted space not being open to everyone when sunbeds were being reserved at other pools, especially when we and other families couldn't find sun loungers to use !
Overall:
The Harbour Club has a great location and some excellent staff, but issues with maintenance, room condition and service let it down. With better attention to these areas, it could be a much stronger hotel.