Hewanorra International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Hewanorra Airport occupies the southern tip of the island, at Vieux Fort, far from Rodney Bay and the capital Castries, which lie at the other end of Saint Lucia, 70-90 minutes further north. Those arriving here to stay on the south coast or catch a morning flight have almost no transfer to make: the nearest resort is literally a kilometre from the terminal. Those heading instead for the resorts in the north must treat that long road as part of the trip, not as a detail of the last day.

Vieux Fort and Coconut Bay

Airport area · Coconut Bay Beach Resort is about 1.5 km from the terminal, under 5 minutes by car or shuttle; the adults-only Serenity at Coconut Bay wing, same complex, is about 1.6 km away.

Best for: Those wanting the shortest possible transfer, with an early-morning flight or just one night's layover before moving on elsewhere.

Pros

A transfer of just a few minutes, useful for those arriving late at night or leaving at dawn
The island's only resort with a water park, designed specifically for families with children

Cons

The beach faces the Atlantic side: more wind and, in certain months, sargassum, compared with the calm bays of the Caribbean coast
Outside the resort, Vieux Fort offers little for the evening: independent bars and restaurants are few

Recommended hotels in this area

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive: All-inclusive resort less than 5 minutes from the airport, with multiple pools, the island's only water park and a Harmony adults-only wing renovated in 2025.
Serenity at Coconut Bay All Inclusive - Couples Only: Suites with private pool and butler service, the couples-only wing of the same Coconut Bay complex; about a mile from the terminal.

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Anse des Sables

Neighbourhood · About 2-3 km from the terminal, 5-10 minutes by car; Anse des Sables is the beach closest to the town of Vieux Fort, a 13-minute walk from the centre.

Best for: Those who want to stay close to the airport but prefer smaller, independent accommodation instead of an all-inclusive resort, on a beach good for kitesurfing.

Pros

A wide, windy beach, among the island's best for kitesurfing and windsurfing
Cheaper accommodation than the all-inclusive resorts in the area

Cons

Few restaurants nearby: for dinner you rely on central Vieux Fort
The wind that kiters love makes the beach less comfortable for those seeking calm waters

Recommended hotels in this area

Villa Caribbean Dream: Family-run guesthouse with sea views near Anse des Sables, run by the same host for over ten years; breakfast served on the veranda.

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