Stolen Time by Rendezvous

My stay at Stolen Time, Castries, was perfect in every way. Location, staff, food, service, my room, the 3 restaurants, one actually on the beach, another with direct access to the beach, the spa, the pools, the atmosphere (it couldn't have been more relaxing), the views, the fitness studio with views out to sea, the instructors, the lush gardens, the activities - everything was perfect and of an exceptionaly standard. The staff were welcoming, friendly and an absolute pleasure to know. I travelled there with a group and would be happy to travel there as a solo guest.

We stayed here for our wedding anniversary and had a wonderful experience overall. The ocean and beachfront setting are absolutely beautiful, and our cottage was right on the beach with stunning views from the room. The resort itself is very peaceful and quiet, with not many guests during our stay, which made it feel extra relaxing. The ocean had no rocks or seaweed which made the swims enjoyable. Dining was a mixed experience. The food at Malabar and Thyme restaurants was excellent and we really enjoyed those meals. However, The Terrace was disappointing. The buffet had limited options for breakfast and our dinner meal was mediocre. After one dinner there, we decided not to return for dinner again, though we did eat breakfast there daily since it was the only option in the mornings. We also booked the private dinner on the beach, which was a nice romantic setting???but honestly, the food itself was very similar to what was served at the restaurants, so it didn???t feel worth the extra cost. We really enjoyed the Champagne bar before/after dinner and liked how accommodating the staff was to serving us non-alcoholic champagne so we could still enjoy the experience. The highlight of our trip was definitely the activities and the amazing staff who run them. A big shoutout to Denzil, Darrhin, Nikki, and Ernille???they went above and beyond to make sure we were having fun, from countless pickleball games to helping us try archery for the first time. We also really enjoyed the cooking class and tie-dye shirt activity, which were both unique and memorable touches. The water sports team was also fantastic???we got to try water skiing and tubing, all included in the stay (activities that are often an extra charge at other resorts). One thing to note: all beaches in St. Lucia are public. While the resort is generally quiet and uncrowded, there were times when local children were running and playing on the beach, which felt a bit out of place for an adults-only resort where guests come to relax and escape that atmosphere. Also, a tip for future travelers???bring bug spray. Mosquitoes were very active! Overall, we loved our stay and would recommend it for the beautiful setting, incredible staff, fun activities, and unique experiences, with just a few areas that could be improved.

This was our second time to both St. Lucia and StolenTime. Our review reflects the when, the why, and the how my spouse and I travel. Both of us love to travel during very low season. For us, the benefits in this strategy are extraordinary. We were at Stolen Time from 26Aug2025 to 02Sep2025. Yes, late August has high heat, high humidity, and occasional intense rain, but it also has no crowds, greater interaction with the truly extraordinary Stolen Time staff, and the special possibility of doing something a bit extraordinary. Not-to-mention, the Costco travel deals particularly during this time are truly spectacular. Keep in mind that late August is particularly low season with few guests and generally a common time for resort staff taking their vacations but there is absolutely no waiting time for items at the resort???s breakfast griddle. Stolen Time is located within a 30 minute walk from Castries center, right on Vigie beach. George F. L. Charles Airport is just outside the resort gate to the southwest, but you would not know it since the one or two prop planes per day flying over the resort are not intrusive and only lend to the resort???s Fantasy Island like charm. More than once my spouse would sputter out the phrase ???Da plane! Da plane!??? upon the first sightings of an ascending propped aircraft. Choc Cemetery is parallel to the airport and just south of StolenTime. St. Lucian artist, and national cultural hero, Sir The Honourable Dunstan St. Omer, is buried at this cemetery. He designed the sharp and evocative national flag of Saint Lucia. Last year, we had traveled directly from Hewanorra International airport to StolenTime. This year, however, we decided to stay for six days in the Soufriere area, closer to the nature and then travel from Soufriere to Castries. The winding road journey can be done in far less than two hours, but as adventurers we decided to make an excursion of it with our hired driver Lionel and stopped every 20 minutes to visit an interesting shop or caf?? or savor an unusual highlight along the road. We were warmly greeted at the Stolen Time reception area by Sheroib with cool towels and champagne and took a very short walk to our room. As we calmly strolled, we fondly greeted the great elderly Samaan tree that is at the heart of the resort and embraces all as well as the most unusual Cannonball tree with its mesmerizing flowers and round fruit growing along its trunk. The next morning just as we remembered the breakfast buffet was ample, diverse, and simply delicious. For breakfast, keep an eye out for the green figs and salt fish. The bakes are nice and fluffy and pair well with the cocoa tea. Our review last year last noted the extraordinary meals at Terrace, Thyme, and Malabar and this year???s review reinforces last year???s. You can???t go wrong with the catch of the day for either lunch or dinner. We chose the same type of room as last year, a beachfront room. On a clear day across the warm calm ocean you can easily see the blue-hued hilly profile of Martinique. Our return this year was guided by one fundamental objective- reconnecting with friends- both two-legged and four-legged from last year. We returned first of all to visit resort staff that we had come to know and stayed in contact throughout the year, such as Chef Kacy and wait staff Marguerita. We had very pleasant discussions with food and beverage manager Joseph and were surprised that he recognized us one year later. Although we didn???t take the brisk walk to the Vigie lighthouse with Miquel this year, he also remembered us as did Nixon from the terrace restaurant. My spouse and I have traveled throughout the Caribbean and have noted the stray cats and dogs frequently cross our paths. We now always travel with packaged dog and cat food to provide some relief and help out four-legged friends. We also returned to see how Stolen Time???s resort cats Bubbles, Midnight and Amber Mittens and the stray dog Penelope that lives right outside the resort gate in the staff parking area, were - all were doing well. Bubbles and soon after Midnight greeted us almost immediately. My spouse had treats for each. We soon found out that Amber Mitten in the past year had been adopted by a resort guest. One of the very noteworthy and admirable qualities about Stolen Time is that a considerable number of its staff cares for the strays that inevitably are abandoned, wander, and find sanctuary within its perimeter. Many resort guests form a bond with a four-legged friend during their stay and with the help of Sandra from the resort and the Bruno Project can diligently in a few days arrange the vet visits and paperwork needed for a wandering four-legged soul to become a new family member. We had met the stray dog Penelope last year on Vigie beach. My spouse and I have been working with the Bruno Project, based in Castries, to help her and other island stray dog???s welfare throughout the year. We had been in contact with the Bruno Project weeks before coming to Stolen Time and were prepared with packaged dog food for Penelope that afternoon when we first arrived. It was once again a pleasant surprise that resort security guard Albert remembered us. Just outside the guard gate in the staff area parking lot, we searched for Penelope. After calling her name a couple of times, she appeared from behind a couple of parked cars with tail wagging. To our surprise, there were two puppies in tow behind her. Penelope was spayed years before. We found that the new puppies had swollen stomach and after contacting the Bruno Project, discovered that they must have been left in the parking lot the previous evening since a local Bruno Project volunteer had fed Penelope earlier in week and had not noticed any other dogs. Penelope had become their adoptive aunt and was keeping an eye on the pups. It became our mission to feed the pups three times a day throughout our stay. We quickly ran out of our own supplies and thereafter walked the three minutes to the nearby Massy supermarket. Every morning security guards Albert and Vitoria greeted us as we brought pack provisions for Penelope and the pups. The little Massy supermarket is well stocked and a great place to also buy rum, spices, hot sauces, and cocoa sticks for cocoa tea at much lower prices than most anywhere. After the first couple of days, Penelope and the pups would come out of hiding at first call. During our stay, we also got to know all the stray cats as well as the kind Stolen Time staff that fed them. On our second evening at Stolen Time, we received an invite to a special dinner at Thyme restaurant held just for returning guests. At the special dinner, there were less than a dozen guests seated in a single rectangular table, perfectly arranged for a delightful three course special gourmet dinner that paired well with select wines served while conversing with other Stolen Time alumnae. Both my spouse and I reside in New England and had a very engaging conversation with a family trio from the UK. During most afternoons and early evenings, we were on the beach or in the warm ocean water in front of our room. Typically after a warm rain shower, a rainbow would appear floating above the resort. Sometime we would go to the cool air-conditioned gym for a mild workout. In the evenings, we would watch surreal painted sunsets as local children played in the water and young lovers walked hand-in-hand as summer slowly waned. Stolen Time is an adults only resort but St. Lucia???s beaches are for everyone, as they should be! Taking care of the local strays with the frequent visits to Massy became our vacation job. Fortunately, Stolen Time???s Spa in the Garden was there to soothe any sore muscle. The couple???s message was so relaxing that for the second year in a row, one of us snored right through the entire message session! Stolen Time has lots of scheduled activities for guests. The one we liked most was the basket weaving with talented wood sculptor Russell. Since we had been touring in the Soufriere area the previous week, we limited excursions. We went to Pointe Seraphine for shopping, great deals during low seasons, and then unexpectedly arranged for two somewhat odd excursions: once to the nearby Scotland's Veterinary Services Ltd and then to the National Diagnostic Facility in Union, Saint Lucia. Stolen Time was very helpful in providing driver Bill for both of these rather odd excursions, which were entirely due to a very emaciated and needy cat that we encountered near the gutter at the resort???s entrance gate. We named the cat LuLu (short for Lucia Lucia). Towards the end of our stay, we decided to adopt Lulu and bring her back to the States. At both the local vet and government facility, we found prompt, professional, and very courteous attention and service. Today, Lulu is thriving with us. We also found a number of staff that would help feed with Penelope and the pups until our return. Cheers to StolenTime and its wonderful staff! ???Where everybody knows your name and are they???re always glad you came!???