Royalton Saint Lucia

The resort and its setting

Royalton Saint Lucia is a timeshare property in the Gros Islet region, on the northern end of Saint Lucia. It's part of the Royalton Resorts brand, which operates a number of all-inclusive-style properties across the Caribbean, and this one is affiliated with RCI, meaning eligible owners can deposit their week or points into the exchange system rather than simply returning to the same resort every year. Gros Islet itself is one of the busier tourist corridors on the island, known for its beach strip, marina life and easy reach of Rodney Bay.

Gros Islet and things to do nearby

Northern Saint Lucia is the part of the island most visitors picture: palm-lined beaches, a lively marina scene, and a short drive to some genuinely dramatic scenery further south. Pigeon Island National Park, with its beaches, old military ruins and snorkelling spots, is the closest of the well-known sights. Further afield, Morne Fortune gives sweeping views over Castries and the coastline, Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens has its waterfalls and mineral baths, and the UNESCO-listed Pitons — Gros Piton and Petit Piton — anchor the southern coast with hiking trails and some of the best views in the Eastern Caribbean. Because the island is mountainous, getting to the southern attractions from Gros Islet means a proper drive, not a quick hop.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week or points at Royalton Saint Lucia and are thinking of selling it on, or renting it out for a season, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, you set the asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to get your ad live, and we don't take a cut of the sale — 0% commission, however much it eventually sells for.

Before you price it up, it's worth getting a few things confirmed in writing from Royalton Resorts or from RCI directly: the transfer or resale fee that applies when ownership changes hands, whether the resort or brand holds a right of first refusal on resales, and how long the transfer process typically takes once a sale is agreed. These details vary by contract and aren't always the same for every owner, so ask for your specific figures rather than relying on general forum chatter. A resale buyer should also confirm exactly what they're getting — the week or points allocation, RCI affiliation status on the new contract, and whether any loyalty or owner benefits carry over, since not everything attached to the original purchase automatically transfers to a new owner.

If you're renting rather than selling, be upfront in your listing about what RCI affiliation does and doesn't mean for a renter — exchange rights generally sit with the owner, not a short-term guest, so renters are booking resort access and dates, not exchange privileges.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters and buyers researching Royalton Saint Lucia typically want to know the same things: proximity to the beach and Rodney Bay's restaurants and nightlife, how far it is to the Pitons and other southern sights, and whether a rental car is needed (it generally is, if you want to see much beyond Gros Islet). Confirm current annual maintenance fees and any resort charges directly with the seller or the resort before committing, since these aren't fixed figures and change over time.