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Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Gros Islet is a community near the northern tip of the island country of Saint Lucia, in the Gros Islet Quarter. Originally a quiet fishing village, it has become one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country.

Type Town

Why go

  • Town in Gros Islet Quarter, Saint Lucia.

History

Gros Islet is a community near the northern tip of the island country of Saint Lucia, in the Gros Islet Quarter. Originally a quiet fishing village, it has become one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to stay

32CW+7G9, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia · baiamarevillas.com
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Brise de Mer c/o Tropical Villas, Box BW 419 Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, LC01 601 St. Lucia, W.I, St. Lucia · brisedemerstlucia.com
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Building 1, Smuggler's Cove, St. Lucia · capmaison.com
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33W6+V8R, Gros Islet, St. Lucia · thebodyholiday.com
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Pigeon Island Gros Islet, St. Lucia · sandals.com
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Pigeon Island Causeway Gros Islet, St. Lucia · landingsstlucia.com
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Val Des Pitons Forbidden Beach La Baie de Silence, St. Lucia · viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
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Reduit Beach Ave Rodney Bay, St. Lucia · coco-resorts.com
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Flamboyant Dr, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia · harmonymarinasuites.net
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Rodney Bay Marina, Gros Islet, St. Lucia · baygardensresorts.com
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32GW+XQG, Reduit Beach Ave, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia · thesocohotel.com
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33W5+3HQ, Gros Islet, St. Lucia · wheretostay.com
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Cas en Bas Rd, Beach, St. Lucia · capcovestlucia.com
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Rodney Bay Marina, Gros Islet, St. Lucia · hilton.com
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32GX+984, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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38 Massie Street, Massade Gros-Islet, Gros Islet, Dauphin St, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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Rodney Heights Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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419 Reduit Beach Ave, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia · beachcrossvilla.com
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32MW+5H3, Marie Therese St, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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32GX+J65, Orchid Rd, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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32GX+W3C, Orange Cres, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
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33M7+58R, Cas en Bas Rd, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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Restaurants & places to go

Chicken, Fast Food · second chance youth = no Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00;PH,Fr-Su 08:00-13:00 Features: takeaway · Peynier Street, Castries
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Burger, Salad, Cafe · A cozy café located in Duty Free Pointe Seraphine. Offering the best authentic locally produced…
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Italian, Restaurant · Pizza, gelato Features: outdoor seating
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Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 18:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00; Su 11:30-15:00 · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · jacquesrestaurant.com
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Fast Food · Burgers, Hotdogs, BBQ wings, Fries, Drinks
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Caribbean And International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · baygardensresorts.com
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Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00;Tu-Su 18:30-21:30 · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · baygardensresorts.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00 Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · Jeremie Street, Castries
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Fried Food, Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 9:00-4:00, Sat 9:00-1:00 · West Hall Lane, Castries
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00; PH closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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International, Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Gros Islet Highway, Rodney Bay · baygardensresorts.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · William Peter Boulevard
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · Flamboyant Drive
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Barbecue, Chicken, Fish, Fish And Chips, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00; Apr 10-15 off; Jun 08:00-14:00; Aug off; Dec 25 off…
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-5:00, Fri 10:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-13:00 · Micoud Street, Castries
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Fish, Local Meals, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 7:00-3:00 · West Hall Lane, Castries
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Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset · 1 Dauphin Street, Gros Islet, LC01 601
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · fellybelly.com
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Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · facebook.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Coral Street, Castries
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 44 Brazil Street, Castries
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Restaurant · restaurant · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · razmatazrestaurant.com
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French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Deli, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Drinks, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Japanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Seagrape Avenue, Rodney Bay Village
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Grilled Fish, Restaurant · Grilled Fish restaurant · Piat
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Local, Burger, Sandwich, Roti, Restaurant · Local/Burger restaurant · Micoud Street, Castries
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
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Food Court · food court
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · William Peter Boulevard, Castries
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Cas En Bas Road, Gros Islet
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Caribbean, American, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Smuggler's Cove Road · nakedfishermanstlucia.com
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Fast Food · +1 758 712 2098 Pork chops Ribs Buffalo style wings Drumsticks Fish
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay · spinnakersbeachbar.com
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Sandwich, Burger, Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 8:00-3:00, Sat 8:00-12:00 · William Peter Boulevard;West Hall Lane, Castries
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International, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Bois D'Orange, Gros Islet
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Burger, Chicken, Fish, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Airports

Castries George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) 11 km to the centre
Castries, 02, LC — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Leeward Islands Air Transport, Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Air France…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Fort-de-france, Port-of-spain, Antigua, Bridgetown, Dominica… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Castries Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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SLASPA Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Free Passenger Ferry Crossing
Ferry route
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Le Marin - Rodney Bay
Ferry route
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Ligne Fort de France - Castries
Ferry route
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Rodney Bay - Fort de France
Ferry route · Caraib Sea Line
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Guadeloupe < Saint-Lucia
Ferry route
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cruise Terminal, 12 km); routes include Free Passenger Ferry Crossing, Le Marin - Rodney Bay, Ligne Fort de France - Castries.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing