Saint Lucia’s Secrets Resort Wins Caribbean’s Leading New Resort Award at World Travel Awards 2026

Saint Lucia’s luxury hospitality industry has received another boost after Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa was named Caribbean’s Leading New Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The recognition comes just over a year after the adults-only, all-inclusive property welcomed its first guests in June 2025.

The award highlights the resort’s growing position within the Caribbean’s competitive luxury accommodation market. It also provides fresh international exposure for Saint Lucia, a destination widely associated with romantic holidays, coastal landscapes, wellness retreats and premium hospitality.

Following its regional victory, Secrets St. Lucia has progressed to the World Travel Awards Grand Final, where it is nominated for World’s Leading New Resort 2026.

Regional Recognition Strengthens Saint Lucia’s Luxury Tourism Profile

The World Travel Awards recognise achievements across the international travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Winning the Caribbean’s Leading New Resort category represents an important milestone for a property that began operating only last year.

Secrets St. Lucia has also received an AAA Four Diamond designation, providing another recognised distinction for its hospitality offering.

Together, these accolades strengthen the property’s credentials among travellers looking for premium Caribbean accommodation.

The resort’s success is particularly relevant to Saint Lucia’s tourism sector, where luxury resorts, destination weddings, honeymoons and wellness holidays form important parts of the visitor experience.

Carleen Isidore, Associate Director of Sales and Marketing at Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, credited the achievement to the resort’s employees.

“Being named Caribbean’s Leading New Resort just over a year after opening is a tremendous honor, and it belongs to our team, whose warmth and dedication shape every guest’s stay. Saint Lucia has always been one of the world’s most romantic destinations, and we’re proud to bring that spirit to life for couples every day,” she said.

Secrets St. Lucia Advances to World Travel Awards Grand Final

The regional victory has placed Secrets St. Lucia in contention for another international distinction.

The resort is nominated for World’s Leading New Resort 2026 alongside properties recognised across other global regions.

Voting remains open until 30 October 2026, allowing travellers and tourism industry professionals to participate in selecting the winner.

Votes can be submitted through the official World Travel Awards voting website.

A global victory would provide further recognition for the resort and increase international visibility for Saint Lucia’s luxury hospitality offering.

However, the global award remains undecided, and the resort’s nomination should not be confused with a confirmed win.

A 355-Room Adults-Only Resort on Saint Lucia’s Northwestern Coast

Opened in June 2025, Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa became the first Secrets Resorts & Spas property in Saint Lucia.

The 355-room development introduced the brand’s Unlimited-Luxury experience to the island’s northwestern coastline.

Its accommodation combines contemporary facilities with design elements inspired by Saint Lucia’s natural surroundings.

Rooms and suites offer views of mountains, Caribbean sunsets and the coastal landscape.

Every ground-floor accommodation includes either swim-out access or a private plunge pool, providing additional privacy and convenience.

Guests booking Preferred Club accommodation receive access to designated beach, swimming pool and lounge facilities.

These features are designed particularly for couples seeking an upscale, adults-only holiday environment.

Wellness, Beaches and Local Experiences Support the Resort’s Appeal

Wellness forms another important part of the property’s guest experience.

Secrets Spa offers contemporary and indigenous-inspired treatments alongside hydrotherapy facilities, a sauna and a steam room.

The resort also provides opportunities for guests to enjoy the surrounding marine environment, including snorkelling directly from the beach.

Beyond the property, visitors can explore several established attractions in northern Saint Lucia.

Nearby destinations include Pigeon Island, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet and Castries, each offering different cultural, historical, recreational and culinary experiences.

This combination allows visitors to enjoy an all-inclusive holiday while discovering the wider destination.

For Saint Lucia’s tourism industry, encouraging guests to explore beyond resort boundaries can create opportunities for local restaurants, guides, transport operators and other tourism businesses.

What the Award Means for Caribbean Luxury Tourism

The recognition arrives as Caribbean resorts continue competing for international travellers seeking distinctive accommodation, personalised experiences and wellness-focused holidays.

For Secrets St. Lucia, the award provides an opportunity to differentiate its offering within the adults-only luxury resort segment.

For Saint Lucia, it adds another internationally recognised hospitality property to the destination’s tourism portfolio.

The Grand Final nomination also creates an opportunity to promote the island to audiences beyond its established visitor markets.

While awards alone cannot measure tourism growth or visitor spending, they can strengthen destination awareness and support the marketing efforts of individual hospitality businesses.

Secrets St. Lucia’s regional success therefore represents both a commercial milestone for the resort and a positive development for the island’s wider tourism positioning.