Katie and Robert loved Ti Kaye Village Resort in St. Lucia, where they stayed on their May honeymoon. Katie found the resort through her online research and loved the remote location of the accommodations.

She says it was “kind of a hike to get there” though not literally on foot. The resort’s van picked them up at the airport and they traveled along some very bumpy, rustic roads to arrive at the destination. But Katie and Robert where thrilled with their choice and were welcomed with complimentary cocktails upon arrival.

Katie describes the resort as “pretty small” which means they avoided hustle and bustle and go to focus on relaxation. The highlight of the whole stay was their room. The private porch had spectacular views and a private pool. She says, “It was great to hang out on our own hammock and have privacy in our very own pool.”

There was even a private outdoor shower. Another highlight was the couple’s massage they had on the balcony one afternoon.

The bed was strewn with flowers when they first arrived… a small touch that the honeymooners loved.
The resort has a larger shared pool which Katie and Robert also used. Access down to the beach was just steps away as well. She says, “Every day we had to decide do we wanna go to the pool or the beach today”

For meals, they ate most dinners at the resort’s waterfront restaurant (above) which features seafood and other fresh selections and a “sundress casual” dress code. There is an option for a meal package, though Katie and Robert opted to keep things simple. Most mornings they ordered in a room-service fruit plate for breakfast, grabbed a sandwich at the pool or lunch or had some snacks they’d brought from home, and then splurged on an a la carte dinner.

Katie says the resort was so “amazing” that they’d love to go back someday. And their first stop would be to grab a tropical cocktail under the paper lanterns at Ti Kaye’s on-site bar.

The Hyatt Regency Aruba recently renovated all of it’s 360 guest rooms. I love the tropical and citrus colors they used as accents. It’s not too overwhelming and works beautifully with the clean lines of the furniture. The dark wood adds a nice contrast.

One of my favorite spots of the hotel is their open air lobby. The the huge chandeliers and oversized planters give the room a larger-than life scale.

The lobby is open on both sides, letting the breeze pass through and providing great views of the pool and beach.

For honeymooners looking to spluge, the Governor’s Suite (above) is serious luxury. With a huge living room, tall ceilings and a balcony that runs the length of the room, you’ll be staying in style.

Guests staying on the concierge-level have a shared lounge area where continental breakfasts and afternoon snacks are provided. The concierge can also help with booking activities and dining during your stay.

The hotel’s showers feature rain-showerhead fixtures and Portico bath products. Thanks to our friends at the Hyatt Regency Aruba for providing some of the images above. Check back tomorrow to learn about the beach, pool and activities.