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The Lotus Chi Garden Apartments offers two types of accommodation, a studio deluxe apartment and single sofa bed studio apartments tastefully decorated for comfort. The apartments feature a fantastic view of the bay, surrounding mountains and white egrets nestled in the mangroves below the property.
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Jimmy and Ellen are two the most fantastic people having stayed in St Lucia several times and been a guest of Jimmy's It's one of the best places I've had the privilege of visiting.
A True Find amongst the clamber of commerce, if you want to see the real St Lucia, this is the place to stay
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Date of stay: September 2013
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â There isn't a bad one!
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My husband & I stayed in one of these beautiful apartments for three(3) nights.
The apartments are in a central location, yet when you enter the gates to the property there is a sense of peace, serenity & tranquility that envelops you.
The Beach and a few restaurants are within walking distance and it is only a 5 min. drive away from the city of Castries.
The apartments are located right on the Vigie Bay & the view of the Castries Harbor is amazing, especially if there is a visiting cruise ship.
The sound of the birds chirping in the beautiful, lush, green Lotus Chi Garden, is pure heaven & the Egrets have made their home near the pond below the property making it a lovely sight to behold.
The owners Ellen & Jimmy are very friendly & while our stay was too short to partake, Tai Chi, classes are offered by Sifu James, if one so desires.
We shall surely be back, this time for a longer period & my husband & I have agreed to have some lessons in Tai Chi to help relieve our stress.
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Date of stay: March 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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An idyllic gem yet in the heart of things. We stayed at Lotus Chi Gardens in February this year and received a wonderful and warm welcome from Ellen and Jimmy. They even provided us with a breakfast starter pack! These apartments are on Vigie Cove within walking distance of several excellent restaurants and just across the bay from Castries. Duty free shopping where the cruise ships dock is a five minute walk away and you can take a 20 minute walk or water taxi into Castries for yet more shopping!
The apartments are clean, spacious and comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen. Not surprising as Jimmy was a chef. The views of across the bay are fantastic. Early morning on the balcony with a cup of tea, watching the cruise ships sail in was a daily treat. If you ask, Jimmy will give you a guided tour of his garden and tell you some wonderful stories about his amazing plant collection and how he acquired some of his plants.
The apartments are set in lush tropical and restful gardens where you can truly relax which is exactly what we did for most of our stay. Jimmy gave us Tai Chi lessons, all part of the package we booked. These were almost like private lessons as he works with only a handful of students at a time. There is a beautiful studio in the garden where we took our lessons.
We had the most fabulous time and will definitely be back. Thank you Ellen and Jimmy for taking such good car of us!
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Date of stay: February 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My Husband and I live in Soufriere the other end of the Island so once in a while we like to getaway to the north for a few days.
We found this perfect property Lotus Chi, just a few minutes drive from the City we found tranquility, a property just of the marina so great views as well as comfort.
WE stayed in the large of the cottages/ apartments and it was tastefully furnished and offered all the comforts of home we did not even have to go out to eat as each cottage comes with a full kitchen.
The best part was in the evening watching the sunset while drinking a bottle of wine on the balcony just amazing.
The owners Jimmy and Ellen well what can I say, what an adorable couple so hospitable and extremely entertaining makes your stay a memorable one.
I can see this is going to be a favorite place for us to stay..
Thank you Jimmy and Ellen
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Date of stay: April 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â we had the larger cottage/ apartment on the top but any are just as good
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Love this property, My husband and I came here last year and had a marvelous time so this is our second visit . Its quiet, yet close to all attractions, beach , city and restaurants being next door to Auberge one doesn't have to cook. Jimmy and Ellen the owners are the best hosts ever, its like being with family. Fabulous accommodations and the price is a steal . hope to make this a yearly event
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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I don't think I will book w/o knowing pricing etc.. Can some help me please? Honestly, I can give further info because I have never been there. Sorry All I need is peace in quiet, a king size bed, or two full sizes to sleep comfortably. I need to know if there is a Pharmacy close by....
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Travelled on business
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I stayed for four nights. I enjoyed not only living in kind of a palace on a well-kept property with a beautiful view on the marina, but also incredibly hospitable owners who did everything to make me feel comfortable and to provide me with the information and support that I needed to make discovering St. Lucia an unforgettable experience. I can only recommend to stay at this unique place and to meet extraordinary people!
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Genuine, helpful and kind hosts who went out of their way to help us and make us feel very welcome. We loved spending some time with them. The property is spacious, spotless and well kitted out with a great balcony overlooking the marina. We enjoyed having access to the swimming pool at the hotel next door, and had a delicious meal at the Coal Pot across the bay. Despite being located on the marina and a 12-minute walk to the main street in Castries, you feel like you're in a tropical paradise because the property is surrounded by trees and wildlife (bring mosquito repellent). We would recommend Lotus Chi as a holiday destination - especially if you're into Thai Chi!
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Date of stay: June 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had a wonderful time in this apartment near the centre of Castries and near beautiful beaches, like Rodney Bay. The hosts are a lovely couple, who offer Tai-Chi classes and an overall atmosphere of tranquility. Jimmy ( the host ) is a master of Tai Chi and offers classes right on the property, which means you walk out of your apartment and join a Tai Chi or yoga class right in the morning. A 10 minute walk brings you to the centre of the Capitol City, Castries, where you can take care of anything you need. And there's a beautiful quiet beach on walking distance and the famous Rodney Bay beach is just a short ride. The property is safe and gives you a feeling of being home. A top location with all possibilities around it and a lovely couple, who will give you guidance and tips about Saint Lucia during the stay.
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We signed up for the optional excursion to visit Jimmy and Ellen James for Yoga, Tai Chi and lunch at their Lotus Chi Garden. For us, it was the highlight of our trip! Jimmy and Ellen are delightful, warm, kind and gifted people and teachers. Jimmy has 8 gold medals in Tai Chi! Ellen is a Yogini! Both practice what they preach and it looks good on them! Health, flexibility, balance, peace, and joy! The grounds were gorgeous and breathtaking. The herbal teas and veggie sandwiches were delish!! A beautiful experience with two beautiful human beings.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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CaribbeanSt. LuciaCastries QuarterCastries
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