Do you tip in St Lucia?

TIPPING IN ST LUCIA St Lucia enjoys a discretionary policy on tipping unlike many other Caribbean islands. If you are satisfied with the service you have received, the local standard for gratuities is around 10% of you bill for both waiters and taxi drivers.



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Credit cards and currency The Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar is used on St Lucia and can be obtained at any bank. Most places accept US dollars, but change will be given in EC dollars. Most hotels, restaurants and larger stores accept credit cards, but local stores seldom do.

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The mains water supply in St. Lucia is chlorinated and considered safe to drink, but may taste a little strange if you are not used to the chlorine. Ice served in drinks is usually made from tap water and is also considered safe to drink.

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According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), guests should tip housekeeping anywhere between $1 to $5 per night for a mid-range or business hotel.

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Plan on leaving $5 per bag when tipping a bellman and $5 per day of your stay housekeeping services. In resort restaurants, tipping approximately $2 to $3 per person is acceptable. In higher-end restaurants, plan on a $5 tip at a minimum.

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Do you have to tip for a massage at an all-inclusive resort? “All-inclusive” means that tipping isn't required. That said, most people will still tip service workers, including massage therapists, a small amount, perhaps $5 to $10.

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If a gratuities charge is not incorporated, tip as you would at a restaurant at home, 10%-18%, depending upon the level of service. Like always, tipping is based solely upon the diner's discretion. Jamaicans always expect tips in the restaurant even though a service charge was already included in the bills.

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St Lucia at night, the air filled with the songs of Whistling Frogs and insects. Earth.fm is a completely free streaming service of 700+ nature sounds from around the world, offering natural soundscapes and guided meditations for people who wish to listen to nature, relax, and become more connected.

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Is it rude to not leave a tip at the hotel? In many ways, there is no wrong way to tip. However, in countries like the U.S. where workers depend on tips to supplement salaries, it can be considered rude not to do so.

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Who you tip during your stay comes down to the services you'll utilize. In general, you'll want to plan on tipping restaurant staff, the concierge, bartenders, housekeepers, the bellman, pool staff, and shuttle drivers at all-inclusive resorts.

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Room service: If the hotel hasn't already added a gratuity, tip this person the same way you would a server or bartender in the restaurant downstairs: 15% to 20%. Door staff: No need to tip for someone opening the door.

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Usually we only take 100 Dollars in small bills just for tips, any money we need we then get from the ATMs in local currency or alternatively you can use a credit card for resort extras, but IMHO it is always advisable to have access to cash we are from the UK and we have a debit card that cost nothing for an ATM ...

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Taxis in St. Lucia are not metered, but have fixed fares for standard trips. For example, the fare for up to four people from Castries to Hewanorra Airport is EC$120, about $45(USD). Up to four people can travel from Castries to Rodney Bay for EC$40, about $15(USD).

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Eastern Caribbean, or EC Dollars as it is commonly called, is the local currency and is accepted everywhere on the island of Saint Lucia. US Dollars can also be used but exchange rates may vary from place to place.

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