UVF Airport to Villa Beach Cottages Private Transfer

Villa Beach Cottages sits on Choc Bay, on the coast just north of Castries and about 65 km from Hewanorra International Airport (UVF). The drive takes 70 to 85 minutes. The fare is $110 for the whole vehicle rather than per person, covering up to three passengers. Families of up to 5 (up to 3 adults and 2 children) add $25 per extra person, while groups of 4 or more adults, 3 or more children, or 6 or more people are charged our group rate, shown when you choose your passengers.

Your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name, takes the luggage and has you on the road minutes after customs. The rate is fixed when you book.

Nothing is charged online and there is no deposit.

The drive from Hewanorra to Choc Bay

The route runs north up the Atlantic side. From Vieux Fort the Micoud Highway passes through Micoud and Dennery, climbs into rainforest at Barre de l'Isle, the ridge that splits the island, then drops through the Cul de Sac valley into Castries.

This transfer goes through the city rather than turning off before it, so weekday rush hours, 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm, are where time can be lost, along with cruise ship days near the port. We plan the pickup around your flight and the driver takes the best line through on the day.

After that it is a few minutes north along the coast. The entrance is off the coastal road and the property sits at sea level on the sand, so there is no hill, no track and no shuttle between the vehicle and your cottage.

Choc Bay as a local beach

This is what makes staying here different from a resort strip, and it is worth knowing before you arrive.

Choc is a long calm beach used by St Lucians as much as by visitors. Weekends are the giveaway. Sunday afternoons bring families with coolers and speakers, football on the sand and swimming until the light goes. It is friendly, loud in the good way, and a side of the island most hotel guests never see.

You will also meet vendors on the sand, offering aloe, braids, jewellery or a boat trip. Beaches here are public to the high water mark, so this is normal. A friendly no thank you is all that is needed and is taken without offence. If you do want a boat trip, agree the price first.

Around Choc Bay

Castries and the cruise terminals are about ten minutes south, with the Central Market and Morne Fortune above the harbour. George F. L. Charles Airport at Vigie is five to ten minutes away, useful for regional connections.

Rodney Bay, with the restaurant strip, Baywalk Mall and the supermarkets, is roughly fifteen minutes north, and it is the place to do a proper shop if you are self catering. Soufriere and the Pitons are about an hour and a half south, which makes a day trip realistic from this part of the coast.

What is included in your transfer

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your party only
• Licensed local driver who knows the highway and the Castries approach
• Meet and greet inside arrivals with a name sign and luggage help
• Flight tracking on the day you travel
• Complimentary bottled water
• All taxes and fees
• Child seats free on request, give us the ages when you book

Not included: an optional gratuity for your driver.

How booking works

1. Pick this transfer, choose the pay-in-cash option, register and submit your details. The flight number field is optional at this stage.
2. You get a confirmation email straight away letting you know we have received the booking.
3. Someone goes through your details and confirms the booking, usually in under 30 minutes, and you get a confirmation email.
4. We assign your driver and ask for the flight number about 24 hours before travel if we do not have it. He meets you at arrivals with your name on a sign, takes the bags and drives you to the cottage door, where the fare is paid in cash.

Frequently asked questions

I am flying into SLU George Charles Airport. Can you collect me?

Yes. SLU sits just outside Castries, and the fare from there is $35 for the whole vehicle, covering up to three passengers. Families of up to 5 (up to 3 adults and 2 children) add $25 per extra person, while groups of 4 or more adults, 3 or more children, or 6 or more people are charged our group rate, shown when you choose your passengers. Select SLU under "Your airport" to see the price and book. Your driver tracks your flight and waits for you, with the same fixed price on the return trip.

What is Choc Bay like?

A long calm beach on the sheltered coast, used by locals as well as visitors. Sunday afternoons are busy and sociable, which many guests count as a highlight.

Are there vendors on the beach?

Yes, offering aloe, braids, jewellery and boat trips. The beach is public, so it is normal. A friendly no thank you is enough, and agree a price in advance if you do want a trip.

Where do we shop for food?

Rodney Bay is about fifteen minutes north for the big supermarkets. Ask at booking and the driver can stop on the way in.

How far is Rodney Bay for dinner?

Around fifteen minutes by road. We can arrange evening runs so nobody has to drive.

What if my flight is delayed?

We track it and update your driver, who waits. No extra charge and the booking stands.

How do I pay?

Cash to the driver on arrival. Nothing is taken online and there is no deposit.

Book your UVF to Villa Beach Cottages transfer now and we will confirm it by email once someone has checked your details.