Gallows Point Resort is an upper-middle-range hotel with 60 apartment-style units. Situated on the very tip of Cruz Bay, Gallows Point offers stunning views of both the harbor and St. Thomas, and is a 10-minute walk to restaurants. Rooms are individually owned and decor varies drastically from unit to unit -- some look like modern Manhattan lofts while others look like 1980s Jersey Shore rentals. There are a nice oceanfront pool, multiple sun decks, and a small beach, but the shore is rocky and the water can be rough for swimming. Amenities like free transportation to and from the ferry terminal and pre-arrival food provisioning services set Gallows apart from other hotels in the area, but it’s worth checking prices at nearby Grande Bay Resort, which is more family-friendly and has nicer rooms.
Gallows Point Resort is an upper-middle-range hotel with 60 apartment-style units. Situated on the very tip of Cruz Bay, Gallows Point offers stunning views of both the harbor and St. Thomas, and is a 10-minute walk to restaurants. Rooms are individually owned and decor varies drastically from unit to unit -- some look like modern Manhattan lofts while others look like 1980s Jersey Shore rentals. There are a nice oceanfront pool, multiple sun decks, and a small beach, but the shore is rocky and the water can be rough for swimming. Amenities like free transportation to and from the ferry terminal and pre-arrival food provisioning services set Gallows apart from other hotels in the area, but it’s worth checking prices at nearby Grande Bay Resort, which is more family-friendly and has nicer rooms.
Coconut Coast Villas is a small, mid-range property with accommodations ranging from studios to mutli-bedroom apartments. Rooms are spacious, if a bit dated, and all offer picture-perfect ocean views from their large balconies. Because it’s not in downtown Cruz Bay, the hotel is quiet, and there’s not much going on around the tiny pool or rocky beach. It’s peaceful, but perhaps too quiet and bland for some. The nearby St. John Inn has more personality and cheaper nightly rates, but rooms are smaller and it’s not on the beach.
Coconut Coast Villas is a small, mid-range property with accommodations ranging from studios to mutli-bedroom apartments. Rooms are spacious, if a bit dated, and all offer picture-perfect ocean views from their large balconies. Because it’s not in downtown Cruz Bay, the hotel is quiet, and there’s not much going on around the tiny pool or rocky beach. It’s peaceful, but perhaps too quiet and bland for some. The nearby St. John Inn has more personality and cheaper nightly rates, but rooms are smaller and it’s not on the beach.
Situated about a 10-minute walk from downtown Cruz Bay, the adult-only Estate Lindholm offers boutique accommodations on the site of a lovely, 18th-century estate. The lush, green landscaping and remnants of the original buildings provide a feeling of elegance, seclusion, and historic charm. The 16 homey, island-style rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, microwaves, and private balconies. The water views from many of its rooms are stunning, and they're also available from the intimate pool and garden terrace. The simple continental breakfast is free, and the owner often stops by during the meal for a chat. There's also a humble massage room. Travelers who would prefer to stay right in downtown Cruz Bay should consider the quaint Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel -- rooms are smaller, though it will be cheaper.
Situated about a 10-minute walk from downtown Cruz Bay, the adult-only Estate Lindholm offers boutique accommodations on the site of a lovely, 18th-century estate. The lush, green landscaping and remnants of the original buildings provide a feeling of elegance, seclusion, and historic charm. The 16 homey, island-style rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, microwaves, and private balconies. The water views from many of its rooms are stunning, and they're also available from the intimate pool and garden terrace. The simple continental breakfast is free, and the owner often stops by during the meal for a chat. There's also a humble massage room. Travelers who would prefer to stay right in downtown Cruz Bay should consider the quaint Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel -- rooms are smaller, though it will be cheaper.
Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel is a 10-room, mid-range boutique hotel located in the center of Cruz Bay. The hotel is within a short walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants, and the St. John ferry port. Each of the 10 rooms here is tiny and simply furnished with all-white decor and distressed wood details. The hotel serves free continental breakfast each morning and offers free Wi-Fi, but there’s no pool and no beach views. Travelers looking for larger rooms and a pool should check out St. John Inn, which offers comparable nightly rates but is a bit farther from town.
Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel is a 10-room, mid-range boutique hotel located in the center of Cruz Bay. The hotel is within a short walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants, and the St. John ferry port. Each of the 10 rooms here is tiny and simply furnished with all-white decor and distressed wood details. The hotel serves free continental breakfast each morning and offers free Wi-Fi, but there’s no pool and no beach views. Travelers looking for larger rooms and a pool should check out St. John Inn, which offers comparable nightly rates but is a bit farther from town.
This hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Perhaps the most colorful hotel in Cruz Bay, St. John Inn is a 10-room boutique hotel that offers some of the cheapest nightly rates on the island (which can still be quite expensive during the high season). Each of the 10 rooms are individually decorated and surprisingly spacious for such a tiny hotel. While the hotel is not on the beach, there is a teeny tiny pool and lots of freebies, like daily breakfast and happy hour, beach gear, and Wi-Fi. Like many small hotels on the island, St. John Inn urges guests to conserve water and electricity, as both are precious resources on the island. Those who prefer to be right in town should compare rates with Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel -- but you'll lose the pool found here.
This hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Perhaps the most colorful hotel in Cruz Bay, St. John Inn is a 10-room boutique hotel that offers some of the cheapest nightly rates on the island (which can still be quite expensive during the high season). Each of the 10 rooms are individually decorated and surprisingly spacious for such a tiny hotel. While the hotel is not on the beach, there is a teeny tiny pool and lots of freebies, like daily breakfast and happy hour, beach gear, and Wi-Fi. Like many small hotels on the island, St. John Inn urges guests to conserve water and electricity, as both are precious resources on the island. Those who prefer to be right in town should compare rates with Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel -- but you'll lose the pool found here.
This property was impacted by Hurricane Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. The 151-room, four-pearl Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa is a secluded gem on the northern coast of St. Croix. With a wide, private beach that doesn’t ever feel crowded, landscaped tropical grounds, a large swimming pool, and breezy, modern rooms with classic Caribbean touches, this is an upscale getaway from the crowds in other parts of the island. The remoteness does have its downsides: Anyone wanting an alternative from the hotel’s pricey on-site restaurant will have to drive 35 minutes to reach downtown Christiansted, or trek to one of the few nearby options by car. Those looking for a livelier scene should consider the equally chic Buccaneer Hotel, only an eight-minute drive from Christiansted's waterfront shops and restaurants.
This property was impacted by Hurricane Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. The 151-room, four-pearl Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa is a secluded gem on the northern coast of St. Croix. With a wide, private beach that doesn’t ever feel crowded, landscaped tropical grounds, a large swimming pool, and breezy, modern rooms with classic Caribbean touches, this is an upscale getaway from the crowds in other parts of the island. The remoteness does have its downsides: Anyone wanting an alternative from the hotel’s pricey on-site restaurant will have to drive 35 minutes to reach downtown Christiansted, or trek to one of the few nearby options by car. Those looking for a livelier scene should consider the equally chic Buccaneer Hotel, only an eight-minute drive from Christiansted's waterfront shops and restaurants.
Sandcastle Hotel sustained significant damage during Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. This mid-range hotel is attached to Jost Van Dyke’s famed Soggy Dollar Bar. An institution on the island since the 1970s, the Soggy Dollar Bar is the purported home of the original Painkiller, a popular Caribbean drink made with dark rum. The Sandcastle Hotel, a later addition to the bar, has six simple rooms right on the beach. Hotel guests have accesses to a private section of the beach, but are otherwise treated no differently than the hordes of daytime bar-goers. Besides a casual restaurant, there aren’t really any traditional hotel amenities here, so don’t expect a pool, spa, or workout facility. Jost Van Dyke doesn’t have many overnight accommodations, but guests looking for something a bit more “upscale” (we use this word lightly) might prefer nearby White Bay Villas & Seaside Cottages.
Sandcastle Hotel sustained significant damage during Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. This mid-range hotel is attached to Jost Van Dyke’s famed Soggy Dollar Bar. An institution on the island since the 1970s, the Soggy Dollar Bar is the purported home of the original Painkiller, a popular Caribbean drink made with dark rum. The Sandcastle Hotel, a later addition to the bar, has six simple rooms right on the beach. Hotel guests have accesses to a private section of the beach, but are otherwise treated no differently than the hordes of daytime bar-goers. Besides a casual restaurant, there aren’t really any traditional hotel amenities here, so don’t expect a pool, spa, or workout facility. Jost Van Dyke doesn’t have many overnight accommodations, but guests looking for something a bit more “upscale” (we use this word lightly) might prefer nearby White Bay Villas & Seaside Cottages.
This property was impacted by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Mariain September 2017. The hotel is currently not accepting reservations through the end of 2017, and will house relief workers until April 2018. We will update our review as soon as we know more. The mid-range Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, located in the southern part of St. Thomas, is a humble beachfront property that's popular for weddings, honeymooners, and families. The resort offers a nice selection of activities, and features include a wide, clean, soft sand beach with calm waters, a pool with a swim-up bar, and two open-air restaurants with a low-key beach bar vibe. The 74 rooms are bright and tropical, if a bit dated, with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, wet bars, and private balconies -- many with ocean views. There's not much within walking distance, but the shops and restaurants of downtown Charlotte Amalie are only 15 minutes away by car. For something with amazing views, but no beach or restaurant, Mafolie Hotel has charming tropical rooms at only slightly higher rates.
This property was impacted by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Mariain September 2017. The hotel is currently not accepting reservations through the end of 2017, and will house relief workers until April 2018. We will update our review as soon as we know more. The mid-range Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, located in the southern part of St. Thomas, is a humble beachfront property that's popular for weddings, honeymooners, and families. The resort offers a nice selection of activities, and features include a wide, clean, soft sand beach with calm waters, a pool with a swim-up bar, and two open-air restaurants with a low-key beach bar vibe. The 74 rooms are bright and tropical, if a bit dated, with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, wet bars, and private balconies -- many with ocean views. There's not much within walking distance, but the shops and restaurants of downtown Charlotte Amalie are only 15 minutes away by car. For something with amazing views, but no beach or restaurant, Mafolie Hotel has charming tropical rooms at only slightly higher rates.
The upper-middle-range Point Pleasant Resort is a large, spacious hillside property on the East End of the island, a convenient, scenic location close to Red Hook's restaurants and shopping. Features include three pools and an on-site restaurant. The villas are privately owned and managed, with varying decor, but each unit is spacious with a large living room and fully equipped kitchen. There is a small but rocky beach in front of the property that doesn’t have much room for lounging, but guests are free to use the beach next door at Sugar Bay Resort. The kitchen-equipped condos at the mid-range Paradise Cove are cheaper, but the property has only one small pool and is not on the beach.
The upper-middle-range Point Pleasant Resort is a large, spacious hillside property on the East End of the island, a convenient, scenic location close to Red Hook's restaurants and shopping. Features include three pools and an on-site restaurant. The villas are privately owned and managed, with varying decor, but each unit is spacious with a large living room and fully equipped kitchen. There is a small but rocky beach in front of the property that doesn’t have much room for lounging, but guests are free to use the beach next door at Sugar Bay Resort. The kitchen-equipped condos at the mid-range Paradise Cove are cheaper, but the property has only one small pool and is not on the beach.
This property sustained significant damage during Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is closed for repairs through 2018. Concordia Eco-Tents, part of the larger Concordia Eco-Resort, is a secluded, environmentally friendly property that caters to guests who seek something a bit different than the average resort experience. Its breathtaking Coral Bay location -- away from the hustle and bustle of Cruz Bay-- affords stunning ocean views and unspoiled natural beauty. The 25 tents are wood-framed, soft-sided structures that are perched like tree houses throughout the property. Most tents sleep four comfortably, but some can fit up to six occupants. As far as amenities are concerned, there’s a freshwater pool, a small sundries shop, an outdoor yoga pavilion, and an on-site restaurant that’s popular with guests and locals alike. The property also has easy access to national park hiking trails, and is about a 20-minute hike to the nearest beach. Although Corcordia encourages an “unplugged” experience, spotty Wi-Fi is available in a few common spaces throughout the property. For a more rustic camping experience check out the cheaper Cinnamon Bay Campground, which is closer to Cruz Bay.
This property sustained significant damage during Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is closed for repairs through 2018. Concordia Eco-Tents, part of the larger Concordia Eco-Resort, is a secluded, environmentally friendly property that caters to guests who seek something a bit different than the average resort experience. Its breathtaking Coral Bay location -- away from the hustle and bustle of Cruz Bay-- affords stunning ocean views and unspoiled natural beauty. The 25 tents are wood-framed, soft-sided structures that are perched like tree houses throughout the property. Most tents sleep four comfortably, but some can fit up to six occupants. As far as amenities are concerned, there’s a freshwater pool, a small sundries shop, an outdoor yoga pavilion, and an on-site restaurant that’s popular with guests and locals alike. The property also has easy access to national park hiking trails, and is about a 20-minute hike to the nearest beach. Although Corcordia encourages an “unplugged” experience, spotty Wi-Fi is available in a few common spaces throughout the property. For a more rustic camping experience check out the cheaper Cinnamon Bay Campground, which is closer to Cruz Bay.