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    Bluebeard's Castle Resort

    3.2 (73 reviews)
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    Tolein Q.

    This place had really cute views and the food was pretty good. My friend really loved the omelette she got. The truffle fries were pretty tasty as well. I got the avocado toast which was good but not my favorite ever. I would try this place out because it is a pretty cool restaurant with great views and decent food.

    Rocking those itty-bitty shorts like he's about to teach a 'Sweatin' to the Oldies' class.
    Cary S.

    The worst part about this place isn't the experience itself--it's the people running it. Jay and Lisa seem so miserable in their own lives that they make it their mission to take it out on paying customers, especially if you're a person of color. They blatantly favor white guests while treating POC with dismissiveness and hostility. You'll notice most good reviews are from the white guests. The energy here is toxic, the service is indifferent, and the attitude is downright nasty. Instead of creating a welcoming environment, they rule with pettiness and bitterness. It's almost sad to witness--two people who clearly have no joy trying to suck it out of everyone else. The hotel manager actually had the audacity to call them "one of his best employees"--which says a lot about his standards. Then he contradicted himself, claiming they were a separate entity, but rather than taking accountability or apologizing for the constant complaints, he made excuses. Meanwhile, other employees admitted they receive complaints about Jay and Lisa every single day--so it's not just me. I visited last May and assumed they were just having a bad day, as they were clearly butting heads. This time, I realized--it's not just a bad day, it's every day. And speaking of things that never change, Jay is still rocking those itty-bitty shorts like he's auditioning for a 1980s aerobics video. The real tragedy? The chicken legs he insists on showing off while strutting around like he owns the place. Maybe if he put as much effort into customer service as he does into airing out those drumsticks, this place would actually be worth visiting. If you're looking for kindness, professionalism, or even basic courtesy, you won't find it here.

    View from room balcony
    Xenia M.

    We stayed at Bluebeards for 7 days this past December. Overall our experience was pretty good. Staff here are friendly for the most part. PROS: - amazing views of the marina and city of Charlotte Amalie - Hotel units are equipped with a kitchen to prepare your own meals - staff can pick you up and drop you from the lobby to your hotel room with the golf cart. Our attendant Tevin was great - pool and hotel restaurant are open late -the hotel restaurant was surprisingly very good! -there's a small convenience store near the lobby to get snacks and essential items CONS: - This hotel is located on the top of a very steep hill. It can be dangerous going up and down especially if you don't have the proper footwear. - cabs to get down the hill are expensive. Recommend renting a car. - the hotel rooms are outdated and had a weird moldy smell - chickens roam all over the hotel grounds and can be pretty loud in the morning

    Arvian D.

    I spent 5 days and 4 nights at this resort. From the outside appearance, this resort looks aged and in need of being modernized. The staff, rooms, and the spectacular seaside views are truly the golden key to this resort. The day before check-in, I called the resort to see if an early check-in was possible; check in is at 4:00 pm, and flight was arriving at 1:12 pm. I was told that I needed to check with them once I arrived to see if my room was ready. Upon arrival to St. Thomas, I went to the resort to see if by chance the room was ready or would be ready before 4 pm. The staff on duty at the lobby was friendly and professional. The room wasn't ready yet but she did my pre-check in paperwork and said that she would call when it's ready, and all I would need to do when I returned was pick up my key. I never received a call. I returned to the resort at 3:45 pm. The original staff member was not there but another staff member looked up my information and provided me with the key and room information. She was very helpful, cheerful, and professional. My room was on the 3rd floor of the Hilltop Villas. My room was clean, spacious, appealing, and had a tropical/island feel to it. It had a big balcony with a fantastic seaside view. There's a kitchenette with a standard size refrigerator, microwave, and stove top. The cabinets were packed with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. My king size bed was so soft and extremely comfortable. I ate at The Castle Grill twice. Once for lunch, and the other for dinner. I also ordered occasional drinks. The food was good but could've been more flavorful. The alcoholic drinks could've been better. I was looking forward to karaoke night on the Tuesday, but it got canceled. The live band on the Wednesday night was great! I danced a lot and had a wonderful time. The pool and hot tub were clean and looked inviting, but I did not use the pool or the hot tub during this visit. I went to a nearby beach instead. Overall, I enjoyed my stay at Bluebeards Castle Hotel/Resort and will visit again.

    view from our room
    Christie B.

    We really enjoyed our stay here at the castle and the views were amazing! We stayed in a roomy condo with a large patio. The beds were very comfortable and we felt safe. The patio was extra large, I enjoyed sitting outside watching the boats come in and out. My only complaint is that the outside ice maker did not work. The food at the pool was good and the view was good.

    I was extremely disappointed in room 415 at Pirates Pension at Bluebeard Castle. First, there is no safe way to walk to the room from the lobby or pool area. There are no sidewalks, and the room is a good distance away so you must call for hotel staff to pick you up with a cart. The cart staff stop working at 11:00pm so you need to be in your room by 11:00pm. There are 4 1/2 staircases to get to room 415 from the road where carts pick you up and drop you off. The room was a decent size with a pleasant view from the balcony. But it was not clean and needed updating. Fixtures were rusty and dirty, the refrigerator was not clean, floors were so grimy we had to keep shoes or socks on to walk around, the shower handle came off in our hands, insects in the bathroom cabinet. Housekeeping did not clean during our four-day stay. There was a broom in the room closet but no dustpan. No convenient location to dump trash unless you climb the four 1/2 staircases to a trash can. You must schedule a towel exchange though we did find a clean set of towels inside the bathroom cabinet with a good-sized cock roach. Pirates Pension boasts two restaurants which are poolside bars. One of the bars closes at 4:00pm. The lobby staff is disinterested at best. The person who appeared to be the primary cashier in the poorly stocked and overpriced convenience store is downright rude and spends much of her time on the slot machines. The employees who staffed the carts were kind but of course we were tipping them two to four times a day. I do not recommend Pirates Pension and particularly not room 415 or any room in bldg 400 which I believe is the most remote bldg at the complex.

    View from our balcony on the first floor
    Lauren F.

    First of all, this is nowhere near a "resort." These are studio apartments (timeshares) that are rented out to the public. Yes, there is a convenient store and a small pool with a pool side cafe/bar open 7 days a week but the only actual restaurant on site, called "Restaurant with a View" is only open Friday-Sunday, which was extremely disappointing. ESPECIALLY since we got there on a Monday. Thank goodness we rented a car and could go elsewhere for food. Second of all, THERE IS NO HOUSEKEEPING. Which means, you will have to make your bed, clean your bathroom, take out your garbage, etc. They do offer a "towel exchange," which is supposed to be available until 9 PM. They tell you to put your dirty towels in a laundry bag then hang it outside your door and call the front desk to request clean ones. One evening we got back from the beach and requested a towel exchange at 8 PM. By 8:30 PM we still didn't have any clean towels, so I called back because my husband and I both wanted to take a shower. The lady at the front desk said they wouldn't be able to refresh the towels until the next morning!!! We woke up the next morning at 8 AM and by 9 AM we still didn't have any clean towels (13 HOURS LATER)!!! I called for the THIRD time and we FINALLY got some clean towels. Third, they are VERY cheap with the toiletries. We paid for 5 nights and they gave us 2 small rolls of 1-ply toilet paper so we had to call several times for more, which was pretty humiliating. Every time we called for a towel exchange or more toilet paper it felt like we were being an inconvenience and it was a VERY uncomfortable feeling. The second to last day we were there we took some toilet paper from the nearby beach, just so we didn't have to call the front desk again!!! Fourth, this "resort" supplies tiny bottles of shampoo/conditioner/body wash, literally enough for 2 people to take 1 shower each. We didn't ask for more soap because we already received unfriendly service when asking for clean towels and toilet paper. Instead, we ended up buying the only soap they had at the convenient store (Johnson's baby shampoo) and used that for the rest of our stay. Fifth, there are so many stray cats, chickens and roosters. Honestly, it was pretty depressing. We fed them all everyday we were there. Oh and by the way, no need for an alarm clock because the roosters will wake you up bright and early! Sixth, Magen's bay is within walking distance but I wouldn't recommend walking there! The roads are so narrow and the people around here drive so fast! FYI: For those who don't know, you drive on the left side of the road here. Seventh, you won't be staying in the actual castle, you'll be staying in an adjacent building. The pro's: The view of the marina from the balcony was phenomenal but they put us on the ground level, so there were many bushes blocking the view. The kitchenette was stocked with plates, bowls, mugs, glass cups (although one had what looked like grape jelly on it), silverware, pots/pans, a colander and a cutting board. They also had a coffee maker, toaster, fridge, microwave and a small cook top. Considering the amount of money we spent, we expected A LOT more. Unfortunately the cons outweighed the pros and I hate to say it, but my husband and I were happy to leave!!! Needless to say, we won't be going back.

    Amazing view
    Jasmine H.

    Another place with an amazing view!!!! The sun sure didn't even me a quick tan the time we were there. Much love to the bartender and my round of birthday shots. They serve breakfast until 1 and brunch with bottomless mimosas on the weekends. The food was good, loved the views, and pleased by the service. I would go back.

    The room was clean, in good shape and had a great view. The pool isn't the biggest, but the poolside bartender was great. We had the burger, short rib and chicken pita. Everything was good and came out in a timely manner.

    Pool era with the dining area and bar in the back and
    Tibor Albert T.

    I was so lucky to get to St Thomas this year and I stayed at Bluebeard's Castle resort which is located on the top of a hill in the most desirable area in Charlotte Amalia. The view is spectacular, most of the staff is really nice here. I liked the hotel. Good rooms with balcony and view for every room. Got a large pool and an ok size of hot tub. The bad thing is the pool right next to the eating area therefore I could use the pool because people were eating right next to it. Every evening something going on karaoke and something that you feel you're in a party. The location is great. I've seen lots of people walking up and down of the hill not having a veichle because basically the shopping area and restaurants are in walking distance. However it's a hike to get back to the resort. I rented a scooter to go around the island. Everything was okay with the resort experience the first and the last day. Surprisingly they asked $250 deposit, which was i gave in cash. First it was never mentioned anywhere I have to pay that much of deposit for an OK room. But here come the BOOM! ..... I've got a receipt they they got the copy of the receipt. The last they at the checkout I was told - - "thank you you good to go." - and how about my deposit? The lady acted like surprised. I told her I left $250 deposit in cash. -where is your receipt? They didn't give me my deposit without receipt and I'm not the guy who keeps the receipts. Hardly but I found it and I asked her how about if I wouldn't find the receipt I would not get the deposit back? And the answer came : - No! -unbelievable and the excuse is: " because you could be anybody". I told her "but I have an ID and you got the copy of the receipt with my name on it". Also I had the room keys and the booking trough a third party paid online for the hotel. The answer was: "you still can be anybody". They still don't have right to keep a deposit even if I would loose the receipt. It's not theirs it's mine. This ladies act and rudeness takes off TWO STARS off the resort review however Cornelius Douglass the resorts pier gets back an Extra Star for his kindness. This guy is a talented poet and performer. He made my morning with performing his poems personally to me on my first morning at this place. It just took a few minutes and makes people feel want be here and being grateful for being here. Through this gentleman you can experience the local kindness that fills up this whole happy island. Thank you Cornelius you're the Man! I'm glad I met you. Altogether the staying was good. Only This incident ruined the entire thing. It could've been a 5 star.

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    Resort front staff was great, rooms are spacious and clean great views however servers are horrible and ignore you.

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    Would stay here again. Beautiful resort. Pool was great, service was great, and so was the food at the restaurant.

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    The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

    The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

    3.8(200 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$$

    This review is just for the pool/beach area. We didn't stay at the hotel; however, we bought and…read moreused a "daycation" pass through ResortPass. The beach and pool are both beautiful. Attendants are very helpful too. Loved the included amenities and accommodations. Options to snorkel, go out on personal sailboats, and other stuff too. We'll definitely come back here again the next time we're in St. Thomas. It's a fantastic alternative to regular cruise excursions.

    An absolutely amazing and unforgettable luxury vacation in St. Thomas! My husband and I have stayed…read moreat the Ritz-Carlton three times now, and our most recent visit was for a family vacation and it was hands-down amazing! The views are simply breathtaking, and the property is immaculate and beautifully maintained. We enjoyed walking through the gardens and landscaping, and the pools are pristine. I especially appreciated the dedicated children's pool, which is perfect for families. The on-site restaurants offer great dining options, and the location is just a short ride into town, making it easy to explore. One of the highlights of our trip was taking excursions on the stunning Lady Lynsey catamaran. I've done both the Maho Bay Snorkel and the Sunset Dinner Sail to St. John--both experiences were incredible and I highly recommend them! The staff is warm, attentive, and truly elevate the experience. We can't wait to return!

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    Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - Mai Tais at Sunset Cove Bar & Grill

    Marriott's Frenchman's Cove

    3.7(86 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    One of our favorite MVCI properties…read more - - - June, 2025 Visit - - - My wonderful wife planned a relaxing trip for us to St. John's, US Virgin Islands (just east of Puerto Rico), in June, 2025; we had a great time... such a beautiful island! Our flights routed through Atlanta to St. Thomas, as there are no flights to St. John; you get to St. John via ferries from St. Thomas or St. Croix, USVI, or from the British Virgin Islands. The need to route through St. Thomas, coupled with the wonderful visit we enjoyed in 2021, led us to intentionally stay one overnight at the Marriott Frenchman's Cove, and we had a great time and enjoyed one a most beautiful sunset, from the floating mat at the beach. This trip we enjoyed: - an afternoon in the beach, complete with mai tais! - Dinner next door... Luna Mar at the Westin (there is a third Marriott property on the other side of the Westin; two hotels and Frenchman's cove is MVCI) - Morning snorkeling - Breakfast at the pool bar before checking our - Fantastic views from the beach and from our room - Great courtesy by the staff For more about the property, which one of our favorite MVCI properties, the rooms, and more, please see the 2021 review, below. - - - The property - - - Frenchman's Cove is built on a hillside, you arrive at the main desk at a the top of the hill; there are buildings at that level; the other buildings are built lower down the hill, and the property has its own beach. Each building had four or five floors and all have wonderful views. The buildings are colorfully painted, and look great, especially when you're in the water looking back at the shore. - - - The room - - - The rooms are standard MVCI / Marriott Vacation Club rooms: - 2 bedrooms, one king and two full sized beds - 2 bathrooms - Laundry - Kitchens with servings for 8 and all the utensils you need; refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave and coffee machine.. with coffee available; just ask housekeeping for more - Patio table and chairs with a view - Note: if you leave the patio table unattended, you my return to find seagulls arrived and are some of your bacon while you were bringing out the rest of breakfast... :) - nice! Recommendation: bring a Bluetooth speaker for music. - - - The beach & Sunset Cove Bar & Grill - - - This trip we checked and quickly made our way to the beach; the day was sunny and nice and warm but not hot. The resort has a couple large floating mars that are anchored; several adults can lazily get some sun while socializing. We also had a snack at "the pool bar," Sunset Cove Bar & Grill... which offers a good selection of good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacking in between. We enjoyed: - afternoon snack - hummus and carrots & celery; and very good mai tais - breakfast the next morning We enjoyed laying on the big mats floating in the water... you get a tan and stay wet while enjoying the outside. The night we were there, we enjoyed an absolutely beautiful sunset from the floating mat... so nice! The room has a kitchen, but since we stayed only one night, there was less of a need for groceries... so... in the morning, we had a breakfast at the Sunset Cove Bar & Grill - it was a wonderful breakfast of steak and eggs and OJ... with a wonderful view of the beach. - - - MarketPlace - gift shop and mini grocery store - - - The MarketPlace staff is friendly and helpful; they offer pastries, yogurt and other breakfast food, spices and other good for dinners and lunch and a variety of bottles of drinks, many from around the Caribbean. They also offer sunscreen and other items for the outside; and souvenirs - shirts, hats, more. - - - The surf, the lack of on St. Thomas and St. John - - - We have been blessed to visit the Caribbean a couple times and have noticed that there is not much surf, not many waves. On an early trip someone explained that the Caribbean is just at a position in the ocean where the tides are just not very noticeable; brief internet searches suggest the tide only varies from a few inches to a foot or so... such small changes don't lead to many waves. You'll likely see and enjoy hearing waves "lapping at the shore," but you're not likely to do much body surfing... if you have a boogie board, you'll likely be better off leaving it at home. - - - Thank you, Frenchman's Cove staff! - - - ----- ----- -----

    Okay so this was an okay stay but, We had a few issues…read more One) if you are in search of good AC be warned this place sometimes is not the best with it. Ours was so bad we had to switch rooms not to mention the hot water in the shower not working. We let the host know and they said they would send someone up to look while we went to have dinner at sugar fin, which was long but we didn't mind. Once we got back they still hadn't had anyone look at it so we suffered one night and got moved to a new room the next morning. The AC goes to 65 but it will only get done to 74 if you are lucky. So be warned. Second) we got late check out for 1pm but we were bombard at 11am over and over again until 1pm. It was ridiculous! Took us twice as long to get out because we had to keep answering the door. Lastly three) me and my mother had a cabana by the spa pool and a spa treatment. These were short treatments but with them you get access to the spa amenities. I was shown the lounge room but nothing else, but my mother who went before me was shown nothing. She didn't even know that it was an option for here to use. These should be shown to everyone. The professionalism there is lacking. Overall the bars and restaurants were great, sometimes you do have to wait but you are on island time so it's not a huge dealbreaker for me at all. Everyone is very nice and friendly even when we needed help. Just keep in mind it is HOT and this may not be worth the price they make you pay.

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    Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - Spa lounge area

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    Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - Carnival cruise ship leaving at sunset

    Carnival cruise ship leaving at sunset

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    Buoy Haus - Lobby

    Buoy Haus

    4.0(23 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    The service here is not equivalent to a 4-star property…read more The latte machine was broken every day during our stay. The servers act like they do not want to be here and the lobby and car service folks as well. Right now I've waited 45 mins to get room service on the line. I either get hung up on or no answer at all. Sent multiple food items back as they were either raw, or never showed up. When I told a server on our first day here the ceviche was big clumps of tuna with some mango pieces she just said ok. We waited 50 mins because our order was lost at the sea side BBQ restaurant. Balcony was never swept and bath gel was never delivered. It's a beautiful location with a lot of potential but i can't recommend this hotel as the service is absolutely non existent.

    My wife and I recently stayed at the Buoy Haus Resort on St. Thomas, and we had such a great…read moreexperience overall. The resort is easy to get around, beautifully landscaped, and spotless -- from the rooms and grounds to the common areas. The staff couldn't have been nicer -- everyone we met was friendly, welcoming, and eager to help. Our room was right by the ocean and just steps from the private beach, which made it feel extra special. The infinity pool was large and never crowded, and the swim-up bar was a fun touch. There were always plenty of lounge chairs available, so we never had to rush out early to grab one. We also appreciated having access to the amenities at the sister property, The Westin, which added even more options during our stay. The bartenders at The Sandbar, Sean and Michael, really stood out -- super friendly, attentive, and just great to talk to. The food there was excellent (we especially loved the pizza and tacos), and the portions were just right. We also used the valet service, which was quick and very helpful with our luggage. Breakfast at Sugarfin was delicious, though a bit pricey -- the $25 French toast was hands-down the best I've ever had, and honestly, I'd order it again. The orange juice, bacon, and sausage were also excellent. We did run into a couple of small issues, but the staff handled them quickly and professionally. One thing to note -- the "king" beds are actually a bit narrower than a standard king (about six inches). Malika from Service Express explained that all rooms have this size to maximize space, and he was kind enough to offer a small resort credit for the inconvenience. We really appreciated how he handled it. The sunsets from the property were absolutely stunning -- some of the best we've ever seen. On our last night, we had dinner at Isla Blue, the fine dining restaurant on-site. Service was excellent, and most of the food was fantastic. I did have an issue with my filet that took a bit of follow-up to get resolved, but once upper management got involved, they handled it very professionally and made things right. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Buoy Haus. It's a beautiful, relaxing resort with a great atmosphere and amazing staff. We'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a laid-back, upscale getaway in St. Thomas.

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    Buoy Haus - Sunset views from on site restaurant Isla Blue

    Sunset views from on site restaurant Isla Blue

    Buoy Haus - Morning star Breakfast Restaurant! Absolutely beautiful!  Excellent service, food delicious, and views spectacular!! Five-star!

    Morning star Breakfast Restaurant! Absolutely beautiful! Excellent service, food delicious, and views spectacular!! Five-star!

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    Ocean view room

    Bolongo Bay Beach Resort - 007 makes the best drinks

    Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

    3.7(86 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    What an amazing view! The food was good, drinks were great and the wait staff was friendly!read more

    You want a fancy place with all the frills and updates...this is not the place for you…read more You want relaxation, amazing staff, non-crowded beach and pool, and immaculate vibes? Look NO further!!!! We had the most relaxing vacation. Exactly what us moms needed. We had room 220 (2 double beds) and a fantastic view. Never needed to rush to the beach to find a spot. Always had a spot at the pool. We sat at the bar most of the time without a problem. Every staff member we met was so nice and friendly (007 is a total gem!!!) - please do not listen to the negative reviews!!! Treat them like people - say "good morning, how are you today?" and they will treat you like family. Ocean was so nice, not crystal clear like Sapphire or Linquist but clean and so nice. Pelicans were super fun to watch. We couldn't stop raving about this place every minute to one another. I was there this Saturday when they had an issue with their water. I want to say - I have never seen a place go above and beyond to make sure the guests were taken care of. I'm sure you all were freaking out but you did so good at mitigating a terrible situation!!! My best friend and I didn't even realize something was wrong till it came to dinner time. We got to our room with a gallon of water and multiple water bottles waiting for us. Dinner was a buffet (really great spread). The only really "problem" was it was our last night and we were really hoping to get more of the bang bang shrimp tacos (which are to die for!!). Guess we will have to come back for them. Only real "complaint" - the rooster could be a little quieter...it is vacation spot dude lol but nothing a sound machine couldn't muffle. He really wasn't so bad, I could always roll over and go right back to sleep. Thank you Bolongo and St. Thomas for your warm hospitality! We will 200000% be back.

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    Bolongo Bay Beach Resort - View from the pool/dining area

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    Club Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort - Caribbean Fish Market Restaurant

    Club Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort

    3.8(32 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    We had a great stay at Elysian Beach Resort. We visited both restaurants and enjoyed the food and…read moredrinks at both places. The front desk was helpful and accommodating when we had issues. The rooms were clean and AC worked great. There is a laundry room available to use as well as a pool & hot tub for guests. It has its own beach front access & lounge chairs available to use free. Our favorite place was Rico's bar located next to the pool. He gave us the best recommendations and we had such a great time hanging at the bar with him. Definitely stop by for a drink at Rico's bar! Personally I wish it was located closer to the main road but we had a rental car so it wasn't a big deal. We stayed on the 3rd floor bldg Y. Our room had a fridge.

    Booked through AirB&B so this experience might not be the same for members. We got to the resort…read moreeasily from the airport via taxi. We were allowed to check in 2 hours early, so that was a plus. The lobby is small but has cold water, a small lounge, a bathroom and an ATM. But no concierge (front desk person: "I don't know where she is--I haven't seen her in a long time.")--so had to figure out everything ourselves. They had a concierge contact us from one of their sister properties but she never texted back when I asked about a time to connect. Only one restaurant was open on Sunday when we arrived so we were barely in time to order before they closed. The dive shop was supposed to be open but was not. Even though we were advertised a late check-out, we only got 30 more minutes so stored our bags and went into town as they did not have guest showers on property to be able to enjoy the beach after we checked out. The room was nice, clean, and spacious for a studio king. The kitchenette had a blender, toaster, coffeemaker, small fridge, and cups/plates/silverware etc. Bathroom had towels, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, and lotion. Room had a safe. There was a dresser and end tables and a small table and chairs inside. On the balcony, there was a table and chairs and one chaise lounge chair. Each room has its own air conditioner. The property is built into a hill but relatively easily accessible (not ADA accessible but not crazy) despite the stairs. The grounds were well-maintained and the pool was a decent size and clean. At first I was not impressed with the beach because it was a bit rocky especially on one side and had lots of boats on the bay, but after touring four other properties on the island, I realized ours was the best we had seen. The lounge chairs are adequate and towels are provided both in your room and at the front desk. The shore is dotted with trees for natural shade if you want it. The water is clear but a bit rocky. The dive shop offers snorkels, boat rentals (kayaks, SUPs, and paddle boats), sand toys, sundries like sunscreen and tampons, and gear like hats and shirts and waterproof bags. They also offer snorkeling excursions departing from other nearby properties. Shout out to the attendant working the shop this week--he gave us great recommendations. No market or store on property--go into Red Hook (small nearby town) to the shops. Also, warning, you can't go to the glamorous property next door even to have lunch as they do not allow visitors on property. The two restaurants onsite were fine for our needs. One is pizza and sandwiches (Sangria's) and the other is more upscale (Caribbean Fish Market). But definitely recommend going into Red Hook to enjoy the local cuisine! I would recommend this hotel for a less expensive option than many competitors, especially if your party wants to go out and explore and do activities. The beach was the best we saw on the East End, and being close to Red Hook was a real plus. There are lots of options to take a boat road or the ferry to St. John and it's a pretty quick ride. If you want an immersive, pampered experience, this place isn't likely for you. But this is a good home base to enjoy all that USVI has to offer.

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    Caneel Bay Resort

    Caneel Bay Resort

    3.9(43 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$$$

    Best place ever will always stay it's the best ever restaurant is awesome beach is awesomeread more

    Caneel Bay was my first choice in resorts in St John, but after looking up the prices for the week…read moreof Christmas I realized my daughter would have to go without diapers for the year if we splurged here. And so we ended up at the lovely Westin thanks to my starwood points- can't beat a free vacation. While we didn't stay at Caneel Bay, we did spend a lovely day here. The concierge at the Westin had highly recommended the brunch at Caneel Bay, but when we got there we were informed they aren't serving brunch til January. It didn't make much sense to me since the holidays are the high season for them, but the regular lunch menu looked great too. Parking at Caneel Bay is $10, but if you eat lunch they'll validate your parking. Worked for me! The food at the beach restaurant was really good. I enjoyed a mozzerella sandwich and some tasty fries that came with it. And my hubby seemed to really like his club sandwich as well. The service was top notch as well, something we felt that was missing from our stay at the Westin. We took the short trail over to honeymoon beach. It was a very small beach, but quiet and beautiful. I worked on my tan, while my husband snorkeled. He had snorkeled at many different beaches on the island and said this was one of the best snorkeling experiences. We then walked back over to use the beach on Caneel Bay. They allow visitors, but you're not able to use their lounge chairs and equipment unless you're staying there. Regardless we were happy campers soaking up the rays (and more snorkeling for the hubby) on this gorgeous beach. It was one of the loveliest days on the island. I'd definitely look into staying here during the off season when the prices aren't so high...or if i ever win the lotto.

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    Caneel Bay Resort - Resort ocean view

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    Bluebeard's Castle Resort - resorts - Updated May 2026

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