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.

I booked a villa for a destination wedding on St John. It was a first class experience from the…read moremoment we landed in St John. We were greeted with a taxi, who whisked us to Red Hook to catch the boat to St John. We were met on St John by a lovely greeter, Denise who gave us keys to a Jeep we reserved. We followed her to Hawksbill villa, a couple of miles from town. Denise explained all features of the magnificent hilltop villa, gave us tourist information, showed us highlights on a map, and made us feel welcome. The return trip was equally expertly arranged. Caribbean Villas is a top notch villa operator and I would not hesitate to book with them on St John again.

I wanted to rent a house on St. John USVI, for my family of eleven and the ladies at Caribbean…read moreVillas where great in helping me find the perfect house to meet our needs. Not only did they direct me to the right property but our reservation was the beginning of the Chinese Virus shut down for the Islands. No worries though, everyone at Caribbean Villas couldn't have been more accomodating to work with me rearranging our schedule around this crazy epidemic. We finally made our trip the first week of the opening of the USVI in September. The Property, Cinnamon was better than presented on their site. We had a couple of minor issues during the week and the local representatives where more than responsive in addressing our issues. I can't say enough good things about these folks at Caribbean Villas except we will be back! Thanks for a great job done and helping my family have a gathering of a life time.

We stayed at Grande Bay Resort during our first visit to St. John and were very pleased with…read moreeverything! First of all, our one bedroom room was BEAUTIFUL. We had a large bedroom, small laundry facility, living room, kitchen, and two balcony's (one overlooking the water). Everything was extremely clean, and I felt very safe during this time - which is hard to find! The staff was extremely accommodating; switched out our cooker bag that was rusted, brought us new beach towels, gave us extra laundry pods, etc. The cherry on top? The location was PERFECT! We were so close to all of the restaurants, bars, and shops... we only used the taxi service to get to the beaches! I will for sure be staying here in the future!!

I love this place. It's close to town and everything you need. It's the 2nd time I stayed here and…read morewill do again every time I go to St. John!

My family stayed at Villa Kalorama for one week. We had 4 children under 9, the youngest being 2…read more This house was a perfect home away from home for us. It's not only spectacularly beautiful but also a very comfortable, practical place to stay. We were able to entertain our extended family of up to 25 people easily for dinner. Everyone loved the pool so much and spent endless hours entertained by it. Kristen the rental manager is so responsive and kind. We loved working with her. We hope we can go back there again. It made our vacation perfect.

From the owner: Locally owned and operated, we represent the ultimate St. John villas in the US Virgin Islands. We…read morecan provide you with a wide array of services to make your Caribbean vacation unforgettable, from renting a car, to planning your dream wedding. Kristen Cox (the owner) of St. John Ultimate Villas, started this business in 2005 but had been working in the villa industry in 1995. She began as a one woman operation, with a baby in tow, but soon grew to include a staff to support the growing needs of villa owners. Kristen is a stickler for details and enjoys helping owners decorate and design their villas to compliment their vision of paradise, and still include practical and long lasting choices for a tropical environment. St. John Ultimate Villas provides guests with the experience of their lives, whether it be a destination wedding or a quiet getaway, our goal is to make guests feel at home, in the lap of luxury. Visiting St. John should allow one to relax, let go of worries and enjoy our spectacular beaches, hiking trails and get to know our unique culture.

Room was right on the beach which is what we wanted. The front desk staff were super friendly and…read moreaccommodating. We arrived early due to our flight time and were able to leave our luggage in the lobby while we headed to the beach. By the time we sat, they had our room ready (before 1pm). Each room is designed differently/privately owned. Ours was set up nicely with a great view from the balcony and a coffee pot. Our only complaint was the cleanliness of the shower and some of the construction that was going on at the resort, especially for the price we paid even in the off season. We would stay here again next time without hesitation.

The entire resort staff was very professional, insightful, courteous and knowledgeable of the St…read more Thomas Virgin Islands culture and customs. I am very appreciative for Dononver, Teddy, Jo and Ciego as it relates to me having a wonderful visit and I definitely plan to visit again. Thank you so much for your hospitality and services rendered. Over the top!

Nice timeshare and paid accommodation hotel, great location in USVI, near red hook and a few…read morebeaches and have cab company for the others. On site has two pools and have bars. Happy hour is 4-6pm best time to buy as it's bogo. Units vary in size. Are able to request cooktop and equipment. Can cook on your own. One draw back is the on site resort restaurant, some staff tries and some don't. Food can be hit or miss. They do some things very well and others very poor. In the end it's a corporate big box location but does a decent job considering all the managers and groups

4 stars for: Clean rooms, well kept property, nice employees, 2 nice pools, beachfront…read more.. Downsides (and why it's not 5 stars): just one restaurant on property and food was just ok, service was slow, prices for snacks and things like sunscreen are astronomical ($25 for a spray bottle of sunscreen, $15 for a bottle of water?!), lack of amenities (no spa/massage), entertainment was listed incorrectly or not at the time posted. Property was just a bit boring tbh.

Ciudadela is located in San Juan. We rented an Airbnb at this apartment complex. There are several…read morebuildings that encompass "Ciudadela" as a whole. The complex includes access to a pool. The poor is absolutely gorgeous and decently warm. Lots of seating is available at the pool as well. Showers and a clean locker room are connected. At the bottom of the complex are several businesses including a planet fitness, coffee/cafe shop, 24 hour grocery store and more! It was definitely convenient to have a store within walking distance. There is security present at the building, we never felt unsafe during our stay. You also have to use a key fob to get into the building and to get to your floor. Parking was included and you need to get a pass and a detection device to let you into the residents side. Keep in mind we lost power almost everyday at some point. The warm water quickly disappeared once the power went off. In addition there seems to be a chemical or strong perfumes cleaner used in the building and units that have me headaches. I would not suggest booking here if you are sensitive to smells. Over all a good decently centrally located place to stay in San Juan. You definitely would need to rent a care in you stayed here to get to downtown areas and beaches.