This was the most beautiful and amazing place! Don't miss it! The staff were so kind and thoughtful. Everything you need is here. Snorkeling equipment, kayaks, 2 gorgeous pools, plenty of chairs and umbrellas for fun right on the beach that is just steps away. We stayed in a villa in the bed was a little firm for my taste, and my back's taste, So they went out and got a mattress topper! Again, everyone was so kind and helpful. The restaurant had amazing food. Don't miss the scene castle salad with grilled chicken. It was delicious. The location was less than a mile from the Frederickstead pier and shopping with gorgeous views! Follow the advice of the hotel and Rent-A-Car so you're able to go and get things easily, but parking is free. If I could give this hotel 15 stars, I would!! read more

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The view is amazing with the beach right there and a good view of the sunset. The food was a tad pricey for the quality/what you get. The buffalo sauce was like franks red hot sauce instead of a true buffalo sauce, but the portion of the wings was good for the price. Overall a decent experience and service was good! read more

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Everything was positive and seamless. When we arrived the host welcomed us graciously and showed us everything while making us feel extremely welcomed. Big shout out to Jonathon. He worked the afternoons at the desk. What a nice person. We saw him out in town and now I understand the real attraction to St. Croix. It's the people. People like Jonathon! The property was affordable and has probably the best beach on the island imo. The only negative which I've seen others complain about as well is the breakfast. A small suggestion would be to eliminate a breakfast all together and just leave out coffee and fruit, or try and improve on it a bit. I won't go into specific examples but some of the choices were not edible. Anyway, there is a popular breakfast spot down the road so there is still a great breakfast option available. All in all, great trip, would recommend! Thank you. read more

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Such a great and relaxing restaurant just foot steps from the sea. The staff here is so friendly and delightful, shout out to Ted and Dee for just being absolutely incredible. The wings are so deliciously fresh, crispy and perfect temperature. The Bang Bang shrimp had the perfect kick of sweet and spicy. Also the bread pudding is oh so yummy try it if you feel for some dessert. Just an overall great food experience. read more

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Came here for brunch and it was great! They served a lot of food, I had a breakfast bowl and it was tasty and fresh. Very friendly server, great view of the ocean, and plenty of restrooms. Only issue is they get a lot of flies and don't have the mini electric fly swatter for the table. read more

We were walking along the beach and happened upon Sand Castle on the beach. You have to get a day pass to use the deck chairs. We had a couple of drinks at the bar, which is open to everyone. This is a great place to watch the sunset. They serve dinner and have specials. read more

Sand Castle On The Beach - Hotels Near Me - Frederiksted, Virgin Islands

Another wonderful visit. They appear to do a lot of repeat business, and it's easy to see why. Ted and Chris have created a safe and comfortable space to relax. It has an its own beach with free beach loungers and umbrellas, plus there are two pools. Rooms are clean and comfortable, staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

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To fully appreciate our experience at Sandcastle On The Beach, you have to understand how our trip began: We originally booked at a resort on the north side of the island using Marriott points. When we arrived there, we were told that the water would be turned off intermittently, and we found that, when we did have water, it was cold. The pool was green and closed for the duration of our stay and there was mold in the bathroom. We then tried to check into a hotel in Frederiksted, but the office was locked up and there was nobody to check us in. Finally, at nearly 10:00 p.m., not really knowing what to do, I called Sandcastle, who I had heard about in passing from somebody I met in a bar earlier in the day. I was pleasantly surprised that the owner answered at that late hour and that, not only did they have rooms, but he offered to SHOW us the available rooms and let us pick the one we liked best. All of the rooms were great, but, for the minor difference in price, we selected the King Villa with the ocean view. It was dark when we checked in, but we could tell we were pretty close to the ocean. Even knowing that, I wasn't prepared for the view that awaited us the next morning. It was breathtaking and we were 10 steps from the beach and probably 20 steps from the water's edge. It is the location you dream about when planning a Caribbean Beach vacation. The room itself included a large living area with sofa bed, a full kitchen, double-sink bathroom with shower, a separate bedroom with king-sized bed, and a back patio with a seating area and an outdoor shower. The suite was well-appointed and well-equipped with a microwave, Keurig, toaster, dishes, plates, mugs, glasses and, of course, all of the things you would expect like towels, soap and shampoo. It's a smaller property but it leaves you wanting nothing. There are two pools, a full restaurant with outstanding food and reasonable prices, a full bar, ample chairs, tables and umbrellas. Everything is very clean and the attention to detail is second to none. The entire property is enveloped in lush and well-maintained tropical landscaping. You are even liable to see an iguana or two wandering about. I was completely blown away by everything that was included. I have stayed at enough beachfront resorts to know that nearly everything but the room is typically extra. Sandcastle included a continental breakfast, beach chairs with covers, towels, umbrellas and tables, as well as snorkeling equipment - all at no charge. That number of included amenities is unheard of, in my experience. All of that said, what really makes Sandcastle special is its people. Chris and Ted, the owners, could not have been more gracious when we were in a desperate situation. They truly saved our trip. We were really questioning our decision to visit St Croix after our initial experiences, and they made our vacation wonderful. They kept checking on us over and over after we moved in to make sure things were going well. They didn't have to do that but that's the kind of people they are. The entire staff bent over backwards to cater to our every need. I travel quite a bit for business and it's been a very long time since I have seen that commitment to service. That only comes from people who truly care about their guests and that is very very rare. Not only would we go back to St Croix, but we would go back just so we could stay at the Sandcastle. It was a trip we will never forget and we are very grateful to Chris, Ted and the entire staff for making that happen. Thank you! read more

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When asked if they have fresh Mahi dont lie. Tell me that you only work one day a week. Then act like you've never talked to me. Waited hours to eat mahi. Asked because no o e else on island had it. read more

Very nice atmosphere. On the water restaurant with a concentrated menu of delicious seafood dishes. Price are moderately higher than some other nearby restaurants but the prices matches the quality of the plate. Our server was extremely courteous, friendly and attentive. We dined right by the beach and listen to waves crashing against the sandy beach. When we come back to the island this will be our go to spot! Big Fan read more

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The best property, owners, and location on the island. We've stayed here three years in a row and have already made reservations for next year. read more

Sand Castle On The Beach - You will never tire of the sunsets from the Sand Castle's beach. Heaven on earth. - Hotels Near Me - Frederiksted, Virgin Islands

This is the gem of the island! Chris and Ted have curated a lovely destination to call home where you are treated like family (the good kind). Spacious and quiet with daily room services. Liz, Rose Marie, KT, Josh and Jordan were exceptional staff/hosts. There isn't a store convenient by foot for necessities but a quick ride to the market will help you get sorted for your stay. Towels were provided for the beach/pool which was a big plus. read more

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For my wife's birthday, we wanted to stay overnight one night, as we live on St. Croix. We wanted a nice room, view of the beach, and enjoy the Sand Castle's beachside pool and meals. At $550 per night, we expected first class accommodations and service. First, the original room we selected online was actually a new room that had not been built yet, and we went there to see its location. It actually had no view of the beach, in fact no view of anything besides a concrete wall. So, we upgraded to a room overlooking the water. This room was ok, probably on par with any Motel 6. The king bed was ok, the small couch was poor quality, but the room was clean, air conditioned, and the TV worked. We had lunch and then dinner, and were disappointed that the dinner menu is basically the same as the lunch menu and all the food items appeared to be pre made, likely frozen, and then fried or heated up for us. No fresh fish or other high quality food that you'd expect, mainly fried items with premade sauces. Monday - Friday they have a continental breakfast, and any Motel 6 has a better breakfast. They offered cinnamon raison pastries, that had neither cinnamon or raisons - just a plan dinner roll. To say the breakfast was 'meager' would be an understatement. Sand Castle has a fantastic location, but their food and general attitude from the owner who works the front desk was very disappointing. We complained about the breakfast and he had no sympathy or answers for us. For $300 per night we could let a few things 'go', but for $550, this was very disappointing. read more

We absolutely love it at Sandcastle on the beach! Fell in love with it 12 years ago on our honeymoon and have been returning as often as possible ever since. This was an especially sweet trip, they went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and happy with special gifts to make up for the pool being closed. The staff were pretty great overall as usual, and Josh and Brad made us feel especially welcome and taken care of. Josh has an exceptional balance of professionalism and warmth. Brad is extremely attentive to detail and anticipated our needs before we could ask. read more

We ate here for our honeymoon! Can't say enough about this place! Great location, wonderful caring staff BEST VIEW for sunsets and GREAT food! read more

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We had a large group of eleven people. The waiters greeted us with a warm smile that made us feel at home. Our table was prepared and waiting on us. We were promptly served. Our server recommended some great drinks. We preorder our meals which included some item not on the menu. The orders were accurate and arrived on timely. They offered a complimentary dessert for my birthday. The service felt attentive without being intrusive. The outdoor seating had a lovely view of the ocean. Tables were spaced nicely, providing enough privacy for the group. The place was spotless, including the restrooms. The food was excellent, and the chocolate cake was second to none. read more

Friends, this is a review of our relatively limited experience visiting the resort while walking Dorsch Beach. We did not stay at the resort, but utilized the beach facilities on a day pass. Marjan and I stayed at the Fred boutique hotel during our stay, and as that property did not have the best beach access, we traveled a couple of miles to Dorsch Beach, walking the public access area. As we passed Sand Castle, we noticed that day passes were available, so securing passes from the very friendly office staff, we spent the afternoon at Sand Castle beach facilities. Sand Castle is a contemporary boutique resort, adult only. Walking the property to the office, we were impressed with the verdant plantings, the meandering walkways to different areas of the resort. Marjan even had opportunity to feed the resident iguana, the reptile leisurely walking round the patio and through the tended gardens. There is a restaurant directly overlooking the beach, with full bar facing the seating area. The essence of the property is extremely well maintained, pleasantly designed, with welcoming atmosphere overall. Of the beach proper, this is one of the best swimming beaches we could find...we visited Cane, Rainbow..decent beaches, but completely without food, drink, umbrella, lounger amenities. The beach fronting the resort offers rows of loungers, tables and umbrellas, serviced by waitstaff making rounds from the bar area at the restaurant. The service was prompt and attentive without being intrusive. Should one desire, floats, kayaks etc are available for rent. We stood in the calm crystal waters, standing as if in a swimming pool, taking occasion to snorkel. There are no coral reefs on this beach, but rocky structure did reveal fishes of different species, pecking the sand and surface of the rocks, passing singly or in shoals of fishes. We realized that this resort was often frequented by locals, visiting on day pass, cementing the reputation of the resort and beach as one of the better to visit. We did breakfast at the restaurant, sharing delicious lobster benedict and Bloody Mary, while enjoying the ocean view just yards away from our table. The day following, the day of our departure, we returned for light lunch of shared burger and fries, again with the Bloody. The offerings: very enjoyable. The rule here is excellent customer service, welcoming and friendly throughout. So, based on our experience, we rate the beach amenities and the cafe/restaurant overlooking the beach an unqualified 5 stars. We were delighted with this unexpected gem of a discovery. Would we return to Sand Castle? Definitely! We plan a future stay at the resort to take full benefit of all that it has to offer! Enjoy!! read more

Yummy drinks, delicious mahi bites, and a clean welcoming space right on the beach. And Ted the owner is fantastic, so helpful!

Absolute gem of a resort!! My wife and I were lucky enough to get married and honeymoon at this resort which we lovingly call our "Gay Paradise". The owners are very hands on and extremely kind, genuine, attentive, hardworking, and just an absolute pleasure to be around. This resort has everything from gorgeous views, every amenity you could want, amazing AC, updated/clean rooms, snorkeling right in front of the resort & one of the absolute best restaurants on the entire island of St. Croix! My Wife and I will most definitely be coming back to visit again in the future! The owners & staff made our wedding & honeymoon better that we could have ever imagined! read more

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The best! Literally the best! Restaurant attached so that's handy. Gorgeous views no matter what day it is! The owners and staff are wonderful and friendly as all get out! One owner from Russellville KY and a desk employee from Lexington Ky, where I came from! read more

There are not enough superlatives to describe this wonderful property. In all of my 66 years, and over 1.5 million miles traveled, never have I felt more welcomed and appreciated. Obviously a spot on the most beautiful St. Croix Beach is a great start, but Sandcastle is way more than that. Clean, attractive, well laid out, and inviting Sandcastle welcomes you with open arms and hearts. It all starts with the owners Chris and Ted, who, unlike so many owners, are willing to work alongside their employee family to create an unforgettable experience for their guests. This is not a big box cookie Cutter resort, it is a piece of heaven in paradise. read more

Visited this month on a Monday as a day trip from our cruise. Got there a bit past nine and signed up for four day passes for my hubby, adult children and myself. Was quick and easy. Everyone we met was SOOOOO helpful and pleasant. Immaculate property. We enjoyed the day on the beach with chairs and umbrellas, has access to bathrooms, changing areas, all included. The pool was lovely as well. Day pass came with your choice of ANY beverage from the drink list - alcoholic or non - some were quite unique! Food was available but we did not eat there - looked yummy though. Highly recommend arriving early as an alternative to a formal excursion from a cruise. Cab from cruise to and from was about 20 buck each way. This is not a wild crazy place but perfectly chill! Hope you visit - was lovely day! read more

New ownership and upgrades from last year! First time here during the day too. Highly recommend for brunch. read more

Sand Castle On The Beach - Hotels Near Me - Frederiksted, Virgin Islands

Friendly atmosphere, great food and excellent service! Everything I have ever eaten here has been tasty. Love this place! read more

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I have stayed many places on St Croix and I prefer Frederiksted for the beautiful beach, water and sunset. Sand Castle on the Beach is my favorite place to stay. The rooms are great. Working AC, ceiling fan, mini fridge, hair dryer and I never heard 1 rooster! The staff is amazing. Helpful and courteous. I enjoyed the on site restaurant. Great food and great service. And the beach and views speak for themselves. There is a live beach Cam you can check out on the website. read more

We arrived late Saturday for a quick bite. We had the beet salad with a pork chop on the side. The salad was quite generous and more than enough fir the two of us to split. It was tasty, we had blue cheese and their vinegarette dressings on the side. But the huge pork chop was so perfectly cooked and seasoned, it was the best pork chop I've had in years. Juicy throughout, even to the bone. We had three mixed cocktails, all delicious. The service is excellent and the owner welcomed us. Great place. Will be back for another pork chop and round of cocktails! read more

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We had a wonderful stay here and would recommend it to all , especially LGBT guests. We met several guests who return here regularly. The owners are very friendly and on the property to help with any questions . Tip : reserve a rental car ahead of your stay . They are in short supply on the island and getting around by cab is cumbersome and expensive . read more

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First time in St. Croix with so many positive experiences. The scenery is of course amazing, and the island is know for some of the best food in the Caribbean. Check out the Sands Resort and eat ANYTHING off the menu; you won't be disappointed. The owners (Chris & Ted) are fantastic and will ensure you have the best experience ever. The staff are friendly and very attentive. Stay at the resort, eat like royalty and enjoy the most amazing views on the Island ever! #IslandLiving! read more

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The Queen Burrito was so delicious!!! Great service and amazing views! I highly recommend the brunch on Sunday's!

It's more of an Inn then resort, but that I love about it. Low key, quiet, small beach front. Listed as no children under 16 yet there were several families with small children swimming and using lounge chairs since we've been here because they sell day passes to outsiders not staying here. Listed continental breakfast, which consisted of coffee And green tea and apples, sliced cheese and scones. Their fruit juices were Capri suns. You cannot drink the tap water but you only get a bottle per person of water when you first check in, unless you get up and go to the cafe which opens at 10/11am and buy more. It is beautiful here but what was advertised isn't matching up with what's actually here. The cafe is yummy, friendly staff but The prices don't make sense, 12$ BLT, 14$ for a burger, 19$ for a chicken quesadilla.. my sisters a vegetarian and order veggie Alfredo .. they charged her 35$. The drinks are either served in 16oz glasses at the tables, or if your on the beach or pool, it's 12oz plastic cups but same price. The bartender Were all amazing. No breakfast except Saturday's and sundays, otherwise straigh to lunch starting at 11am. We were told everything is upcharged 2$ to serve on the beach, but then was told that the 2$ charge was included gratuity... no one at the hotel or front desk told us to make reservations for the Fourth of July, as far as eating at the beach side cafe. Mind you there's nowhere else to eat over here in walking distance. So people in the hotel and day passes made reservations and there's no table available for breakfast or dinner, thankfully the staff was able to squeeze us in for breakfast. We're preparing what to do for dinner. The front desk came off a little uptight. It started pouring raining while swimming so we ran back inside from across the street and were immediately and very snippy told to put our masks on while we're soaking wet drying off on the stairs real quick.. mind you the entire downstairs is an open space with no door or walls.. It is beautiful here, well manicured and tropically decorated but some things don't add up. Saint croix is beautiful itself all in all. read more

Sand Castle On The Beach - Hotels Near Me - Frederiksted, Virgin Islands

Pros: The place is beautiful. Super clean. The room is spacious with a fridge and microwave. The shower is spectacular. The water comes out with wonderful pressure. The restaurant serves delicious meals. I recommend the White Chocolate bread pudding dessert; it's incredible. As for drinks, I recommend the strawberry daiquiri. Prices are not cheap, but it's worth it in terms of price/quality. Also, worth noting that the waitstaff are very kind and friendly. For smokers, smoking is prohibited everywhere in the hotel. There's a small designated area for it. On the beach, within the hotel's limits, smoking is not allowed anywhere. The beach is gorgeous and very extensive. The water is warm and transparent. There are quite a few rocks on the beach, but absolutely no seaweed. The hotel provides towels for the beach and for the lounge chairs. The hotel's pools are open 24 hours. It's worth going to Christiansted, which has a very nice downtown area, although it's quite expensive. Marijuana is legalized, so everyone smokes openly on the street without any prejudice. The people on the island are very pleasant. Cons: The hotel is a mile away from the "downtown" area. The downtown area consists of 2 blocks and has very few restaurant alternatives. There are 5-6 businesses, which are excessively expensive. For example, a beach dress costs USD 52. The cost of a taxi to Christiansted is USD 40 (1 or more people costs the same). Rainbow Beach is quite unattractive. The water is full of small seaweeds, and it's overcrowded. It has a nice bar adjacent to it. The breakfast was the most surprising thing, as it's just a coffee and you have to ask the front desk person for bread (titti bread or a roll). You can add a slice of cheese or eggs. Alternatively, you can ask for a fruit. In my opinion, the breakfast is not worth it. They could improve the service in that aspect. read more

We got off the Grandeur of the Seas early and grabbed the shuttle. Purchase round trip tickets 2 people $12 to sandcastle resort. To the right facing land with ship behind us. Short drive 5-10 minutes. Greeted at the door by owner and for $10 pp you get a rum punch or bottle water and chairs and umbrella. Nice guy. Very friendly. Clean bathrooms and pool. Buckets of beer and restaurant service available. Beach was excellent. Walkable beach. Clean water. Snorkeling from shore to the left facing the water. Decent. My wife enjoyed the lovely pool after snorkeling. We grabbed the shuttle back. A bit of a line but we were on bus soon. I highly recommend this place. Very little selling stuff. No thanks and a smile works. It's a great way to spend a beach day. I thanked the owner for doing this for cruise ship. He was very gracious. This keeps him in business. Very reasonable. Other places charge exorbitant fee for day passes. This place is wonderful! read more

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You know how they say that first impressions are everything? Well, this couldn't have been more accurate for Sand Castle on the Beach! It was simply moments after speaking with the lovely Barbara, at the welcome desk who had given us our room number and key with a smile, that we were whisked away by Ted, one of the owners of the resort. Instantly, we felt at home. With his warmth and cheerful smile, he led us to our room and gave us a complete tour with instructions on how to use the fan, air conditioning and tv. When was the last time you visited a resort and felt like part of the family?? It was breath of fresh air....fresh and gorgeous ocean air!! Our room was extremely clean and welcoming. The accommodations we chose were modest, as we planned on spending little time in our room....Adventure Awaits! There are opportunities at the resort with grand views and more space, but we were completely happy with the room we chose. Upon touring the facility, we immediately felt immersed in the paradise that is St. Croix. This resort is in a perfect location for those who prefer peace and tranquility as opposed to the hustle and bustle of tourist traps. The lovely walkway leads to the crystal blue pool and beachside patio seating. Trust us when we tell you that the sunsets from this location are nothing short of breathtaking!! There was plenty of seating and absolutely no feeling whatsoever of overcrowding. Our fellow vacationers were friendly and simply added to the feeling of happiness...this speaks volumes to the customer service offered here because everyone was having a wonderful time. There is opportunities to rent snorkels and kayaks for no extra charge and we can tell you from personal experience that the snorkeling was nothing short of amazing. The Caribbean blue waters are an instant de-stresser and the sound of ocean waves crashing softly beckon to us even now, as we sit back at home dreaming of our return. We are quite sure that the area simply must have many amazing places to eat, but why tamper with perfection?? We ate every meal at the Beach Side Cafe at Sand Castle on the Beach and sampled a different menu item and exotic drink each time. And don't even get us started on the RUM cake!! Sigh...so good!! We both agree that we had some of the best food we have ever had here. We took plenty of pictures so that we may return in spirit to this our new paradise. We have even been visiting the webcam they have placed to view that beautiful beach and sunset. Chris, Ted and the entire staff were nothing short of amazing and we just can't say enough about our time spent here. We truly appreciated their suggestions for our thirst for exploration and their hospitality during our stay. We dream of our return and will 100% stay here again!! read more

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This is a beautiful location and as locals we love West shore beaches, but we've visited this restaurant for the last time after last night. We were ignored for 2 hours and after asking about our food it was brought out cold and had to be remade. We missed our movie even though we took our order to-go after wasting that much time waiting. The owners often walk around and socialize with their friends while other patrons are ignored and the wait staff are discourteous. It's a rude environment and we'll be dining elsewhere from now on since the food isn't that good for that kind of hassle. read more

Nice little hidden gem. We got off the cruise ship looking for a peaceful piece of beach with some amenities. Sand Castle was recommended to us by the folks at Polly's on the Pier coffee shop. You want good travel advice - find a local coffee shop and make some inquires. So for $25 you get two chairs on the beach, an umbrella, use if the pool, patio and two rum punches. There is also a full bar and restaurant. Sand Castle is a boutique hotel on the beach. What it is not... Sand Castle is not an over priced loud and obnoxious piece of beech with bad music and rude tourists bantering about. It is a great value and great place to relax. If you are getting of a ship, walk down the pier turn right, stop at Polly's for an iced latte... Then keep going until you find Sand Castle! Eat and Play Local! read more

Sand Castle On The Beach - Perfect - Hotels Near Me - Frederiksted, Virgin Islands

Great tuna and fresh fish. Wonderful services for a day trip to the beach highly recommend

The best beach ever! Not only is this resort located on a gorgeous stretch of beach, the owners give you much more. Shaded restaurant, a bar that makes great summer drinks. If you aren't staying at the resort, you can use their pool, beach chairs, bathroom facility, shower, and snorkeling equipment for the day.....all for very small fee! The beach at Sand Castle is the place to find sea glass....all along the shore ( No worries, all edges dull from being in water so long.) Bring a water bag to put it in. Once you. start, you won't want to stop! See attached pic. read more

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Went here on a day pass while on a cruise. Beach is nice and the beach attendant "Kareem" was a nice kid. $25 is a good price for 2 chairs, 2 rum punches, and an umbrella. Unfortunately the beach becomes very busy because it's so close to the cruise port and the facilities aren't expansive enough for the crowds that come. The restrooms are very rustic, be prepared. If you're looking for a place to use Wifi be prepared that the coverage here is limited to the lobby and the speeds are quite slow. read more

Sand Castle On The Beach - Hotels Near Me - Frederiksted, Virgin Islands

There's a reason this hotel has mostly 5 star reviews. My girlfriend and I arrived on Sunday for a 6 night stay. It was read more

This beautiful boutique hotel is paradise on the most beautiful beach! The rooms are beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable! The staff were the best I have ever encountered. The owners were onsite and they were striving to provide the best vacation experience! With the best restaurant right on the beach it was truly a unique and wonderful trip! Looking forward to going again! read more