|
|
 |
DiscoverUSVIMagazine.com
Where to Stay on St. Croix
Pick your pleasure when it comes to a place to stay on St. Croix. Accommodations range from a luxurious resort on the grounds of an 18th-century sugar plantation to a tiny bed-and-breakfast where sugar birds perch on your breakfast table — and just about everything in between. You’ll find full amenities like golf, tennis, spas and a choice of restaurants at several large resort hotels, and one is home to the U.S. Virgin Islands’ only casino.
Midsize or small oceanfront properties often feature fine restaurants on-site. Boutique hotels in the two towns and scattered throughout the island are loaded with personality and creature comforts. And if you want to stay longer, you’ll find an excellent selection of short-term rental properties, including beachside cottages, stylish condos and rambling residences with pools.
The following are some of the many options for hanging your hat (and your flippers) while vacationing in St. Croix.
ARAWAK BAY: THE INN AT SALT RIVER
62 Salt River, Christiansted
340-772-1684, 340-643-7579 • www.arawakbaysaltriver.co.vi
Stunning beauty, peace and tranquility describe this charming B&B known as Arawak Bay Inn. Gracious hospitality and sumptuous breakfasts earn the Inn’s characterization of “home away from home.” Breathtaking views of Salt River Bay and the Caribbean Sea, relaxation by the pool and bar, affirm you are in America’s paradise while you stay connected via high-speed internet and satellite TV. Near the airport, Christiansted, restaurants, popular beaches and various water sports, the Inn is perfectly located for business or vacation.
THE BUCCANEER
Christiansted
800-255-3881, 340-712-2100 • www.thebuccaneer.com
Gracious. Elegant. Legendary. Founded in the 17th century and family-run for generations, St. Croix’s Buccaneer is the Caribbean’s and Virgin Islands’ longest-running resort. Both historic and modern, the resort blends Old World charm with warm hospitality and the amenities expected by today’s traveler. More than a hotel, The Buccaneer is a premier destination resort for golf, tennis, water sports, weddings, honeymoons and family vacations.
CARAMBOLA BEACH RESORT & SPA
Estate Davis Bay, Kingshill
340-778-3800 • www.carambolabeach.com
The Carambola Beach Resort & Spa can easily be described as the best-kept secret in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Located on the unspoiled, pristine northern coastline of St. Croix, Carambola is a lush haven of lodge-style suites that offer relaxation with dramatic mountain and sea views. Dine and enjoy tropical drinks overlooking the Caribbean Sea, rejuvenate with a massage on the beach, learn to scuba dive or enjoy 18 holes of golf on the Robert Trent Jones-designed Carambola Golf Course.
CHENAY BAY BEACH RESORT
5000 Estate Chenay Bay; Route 82
East End Quarter, Christiansted
866-226-8677 • www.chenaybay.com
Nestled on a hillside overlooking the Caribbean, Chenay Bay Beach Resort is only three miles from Christiansted. Guests revel in the privacy of their West Indian-style cottage, garden view, and ocean view, all with front porches. Amenities include an outdoor infinity-edge pool, hot tub, tennis courts, water sports, direct beach access and children’s playground. Guests enjoy delicious classic cuisine with a Caribbean flair at the tropical beachfront bar and grill, The Shores. reservations@chenaybay.com
DIVI CARINA BAY BEACH RESORT
35 Estate Turner Hole, Christiansted
340-773-9700 • www.divicarina.com
Located on a quiet stretch of beach on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort combines privacy and relaxation with modern style and amenities. Spacious beachfront guest rooms and deluxe hillside suites offer private balconies with stunning views. Steps away from the exciting resort casino, and offering an on-site PADI five-star dive operation and activities center, two restaurants, mini-golf and full-service spa, complement deluxe amenities and superior island hospitality.
SUGAR BEACH CONDOMINIUM RESORT
245 Estate Golden Rock, St. Croix
800-524-2049, 340-718-5345 • www.sugarbeachstcroix.com
Sugar Beach is one of the few vacation spots on St. Croix where every unit is directly on the beach, offering each guest unspoiled ocean views. Choose from studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom private condominium units that are tastefully decorated with hand-carved pottery and baskets, local paintings and artwork. Enjoy the spacious sandy beach, freshwater pool with free Wi-Fi connectivity, unlimited tennis day or night and many other amenities.
TAMARIND REEF HOTEL
3 miles East of Christiansted
340-718-4455 • www.tamarindreefhotel.com
For those seeking a romantic and personalized vacation, the Tamarind Reef Hotel offers oceanfront rooms each with its own private patio or balcony, magnificent views of the Caribbean and surrounding islands, two excellent restaurants, water sports, lighted tennis courts, deep-sea fishing and charter sailboats, all in one lush tropical setting.
|
