Sand Castle On The Beach Resort

Sand Castle On The Beach Resort, St. Croix, USVI hotel review Visited: December 2009

Posted by kentarno

This is a great place to kick back and relax. If to vacate is what you have in mind, this is where you need to stay. It is small and friendly, with good food and drink. They also have the best staff on the island.

We enjoyed each and every one of our 12 days, and will return here when we go back to the Caribbean.

This is not a resort - no golf, no tennis - just sun and sand and lots of care. The staff is professional as they know their stuff and get it done with little direct supervision. You don't need to worry about anything. If you need something, talk with the front desk - they will arrange everything for you.

If you don't rent a car, ask the front desk for a taxi recommendation. Taxis are unregulated and folks at the Sand Castle know the ones that are fair and reliable. We chose this place based on its reviews and write ups, and we were really, really impressed.

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Sand Castle On The Beach Resort, St. Croix, USVI hotel review Visited: February 2009

Posted by frank_da50

My partner and I have been going to Sand Castle On the Beach for the last five years. We first found the hotel when looking for a quiet, romantic getaway in the Caribbean - one where two adult men in their 40s would feel comfortable. This place was perfect!

It is a small hotel with approximately 20 rooms. It is secluded, and there are other fun couples here (both straight and gay). They also have an open-air restaurant with stunning sunsets, friendly staff, two pools and a beautiful, sandy beach.

We love the relaxed atmosphere of the hotel, and each time we go, we meet really great people from around the world. For us, each day consists of an early swim at the beach and then some type of activity. On this past trip we went snorkeling (right at the hotel's beach), 4-wheel driving with Tan Tan Jeep Tours (with a stop for a swim at a quiet tide pool), did yoga under a magnificent tree on the hotel's property and just lounged around with a book on the hammock. To us, this is what vacation is all about!

We stayed in one of their beachfront villas. It was a large unit with a living room, kitchen, bathroom and private bedroom. These units are our favorite because they are right on the beach, and have a deck with table and chairs giving us front-row seats to the spectacular sunsets each day.

The room was moderately priced in comparison to other hotels in the Caribbean. But unlike other big name hotels, there were not hundreds of guests running around. In addition, the villas here are much more affordable.

They also have an open-air restaurant (Beachside Cafe) - right on the beach. Being from NY we can honestly say that the food here is very good and each year it just gets better! Sunday Brunch is our favorite. You should definitely try one of their Bloody Marys! The price for dinner in St. Croix is very similar to St. John and St. Thomas. In the Caribbean, good food costs a little more - but still cheaper than a typical NY restaurant. It is well worth it given the quality and amount served (we always went home with a doggie bag).

We are looking forward to our next trip.

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Sand Castle On The Beach Resort, St. Croix, USVI hotel review Visited: February 2009

Posted by mcahall

It was a small resort. It was very pleasant, with some detached bungalows. It also had a very pretty garden, was right on the beach, and had an attached restaurant.

We booked Sand Castle on the Beach because it was small, quiet and on the water. We found the service here to be excellent, and the restaurant of top quality. The staff was also very pleasant, and willing to go the extra mile to accommodate the guests.

The hotel issues passes and memberships to residents and the cruise ships, so there was a steady stream of interesting people. The locals (usually transplants) were very helpful in helping us find our way around. The owners are right on site, working along with the staff, and were very helpful.

The rooms were open, breezy, sunlit and comfortable (but still private), but not fancy. We were in a small suite that had a kitchenette. It was not luxurious, but it was very pleasant. We were able to prepare meals when we wanted to.

It was also walking distance to Frederiksted, a small town with shops and restaurants.

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