24 Best Hotels in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Right on a gorgeous stretch of white beach, yet still close to Frederiksted's dining scene, the adults-only Sand Castle has a tropical charm that harks back to a simpler time in the Caribbean. Rooms, which have contemporary decor, tile floors, and bright fabrics, come in several sizes and locations. Some have kitchens or kitchenettes, and many have sea views; several rooms cluster around a clothing-optional pool across the street from the main hotel building. The on-site Beach Side Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Aimed at travelers who want everything at their fingertips, this upscale but family-friendly resort has sandy beaches, multiple restaurants, golf, tennis, a spa, and swimming pools. A palm-tree-lined main drive leads to the large, pink main building atop a hill; guest facilities and quarters are scattered across the manicured grounds of a 340-acre former sugar plantation. Spacious rooms are tropical in style, with tile floors, four-poster beds, massive wardrobes of pale wood, marble baths, and local art. The resort offers a wide range of accommodations, from hotel rooms to spacious private villas. The beachside Doubloon rooms are the largest and are steps from the sand, but you can be perfectly comfortable no matter where you stay. The resort also has an 18-hole waterfront golf course and an excellent tennis center with eight courts, a pro shop, lessons, and night play.

This adults-only boutique hotel saucily beckons you to “Sleep with Fred” in one of a dozen bright and stylishly appointed guest rooms housed in a quartet of new and restored colonial buildings. Reception and the lobby are in Totten House, which dates from 1790 but has been colorfully redecorated with bright blue walls, lime leather couches, and an oversized framed painting of a jaunty rooster. The centrally located pool is steps from the bar, restaurant, blingy boutique shop, and a pint-size spa, and a roof deck makes a good vantage point for people-watching. 

With stellar views of St. Croix's North Shore and an affable host, this pink-stucco hotel, where each of the comfortable rooms has a different color scheme, allows you to settle into island life at a price that doesn't break the bank. Second-floor rooms have views of Columbus Cove, and there's a small swimming pool. The included breakfast runs to bacon and eggs, but you can also get local dishes like salt fish. 

Bohemian meets island chic at this beachfront hotel known for its self-contained cottages. Formerly Chenay Bay Beach Resort, the new owners are currently rebranding the property with cottage renovations and building two new pools. Most cottages offer a small kitchen with fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, but no stove or oven. Start off your day with a quick dip in the nearby beach, perfect for swimming and snorkeling; the calm, shallow waters make it great for kids. You can enjoy casual dining near the beach at the on-site restaurant, where the menu spans burgers, tacos, wings, and other friendly bar fare. Nightly entertainment ranges from trivia nights, live music, fire dancers, reggae night, and more.

This expansive Marriott-branded resort has a stellar beach and peaceful ambience as well as standalone suites with terra-cotta floors, ceramic lamps, mahogany ceilings and furnishings. Each has a private patio, and lushly planted walkways connect the rooms and the hotel's restaurants and pool. Bali-style woodwork and other elegant touches are a reminder that this was originally one of the Caribbean resorts built by Laurance Rockefeller.

This historic townhouse built in 1756 is located in the center of town within walking distance to art galleries, duty-free shops, custom jewelers, fine restaurants, waterfront bars, and the seaplane terminal. A wooden bridge over the street connects the older building to the pool and some newer rooms. Although it doesn't offer the amenities of a chain hotel, it was good enough for former President Jimmy Carter when he visited St. Croix in 2010. If you want to go to a beach, take a short walk to catch the Protestant Cay ferry.

Facing a lovely stretch of sand, this condo complex has a collection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, as well as amenities such as a pool, a hot tub, and tennis and pickleball courts. All units are spacious, air-conditioned, and have kitchens and balconies or patios. You have easy access to shopping and restaurants in nearby Christiansted, but you need a car to get there. Le Cuisinier Restaurant & Bar provides lunch and dinner service if you tire of cooking. Be mindful, however, that the location doesn't encourage strolls through the neighborhood after dusk.

In a string of condominium complexes, Colony Cove lets you experience comfortable beachfront living, offering large units that all have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and washer–dryer combos—it's a good choice for families. All have tile floors and typical tropical furnishings. There's also a restaurant and a pool. The neighborhood isn't the best, so don't plan on strolling too far at night.

With an elegant lobby, including a grand piano, and serviceable rooms, this hotel provides affordable accommodations in the heart of Christiansted. The superior and deluxe rooms are a tad more luxurious in the way of décor; the classic rooms have tropical accents, lots of space, and tile floors throughout. A stay here puts you just steps from the town's historic sites, shopping, and restaurants.

Step out your door and onto a stunning stretch of white beach at this string of cottages beneath towering palm trees. Each has a quaint name beginning with the letter C—Cruzan, Conch, and Castaway, to name a few. All are furnished differently, but they're done up in a cheery tropical motif. All cottages have full kitchens stocked with basic cooking equipment. The stellar location makes this the kind of place to settle in for a week or more.

An oceanfront location, one of the island's only casinos, and plenty of activities make this all-inclusive a reliable option for adults (guests must be 18 and over). Rooms are in two wings close to the beach and each has soothing décor with light-wood furniture and flooring and blue and white linens. Although the East End location puts you a long way from anywhere, there's plenty to keep you busy, including tennis, pickleball, water sports, a fitness center, and organized pool games and exercise classes. The Divi's all-inclusive plan includes food, beverages, and water sports.

If you want a laid-back atmosphere steps from interesting restaurants and shops, this is a decent choice offering basic but comfortable waterfront rooms for budget travelers. A two-bedroom, fourth-floor penthouse offers more space. Rooms along Strand Street have lovely water views; others overlook the pool. Although the area is perfect for strolling during the day, use caution at night. A public beach is a five-minute walk away.

This newly renovated and restored boutique property offers family-friendly beachfront accommodations complete with a swimming pool, hiking trails, snorkeling, and more. The resort sits on 45 acres with charming views of the Caribbean Sea and boasts expansive outdoor lounge areas and three dining establishments. The front desk staff can organize a taxi transfer for you to explore the island. No need to worry about power outages here---the hotel is powered by solar energy, which energizes the majority of the property's electrical usage during the day.

Old-world charm and old-world prices best describe this historic hotel on the Christiansted boardwalk. Guests can enjoy the hotel's freshwater pool, nearby boardwalk restaurants, and picturesque harbor views, and the cobblestone walkways of Christiansted—with duty-free shopping, historic sites, and walking tours—are steps away from the door. A sandy beach in the nearby harbor is a short ferry ride away; the seaplane terminal is only two blocks away where you can catch your flight for a quick trip to St. Thomas.

Located near the Christiansted harbor, Hotel Caravelle puts you at the waterfront end of a pleasant shopping arcade and steps from shops and restaurants. The spacious, well-appointed rooms are decorated with tropical-theme furnishings and white walls, and most have ocean or harbor views. Christiansted's only casino is located on the first floor with an assortment of slot machines where you can test your luck. The ever-popular Rum Runners restaurant is off the lobby and on the boardwalk. 

Take a short ferry ride ($5) to a cay in the middle of Christiansted Harbor, where this peaceful time-share resort has pleasantly furnished rooms with harbor views, balconies or patios, and kitchenettes for times when you don't want to eat at the hotel's beach bar. In addition to sunning at the sandy beach and chatting with fellow travelers, you can stroll the lushly planted grounds or play a game or two of beach volleyball or cornhole. Keep an eye out for one of the endangered St. Croix ground lizards that call the 5-acre Protestant Cay home.

On the waterfront and next to the Christiansted Historic Site, this formerly tired hotel (parts of the building date from the mid-1700s) has been transformed into a boutique hideaway, where the grounds are private, the rooms have custom terra-cotta flooring and mid-mod wood and rattan furnishings, and everything has been brought up to 21st-century standards. The pool and sundeck are surrounded by beautiful landscaping and have plenty of lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tables. If you tire of the pool, hop on the nearby ferry to Protestant Cay and spend a day at the beach soaking up the island sun. You're also a quick walk from restaurants, shops, and water-sports operators.

A 10-minute drive from downtown Christiansted, this adults-only resort sits on a gorgeous strip of white sand. Its beachfront rooms features clean, modern designs, dark-wood furnishings, framed tropical photos, and tile floors. You'll need a car if you plan to venture beyond the hotel's gates, but on-site The Palms Restaurant has live music on the weekends.

Formerly Pink Fancy Hotel, Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast is one of the newest hotels on the island, though some of the property's old stone and coral structure date back to 1780. Its convenient location near the Christiansted Boardwalk and intimate atmosphere make this in-town garden hotel a prime lodging choice. Each of the 12 guest rooms has its own kitchenette; but if you're not in the mood to cook, you're still in walking distance of all of the town's best restaurants, eateries, and shops—plus the Christiansted nightlife isn't too far away.

With all the conveniences of home, Sugar Beach's apartments are immaculate and breezy. Each unit has a full kitchen and a large patio or balcony with an ocean view; larger ones also have washers and dryers. Although the exteriors are drab stucco, the interiors are enlivened by tropical furnishings. The pool occupies the ruins of a 250-year-old sugar mill. A lovely beach is just steps away, and Christiansted's conveniences are an easy 10-minute drive. All bookings are done through third party websites like VRBO and Airbnb and are serviced directly through each individual condo owner. It's one of a string of condominium complexes near a public-housing project, so don't walk in the neighborhood at night. 

Spread out along a sandy beach, these low-slung buildings offer casual comfort and appeal to independent travelers who want the option to eat in or out, as rooms have basic kitchenettes. The spacious, modern accommodations have rattan furniture, tropical-print fabrics, and either a terrace or a deck with views of St. Croix's sister islands. Snorkelers can explore a nearby reef, but shallow water makes serious swimming difficult. The popular Deep End Bar and Grill is just off the beach, and amenities on the 40-acre property include tennis courts and a 154-slip marina.

If you like privacy and your own private pool, you'll like Villa Madeleine, where accommodations flow downhill from a West Indian plantation great house. Each villa has a full kitchen. The decor varies from privately owned unit to unit, with some evoking the property's natural surroundings (think rattan furniture and bamboo four-poster beds) while others feature a more contemporary style. A path leads from the property's south side to the beach at the Divi resort, but be forewarned that it's a steep climb back up at the end of the day. You definitely need a car for sightseeing. There are various ways to rent a unit: some owners rent out units themselves on VRBO and other sites, others use stateside companies, and a few have local management companies.

The famed Cane Bay Wall is just offshore from this boutique hotel, making it a good bet for divers. Although the hotel's stretch of beach is rocky, you can sunbathe on a small patch of sand beside the pool. Two blue-and-white buildings contain large balconied rooms decorated in soft pastels, all with ocean views. AMA at Cane Bay, an excellent restaurant serving sustainably sourced seafood, is on the hotel's back patio.