Must-see hotels in US Virgin Islands

  • Hotel on the Cay

    St Croix

    The hotel sits offshore on its own little island called Protestant Cay, accessible via a five-minute ferry ride (free for guests). It’s good value for the…

  • Coconut Coast Villas

    St John

    The nine units in this compound – including single-room studios, two-bedroom suites and three-bedroom spreads when combined – stand right on the…

  • Virgin Islands Campground

    US Virgin Islands

    Each wood-frame-and-canvas cottage has beds, linens, electrical outlets and a table and chairs inside. Guests share the communal bathhouse, cooking…

  • Northside Valley

    St Croix

    The property offers eight concrete-and-tile villas, each with two bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, set amid jungle-like trees. It's wonderfully…

  • At Home in the Tropics

    US Virgin Islands

    This oasis at the top of Government Steps, just above Charlotte Amalie Harbor, lies in a building erected in 1803 as barracks for the Danish governor's…

  • Point Pleasant Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    On a steep hill overlooking Water Bay, this resort with island-chic decor has lots of charm. The suites are in multiunit buildings tucked into the…

  • Fred

    St Croix

    When you enter the Cock Lounge (aka the lobby, which has huge rooster art), it becomes apparent that the Fred is fantastically over the top. Rooms in this…

  • Estate Lindholm

    St John

    This beautifully landscaped hilltop property less than a mile from Cruz Bay ticks all the right boxes. Each of the 17 rooms is tastefully appointed and…

  • St John Inn

    St John

    The 14 rooms at this uberpopular inn feature bright-hued walls, tile floors and handcrafted wooden furniture. A homey atmosphere pervades, and guests…

  • Olga's Fancy

    US Virgin Islands

    From the pattern-heavy textiles to the playful wallpaper and colorful artwork, it's the finer details that give this island-chic 17-room hotel a leg up on…

  • Waves at Cane Bay

    St Croix

    Small, tidy Waves has big rooms painted in tropical pastels. All 10 units have balcony, kitchenette, cable TV and free wi-fi. And then there's the…

  • Company House Hotel

    St Croix

    Christiansted's one-time budget option got a revamp in 2019 and came out the other end a smart-looking boutique hotel whose design elements play off the…

  • Secret Harbour Beach Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    Secret Harbour is a family favorite, with 48 suites filling four buildings right on the serene, palmy, same-named beach with water-sports opportunities…

  • Green Iguana

    US Virgin Islands

    Up the hill behind Blackbeard’s Castle, this welcoming place is set in lush gardens and overlooks Charlotte Amalie Harbor. The nine rooms come in several…

  • Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    Fun, casual, family-owned Bolongo offers a full array of water sports. The rooms won’t win awards for size or decor, but who cares? You’ll be outside. …

  • Tillett Hostel

    US Virgin Islands

    Located in a colorful artists' community within walking distance of Tutu Park Mall, this hostel is your spot for a local experience. There are two well…

  • Mt Victory Camp

    St Croix

    Pitch your own tent in the forest, or choose one of three bungalows (screened-in perma-tents on a wooden platform, each with electricity and a kitchen…

  • Two Sandals by the Sea Inn

    US Virgin Islands

    Two Sandals offers a homey alternative to the East End's resorts. The rooms are nothing fancy, but each is modern and spacious, with a wood-beamed ceiling…

  • Club Comanche Hotel St Croix

    St Croix

    This character-rich property, set in a 250-year-old Danish mansion, gives off a boutique-hotel vibe. The 27 rooms have West Indian antique decor, comfy…

  • Emerald Beach Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    Located near the airport, this property has 90 large, snazzy rooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs. The main selling point: you're right on the…

  • Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort

    St Croix

    One of St Croix’ splashiest resorts, this all-inclusive place on the southeastern shore draws visitors and locals alike. The former come to stay at the…

  • Pavilions & Pools

    US Virgin Islands

    The cool thing about this small property is that each of the 25 suites has its own pool – yeah, you read that right. Suites have full kitchens and…

  • Treetops

    St John

    There's no sea view, but the forested location of this cabin-like property 2.5 miles outside of Cruz Bay makes it a superb option for nature-lovers on a…

  • Arawak Bay Inn at Salt River

    St Croix

    The pick of the local litter for value, this peachy B&B has 14 bright rooms, each with individual color scheme and decor, and offers a cooked breakfast…

  • Caravelle Hotel

    St Croix

    Located on the waterfront in a canary-yellow building, this 42-room property is a bit more fancy than its wharf-side neighbors, and comes complete with on…

  • King's Alley Hotel

    St Croix

    King's Alley has 21 rooms above a gallery of shops and restaurants right on the harbor. The setup imitates a 19th-century Danish great house, with…

  • Garden by the Sea B&B

    St John

    B&B-ers swoon over this place. The owners live on-site and have splashed the three rooms, each with a sturdy, four-poster canopy bed and private bathroom,…

  • Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel

    St John

    The closest lodging to the ferry dock, this place is right in the heart of Cruz Bay. The 14 tidy white rooms are located above an Italian restaurant, and…

  • Sand Castle on the Beach

    St Croix

    On the beach about a mile south of Frederiksted, the 24-room Sand Castle is one of the few gay- and lesbian-oriented hotels in the Virgin Islands. The…

  • Carefree Getaways

    St John

    St John–focused company that rents villas and condos around the island.

  • Caribbean Villas

    St John

    St John–focused company renting condos and villas around the island.

  • Catered To

    St John

    Rents villas and condos around St John.

  • Windward Passage

    US Virgin Islands

    The four-story Windward Passage is primarily a business hotel. It’s useful for those seeking free in-room wi-fi, a fitness center, on-site eateries and…

  • Galleon House

    US Virgin Islands

    The ‘harbor-view’ rooms are the winners at friendly Galleon House, with sliding glass doors that open onto a balcony overlooking the waterfront. The …

  • Sapphire Beach Condominium Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    The draw at this condo resort is that it's on attractive Sapphire Beach. It’s also handily close to Red Hook – a five-minute drive or 15-minute walk away …

  • Inn on Strand Street

    St Croix

    The bright-blue Inn sits right downtown. Four floors are built around a courtyard, and many rooms have patios overlooking the pier. The 32 units each have…

  • Cane Bay Campground

    St Croix

    Choose from a bare tent site in a grassy knoll or a forest-green 'eco-cabin' (screened-in hut with bed, camp stove and kerosene lamp) tucked into the…

  • King Christian Hotel

    St Croix

    You can’t miss this three-story, peach-colored building that looks like a Danish warehouse (which it was 200 years ago). The 39 rooms are typical midrange…

  • Inn at Tamarind Court

    St John

    The 2017 hurricanes knocked out the main building at Tamarind Court, so at research time the inn was only operating its basic block with six single rooms…