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Bolongo Bay Beach Resort vs Sand Castle on the Beach
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to Sand Castle on the Beach. Bolongo Bay Beach Resort has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Oyster
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
7150 Bolongo, 00802, St. Thomas
From $191 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Family-owned and run since 1974, Bolongo is a laid-back resort with an excellent beach, great food, and a warm, helpful staff that keeps guests coming back year after year."
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Fodor's
"All the rooms at this family-run resort tucked along a 1,000-foot-long palm-lined beach have balconies with ocean views; down the beach are 12 studio and two-bedroom condos with full kitchens."
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Jetsetter
"A private beachfront hideaway in the Caribbean, with a view of the sparkling sea from your room."
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Frommer's
"This family-run resort is a casual, barefoot place to stay. A complex of pink two-story buildings, it’s built around a crescent-shaped beach on the sands of Bolongo Bay."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Family-owned Bolongo is a fun, casual resort."
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Sand Castle on the Beach
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
127 Smithfield, Frederiksted Beach, Frederiksted 00840, St. Croix
From $209 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Right on a gorgeous stretch of white beach, Sandcastle has a tropical charm that harks back to a simpler time in the Caribbean; its nearness to Frederiksted's interesting dining scene is also a plus. "
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Frommer's
"This 21-room hotel right on Frederiksted Beach has long had a gay and lesbian following, but it’s welcoming to all, with friendly service and splendid sunset views"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Right on the beach about a mile south of Frederiksted, 21-room Sand Castle is one of the few gay- and lesbian-oriented hotels in the Virgin Islands."
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Travel + Leisure
"Quick beach access, two freshwater pools, and complimentary breakfast are just a few of the perks awaiting guests at Sand Castle on the Beach, a charming gay-owned abode found on the island of St"
