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Emerald Beach Resort vs Sand Castle on the Beach

Sand Castle on the Beach and Emerald Beach Resort are both recommended by experts. On balance, Emerald Beach Resort scores marginally better than Sand Castle on the Beach. Emerald Beach Resort has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.

Emerald Beach Resort
Emerald Beach Resort
8 / 10
8070 Lindbergh Bay, West, Charlotte Amalie 00802, St. Thomas
From $261 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This property, near the airport, offers 90 snazzy rooms, with private beachfront balconies, flat-screen TVs and free in-room wi-fi." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"You get beachfront ambience at this reasonably priced mini resort tucked beneath the palm trees, but the tradeoff is that it's directly across from a noisy airport runway." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Yes, this hotel (formerly a Best Western) is located just across from the airport, but it also faces a fetching white-sand beach along Lindbergh Bay, with waterfront views from every room" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Located near the airport, this property has 90 large, snazzy rooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs" Full review
Sand Castle on the Beach
Sand Castle on the Beach
8 / 10
127 Smithfield, Frederiksted Beach, Frederiksted 00840, St. Croix
From $209 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's 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. " Full review
Frommer's 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" Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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"