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Hotel On The Cay vs Sand Castle on the Beach

Hotel on the Cay and Sand Castle on the Beach are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sand Castle on the Beach is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel on the Cay. Sand Castle on the Beach ranks #9 in U.S. Virgin Islands with praise from 4 publications like Oyster, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Hotel On The Cay
Hotel On The Cay
7 / 10
Protestant Cay, Christiansted 00822, St. Croix
From $144 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Multilingual
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Hop on the free ferry to reach this peaceful lodging in the middle of Christiansted Harbor." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"At first glance, the two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel on the Cay sounds idyllic -- it's on its own private island just minutes from downtown Christiansted." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This hotel sits just offshore on its own little island called Protestant Cay, accessible by a five-minute ferry ride (free for guests)." 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"