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Pavilions and Pools Villa Hotel vs Sand Castle on the Beach
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Sand Castle on the Beach scores marginally higher than Pavilions and Pools Villa Hotel. Sand Castle on the Beach scores 84 with approval from 4 publications such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Pavilions and Pools Villa Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
6400 Estate Smith Bay, Charlotte Amalie 00802, St. Thomas
From $300 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Perfect for couples craving privacy, the villas here have full kitchens, lots of space, and sunken garden showers."
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Oyster
Budget
"25 privately owned and individually designed vacation villas, with full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, separate living or dining areas, and private outdoor terraces with barbecue grills and pools."
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Frommer's
"If absolute seclusion is on your wish list, this 25-unit condominium resort might be just the ticket: Each villa opens onto its own private swimming pool"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The cool thing about this small property is that each of the 25 suites has its own pool – yeah, you read that right."
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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"
