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St. John Inn vs Sand Castle on the Beach

Sand Castle on the Beach and St. John Inn are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Sand Castle on the Beach ranks slightly higher than St. John Inn. Sand Castle on the Beach ranks #9 in U.S. Virgin Islands with approval from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.

St. John Inn
St. John Inn
7 / 10
277 Enighed, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John
From $161 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Family Friendly
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A stay here gives you a bit of style at what passes for budget prices in St. John. Rooms are on the modern side and are done in Caribbean colors." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Perhaps the most colorful hotel in Cruz Bay, St. John Inn is a 10-room boutique hotel that offers some of the cheapest nightly rates on the island." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Rooms at the uberpopular St John Inn are decked out with bright-hued walls, tiled floors and handcrafted wood furniture." 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"