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Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina vs Sand Castle on the Beach
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Sand Castle on the Beach ranks slightly better than Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina. Sand Castle on the Beach has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 4 publications like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
5001 Tamarind Reef, Off Route 82 (East End Road) at Green Cay Marina, Christiansted 00820, St. Croix
From $261 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"Spread out along a sandy beach, these low-slung buildings offer casual comfort."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina is a simple, three-pearl resort with a relaxed island vibe that's a 10-minute drive outside of Christiansted."
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Frommer's
"Don’t come to this modest, two-story property for top-end lodging. You come to be just steps away from a lovely, sandy beach with shade from thatched palapas and excellent snorkeling along the reef."
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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"
