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Windward Passage Hotel vs Sand Castle on the Beach
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Windward Passage Hotel scores marginally better than Sand Castle on the Beach. Windward Passage Hotel scores 84 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Windward Passage Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Veterans Drive - Waterfront, P.O. Box 640, Charlotte Amalie 00804, St. Thomas
From $189 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Put simply, it's a fairly clean, comfortable place to sleep while waiting to go somewhere fun."
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Fodor's
"If your ideal Caribbean beach vacation means having the beach at your doorstep, this isn't the place for you, despite the presence of a free beach shuttle."
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Frommer's
"It’s well-maintained and friendly, but its location, just across the street from the Charlotte Amalie ferry docks, probably doesn’t hurt, either."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The four-story Windward Passage is primarily a business hotel. It’s useful for those seeking free in-room wi-fi, a fitness center, on-site eateries and quick taxi access."
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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."
Full review
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"
