St. Croix stands out with its well-preserved historic buildings — notably Fort Christiansvaern, a Danish fortress dating from 1749 — two distinctive cities (Christiansted and Frederiksted), excellent culinary scene, and natural wonders that include Buck Island National Monument for desert-island swimming and snorkeling and a lush interior rainforest filled with old plantation ruins.
And now you can plan your St. Croix visit now with a stay at one of the hotels that have reopened with new COVID-19 protocols in place.
Options range from the intimacy of the Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast in downtown Christiansted to the resort accommodations at the famous Buccaneer.
Here’s a guide to where you can stay in St Croix right now.
Arawak Bay Inn: 14-room bed & breakfast near the Salt River Bay, Salt River Marina, and Salt River National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve.
The Buccaneer: Iconic, pink-clad beach resort that has defined luxury vacations on St. Croix since 1947.
Carambola Beach Resort: Full-service Marriott resort is still undergoing renovations but has reopened for business on Estate Davis Bay, along with its signature golf course.
Caravelle Hotel & Casino: Perfectly situated on the boardwalk in downtown Christiansted, the Caravelle has a cheery, bright yellow facade, a guest pool, a small casino, and is home to Rum Runner’s Restaurant and Bar.
Chenay Bay Beach Resort: Efficiency beach cottages with resort amenities like a pool, tennis court, and water sports center.
Club Comanche: 20-room hotel on the Christiansted boardwalk occupies two buildings and has a courtyard pool — its waterfront mill is a local landmark. Among its claims to fame? It once hosted former US President Jimmy Carter.
Club St. Croix Beach & Tennis Resort: This 54-room beachfront hotel close to Christiansted has one of the biggest swimming pools on the island and junior, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens.
Colony Cove Beach Resort: Condo resort with two-bedroom suites on the same beach as Club St. Croix, with a pool and two lighted tennis courts.
Cottages By The Sea: Family owned since 1949, this West End beach hotel has 27 unique beach cottages scattered across two acres of beachfront property.
Feather Leaf Inn: West End property has queen hotel rooms and a private home, the Ocean House, all with ocean views.
The Fred: The coolest new hotel on the scene in the US Virgin Islands in years, this boutique hotel has injected new energy into the increasingly hip beach town of Frederiksted, with a mix of South Beach cool and historic charm.
Holger Danske: Christiansted boardwalk hotel with ocean-view and balcony rooms is home to Angry Nate’s bar and restaurant, where a cannon blast announces the start of happy hour each day.
Hotel on the Cay: Uniquely situated on Protestant Cay in the middle of Christiansted Harbor, this 53-room hotel is the only place to stay on the five-acre island, reachable via a short ferry ride from the boardwalk. It’s also home to one of the island’s best beaches.
The Inn @ Strand Street: 32-room, four-story hotel in the heart of Christiansted has some waterfront rooms, a penthouse, and a courtyard restaurant.
King’s Alley Hotel: This 21-room hotel has rooms and a conference room overlooking the Christiansted harbor.
King Christian Hotel: Blending naturally with the nearby Fort Christiansvaern, this hotel in a historic warehouse building has rooms and suites with harbor or town views, a courtyard pool, and a fitness center.
Mount Victory Camp: Bungalows and tent camping at an eco-friendly hideaway in the hills of St. Croix’s West End.
The Palms at Pelican Cove: Adults-only beach resort with guest rooms and suites with garden and water views between downtown Christiansted and Cane Bay.
Sand Castle on the Beach: This beach resort in Frederiksted has hotel rooms, villas, and suites and one of the better restaurants in town on its terrace. It’s also LGBTQ friendly.
Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast: This 12-room B&B in downtown Christiansted has a private courtyard swimming pools, resident iguanas, and rooms with kitchenettes.
Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa and Green Cay Marina: With views of Green Cay and Buck Island, this hotel has standard and kitchenette rooms, free watersports toys for guests, a pool, tennis, fitness center, and a soon-to-open spa.