FIND YOUR PERFECT ESCAPE
Where to Stay in St. Thomas
Beachfront resorts, all-inclusive escapes, boutique hotels and private villas, St. Thomas has a stay for every kind of trip. Here are our favorites, with real-time rates so you can book the one that's right for you.
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Where Should You Stay?
Pick your side of the island, then browse the stays there.
East End
Best for beaches, resorts & the St. John ferry
The Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas
Nazareth Bay • East End
Five-star luxury on the East End, with the famous infinity pool and a pristine private beach.
8.4
Very Good • 486 reviews • 100% recommended • free cancellation
Elysian Beach Resort
Nazareth Bay • Cowpet Bay
A quiet East End escape on Cowpet Bay, steps from the sand and a short hop to Red Hook.
7.8
Good • 194 reviews • free cancellation
Margaritaville Vacation Club
Smith Bay • Close to Coki Beach
Kick into full island-vibes with pools, waterslides and that no-worries "it's 5 o'clock somewhere" energy.
8.0
Very Good • 2500 reviews • free cancellation
Local tip: Margaritaville shines from November through April. The summer months drag a heavy influx of sargassum seaweed onto this shore, so you'll catch the prettiest beach in the cooler, clearer season.
Looking for a Private Condo on the Beach? Sapphire Beach & Secret Harbour are the two most sought out locations on island!
Sapphire Beach
Smith Bay • East End • Beachfront condos
Wake up on one of St. Thomas's prettiest beaches, with calm turquoise water, snorkeling straight off the sand and St. John on the horizon. Hundreds of privately owned condos line this beachfront, most with full kitchens, pools and balconies, so you'll find your perfect one on Vrbo.
Secret Harbour
Vessup Bay • Red Hook • Beachfront condos
A calm, protected cove made for swimming and snorkeling, with famous sunsets and a beachfront restaurant right on the sand. Hundreds of privately owned condos sit steps from the water, most with full kitchens and balconies, so there's always one open on Vrbo.
Local tip: Sapphire Beach contains Sapphire Beach Resort, Sapphire Village and Crystal Cove which are steps away from restaurants, bars, live music, and TONS of excursions at the marina. Both of these properties are East End in Red Hook and close to groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, the ferry dock and both have taxi services on property.
Downtown
Best for shopping, culture & cruises
Pink Palm Hotel
Charlotte Amalie • Downtown • Adults Only
An adults-only boutique gem downtown, with a pink-hued rooftop pool over the harbor and cocktails at El Barsito, steps from the shops.
9.0
Wonderful • 421 reviews • free cancellation
The Green Iguana
Blackbeard's Hill • Downtown
A quiet, great-value boutique hideaway above town, with big harbor views and an easy stroll down to the shops.
10
Exceptional • 38 reviews • free cancellation
The Green Iguana
Blackbeard's Hill • Downtown
A quiet, great-value boutique hideaway above town, with big harbor views and an easy stroll down to the shops.
10
Exceptional • 38 reviews • free cancellation
Mary Anne Boutique Hotel
Historic District • Downtown
An intimate six-room boutique hideaway in the historic district, with a rooftop pool and a whole-property buyout option, steps from Blackbeard's Castle.
10
Exceptional • 28 reviews • free cancellation
Bluebeard's Castle Resort
Bluebeard's Hill • Downtown
A hilltop pirate-era landmark above town, with knockout harbor views, pools and an easy trip down to the shops.
9.0
Wonderful • 708 reviews • free cancellation
Southside
An easy, central stretch just past town, with all-inclusive and beachfront resorts, calm beaches and the airport only minutes away.
Emerald Beach Resort
Lindbergh Bay · By the airport · $$
Right on Lindbergh Bay with the beach at your door and the airport five minutes away, so it's the easy in-and-out pick. A palm-lined stretch of sand, a pool and a beach bar, no fuss.
7.8
Good • 1483 reviews • free cancellation
The Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Frenchman's Reef
Frenchman's Bay · Near town · $$$
The largest resort on St. Thomas and freshly rebuilt, with three pools, the Heavenly Spa and three restaurants, all minutes from town and the cruise ports. A full-service resort day, done right.
8.4
Very Good • 1374 reviews • free cancellation • highly recommend
The Green Iguana
Blackbeard's Hill • Downtown
A quiet, great-value boutique hideaway above town, with big harbor views and an easy stroll down to the shops.
10
Exceptional • 38 reviews • free cancellation
Morningstar Buoy Haus, Autograph Collection
Morningstar Beach · Frenchman's Reef · $$$
The Westin's trendy sister on Morningstar Beach, boutique-chic and beachfront with the same pools and sand.
9.4
Exceptional • 191 reviews • free cancellation
Marriott's Frenchman's Cove
Frenchman's Bay · Villas · $$$
Spacious Marriott villas above Frenchman's Bay, with full kitchens and beach access next door. Great for families.
9.0
Wonderful • 205 reviews • free cancellation • 100% recommended
Limetree Beach Resort
Limetree Beach · South Side · $$
A family-friendly beachfront resort on calm Limetree Beach, with a pool and easy swimming just past Bolongo.
8.2
Very Good • 231 reviews • free cancellation
Northside
If I didn't live at Sapphire, I'd live up here, the Northside is all rainforest hills, nature and pure serenity.
The Hideaway, Hull Bay
Hull Bay · Northside · $$$
A beachfront hideaway on quiet Hull Bay, with villa rooms, ocean-view balconies and a two-acre working farm behind them. Come for barefoot beach days, sunrise yoga, farm-to-table dinners and that mellow North Shore pace. Serenity, basically bottled.
9.6
Exceptional • 68 reviews • free cancellation
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