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Amazing Honeymoon
Caneel Bay is a magical experience. It is not a typical resort....it is so much more. Our honeymoon...
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Matt405
- May 23, 2012
Great place
Like most caribbean places, bring your own wine, etc. The minibar rates on even water are...
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Carib Crawler
- May 15, 2012
Get away from it all this low-key, luxury resort on St. John
Disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the real world at Caneel Bay on St. John, a luxurious but low-key resort. Relaxation is the ultimate goal at Caneel Bay which is why rooms are devoid of modern technology such as telephone and TV. Still, entertainment is plentiful, with seven premier snorkeling beaches on the property, tennis courts, yoga, meditation, Pilates and water-movement classes (fees apply to classes). The Rose Buds Turtle Town program offers myriad activities for children age three to 12 (day programs are complimentary).Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort Rooms
- Courtside room
- Room with 1 king or 2 twin beds including facilities like Iron / Ironing board, Safe in room, Bathroom amenities, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini bar and Beach towels. The rooms located near the tennis courts and fitness center, these rooms offer views of lush tropical greenery and are a short walk to the beach.
- Gardenview room
- Room with 1 king or 2 twin beds including facilities like Iron / Ironing board, Safe in room, Bathroom amenities, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini bar and Beach towels. Pleasantly scattered throughout the resort, these ground level rooms are surrounded by Caneel's tropical foliage and are just a short stroll to the beach.
- Oceanview room
- Room with 1 king or 2 twin beds including facilities like Iron / Ironing board, Safe in room, Bathroom amenities, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini bar and Beach towels. These rooms, near the water's edge, offer panoramic patio or balcony views of the beach and sea.
- Beachfront room
- Room with 1 king or 2 twin beds including facilities like Iron / Ironing board, Safe in room, Bathroom amenities, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini bar and Beach towels. Located directly on the pristine sands of Caneel's beaches, these rooms feature spacious balconies or patios.
- Premium Oceanview Room
- Room with 1 king or 2 twin beds including facilities like Iron and Ironing board, Safe in room, Bathroom amenities, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini bar and Beach towels.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- St. John.
- Nearby airports
- St. John's International Airport.
- Area description
- St.John, USVI.
Amenities
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Restaurant
- Spa services
Dining
- Turtle Bay Estate House
- Succumb to the charms of the Caribbean moon while enjoying a romantic dinner at Caneel's most elegant restaurant, the Turtle Bay Estate House. Perched high on a panoramic peninsula, Turtle Bay offers an inspired menu of classical and creative American cuisine served against a backdrop of ethereal beauty. Relax with a cocktail on the Verandah. Then, savor a candlelit feast in the beautifully appointed dining room. Breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in high season at Turtle Bay. Afternoon tea and evening cocktails are served on the Verandah.Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season.
- The Wine Room
- The Room, located within the walls of an 18th-century plantation house, seats up to 10 for private dinners. A prix-fixe, seven-course menu, carefully selected to highlight selections from Caneel's wine collection, is offered. The wine list is comprised of 265 selections to complement wine tastings and pairing dinners. The Caribbean's only fully operational, temperature-controlled wine room boasts over 1,000 bottles of wine. Open for dinner all week in winter and four nights in fall, spring and summer. Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season.
- Equator Restaurant
- At the Equator, every evening is celebrated with passionate flair. Within the dramatic stone and coral ruins of this enchanted 18th-century sugar mill, guests enjoy an intriguing menu of eclectic cuisine while a glorious paprika sun sets over the water. The restaurant overlooks all of Caneel Bay with the dramatic lights of St. Thomas in the distance. It's specialty menu features fresh seafood and grilled meats prepared with classic and Caribbean flair. Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season.
- Caneel Beach Terrace
- Sumptuous lunch buffets are available at the Caneel Beach Terrace. This open-air dining room located just a few steps from the Caneel Bay shoreline, is also a popular spot for the weekly Grand Buffet. All meals feature the finest cuisine prepared with health and fitness in mind. Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1300
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (32)
Ratings and reviews for Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort
- All travelers (32) 4.7 / 5
- Couples (29) 4.7 / 5
- Families (1) 5 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Singles (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.7
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 4.1
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Would recommend
Matt405
Amazing Honeymoon
Caneel Bay is a magical experience. It is not a typical resort....it is so much more. Our honeymoon was perfect! Thanks Caneel!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Carib Crawler
Great place
Like most caribbean places, bring your own wine, etc. The minibar rates on even water are astronomical. Other minor annoyance was a lack of places to hang towels in the bathroom. Would return.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
Go into town and load up on water, snacks. Mini bar is frightfully expensive. Instead of renting a car, use the local taxi service.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
dch475
Great place to get away from it all
What a great place away from the noise and chaos of everyday living! No phones and no TVs in the rooms might bother some, but for us it was delight. To walk to breakfast and watch the deer and donkeys roam wild on the grounds was wonderful.. Good food and great beaches not only on the resort but on the rest of St. John. It's not a cheap place to go, but it was worth every penny. We did not encounter one rude or nasty person employed by the hotel. We'll be going back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
andre bisang
Time for change, time for more modern times
It needs to be adjusted to modern times. It has WiFi but no TV, no phone, bathrooms are way top small. Service-vehicels to the rooms are too loud, therefore nose level too high
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jm1696
Wonderful
The hotel grounds were beautiful, the staff was friendly and the beaches were amazing. Food was not bad but pretty overpriced. We went into town every night for dinner and that worked out great! If you are looking for a place with wonderful beaches that are never over-crowded, this place is for you!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Go into town for dinner. Taxi was $5 per person each way and there are a ton of great restaurants in Cruz Bay!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Stanton
Location, location, location!!!
Absolutely stunning grounds, laid back vibe, BEST beaches. We rented a Jeep to tour the island, and Caneel's beaches were as good as the best (Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay). A 5-minute & $5 dollar open-air taxi ride to town (Cruz Bay) The resort does an amazing job of maintaining a natural surrounding. Crystal-clear, blue water at every beach. Amazing views of surrounding islands across each horizon. Wonderful sunsets. Very professional and non-intrusive staff provides 5-star service throughout. We will definitely be back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
Bad Kitty cruises - 1-day tour of Virgin Gorda (Baths), Cooper Island, Tortola, Jost Van D yke. Dinner - Equator Hotel had amazing cuisine and was built in ruins of a sugar plantation ruins. Amazing breakfast buffet as well. Rhumb Lines was a great, casual restaurant with outstanding food and prices.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Spur of the moment travelers
Totally paradise
Beautiful beaches, views with a very friendly staff
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Love to travel
Perfect place to relax!
This was the most laid-back place I've ever been. The staff was extremely friendly and the service exceptional. Awesome massages in the beach cabanas. Monday night seafood buffet was incredible. Great snorkeling right off the beach. Really enjoyed the wildlife... deer, donkey and mongoose. No television or telephone in the room made it the perfect place to relax, catch our breath, and be refreshed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
soloyoginitraveler
Beautiful and relaxing
Gorgeous beaches, wonderful service, great food and a cherished favorite place.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sharon and Tim
Peaceful resort with awesome beaches
Caneel Bay is a wonderful resort. Elegant, fun, private, quiet, beautiful. Seven beaches with beautiful white sand and snorkeling (colorful fish, starfish, urchins). Resort offers complimentary snorkeling gear, kayaks, sailboats. I would recommend the sunset sail - the crew is wonderful. Lots of free-roaming animals on the grounds - donkeys, deer, mongoose, geckos, and even hummingbirds. I would recommend an oceanview room close to the front desk area. When you first arrive, take a free 20 min shuttle ride tour around the resort to learn about layout of this large property.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
I would recommend taking an open taxi to Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay.
