Sand Castle On The Beach
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Hotel Overview
Perfect Location
A warm and friendly greeting from the Owner's and staff.
Spectacular beachfront location; quiet,...
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PSBandCTB
- Jan 14, 2013
restful paradise
When my husband picked the Sand Castle on the Beach, I had my reservations: he doesn't have a great...
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ImportedMainers
- May 20, 2012
Intimate resort features award-winning dive shop on St. Croix
The atmosphere at the Sand Castle on the Beach hotel is decidedly laid back. The staff makes it a point to embrace diversity and welcomes visitors from all backgrounds. A concierge stands ready to makes arrangements for a variety of water sports, including sunset cruises and scuba diving (fees apply). The resort restaurant, the Beach Side Café, is a winner of a Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and hosts a monthly wine tasting event.Sand Castle On The Beach Rooms
- Economy Studio
- Economy Studios are for value-minded traveler. It features one queen bed and mini-refrigerator. Although there is no view, the sea and pools are only a few steps from your door.
- Sea View 1 Bedroom Suites
- One Bedroom Sea View Suites offer more living space, one king bed, pull out sofa, separate living room, fully equipped kitchen, and a dining balcony with a sea view.
- Garden 1 Bedroom Suite
- One Bedroom Garden Suites offer king or queen bed, pull out sofa, full kitchen, living/dining room, no balcony or view.
- Garden Studio with Balcony
- Garden Studios with Balcony offer one king bed, kitchenette with mini-refrigerator, microwave and balcony with view of gardens or partial view of beach.
- Courtyard Suite
- Less than 60 yards from beach, these 1 or 2 bedroom suites offer a combination of living/dining room with full kitchen. Just outside is a rectangular, therapeutic pool beside the deck where Yoga is practiced.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Frederiksted.
- Nearby airports
- Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport.
- Area description
- This Inn-timate property is located on one of the best swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving beaches on the beautiful west end of the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Dolphin Villa is the name of the meeting-function space on the beachfront property. A large living room provides the venue for classroom style meetings with tables and chairs up to 30 persons. Theater-style, 50 persons can be seated. Adjacent to the Beach Side Cafe: meals and snacks are readily available upon advance planning. Audio-visual equipment is available to rent.
Dining
- Beach Side Cafe
- An award winning fine dining restaurant, Beach Side Caf, serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Al fresco, casual elegance in the evening featuring daily specials. A magical ambience to watch the sunset, and relaxing lounge for tropical beverages and nibbling foods. Live music is featured on Saturday nights. Reservations are highly recommended! Holiday menus, special events, wine dinners and catering are scheduled throughout. Free Continental Breakfast is included and served seaside daily. The Cafe is closed for the last two weeks of September and first week of October annually.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- 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 (42)
Ratings and reviews for Sand Castle On The Beach
- All travelers (42) 4.2 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (22) 4.3 / 5
- Families (3) 5 / 5
- Singles (13) 4 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (3) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
James L
Complete serenity!
When my wife and i got to this resort, i couldnt believe we had the entire each to ourselves (almost). the rooms could have been better but i loved the peacefulness. They staff was the best!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Best Vacation EVER Great Location "AWESOME" staff
we travel alot and every July we try to go somwhere we have never been before so this was our 23 rd wedding anniversary and it was amazing staff was so great and friendly they made us feel like we were long time friends they told us all about the island and some great places to go hotel was clean and very safe they have nite security and we stayed 14 nite and it just wasnt long enuf there are so many thing to do and places to see and all the locals so very friendly. The cruise port is very close by so during cruise season the town is busy we were not there for that. but lots of fun anyway there is a great deli 5 min walk from the hotel. we will remember this vacation for ever....
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
The Dogg
Great Getaway
Great Staff, very helpful and kind. Room Views are beatiful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Excellent food, wished they were open for lunch
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Moppie
A Very Positive Experience - We'd go back someday.
Nice people, laid back and very accomodating. They opened the kitchen for us (closed at 9) the first night when we got delayed at the airport taxi stand. The restaurant (beach bar too) is excellant and carries a great reputation amongst the island regulars and the guests. The restaurant is closed mid-week so plan ahead....Fredricksted is pretty quiet, but we knew that when we booked this hotel and there are a couple of good alternative restaurants in F'sted. Hotel is "gay-friendly" but not over the top or flamboyant, so we felt comfortable. Probably not a family place; but more of an adult get -a -way- destination. The beach is one of the nicest on the island. Definately rent a vehicle and explore this large island, bring a GPS that is island friendly, carefully learn to drive on the LEFT. This hotel is a great value.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
Blue Moon Cafe in downtown F'sted has jazz twice a week. They are open when the hotel restaurant is closed. Also decent food. Coconuts- further down the road for lite fare on the beach... nice people. Try the Turtle Deli for lunch. Ignore the chickens & rooster - it's all good.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bead
Very Friendly Staff
The hotel staff made us feel very welcome here and the hotel has a nice location directly on the beach.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Rent a car and travel around the island.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
PSBandCTB
Perfect Location
A warm and friendly greeting from the Owner's and staff. Spectacular beachfront location; quiet, with proximity to historic Fredricksted and not overly isolated from Island residents. Safe. We quickly became 'best friends' with several of the other guests, which would have happened even without the shared poolside happy-hour every evening. Some of the best snorkeling on the island is right here. LGBT couples were entirely friendly and warmly welcoming to us and other male-female couples. All people mixed happily and respectfully here: Islanders and visitors all enjoy the beach and the excellent restaurant, together. This was one of the very best vacations we have ever had; it was very hard to leave. Don't expect a 5-star gated private resort; that is not what this place is about. This place is all about experiencing St. Croix and welcoming a diverse and engaging guest community. No late night partying or noisy heavy drinkers. Just great conversation while watching the sunsets.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Napolean's for Pizza; inexpensive, well prepared. Great for one of the two evenings during the week when the hotel restaurant in closed. And there is a local bakery around the corner from Napoleans where a loaf of 'butter bread' costs $2.50 and is always fresh-baked-warm.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Barb and Bob
Island Wedding
We came to St. Croix to attend our niece's wedding. Of the few places to stay near Fredericksted, we chose Sandcastle. It was the perfect location. We enjoyed our complementary breakfast each morning at the Beachside Cafe just steps from the shoreline. The water is crystal clear and the beach all sand. Perfect!!! It was hard to leave, and we hope to go back again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Beachside Cafe at Sandcastle On The Beach has excellent food and a big variety. We could have eaten there every night.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chris4Real
Thats good enough stuff
The hotel was very nice. The only thing, they didnt change sheets on a regular basis. Also the cafe was not open every day, but was very excellent food.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ImportedMainers
restful paradise
When my husband picked the Sand Castle on the Beach, I had my reservations: he doesn't have a great record on this account. However, both of us really loved the atmosphere, the location (hey, it's *on* a quiet stretch of swimmable beach), the amenities (e.g., the outfitted kitchen; outdoor restaurant), and the physical space. Two things, however, made our paradise complete: every one of the staff is helpful, friendly, and considerate; and it's possible and even encouraged to "power down," so that we were able to make this an utterly relaxing vacation--our first to the Caribbean, by the way. Forget trying out other islands or even other inns: we'll absolutely return to the SCotB!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
If you want to make simple meals yourself, you don't need to take a cab to the big supermarket east of the hotel: just take a leisurely walk downtown, where there are several small but adequate groceries & a good local bakery (on King Street?). Also downtown are a post office, a fabric store (seriously!), a shop at Frederiksted Fort, & then the usual touristy places.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Estefania F
Great hotel...
My experience was amazing, so comfortable. I felt like i was home. I left my sons neckless and they took the time to call me and the honesty to give it back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
