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Beth
Beautiful, welcoming location right in the beach. Fun t watch the cruise ships. Excellent food at the restaurant. We went for brunch & dinner several times. Personable and helpful staff. Thank you -read moreread less
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AlanExceptional staff, great owners, beautiful place to stay. Couldn't ask for a better place for Christmas week to stay. -read moreread less
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ChristinaWe did a day pass here off a cruise ship and the hotel was clean, super kind staff and the restaurant was good. With a day pass you get access to beach chairs umbrella, pools and restrooms as well as a free drink. The beach was great and had great snorkeling. -read moreread less
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SamStopped here for lunch. One of the best smash burger I’ve ever had. Beachside, outdoor, chill vibe. Very kind service. Would highly recommend. -read moreread less -
LorieWent to Sand Castle after a long work week to decompress. We were greeted by Jennifer our waitress who was so warm, made great recommendations about the food, super attentive throughout our evening. The food and drinks were also so good i forgot to take pics first ! Thank you Jen for a great dinner! -read moreread less -
AnthonyThank you, Sand Castle on the Beach, for an outstanding trip. We will always remember the epic sandy-beach location, stunning sunsets, and tasty food & drinks. We also really appreciated that there is no competition for sun loungers with beautiful views; there was more than enough chairs to go around, and every spot had view right on water. But mostly we will remember the kindness and warmth extended to us by all of the lovely staff and Chris & Ted. -read moreread less -
GualterAmazing customer service with all staff and owners were on the location and helping staff and introducing themselves to the guests.
You felt the family community with the staff and all the repeat customers also had great advice and what to do and see.
Amenities included continental breakfasts daily, Beach service for drinks and food along with beach towel service. Floats and snorkel gear provided.
Rooms where good size and very clean facility with reasonably good rates for this island. -read moreread less -
KyleMy wife and I spent 10 days here and had an amazing time! Ted and Chris are lovely hosts who, along with their wonderful staff, bring a warm and inviting atmosphere to all. We plan to return in the near future! -read moreread less
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JeffI have mixed feelings writing this review. If I tell the truth, I may never be able to book this place again.
This is a terrific resort. The site is beautiful, the resort is very well kept up, clean and really lovely. Our suite was super nice, very comfortable. I could hear the surf all night long. The staff was great, so friendly and caring. We liked Sand Castle so much we booked for next year. I cannot wait to visit again. -read moreread less -
JoeThis place is gorgeous—you can tell the owners really care about the details. The beach is incredible, and the pool and patio area are very nice. The food at the restaurant was excellent, as well as the service. It was a nice touch that Ted, one of the owners, personally walked around to greet everyone.
There isn’t a fitness center, so if you like to work out, plan on doing beach runs or walks or swim or bringing your own workout bands, etc.
Also, breakfast options are limited to continental. The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:00 a.m.
We stayed in room 105, which has a kitchen, so my advice is to stop at a grocery store on your way in so you can stock up on some food items.
Their website is excellent. It was nice to visit a different island. -read moreread less -
NickGreat food and drinks for cruise ship day pass. Owner was awesome, plenty of sun and good vibes for all. About 20 min easy walk from the pier, great for families -read moreread less -
CatherineMost beautiful beach on the island. Snorkeling right there.. with turtles! Complete relaxation! -read moreread less
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MarilynSand Castle in St. Croix is by far the best resort we have visited in the Caribbean. Small resort on a beautiful ocean beach with laid back vibes & impeccable customer service. Everyone is friendly. No kids. Great for couples and friends. Nice clothing optional area with its own private pool. Also very welcoming to LGBTQ guests as well, Just made reservations for 2027. You can rent a car, or very good taxi service is available. A true jewel in the Caribbean. -read moreread less -
KimberlySo I wrote a review here - forgive me if this is a repeat I logged in as a gmail user not my tripadvisor account.
In any case. Sand Castle is in "top 5" on my St. Croix trip. The trip was scuba oriented [fantastic!] but thanks to my ears letting me down, I had to skip the pier dive on 6 Mar 2026 with my scuba buddy. I was looking for a day trip pass with the hope that I would not feel like I was 'missing out'. Sand Castle is IT! If you are looking at this, debating on a day pass trip - don't hesitate - get down to Sand Castle. Stat.
The entire vibe is St Croix but upscale and also not pretentious. As a resident of a resort/second hometown, I understand that this is a super difficult bar to hit. It's an almost impossible balance. So 'kudos' to you, Sand Castle! Seriously. Just wonderful clean, zen, happy and friendly vibes. Excellent food and drinks. From the front desk to the beach staff to the cafe staff to the owners [and I think I encountered both] - impeccable.
Frankly, I was also impressed by the *guests*. So super helpful. Beach etiquette is on point here. Low key phones, if at all. Groups having fun but not "over-louding" other guests. I was all by myself and having a lovely time but if I made eye contact, the attitudes are receptive and friendly but not overbearing. I may have visited on a 'weird day' but and this may be a odd thing to comment on but, in all seriousness, the ability to have a consistently NICE but also fun time alone is just awesome. Maybe I shouldn't mention it at all - but as a solo guest it sometimes still gives me pause and I feel like it's important to speak to other potential solo female guests. Do it. Without being invasive, it is obvious that other guests AND staff are watching out. I left my beach bag and stuff on my chair for over an hour without wondering if it was going elsewhere [without me lol]. I'm not suggesting that you do so but I WILL say that it is rare I feel safe enough to do it and I did here [I would have only lost a reader tablet for any kind of value]. Just saying.
The cafe is wonderful and I was there twice in one day. Once alone and once when my dive buddy was finished with his dive. The mahi sandwich special was excellent - and when my dive buddy [46 m] was finished with his dive and no breakfast, it was more than enough for him [they served a big batch of fries with it - excellent]. Staff is so so attentive - and Chris was the server helping me both times. Also - EXCELLENT. I'd be remiss if I did not mention the hostess who was also lovely whose name I did not catch.
I can't say enough good about Sand Castle. I would stay here alone or as a couple without hesitation. Immaculate grounds. [we had a house on this trip for scuba reasons]
Big thanks to all of you at Sand Castle; you really have something special and I enjoyed it immensely! I can NOT wait to come back!!! xo -read moreread less -
jbillarkChris’ beach-side service is amazing. He’s got like 45 orders in his gear, collect a few more on the way and every order is perfect. Plus, he’s just a really great human. -read moreread less -
dottersWe had the best time -- doing nothing at Sandcastle! The room was great (301) right off the beach. The bed was comfy (not the sofa bed couch tho) and the room was really nice. There was cleaning service every day and a fully appointed kitchen if you felt like cooking (a definite NO!) We had lots of sunlight and an outdoor shower in the back. Couldn't ask for more! There were lounge chairs, beach towels and a patio set provided and the bar sent service around if you wanted it. (Not that the bar was far!) Everyone was super nice and really wanted us to have a great vacation. We certainly did! In fact, we rebooked for next year! -read moreread less -
KathyWe just spent 10 nights at The Sand Castle on the Beach and enjoyed ourselves as always. The owners are present and kind and the staff is amazing. We love Josh especially who always takes great care of us with super recommendations and follow up! Restaurant is a bonus right in the beach. We’ll be back next year! -read moreread less -
JohnIt's seasonal and weird but occasionally the area gets a migration of stuff that doesn't belong like the shark that's a jerk but it does have history in being around so be careful they are out there and remember that's their home. -read moreread less -
ToshaWe visited St. Croix for the first time on our honeymoon. The island has two towns Fredricksted & Christensted. If you are staying on the Fredricksted side the safest place to stay is this resort. We originally booked our trip at “The Fred” we found a cockroach in our room within 5 minutes. We packed our bags and walked to Sand Castle. We were greeted with high positive energy, exceptional hospitality & a wonderful room. Our room included our own private outdoor shower, and outdoor hammock. The room was exceptionally clean. The front desk was amazing & all of the staff were so welcoming & inviting. They have their own little beach side cafe which is open for all meals. They have a pool, and beach front chairs for free. They also offer snorkeling gear. We snorkeled every night. Right outside of our resort we found sea turtles, star fish, clown fish, and a ton of other fish & cool rocks. If you’re coming to fredricksted STAY AT SAND CASTLE!!!!! -read moreread less -
BishopGreat place to eat, stay and play. Staff, restaurant and resort as a whole is awesome. My family stays at Sand Castles every time they visit St. Croix -read moreread less -
Johnbeautiful resort they keep in mint condition. restaurant had delicious food, only recommendation is to request it be cooked or reheated well.
2 pools that were in different locations kept me intrigued. room was very accommodating and cleaning service spectacular -read moreread less -
157lovetotravelWe visited the resort on a day pass while our cruise ship was in port. A reasonable walk from the port if you have good mobility and don’t want to spend extra on a taxi. We got there right at 9 am when they start selling day passes and we were able to find a lovely spot on the beach. The beach was beautiful, the water clear and refreshing ( but not cold ), and the beach service was excellent. Chris was taking care of the beach guests and made sure we had everything we needed for food and drinks. Such a friendly guy and we enjoyed visiting with him. It was a nice relaxing beach day and we would definitely visit again. -read moreread less -
KateI did not stay here but I ate here and enjoyed the beach. Service was excellent and so was the food. The bang bang shrimp is delicious and the pistachio drink is to die for. I come here at least 5 times a year and it doesn't matter who serves us I always feel that they are the nicest servers on the island. The beach here is really amazing. White white sand and gentle waves. Just beautiful. -read moreread less
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