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We are fortunate to own a home on St. Croix and to spend the winter months there. Whenever family and friends come to visit, we go to Sandcastles, buy a day pass and spend a lovely day on their beach. … -read moreread less
- DanielleWe came for a day pass from a cruise ship and this was the best decision! On our trip we stopped at 6 ports with beaches in total and this was the best stop. Worth the $40 day pass.. includes chairs and umbrella and access to pools and included a drink coupon good for ANY drink!! So fun and food was also great. service was attentive and not overwhelming. We stopped at other beaches and were bombarded with vendors.. not here! If we come to St Croix again this is where we will always stop! -read moreread less
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MicheleSand Castle is a wonderful and beautiful get away. It is nestled in the very quiet West end of Frederiksted. The property is ultra clean and literally 10 steps to the ocean. 2 great pools and a wonderful restaurant. You never have to leave! The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. The owners have thought of everything. They have snorkel equipment and kayaks for guests as well as clean towels for the beach and loungers everyday. You will love it here. Great choice for a laid back and restful vacation or weekend getaway. They will spoil you! Highly recommend. -read moreread less
- RobertWe had never stayed on this part of the island before, but found this to be a great location. The entire property was laid out well. The restaurant was convenient with great food. Service was excellent as well. Would stay here again. -read moreread less
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JaeI have never been to St. Croix or Sandcastle on the Beach. I had the Dolphin Villa for a week, along with my parents. The villa itself was amazing. Well decorated, plenty of space for two couples, close to the bar/ restaurant/ pool and more importantly, the beach. The owners made sure, in passing, to stop and ask if everything was good, if we needed anything and the staff was very friendly and happy as well. Their beach was very quiet. Plenty of chairs and service was available. They even have “noodles” for floating, or snorkeling in the ocean. The onsite restaurant was great for lunch and dinner, with a beautiful view of the sunset. Open and on the beach, so listening to the waves was a great experience.
The pool was small, but me, I personally prefer to swim in the ocean and sit on the beach. I did get in the pool a few times and it wasn’t cramped, or crowded.
My only complaint? (Which is minor) the cookware in the villa. The pan we were provided with, to make scrambled eggs/ breakfast items, was not non-stick, needless to say, once again, minor. The other surprising thing, was the Keurig coffee maker. Being so close to the ocean, I was surprised, mainly because of the plastic cup waste/ bad for the environment/, plus, with a family of four people, coffee drinkers, it was a test of patience waiting for each cup to be brewed - individually! Lol!
Other than that, I cannot wait to go back and I highly recommend this to all of my friends and family. -read moreread less
- OmarOur stay at Sand Castle on the Beach was nothing short of exceptional! The hotel is cozy, the rooms are impeccably clean, and the beds are incredibly comfortable, making it a true home away from home. The location is absolute paradise—just steps away from the beach, where we enjoyed breathtaking sunsets every evening.
A special mention goes to Josh at the front desk, who was not only welcoming but also went above and beyond to answer all our questions and even show us around. The entire staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was perfect.
The on-site restaurant served delicious food that exceeded our expectations, adding to the overall experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to our friends and family and can’t wait to come back for another unforgettable getaway!
Thank you, Sand Castle on the Beach, for an amazing stay ! -read moreread less -
amiOmg the absolute best time ever! Conveniently located and the beach is right there! The restaurant is to die for and all rye rooms and grounds were immaculate! I felt safe and pampered and can’t await my return!!! Don’t procrastinate, just go! Very tranquil during off season and the staff couldn’t have been more attentive! -read moreread less - MicheleSand Castle is a wonderful and beautiful get away. It is nestled in the very quiet West end of Frederiksted. The property is ultra clean and literally 10 steps to the ocean. 2 great pools and a wonderful restaurant. … -read moreread less
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14jkcOur stay was totally on point with others' reviews. Lovely small hotel on a soft sand beach with beautiful blue water. Never hard to get chairs on the beach. You can snorkel in front of the hotel or even better, walk down the beach to the large piece of stone that used to be a pier or something and go straight out. You'll see the shovel/bucket from a large piece of machinery that has turned into a reef, and then just float the drift back to the hotel or even a bit past it to see turtles, rays, and fish. Snorkeling at the pier was also phenomenal!
Our room was kind of like an apartment since we had a full kitchen. Extremely clean and included everything we needed. I can't say enough about the staff. They were so helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. This was an absolutely lovely place to stay that was quiet (no kids!) and comfortable. The continental breakfast and AM coffee is a nice touch and perfect for lazy days at the beach or days when you're planning to be out and about. The owners, Ted and Chris, are just lovely. While the restaurant is technically separate, it is on the grounds and was very good. Tim is a fantastic bartender and will tailor your drinks just how you like them. Other notable staff included Craig, Andre, Zander, Armas, Barbara, Aaron, and Josh. We can't wait to return! -read moreread less - ClaudeThis particular hotel on the beach offers a great view of the beach. Guests can enjoy their great bar and seaside views. Non guests are charged a $15 fee to sit on their beach chairs. Note: St. Croix laws prohibit hotels and homeowners from blocking access to beaches and shorelines. -read moreread less
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PauletteNice updates since we were there last. Friendly, helpful staff and clean, comfortable room and well-maintained resort. Convenient to many fun activities and staff helped us find activities, rental car, etc. Our "go to" place to stay on St. Croix! -read moreread less - NSpent a week here. Most relaxing and serene location. Shout out to all the staff. Cannot tell you how awesome you all are! -read moreread less
- AntonioDid not know this existed. My wife and I were told by another person on our crusie. Gave it a shot, and we are so glad we did. For $40 a person, you get a free complimentary drink, a beach chair with an umbrella. … -read moreread less
- AllisonWe spent 6 days at the resort. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. We really appreciated all the tips and advice the staff at the front desk offered when we had questions. Being able to be at the beach and a great snorkeling spot without having to leave the hotel was great! We would definitely stay again. -read moreread less
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VacationPlanner2The Beach is beautiful, and the staff was very friendly and helpful!
Came with my husband and had a great relaxing vacation. The snorkeling was amazing, and the fishing was awesome as well. He was able to fish right off the beach further down and snorkeled every day. -read moreread less -
AntonioDid not know this existed. My wife and I were told by another person on our crusie. Gave it a shot, and we are so glad we did. For $40 a person, you get a free complimentary drink, a beach chair with an umbrella. We had lunch, and the food was very good, simple wings, Mahi bites, a salmon burger, and a garden salad. Beach was 👍 great. Next time, we go back to St. Croix, it's definitely the sandcastle on a mile from the port. -read moreread less - KimIf you go, I guarantee you’ll be back! This was our 3rd stay at this lovely beachfront resort, and I love it more every time I stay. Everyone there is kind and welcoming, the resort is adorable, sparkling clean and comfortable. … -read moreread less
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KimIf you go, I guarantee you’ll be back! This was our 3rd stay at this lovely beachfront resort, and I love it more every time I stay. Everyone there is kind and welcoming, the resort is adorable, sparkling clean and comfortable. It will always be one of my favorite places on earth. I met another guest who said it was his 30th time staying, and that doesn’t surprise me at all. You just feel good when you’re there. Directly on the most beautiful beach, I spend hours soaking in the water, then grab a drink or 3 from the bar and a delicious dinner at beachside cafe to watch the sunset, which, as you can see, is spectacular. Where else do you see people applauding another beautiful sunset!
I recommend the black and white tuna and mahi bites from the restaurant. Until next time, my friends! -read moreread less
- amiOmg…the absolute best time ever! Conveniently located and the beach is right there! The restaurant is to die for and all rye rooms and grounds were immaculate! I felt safe and pampered and can’t await my return!!! Don’t procrastinate, just go! Very tranquil during off season and the staff couldn’t have been more attentive! -read moreread less
- PaulCruise port pass on the beach brought us to this lovely resort. The fee justified the comfortable beach chairs and umbrella. … -read moreread less
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sparkplug1We spent 6 days at the resort. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. We really appreciated all the tips and advice the staff at the front desk offered when we had questions. Being able to be at the beach and a great snorkeling spot without having to leave the hotel was great! We would definitely stay again. -read moreread less - MelissaWe loved it here! Definitely would come back. Rooms were very clean, patio was a wonderful place to sit and listen to ocean. Only issue was the cistern that I could hear dripping especially at night. Location was a bit scary for me, seeing all the poverty, but not uncommon on islands. The beach was beautiful and water was amazing and so clear. We snorkeled almost every day and did some kayaking. All in all, resort was fantastic and had the best beach around. We can’t wait to go back. -read moreread less
- AllisonBoutique hotel on the perfect beach! Breezy white with blue decor, friendly and accommodating staff, and very clean. Good food, great drinks, and did I mention the beach? White sand, clear turquoise water, gentle waves. Shells to collect, small fish to snorkel after, and a sweet hello from a sea turtle! -read moreread less
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ccrosnerWe are fortunate to own a home on St. Croix and to spend the winter months there. Whenever family and friends come to visit, we go to Sandcastles, buy a day pass and spend a lovely day on their beach. It truly is one of our favorite things to do on island as the resort is just lovely, super clean (great bathrooms!), with friendly beachside drink and food service. For $15/person (more on cruise ship days) you get a chaise lounge and a shared umbrella and side table. And the beach is beautiful and the snorkeling great. I would recommend the chicken salad sandwich to anyone!
Thanks to the owners for creating a special experience for all! -read moreread less - SHANNONBeautiful waters! Nice little private beach. If I ever come back I will come here. The pistachio drink was so good. -read moreread less
- DarrellSince our first visit to St. Croix and staying at Sandcastthe On The Beach was perfect. My wife and I decided to return to this truly amazing place. The room was really nice with a patio to retreat to when we needed to get out of the sun. We have managed to visit most of the beaches on St. Croix and the beach here is our favorite, especially at sunset. The meals we had here were always great, and the restaurant staff were really nice. Speaking of staff, Josh is the greatest and really deserves employee of month in our opinion.😁 Everyone was really nice and willing to help with any questions or needs we had. If you are having a problem with the staff here, you might want to take a moment to consider how you are presenting yourself. This is the only place we'll stay when we visit this great island and I really can't recommend this place enough. I would give it ten stars if it were possible. So, thanks to Sandcastle On The Beach for another wonderful visit, and we hope to see all of you soon. -read moreread less
- DaleThis place is decent if you like to have the most relaxing week of your life with the best service you have ever had. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else on the island. The owners literally walk around and ask how everything is going or if you need anything. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The on site restaurant is also great. Second time here and definitely won’t be the last. -read moreread less
- ShawnWe both had a great time while we were there. On the island especially staying at sandcastle. You guys offered a great experience. Great service. Great food at the restaurant. Also, when our flight got canceled till the next day. Cause of technical difficulty. You guys were able to help us and letting us stay one extra night. I appreciate it. We enjoyed it that much for our first time on the island we already booked and set up to come back at the end of February of 2025. -read moreread less
- LauraWe went solo around st. Croix and found this place which was amazing, ended up staying the whole day. Drinks were amazing, beach front was beautiful, overall an excellent experience. 10/10 would recommend it to anyone looking for something to do on their cruise port -read moreread less
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GinaThis was our third time here. We won't stay anywhere else. The hotel is beautiful, right on the beach with great food. There are plenty of activities to do, and the owners are always there to make sure your stay is perfect! We just booked our fourth trip for April! We can't wait! -read moreread less
- 14jkcOur stay was totally on point with others' reviews. Lovely small hotel on a soft sand beach with beautiful blue water. Never hard to get chairs on the beach. … -read moreread less
- ScottThis was our 1st visit to Sand Castle on the Beach and won't be our last. We were looking for some place to relax and chill - we found it here!
Both owners, Ted & Chris took the time to introduce themselves to us and told us a bit about themselves, the resort and St Croix. The staff was friendly and personable. We enjoyed listening and conversing about life on St Croix.
Breakfast is complimentary, it is a light continental breakfast.
And it is more than sufficient to get you going. They have a brunch on the weekends. Lunch and Dinner is served daily in the dining area, as well as daily specials. They regularly check up on drinks or anything else. We did not leave the resort for this trip and we alternated between the beach and salt-water pool.
Make sure you stop and take the time to watch the sunset. You just have to stop what you're doing and just be in awe.
We enjoyed ourselves so much that we booked another trip back to the resort for later in the year. -read moreread less - MarisaThis was by far the best and most memorable vacation we’ve had. I stayed here with my partner and family back in May 2024 and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The resort was beyond beautiful, the food amazing, staff incredibly kind and helpful, beach stunning, great location, fantastic owners… I could go on. And on top of that we were greeted by a lovely kitty that roamed the resort. We all agreed we’d love to come back some day and that the memories we made here were some of the best of our lives. 10/10!!!! -read moreread less
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Cosmopolitan403850Cruise port pass on the beach brought us to this lovely resort. The fee justified the comfortable beach chairs and umbrella. Our server was friendly and brought us a delicious lunch and several drinks 🤣 The location is a short walk to the cruise port and all the activities around. This property is clean and we will definitely return for an extended stay. -read moreread less
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