With 12 acres and 88 rooms, the upscale Coral Reef Club is larger than its sister property, The Sandpiper, and has a few more amenities. It has a lot to offer on the competitive and ritzy west coast, including two pools, a scenic beachfront with plenty of lounges, a huge open restaurant/bar serving all meals, a stylish and contemporary lobby, and spacious rooms. Its spa is a shining star here -- housed in a huge, 500-square-foot building, the full-service facility was built with relaxation in mind. While the rooms are stylish and spacious, they are not overly luxurious and there are no TVs (a pro for some).
With 12 acres and 88 rooms, the upscale Coral Reef Club is larger than its sister property, The Sandpiper, and has a few more amenities. It has a lot to offer on the competitive and ritzy west coast, including two pools, a scenic beachfront with plenty of lounges, a huge open restaurant/bar serving all meals, a stylish and contemporary lobby, and spacious rooms. Its spa is a shining star here -- housed in a huge, 500-square-foot building, the full-service facility was built with relaxation in mind. While the rooms are stylish and spacious, they are not overly luxurious and there are no TVs (a pro for some).
The four-pearl Mango Bay is a small-scale all-inclusive offering 76 rooms and a pristine stretch of aqua beachfront -- within minutes of boutiques, restaurants, and bars in historic Holetown. The beach area can get crowded, but calm waves appeal to swimmers of all ages, and freebies like water skiing, scuba lessons, and boat trips are a plus. Rooms differ in size and views, but are spacious and avoid the tacky Caribbean decor found in many resorts. Standard rooms encounter street noise at night, so a higher category may make sense. The lone indoor/outdoor restaurant can feel limiting, but overall, the resort has a casual sophistication that is ideal for groups and romantics seeking an easy vacation. Travelers after an all-inclusive with more dining options could try Sugar Bay.
The four-pearl Mango Bay is a small-scale all-inclusive offering 76 rooms and a pristine stretch of aqua beachfront -- within minutes of boutiques, restaurants, and bars in historic Holetown. The beach area can get crowded, but calm waves appeal to swimmers of all ages, and freebies like water skiing, scuba lessons, and boat trips are a plus. Rooms differ in size and views, but are spacious and avoid the tacky Caribbean decor found in many resorts. Standard rooms encounter street noise at night, so a higher category may make sense. The lone indoor/outdoor restaurant can feel limiting, but overall, the resort has a casual sophistication that is ideal for groups and romantics seeking an easy vacation. Travelers after an all-inclusive with more dining options could try Sugar Bay.
Located on a busy road along a prime stretch of St. James Beach on the island’s Platinum Coast, Discovery Bay by Rex Resorts is an 85-room, mid-range beachfront hotel with a modern pool, seaside restaurant, and direct access to a stretch of white sand and the calm, clear waters of the Caribbean. The hotel’s rooms offer ocean and garden views from spacious balconies, but they're basic and in need of renovation, as are the common spaces. Vacationers seeking a hotel with more modern, boutique appeal might want to check out the nearby Lone Star or the pricier Coral Reef Club.
Located on a busy road along a prime stretch of St. James Beach on the island’s Platinum Coast, Discovery Bay by Rex Resorts is an 85-room, mid-range beachfront hotel with a modern pool, seaside restaurant, and direct access to a stretch of white sand and the calm, clear waters of the Caribbean. The hotel’s rooms offer ocean and garden views from spacious balconies, but they're basic and in need of renovation, as are the common spaces. Vacationers seeking a hotel with more modern, boutique appeal might want to check out the nearby Lone Star or the pricier Coral Reef Club.