This property has partially reopened following significant damage from hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. White Bay Beach Villas is the only hotel on Jost Van Dyke not attached to a bar. For this reason, it earns our marks for being the most family-friendly as well as the most romantic hotel on the island. This being said, don’t expect a full-fledged resort — the mid-range White Bay Beach Villas doesn’t have any communal amenities, like a pool, spa, fitness center, or restaurant. But for guests seeking apartment-style rentals on Jost Van Dyke, White Bay is a solid option. The 10 rooms are scattered across the hilly property, and have large front porches and full kitchens. The beach, Jost’s famed White Bay, is a real stunner, with sugar white sand and crystal clear waters. The only problem is that guests have to walk down a steep, hilly path in order to reach it. Travelers looking for beachfront accommodations should check out The Sandcastle Hotel, though it’s not family-friendly. Those who don’t have their heart set on visiting Jost might prefer Concordia Eco-Studios, a similar property with a lot more amenities, on nearby St. John.
This property has partially reopened following significant damage from hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. White Bay Beach Villas is the only hotel on Jost Van Dyke not attached to a bar. For this reason, it earns our marks for being the most family-friendly as well as the most romantic hotel on the island. This being said, don’t expect a full-fledged resort — the mid-range White Bay Beach Villas doesn’t have any communal amenities, like a pool, spa, fitness center, or restaurant. But for guests seeking apartment-style rentals on Jost Van Dyke, White Bay is a solid option. The 10 rooms are scattered across the hilly property, and have large front porches and full kitchens. The beach, Jost’s famed White Bay, is a real stunner, with sugar white sand and crystal clear waters. The only problem is that guests have to walk down a steep, hilly path in order to reach it. Travelers looking for beachfront accommodations should check out The Sandcastle Hotel, though it’s not family-friendly. Those who don’t have their heart set on visiting Jost might prefer Concordia Eco-Studios, a similar property with a lot more amenities, on nearby St. John.
Sandcastle Hotel sustained significant damage during Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. This mid-range hotel is attached to Jost Van Dyke’s famed Soggy Dollar Bar. An institution on the island since the 1970s, the Soggy Dollar Bar is the purported home of the original Painkiller, a popular Caribbean drink made with dark rum. The Sandcastle Hotel, a later addition to the bar, has six simple rooms right on the beach. Hotel guests have accesses to a private section of the beach, but are otherwise treated no differently than the hordes of daytime bar-goers. Besides a casual restaurant, there aren’t really any traditional hotel amenities here, so don’t expect a pool, spa, or workout facility. Jost Van Dyke doesn’t have many overnight accommodations, but guests looking for something a bit more “upscale” (we use this word lightly) might prefer nearby White Bay Villas & Seaside Cottages.
Sandcastle Hotel sustained significant damage during Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. This mid-range hotel is attached to Jost Van Dyke’s famed Soggy Dollar Bar. An institution on the island since the 1970s, the Soggy Dollar Bar is the purported home of the original Painkiller, a popular Caribbean drink made with dark rum. The Sandcastle Hotel, a later addition to the bar, has six simple rooms right on the beach. Hotel guests have accesses to a private section of the beach, but are otherwise treated no differently than the hordes of daytime bar-goers. Besides a casual restaurant, there aren’t really any traditional hotel amenities here, so don’t expect a pool, spa, or workout facility. Jost Van Dyke doesn’t have many overnight accommodations, but guests looking for something a bit more “upscale” (we use this word lightly) might prefer nearby White Bay Villas & Seaside Cottages.