**This property was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **The beach is Sapphire Beach Resort’s main draw. It's on one of the best stretches of sand on the island, and the water is clear, turquoise, and calm; the view from the beach is stunning -- St. John and other satellite islands are visible in the distance. The resort is conveniently located one mile up the hill from Red Hook, where there are shops and restaurants. There aren’t, however, many property amenities -- there is a fee for Wi-Fi, not many places to eat on the property, and no fitness center, business center, or spa. The units at the resort are individually owned and managed by different companies, so the quality of the rooms varies greatly.
**This property was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **The beach is Sapphire Beach Resort’s main draw. It's on one of the best stretches of sand on the island, and the water is clear, turquoise, and calm; the view from the beach is stunning -- St. John and other satellite islands are visible in the distance. The resort is conveniently located one mile up the hill from Red Hook, where there are shops and restaurants. There aren’t, however, many property amenities -- there is a fee for Wi-Fi, not many places to eat on the property, and no fitness center, business center, or spa. The units at the resort are individually owned and managed by different companies, so the quality of the rooms varies greatly.
The upper-middle-range Point Pleasant Resort is a large, spacious hillside property on the East End of the island, a convenient, scenic location close to Red Hook's restaurants and shopping. Features include three pools and an on-site restaurant. The villas are privately owned and managed, with varying decor, but each unit is spacious with a large living room and fully equipped kitchen. There is a small but rocky beach in front of the property that doesn’t have much room for lounging, but guests are free to use the beach next door at Sugar Bay Resort. The kitchen-equipped condos at the mid-range Paradise Cove are cheaper, but the property has only one small pool and is not on the beach.
The upper-middle-range Point Pleasant Resort is a large, spacious hillside property on the East End of the island, a convenient, scenic location close to Red Hook's restaurants and shopping. Features include three pools and an on-site restaurant. The villas are privately owned and managed, with varying decor, but each unit is spacious with a large living room and fully equipped kitchen. There is a small but rocky beach in front of the property that doesn’t have much room for lounging, but guests are free to use the beach next door at Sugar Bay Resort. The kitchen-equipped condos at the mid-range Paradise Cove are cheaper, but the property has only one small pool and is not on the beach.
This property was significantly impacted by Hurricane Irma Hurricane Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed through 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Elysian Beach Resort is an upper-middle-range time-share property managed by Wyndham. With a gorgeous East End location, rooms with full kitchens and living rooms, a beautiful pool, spa, and sandy beach, Elysian is a postcard worthy spot for families and couples looking for a quiet Caribbean escape. There’s not much within walking distance, though there are two well regarded, unaffiliated restaurants on-site. Guests should be made aware that the property is quite hilly, and involves a lot of stairs. There’s also a daily resort fee and a hefty charge for slow Wi-Fi. Bluebeard’s Beach Club and Villas, Elysian’s sister property, has similar accommodations, a nicer beach, and significantly lower rates.
This property was significantly impacted by Hurricane Irma Hurricane Maria in September 2017 and is currently closed through 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Elysian Beach Resort is an upper-middle-range time-share property managed by Wyndham. With a gorgeous East End location, rooms with full kitchens and living rooms, a beautiful pool, spa, and sandy beach, Elysian is a postcard worthy spot for families and couples looking for a quiet Caribbean escape. There’s not much within walking distance, though there are two well regarded, unaffiliated restaurants on-site. Guests should be made aware that the property is quite hilly, and involves a lot of stairs. There’s also a daily resort fee and a hefty charge for slow Wi-Fi. Bluebeard’s Beach Club and Villas, Elysian’s sister property, has similar accommodations, a nicer beach, and significantly lower rates.
This hotel sustained significant damage during Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs until 2019. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Once part of the Dreams resort chain, the all-inclusive Sugar Bay Resort & Spa offers plenty of resort features in a lovely beachfront setting overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Highlights of this upscale property include seven full restaurants, a two-pool complex with a waterfall, a soft sand beach, and a decent nightlife scene. The 294 rooms are bright and crisp, with tropical details plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private balconies -- most have partial or full bay views. The shops, restaurants, and attractions of downtown Red Hook are less than five minutes away by car, but there isn't much going on in the immediate area. For a larger, four-pearl alternative with a more sophisticated vibe, check rates at the more affordable Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort.
This hotel sustained significant damage during Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs until 2019. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Once part of the Dreams resort chain, the all-inclusive Sugar Bay Resort & Spa offers plenty of resort features in a lovely beachfront setting overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Highlights of this upscale property include seven full restaurants, a two-pool complex with a waterfall, a soft sand beach, and a decent nightlife scene. The 294 rooms are bright and crisp, with tropical details plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private balconies -- most have partial or full bay views. The shops, restaurants, and attractions of downtown Red Hook are less than five minutes away by car, but there isn't much going on in the immediate area. For a larger, four-pearl alternative with a more sophisticated vibe, check rates at the more affordable Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort.