USVI Lodging near STT or Red Hook
May 22, 2013, 9:51 pm
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USVI Lodging near STT or Red Hook
Also, sugar bay is a mid tier hotel. Better options for service are Ritz and Marriott on stt. If you go to st John, the service will be the same unless you stay at a higher end place.....Caneel or Westin. Service in the usvi isn't great, regardless. I go for self catering - villa rental.
May 23, 2013, 2:17 pm
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Cruz Bay St. John does not close up at 10pm. I have owned a house there for 35 years--however if we have any troubles they occur after 12pm arround the bras that are still open.
I agree with the comments about near Red Hook---and for upscale resort the Ritz Carleton is nearby.
I agree with the comments about near Red Hook---and for upscale resort the Ritz Carleton is nearby.
May 23, 2013, 8:11 pm
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May 24, 2013, 10:35 am
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I won't dispute that. I didn't want this to be a full trip report, just impressions of Sugarbay since lodging was the topic of my original post. I'm sure some of the other beaches on STT are nice.
May 29, 2013, 11:59 am
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Has anyone stayed at the Best Western right by the airport?? Is it walking distance. We are thinking of returning the rental car at 6pm, checking in at the BW, and then just catching our 8am flight out without having to pay for an extra day of the car.
May 30, 2013, 4:47 am
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Side note: The checkin staff for AA was very tight on the checked bags cutoff time. Our early morning flight had several people left in a tight spot.
May 30, 2013, 4:38 pm
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It is walkable fairly easily. Marginally acceptable for an overnight stay, but that's it.
May 31, 2013, 2:14 pm
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There are two BW's. The one near the airport is walking distance, but it isn't connected to the terminal. We considered it for our first night with a late arrival so I was watching for it. The "airport road" is straight and pretty flat, I would guess it was 1/4 mile or 1/3 mile to the hotel. At night with some female friends I was glad we didn't try to walk it. But in daytime should be much better if you can handle that distance.
Side note: The checkin staff for AA was very tight on the checked bags cutoff time. Our early morning flight had several people left in a tight spot.
Side note: The checkin staff for AA was very tight on the checked bags cutoff time. Our early morning flight had several people left in a tight spot.
Jun 2, 2013, 11:19 am
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Apr 21, 2014, 2:24 pm
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I have a stay planned on St. John. My plan arrives 10 pm and departs 8AM. I know there are early ferries between STJ and STT, but it looks like they limit the earliest ferry to locals who are commuting. So think i'll stay near STT the night of arrival and the night of departure.
How was the Best Western? Best rate i can find is $140, and the reviews make it sound like its not worth it. I guess i'll save the extra day on the rental car, which effectively lowers the price of staying there.
I assume i can check my luggage the night before for an 8AM departure.
How was the Best Western? Best rate i can find is $140, and the reviews make it sound like its not worth it. I guess i'll save the extra day on the rental car, which effectively lowers the price of staying there.
I assume i can check my luggage the night before for an 8AM departure.
Apr 21, 2014, 2:47 pm
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Doubt if you can check your bags the night before as you need to clear CBD and fill out a custom declaration and have your bags inspected before you board your flight and go thru security. CBD is only open certain hours, probably an hour before first flight of the day.