St. Croix Renaissance (U.S. Virgin Islands) [Master Thread]
Oct 23, 2018, 4:43 pm
#76
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I was there about a year or so earlier and agree it probably could’ve used a renovation, although I believe it might’ve been in process.
It didn’t seem to be a huge property, so I wouldn’t necessarily expect that many dining options. I think it still had 2 or 3 though? Can’t remember.
I guess they were mostly beach bar type places but there were 4-5 restaurants or so less than 10 minutes away at Cane Bay.
Yes, there are some food trucks and bars but anything else is in Christiansted or east of there.
Oct 23, 2018, 6:10 pm
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If I remember correctly there was one breakfast restaurant, one dinner restaurant that had balcony and patio seating for lunch, and a pool bar. I don't believe the rooms had kitchens -- at least mine didn't -- so it's not like you could buy groceries and cook food.
Yes, there are some food trucks and bars but anything else is in Christiansted or east of there.
Yes, there are some food trucks and bars but anything else is in Christiansted or east of there.
Jan 30, 2019, 10:34 am
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Was curious when I found this property on TA for my research to the Caribbean. Planning to spend my bday in May during the time.
This property seems to have alot of good reviews on TA, but unfortunately was hit pretty bad during Irma, have heard that they are renovating and are scheduled for re-opening this year, but not sure if they will be ready by Summer.
Any kinds folks with sources care to share what you know?
This property seems to have alot of good reviews on TA, but unfortunately was hit pretty bad during Irma, have heard that they are renovating and are scheduled for re-opening this year, but not sure if they will be ready by Summer.
Any kinds folks with sources care to share what you know?
Jan 30, 2019, 10:42 am
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Was curious when I found this property on TA for my research to the Caribbean. Planning to spend my bday in May during the time.
This property seems to have alot of good reviews on TA, but unfortunately was hit pretty bad during Irma, have heard that they are renovating and are scheduled for re-opening this year, but not sure if they will be ready by Summer.
Any kinds folks with sources care to share what you know?
This property seems to have alot of good reviews on TA, but unfortunately was hit pretty bad during Irma, have heard that they are renovating and are scheduled for re-opening this year, but not sure if they will be ready by Summer.
Any kinds folks with sources care to share what you know?
Jan 30, 2019, 10:50 am
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This property is also for sale, again, by the bankrupt island government's pension fund.
As an example, The Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas was supposed to be open in late 2018 or early 2019, but is now scheduled for a vague summer 2019 opening. Some of the other St. Thomas hotels, such as the Marriott, aren't even under renovation or weren't when I was in the Virgin Islands in October 2018.
The Buccaneer Hotel is the only other good, resort hotel on St. Croix. The rest of the hotels are either inferior or basically downtown hotels.
You might want to consider Puerto Rico, which has mostly recovered. I think The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan is the only big hotel not reopen yet.
As an example, The Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas was supposed to be open in late 2018 or early 2019, but is now scheduled for a vague summer 2019 opening. Some of the other St. Thomas hotels, such as the Marriott, aren't even under renovation or weren't when I was in the Virgin Islands in October 2018.
The Buccaneer Hotel is the only other good, resort hotel on St. Croix. The rest of the hotels are either inferior or basically downtown hotels.
You might want to consider Puerto Rico, which has mostly recovered. I think The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan is the only big hotel not reopen yet.
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Jan 30, 2019, 12:34 pm
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This property is also for sale, again, by the bankrupt island government's pension fund.
As an example, The Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas was supposed to be open in late 2018 or early 2019, but is not scheduled for a vague summer 2019 opening. Some of the other St. Thomas hotels, such as the Marriott, aren't even under renovation or weren't when I was in the Virgin Islands in October 2018.
The Buccaneer Hotel is the only other good, resort hotel on St. Croix. The rest of the hotels are either inferior or basically downtown hotels.
You might want to consider Puerto Rico, which has mostly recovered. I think The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan is the only big hotel not reopen yet.
As an example, The Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas was supposed to be open in late 2018 or early 2019, but is not scheduled for a vague summer 2019 opening. Some of the other St. Thomas hotels, such as the Marriott, aren't even under renovation or weren't when I was in the Virgin Islands in October 2018.
The Buccaneer Hotel is the only other good, resort hotel on St. Croix. The rest of the hotels are either inferior or basically downtown hotels.
You might want to consider Puerto Rico, which has mostly recovered. I think The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan is the only big hotel not reopen yet.
Aug 21, 2019, 8:08 am
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The sale of the Renaissance is now complete and the new owners are making a significant capital investment in the property. Not sue when the resort will reopen but it has been used by the FEMA workers on the island. I walked through the property this last April, before the sale closed and it needed a lot of work. My expectation is the it will reopen to the public in 2020. The location, on the north shore of the island, is beautiful.
Feb 24, 2020, 4:40 pm
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We just stayed there as part of a group and it is not yet open to the public. They provided us with breakfast and dinner, and there was a limited lunch menu via the front desk. The fitness room and the pool are open but the restaurant looked to be some way off (we and other groups were eating in conference rooms). There are still blue tarps on a few buildings but our room was fine (and had a full sized refrigerator and twin burners in addition to a microwave for limited cooking). So the place is functional and very nice as far as it goes. You might want to call and check what you will be getting.
Feb 25, 2020, 3:08 pm
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Set to Open in December 2020
I called. They are NOT open. It was an error on Marriott's part to allow reservations. They said that should be fixed and taken down the next day.
They said they are looking at the December timeframe.
They said they are looking at the December timeframe.
Feb 25, 2020, 3:59 pm
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They had been saying second quarter on the Marriott web site so I suppose that someone believed it without checking. I'm sorry to hear that you were misled but I guess it's as well that you checked.
Jun 7, 2020, 10:04 am
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Just booked a few nights for the end of the month: it appears to have been renamed the Carambola Beach Resort Saint Croix - its still under the Renaissance brand. Photos certainly look good online, but we'll see how the property, service and food actually pan out...
Jun 7, 2020, 12:12 pm
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You may wish to call them to see what facilities are available, the web site is saying that they are renovating until the end of the year. If it's like it was in February then you will have a comfortable stay in a beautiful place but may have to do more self catering than you expect. You will need a car or to use taxis to get anywhere, the latter are reliable and not too expensive but have to come some distance so planning is required.
Jun 7, 2020, 5:40 pm
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You may wish to call them to see what facilities are available, the web site is saying that they are renovating until the end of the year. If it's like it was in February then you will have a comfortable stay in a beautiful place but may have to do more self catering than you expect. You will need a car or to use taxis to get anywhere, the latter are reliable and not too expensive but have to come some distance so planning is required.
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