St Thomas Hotels

[kilroy]

I saw a thread on here on TIST hotels and such.. Does anyone recall inexpensive hotels or can point me to the thread with the info thanks....

 

[El Bucho]

Where ever you stay, go check out Benny Iguana's. Best sushi I've had in a long while. Todd is the chef I think, does a great job.

EB

 

[General Lee]

Marriot's Frenchman's Reef. Great beach and nice hotel, about 10-15 minutes from the airport.



Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[freightdogfred]

Wyndham Sugar Bay, all-inclusive and I think you can get an interline rate. If you have a large family or group perhaps renting a villa is a better option for you. Here's a link to my buddy's place, the are others on this link as well...Enjoy! I hope it posts here...http://www.caribbeandays.com/stthomas/2bedroom/rockworks.shtml

 

[2000flyer]

I second the Marriott Frenchmans Reef. If you can, get a room at Morning Star. They're a set of rooms lower than the hotel and directly on the beach. Havana Blue is a great place to dine and drink. However, be sure your per diem or credit card will handle the load. Typical meals for two run $70+ with a couple of drinks. Coconut Joe's on the other end is only slightly less expensive. Breakfast for one runs in the $20 neighborhood.

Every night was something new in the room. The first night was a gift bag with munchies, rum and champaign. Other nights was a light snack, fresh bottled water or Kaluha. Absolutely fantastic service!

Cab or water taxi to town is $5 each way. Cab to the airport, depending on luggage will run $20 for two people.

Shopping is great and duty free. By the way, the rum is pretty darn good to. I recommend Cruzan, any flavor!

By the way, I was just there a week ago, so this is fresh info.

I stayed at Sugar Bay a few years ago and it isn't bad either. The only problem is it's on the other side of the island and if I remember correctly there isn't anything nearby once you leave their property.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or ask here.

Marriott Frenchman's Reef.

2000Flyer

 

[ACWild]

I thought the Frenchman's Reef Marriott was my little secret!
Every time I go there we're the only ones on the beach. Plusbeing on the Eastern side of the Island gets you away from the stink ofthe west side. I think the west side has the sewage facilities orsomething.
You can get an airline discount there. If you're not with an airline, you can get a AAA discount. Have fun!

 

[Weasel Keeper]

Nearest to the airport (1/4 mile) is the Best Western Emerald Beach. It's no 5 star resort, but not too bad...unless you're expecting a 5 star resort. All rooms are on the beach at Lindbergh Bay, has a pool, restaurant, beach bar (Sam makes killer Bushwackers), clean rooms and a great beach. Very affordable compared to other STT resorts.

http://emeraldbeach.com/

If you spend any time at all other than an overnight, you'll want to hit the ferry to St John anyway. 45 minute ride from Charlotte Amalie ($7.00 pp) or 20 mins from Red Hook ($3.00 pp). I guarantee once you do St John no place will ever come close again. Pure paradise...just don't tell anyone.

http://vinow.com/



If you're looking for a decent affordable vacation package for interline employees (check Caribbean/St Thomas):

http://openskiesonline.com/index.htm

Low season $329 pp 3 days/4 nights. Includes Space A on Delta plus room and taxes.

As far as rum...Cruzan is by far the best anywhere! Flavored is good, but try the real rum.

 

[ACWild]

The popular interline place seems to be Bolongo's. That's righton the beach and has a lot of water activities. Everyone who goesthere says it's alright, but not great.

 

[Fokkerflyer]

Stayed at the Wyndham Sugar Bay a few years back. Good place, a bit far from town if you're looking for night life. If you're on a tight expense account, this is a good place because of the all-inclusive. They serve a mean pina colada!