Bluebeards Castle Resort

You don’t have to stay here to enjoy the views this place offers. YOU CAN VISIT WHILE STAYING IN A BETTER RESORT.
Hotel’s purpose is to provide a comfortable room. I was very UNCOMFORTABLE staying in a old vintage style furniture room. It was so old 17^th century style that it created a very eerie feeling in room. There was old moldy smell to the room. I did not even want to touch the old tan colored shower curtain hanging in shower so i showered with it open. Fortunately, and i was not expecting it in such a cheap place — shower head was good water pressure. Internet was offered free. However isolated location on top of the hill with no activities on site (except one tiny swimming pool in old surroundings that i would not even consider dippinh my toe in) — STAYING HERE RUINED MY VACATION.
NO SAFETY OR SECURITY, locals show up at this place to attempt to SOLICIT GUESTS which for a lone female like me is terrifying.

Very old resort and not the cleanest. Had issues with roaches and a sliding door that would not shut. Roosters every morning around 4am. Lots of steps so bring proper shoes. Also check your bill when you leave for errors. The room with a view was great for happy hour!

Had a really nice stay here at a reasonable cost. You definitely want to have a car — it’s not on the beach and up on a big hill — would NOT be fun to walk that. Rooms are clean and the property is pretty. Not too much to complain about, but if you are a high maintenance person, I would suggest looking elsewhere. It’s not that anything is necessarily bad at all — it’s just a low key place and the staff isn’t terribly helpful with anything that requires much effort. I didn’t find any staff members to be rude or mean — just not that helpful. We had a car and wanted to do a lot on our own so it didn’t bother us, but I could see that being an issue for some people looking for more of a hotel experience (it’s a timeshare place that rents out rooms, if that gives you some background). You get what you pay for, as they say. We tried out a few of the restaurants on the property and all were good. Nothing mind blowing, but we never had a bad meal. I would definitely recommend and come back here!

We stayed here for our honeymoon. We had a penthouse in Pirates Pension. It was simply amazing! It made our trip even better. From the balcony outside you over look the harbor (and it comes with a dining set and lounge chair on the balcony) where the some of the cruise ships dock. It is a bit of a hike to get to the main part of the resort, because it is on a hill. The Pirates pension room had a full kitchen (stocked with dishware and cooking equipment), a dining area with a dining table, a washer and dryer, huge jetted bath tub, 2 ceiling fans, A/​C, 2 closets in the bedroom and a king size bed. It was the size of a one bedroom apartment. It made it nice, we were able to buy some food at the resort store (cash only, no cards accepted) and have breakfast in our room (or the balcony) and one night we cooked dinner. My only complaint was that the tub did not drain very well and the tub would fill up during a shower and the hot water lasted maybe 10 minutes if you were lucky. It was a very comfortable place to stay. It had a GREAT pool with a pool bar that served breakfast and lunch. I recommend the breakfast burrito, it leaves you full enough but not a heavy full. And the mozzarella sticks. We went to the pool almost everyday. The banana tree grille was our least favorite place to get food. We loved Room with a View. It was amazing! Pricey but oh so good. The cabana bar is a good place to get some food and drinks. We ate there twice. The fish tacos are really good and my husband liked the chicken melt. The pizza was meh and the burger wasn’t the best but they weren’t unedible. It is really easy to get a taxi at the resort also. If you rent a car you just pick up a parking pass from the front desk. There is also an energy fee you pay for at check in. We stayed from the 16^th-​23^rd and we paid $ 84 for the total stay. Housekeeping only comes by once a week but if you need new towels you just have to call. The provided 4 sets of towels and a set of 2 beach towels, which was really helpful. Housekeeping was really good. When we got back the room smelled wonderful and our dishes were cleaned. (which I felt guilty about but found it very nice). Bluebeards is at a really good spot. Close to downtown (beware of downtown the people in the jewelry stores do not leave you alone they are high pressure and all restaurants and shops close at 5pm) and you are about 10 – 20 minutes from just about anywhere on the island. There are roosters that run around the resort and some iguanas.
I highly recommend this resort if you plan to stay on St. Thomas.

The front desk staff were rude and unpleasant in general. I asked if they have a different type of wine opener because the one in the room wasn’t working properly. The person simply said «NO» with a stiff face and wouldn’t even look at me. Why are they in the hospitality business if they are so hostile?
The concierge was a joke. I asked whether she could help me make a reservation to Coral World, she gave a lecture about how I should follow the daily activity sheet before bothering her. She sounded like the First Lady in the White House who is overwhelmed with social parties. I ended up calling the place myself. She is the worst concierge I ever met. Any doorman in Manhattan is more helpful than she is. I stayed away for her for the rest of my stay. How funny that they are try to sell some of their timeshare units! Why would anyone want to own piece of this unpleasant place? I would never come back or recommend it to anyone.
Water was brown, jacuzzi was out of order, room cleaning was lousy and everything liked out of shape…
The only positive experience was with the bartender at Banana Tree Grill. He was very pleasant and helpful.

The boy and I finally got to go on our honeymoon and stayed at Bluebeard’s Castle. The restaurants seemed to be included within the establishment, so I’ll list them here as well.
Cabana Bar — 1 star (visited 9÷13÷14)
Our first night here we decided to just stay in and this was the only place open. We were the only ones there which probably should have been a sign… The bartender took our drink orders and came back with them to take our food orders. I asked a few questions since I have some restrictions and he seemed quite displeased with having to do so much work. I was nice and said made sure to say please and thank you…
The kitchen was a small are off the side of the bar, so I watch the cook make our meal over the boy’s shoulder and gave him the play by play. I ordered the Tuna Ginger Tar Tar with Seaweed Salad & Flour Tortilla Chips. As the cook was making the tar tar, I saw him pull the bag of ginger out of the cooler. He took enough for my dish, then took a handful to stuff in his mouth… I was appalled! He kept making my dish without washing his hands too!
The boy ordered the Philly Cheese Steak. The cook placed the bread over the meat on the grilled. As he pulled it off, some of the cheese landed on the back of his hand. When it placed the sandwich on the plate, he took the cheese off the back of his hand and put it back on the top of the sandwich. He had placed a pile of french fries on a plate, but when our meals came out the boy’s plate had no fries. The bartender said they would be out in a minute as I saw the cook eating some fries.
My meal came out with some kind of spicy mayo ALL over it. I asked what it was and he told us it was sriracha mayo… We let him know that I can’t have spicy things and that he didn’t say that there was any spicy mayo on the dish I ordered, nor did the menu state that it have it. So he took it back to have it remade (placing it where he and the cook could reach it instead of throwing it away).
Meanwhile, the boy’s fries didn’t come out until my new plate did which was after he finished his sandwich. My tar tar was just ok. The fish was quite fatty and the seaweed salad was out of a tub. I would not suggest that anyone eat here EVER! We actually told other people at Bluebeard’s to stay away from the Cabana Bar!
Life’s a Breeze Poolbar — 5 star (visited 5 times for brunch)
We ran into a guy in the grocery store who had just moved back to the Chicago area before we left and he recommended a few places for us to go to… This was one of them! Jason, Smitty, and Brian are awesome bartenders and will always treat you right! Drinks are great and the food is amazing! We had brunch by the pool which made us phat and happy!
What we ate and recommend that you order:
— Breakfast Burrito
— Lamb Gyro
— Huevos Rancheros
— Meatlovers Omelet
— Breakfast Sandwich
— Traditional Breakfast
Banana Tree Grille — This place has apparently been closed for a long time and they will tell you that they are renovating… Word is that there is a lean on it due to the previous owner not paying the bills… /​shrug
Room with a View — Our new friends visited this place and were displeased with it. We did not check it out due to the prices for what you got.
Ok, now on to our stay… In the photos on the website they make it look like this place is on the beach… It’s not. Bluebeard’s Beach Club is which is for owners, but if you tell them you are staying at the castle they’ll let you in to go to the beach and pool. There are also scuba lessons at the beach club every day from 12 – 3 PM. Check it out! Get to the beach at least! It’s also by the pool! THAT is what I was expecting to see when we pulled up, so I was a little disappointed…
Next, there was a multi-​million dollar renovation just 3 years ago (check out link below). When we walked into our room it did not seem that way. Our bed was really old. We could feel the springs in it as we slept. The room smelled dank and like the pool was right next to us even though it was a long walk away.
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If you have any kind of walking or movement disabilities, this is not the place you want to stay at! Stairs! All the stairs! There were these little box elevators for wheelchairs, but I felt like a bum for attempting to use them one day. I walk a long way on flat land, but stairs and me are mortal enemies. When we checked in, we were not told how to get anywhere in this place! The map does not show you where stairs are, or where the ramps are! We found a real elevator on the fourth day in one of the buildings between ours and the pool. I about jumped outta my skin with joy! After 5 knee surgeries and my hips going next, I was over the stairs after the second day!
The ladies at the check-​in desks could be a little more friendly and helpful. It would have assisted us in our stay!

My best friend and i stayed 8 nights at Bluebeards just last week. For what we paid for our studio room, it was a great deal! Room was clean, spacious, great view of harbor, and safe. Restaurants on site are great! Great happy hours! The cabana bar is awesome and the bartenders there– Smitty and Jason will take care of you! The rum punch this place serves is the best i had on the island and only 6 bucks!
This is by no means the Ritz Carlton, but you are also not paying 400 bucks a night. We visited the Ritz for the day and it was beautiful but very very expensive. I would highly recommend Bluebeards Castle and make sure you book New Hozirons Breakaway and do the tour of the BVI. Great time.

The views are fantastic and the property is nice, though in need of some maintenance. You know it’s not good when you check in and get a warning letter that the water is brown — and no bottled water to assist.
But the reason I give it one star is because the service was not friendly. The people they have working the front desk are rude. No smiles, no greeting. They’re argumentative and when you ask to check in or check out, they act so inconvenienced with interrupting their texting or reading the newspaper.
A smile from somebody would have earned it another two stars at least…

The place was nice, cozy and clean. The pool area and jacuzzi were also very nice, spent a little bit of time there especially at night since during the day we were out exploring the beaches. It’s not walking distance to any beaches but the views are pretty amazing and cab rides to are not expensive. The service wasn’t the best, but they were helpful and most of the staff was very friendly. Overall, I was very pleased and would go back there again.

Reasonably priced for St Thomas and breathtaking views. The roads down are definitely not for everyone but I managed to hike down them just fine [and up them, once, at the cost of my lungs nearly exploding!]
We got a free room upgrade because they gave us incorrect accommodations when we first checked in, a villa next to the pool with a huge balcony and a view even better than our first room which I didn’t think was possible]
You HAVE to have breakfast at the bar at least once. The bartender is a super cool dude and the food is delicious and cheap as hell. Also, $ 5 mimosas/​Bloody Marys starting at 8 am? HALLELUJAH

A few of coworkers who had been here suggested that I stay here and I’m glad they did. The price was very, very reasonable and it was easy to book. This isn’t a «regular» hotel but rather a time-​share property with rooms available. The staff is beyond friendly and are always willing to help. It’s very clean and well maintained and the restaurants on the grounds are excellent. The only drawback is its location on top of a hill that looks to be walkable but it is very deceiving. However, there are always cabs within 2 or 3 minutes from the time the staff calls them.

Beautiful hotel with a wonderful view! I really enjoyed the amenities, patio and Internet access (for a small fee). There was a nice sized kitchen with dinnerware, cooking utensils and drinking glasses, etc which made me feel right at home on my arrival. The bathroom had a lot of closet space and a nice mirror/​desk for applying makeup and getting ready for my day and evening outings. Must have a car, there are no local safari’s nearby.

This is a time share disguised as a hotel. Best views on the island. Fair pricing (ran about $ 150/​nt with fees). No daily housekeeping and early check-​out (10 am). Historically significant site. Fabulous concierge, D’Reen. Nice activity schedule. Loved the twinkling hillside at night, watching ships come and go, the changing colors of the harbor, the annoying rooster crowing throughout the stay. Two of the top five 5-​star restaurants on the island are located on the property. Has a Cabana Bar/​Restaurant (also called the Dungeon, karaōke on Monday nites) and a reasonable Breakfast/​Lunch at the Pool Bar. Must go up/​down 41 steps from lobby to pool level (or elevator) so not for feint of walking-​type people. Pool icy cold but refreshing. Hot tub is lukewarm and not so bubbly. Staying on a small island has its trade-​offs but I would not hesitate to stay here again, for the magnificent views and eats alone. Good value.

our third day here so far & we love it! the staff are super friendly & helpful! the lobby is beautiful! the three restaurants are awesome! they have something for each budget and style! the grounds are well kept. there seems to be plenty of parking. the pool area is awesome! there’s a main pool with a waterfall, a kiddie pool and jacuzzi. if youre a run of the mill person & don’t require mints on your pillow each night then this place is for you! we were also informed that the room will not be cleaned each day, which personally I appreciate because the amount of resources that’s wasted on washing unused towels, etc. is crazy!
the room itself was the best surprise! were on a budget and were stoked to find out it had a toaster, fridge, silverware, microwave, even untensils! they really though of everything! the bed is a California king! there’s even a pull out sofa couch! we have our own balcony over looking all of the city & the habour, complete with a table & two chairs! there’s a table with chairs, a bar with stools, a vanity area and the bathroom has two separate sections. the main area has a door with a sink, an underneath for storage and a huge closet then there’s a door to another room that has a toilet & shower. were loving it! ALL of this for around $ 50.00 a night! were truly in paradise!

i just got back today and had a lovely time at Bluebeard’s! I gave my experience 4 stars, however, i do think this hotel has some room to improve and would only consider it a 3 star hotel right now. They were working on some renovations, and it is clear that the hotel has been around for a while, but i really liked the charm of this historic property. i dont need marble columns and pristine fountains and huge chandeliers to enjoy my stay. If you are planning to get out and explore the caribbean, it shouldn’t matter that much anyway! The pool was refreshing and clean, the staff was very friendly, the food was great, and the property has a fabulous view of the bay that’s perfect for watching the cruise ships arrive and depart. People who are not ok with stairs should probably not stay here though. I didn’t mind it because i like getting exercise without going to the gym (esp on vacation), but anyone who is not in tip-​top shape will very likely have a problem with the amount of climbing involved. The property is not very handicap accesible, but i can’t hold that against the hotel because it was clearly built at a time when that was not a requirement.
I had a fabulous time!

You may not want to stay here, but you sure want to grab breakfast and drinks at the poolside bar. Our concierge sent us here for «the best breakfast on the island.» He was not kidding! Finally a good, cheap breakfast. ($ 5 for a breakfast sandwich) Their Bloody Mary was stupendous! (see photo)

Hotels on the VI are very expensive in general, so we selected Bluebeard’s because they were offering a rate of $ 129/​night. Plus, I read more than one review about how the hotel was just up the hill from the main downtown area, so I figured that we could do a lot of walking.
Pros:
Large balcony with a great view
Mini kitchen
Large room
Nice A/​C
Cons:
— Terrible service — the folks at the front desk didn’t seem to be too happy when we first came in to check in.
— Sucky location — the roads in the VI are narrow, windy, and filled with drivers that drive too fast. I have no idea how anyone can walk anywhere on those roads! So even though downtown Charlotte Amalie is in walking distance, we always took a cab — which set us back a good $ 6−8/head, depending on where we were going (and boy, that added up too!)
— Rude housekeeping — Check out time is early, at 10am. On top of that, i was not pleased when they knocked on our door at 9am to make sure that we left!
the next time I visit the VI (if ever), I would definitely shell out a few extra bucks to get a hotel that has a beach. The taxi costs are ridiculous, so I literally felt trapped when I was here because I was getting tired of spending money even if I just wanted to go out.