Indulge in St. Thomas Luxury Resorts

• The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
• The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef
• Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection
• Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

Mesmerizing views of shimmering turquoise waters from The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas lure guests to the five-star hotel’s private white-sand beach along Great Bay in St. Thomas. Survey the 30-acre property from your elegant guest room or a suite with an ocean-view balcony. Explore every corner of the hotel, which offers several pools for soaking up the sun or catnapping in a cabana. Experience the ultimate in pampering, with bay breezes and the lull of lapping waves as a soundscape, during a Seaside Cabana Massage at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, St. Thomas.

For a truly luxe stay, reserve the opulent three-bedroom Presidential Suite with five bathrooms, or one of the Club Level Suites with access to the Club Lounge. Ask your dedicated concierge about personalized services. Special Club perks include daily gourmet culinary presentations and private sunset cruises aboard the Lady Lynsey II, a 53-foot catamaran.

Other powerboat and catamaran excursions for island hopping, snorkeling and diving leave directly from the hotel’s beach. On-site Hobie Cats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and snorkeling gear are also available for on-your-own exploration.

All of the outdoor activities are certain to pique your appetite. The hotel’s dining options offer Italian, American and Caribbean fare. Book a private Dinner on the Beach experience for sunset, enjoying a three-course meal that could include pasta, a surf and turf selection of grilled tenderloin and lobster, and Vienna cheesecake with raspberry coulis.

The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef

From one of the many perches overlooking bright-blue Morningstar Bay, take in the stunning land and seascapes surrounding The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef. Whether it’s the view from your balcony, a lounge chair by a pool or a comfy couch on an open-air terrace, you’ll be treated to a panorama of St. Thomas’ mountains and the Caribbean Sea.

Enticing dining options here include Asian flavors like fresh poke and sushi at Sugarfin and coastal Mediterranean fare like calamari, Tuscan salads and crusted grouper at Luna Mar — dine on the patio at either restaurant and soak in the lovely water views. Fuel up with a specialty coffee or a fresh-pressed juice from Frenchman’s Roast.

Dive into the water activities offered by Dockside Watersports. Enjoy dinner and a sunset sail aboard the 65-foot Flying Frenchman catamaran, or charter a powerboat and go snorkeling with sea turtles.

Swim in one of the resort pools and enjoy a frosty cocktail from the Edge Bar. Play a game of pickleball, work out in the fitness center and soothe your muscles in the whirlpool afterward. Schedule a 90-minute couples massage or treatments like facials and body peels at the Heavenly Spa, or simply kick back in the steam room and sauna.

Guests at The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef can walk a short path to access the amenities at the neighboring Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection. There are nine dining options between the two resorts.

Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection

The Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection offers a dream setting, with a private beach hugging the coastline of Morningstar Bay just steps from your villa-style guest room or suite’s private terrace. This is a peaceful place, where you can relax as the waves roll in to the shore. Gaze at the bay while lounging by the pool, sipping a chilled drink from the Tide Pool Cabanas & Bar.

You’ll have access to a private marina and a fleet of watercraft, including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and sailboats. Sign up for one of the night kayaking outings. Or head to the fitness center to get in your daily workout.

Dining menus here focus on fresh, local ingredients. Try the breakfast buffet at the Shorebird, Caribbean beach bites at the Salt Shack and Spanish fare for lunch or dinner at the Sandbar. Seafood is the specialty at the dinner-only Isla Blue — the whole fried snapper is to-die-for delicious.  

Guests at Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort are welcome to enjoy the dining and activities offered next door at The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef.

Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

The multicolored, multistory Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove commands unmatched views of Pacquereau Bay from its hillside perch.

Handsomely furnished two- and three-bedroom villas with full kitchens and laundry facilities offer bird’s-eye balcony views of the property. The centerpiece of the vacation ownership resort is a 1,500-square-foot pool with an infinity edge, slide and whirlpool. Those who prefer beach time can take a dip in the sea, relaxing in lounge chairs shaded by aqua umbrellas. A private dock juts out into the cove from the compact beach.

Stay active during your stay. Try out the cardio and strength equipment in the fitness center. Snorkel just offshore or join deep-sea fishing excursions. Paddle an illuminated kayak at night and encounter friendly rays and other marine creatures.

Dining at the open-air Sunset Cove Bar & Grille offers a casual poolside atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Choices on the extensive menu range from breakfast sandwiches and stacks of homemade pancakes to burgers, jerk chicken wraps, Creole red snapper and New York strip steak.

Select grab-and-go items to enjoy on the patio outside The Marketplace. The Marketplace Express stocks all the provisions you’ll need to prepare meals in your villa or on the gas grill in the resort’s picnic area.

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