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Hotel Information: Established by Laurence Rockefeller in 1986, this beachfront resort reflects the environmentalist/philanthropist’s vision: relaxation and fresh air in a secluded, natural setting. Buildings with pitched corrugated red-steel roofs, inspired by West Indies fishing villages, are nearly concealed by trees and profusely flowering gardens. The resort has had a series of owners over the years, but remains a tranquil destination primarily for adults—although children are welcome.
Amenity highlights: Hammocks are suspended from palm trees, and lounge chairs dot the sands of the 450-yard beach. Snorkeling sites are close to shore. Two prime wall-dive sites are within 200 yards of the beach. A dive shop snorkeling gear, boogie boards, and scuba gear and offers scuba instruction and certification. The 105-foot outdoor pool and four-person spa tub are open around the clock.
Insider tip: The only site within the U.S. and its territories that has been documented as a landing place for Christopher Columbus and his fleets is six miles away in Salt River Bay National Park & Ecological Preserve. Columbus himself is not thought to have come ashore, but some of his sailors did during his second voyage in 1493.
Rooms
Carambola Beach Resort offers 151 guestrooms in 25 two-story cottage-like buildings surrounded by trees and dense flowering gardens. The recently refurbished (January 2007) luxury category guestrooms feature granite and marble throughout, dark-wood furniture, and king beds. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, screened-in patios, flat-screen plasma TVs, sofa beds, ceiling fans, and oversized walk-in marble showers. |
Room Amenities
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Patio
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Designer toiletries
- Shower only
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Desk
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Renovation Notice
This resort is currently renovating its guestrooms section by section. Every effort will be made to minimize construction noise and related disturbance. Please click below for details (completion dates subject to change).
This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel’s description that relates to these hotel amenities.
- Guestrooms: Scheduled for completion December 2006.
Recreation
A 450-yard beach faces the turquoise-and-blue Caribbean Sea. Snorkeling sites are close to shore. Two prime wall-dive sites are within 200 yards of the beach. A dive shop rents snorkeling gear, boogie boards, and scuba gear and offers scuba instruction and certification.
An irregularly shaped 105-foot pool is surrounded by a sundeck and paired with a four-person spa tub. The pool and spa tub are open around the clock.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Carambola Golf Course, adjacent, is an 18-hole championship layout meandering through palm trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea. The course includes a driving range. On request, the resort provides complimentary shuttle service to the course.
Use of the resort’s four tennis courts (two lighted) is complimentary.
Kayak tours of Salt River Bay National Park & Ecological Preserve, six miles away, can be booked at the resort. Boat trips to Buck Island Reef National Monument, which features a snorkeling trail, depart from Christiansted, 14 miles from the resort.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Swimming on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Volleyball on site
- Tennis on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
Property Amenities
Carambola Beach Resort, nestled along St. Croix's lush north shore, is spread over 28 acres along Davis Bay. Offering a semi-rustic, open-air ambience, the resort is conveniently located adjacent to the 18-hole Carambola Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Complimentary shuttle service to the course is available on request.
The resort offers three restaurants, an on-site car rental, dive operator, gift shop, and live music each evening. The hotel's new Larimar Spa (opened in early 2007) offers an array of European spa services.
Guests have access to a secluded beach, and lounge chairs and beach towels are available. A swimming pool and spa tub are available. A fitness center is on site and yoga classes are offered on the beach. A children's activities program is provided.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (free)
- Self parking
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - dial-up
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Number of rooms: 151
- Number of floors: 2
- Gift shops or newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Tour assistance
- Dry cleaning service
- Full-service health spa
- Kids' club
- On-site car rental
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
Saman Room - Open-air dining room under peaked wood ceiling. Seating also at teak umbrella tables on sea-view terrace. Buffet and á la carte breakfasts. Open for lunch and dinner during winter. Lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, light meals. Dinner choices such as dim sum sampler, tempura prawns, lobster cakes, conch-lobster chowder, Chile-Lime Chicken, Mongolian-Style Barbecued Beef. Year-round Sunday brunch with live music. Year-round Friday-night Caribbean buffet with West Indian show. Flamboyant Lounge & Restaurant - Poolside open-air restaurant and bar with teak umbrella tables on sea-view terrace. Lunch choices such as lobster cakes, chicken wings, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs. Dinner tapas choices such as scallops, prawns, sushi, lamb chops, Confit of Veal Tenderloin, Fried Grits Cake with Lobster. Mahogany Room - Air-conditioned fine-dining restaurant open nightly in winter season and Wednesdays and Sundays in other seasons. |
Address
Estate Davis Bay
Kingshill, St. Croix 00851
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Nearest major airport:
Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen)
