Carambola Beach Resort

Frommer's Review

This hotel is set on 28 acres above Davis Bay, about a 30-minute drive from Christiansted. It's one of the largest hotels on St. Croix, and it lies adjacent to an outstanding golf course, in a lovely, lush setting on a white-sand beach whose turquoise waters boast fine snorkeling. Despite its spectacular physical location, this resort doesn't match the Buccaneer's class and style. Originally built as a Rock Resort, it has suffered hurricanes and management changes. The place could use better maintenance. With all the changeovers here, it doesn't seem to have gotten it all together, but is still a recommendable choice if you don't come looking for problems. Guests are housed in red-roofed, two-story buildings, each of which contains six units. The accommodations are furnished in mahogany, with Danish design; each has a balcony partially concealed from outside view, overlooking either the garden or the sea. Rooms have an upscale flair, with louvered doors, tile floors, mahogany trim, and sometimes extras like screened-in porches with rocking chairs. Bathrooms are luxurious and roomy, with oversize showers (with seats) and tiled vanities. If you want the very finest room, ask for the Davis Bay Suite, which was a former Rockefeller private beach home. Its veranda alone is capable of entertaining 50 people, should that many pop by.

The resort is known for its excellent cuisine, especially the Caribbean and international dishes served at the informal Saman Dining Room.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; pool; golf course; 2 tennis courts; fitness center; dive shop; fishing; snorkeling; game room; car-rental desk; massage; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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