St John Inn – Room Style

Rooms at St John Inn are practical, casual, and geared toward travelers who want a comfortable place to sleep between beach days, ferry trips, dinners in Cruz Bay, and island exploring.

• Rooms range from single rooms to two-room suites
• Some rooms include kitchenettes for added flexibility
• In-room conveniences include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and Wi-Fi

St John Inn is the better pick if you want a small, independent hotel with useful room basics and a walkable Cruz Bay location rather than a full resort campus.

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort – Room Style

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort offers more of a traditional beach-resort stay, with the room experience tied to an easygoing St. Thomas beachfront vacation rather than an in-town boutique-hotel setup.

• Better for travelers who want a resort setting rather than a small inn
• Stronger fit if direct beach access matters more than Cruz Bay walkability
• Best for guests who plan to spend more time relaxing on-property

If you want the room to be part of a casual beachfront resort experience, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is the more natural choice.

St John Inn – Pool & Beach Scene

St John Inn has a small outdoor pool and helpful beach-day extras, but it is not a beachfront resort. Its strength is giving guests an easy Cruz Bay base with gear they can take out for the day.

• Small outdoor pool on-property
• Complimentary snorkel gear, beach chairs, towels, and coolers
• Best for travelers who plan to visit different beaches rather than stay on one resort beach

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort – Pool & Beach Scene

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is the stronger choice for travelers who want the beach to be immediately part of the resort experience, with less need to pack up and head out each day.

• Direct beachfront resort setting
• Better for relaxed, stay-put beach days
• Stronger fit for travelers who want a traditional Caribbean beach-resort atmosphere

If you want walkable Cruz Bay and the freedom to beach-hop, choose St John Inn; if you want the beach built into the property experience, choose Bolongo Bay Beach Resort.

St John Inn – Family Fit

St John Inn is an all-ages, family-friendly hotel where children are welcome. It works best for families who do not need a big kids’ program and prefer a simple, walkable base for exploring.

• Children of all ages are welcome
• Kids 12 and under may stay free in the same room using existing bedding
• Best for families comfortable using the hotel as a home base rather than an activity-heavy resort

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort – Family Fit

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is better for families or mixed-age groups who want a casual beachfront resort setup, with more of the vacation centered around beach time and on-property convenience.

• Stronger for families who want a beach-resort environment
• Good fit for groups who prefer fewer off-property plans
• Better for travelers who want a more traditional resort vacation feel

If your family wants a simple Cruz Bay base, St John Inn is a smart match; if your group wants the beach and resort atmosphere to anchor the trip, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort fits better.

St John Inn – Value Snapshot

St John Inn offers the most value when you want a small, moderately priced St. John stay with walkability and useful included perks instead of a large beachfront resort setup.

• Best for travelers who will use Cruz Bay restaurants, shops, and ferry access
• Great if complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, beach gear, and parking add value for your stay
• Strong value for independent travelers who prioritize location over resort amenities

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort – Value Snapshot

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is the better value if your priorities are beachfront convenience, a casual resort atmosphere, and a vacation style that keeps more of the day on-property.

• Best for travelers who want a beach resort rather than a town inn
• Stronger for couples, families, or groups who prefer a more self-contained stay
• Worth it if direct beach access is central to your trip