St John Inn – Room Style

Rooms at St John Inn are practical and casual rather than lavish, with options ranging from single rooms to two-room suites. Some include kitchenettes, and the setup works well for travelers who want a comfortable Cruz Bay base more than a resort-style room experience.

• Room types range from single rooms to two-room suites
• Some rooms include kitchenettes for added flexibility
• In-room amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and premium bedding

St John Inn is the better pick if you want a simple, characterful, walkable place to sleep between beach days, ferry trips, dining, and exploring St. John.

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina – Room Style

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is the stronger choice if the room and resort environment are a major part of the vacation. Compared with St John Inn, it is better aligned with travelers seeking a more upscale, full-service stay.

• More polished resort-style accommodations
• Better for travelers who want the property itself to feel like a destination
• Best for guests prioritizing luxury atmosphere over town walkability

If you want a more elevated resort room experience and do not need a compact Cruz Bay inn setting, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is the better fit.

St John Inn – Pool & Beach Setup

St John Inn has one small outdoor pool and is not a beachfront resort. Its strength is that it gives guests practical beach-day tools—like snorkel gear, beach chairs, coolers, and towels—while keeping them close to Cruz Bay.

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

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina – Pool & Waterfront Scene

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is the stronger option for travelers who want the water, resort setting, and marina atmosphere to define the stay. It feels more like a classic luxury island escape than a town-based inn.

• Better for a resort-focused pool and waterfront vacation
• Stronger fit for travelers who want spa and marina surroundings
• Better for guests who prefer to relax on property instead of using the hotel mainly as a base

If you want beach-hopping flexibility and Cruz Bay convenience, St John Inn makes sense; if you want a more immersive resort waterfront feel, choose Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina.

St John Inn – Family Fit

St John Inn is an all-ages, family-friendly property. Children are welcome, and kids 12 and under can stay free in the same room using existing bedding, making it a practical option for families who value location and savings.

• Children of all ages are welcome
• Kids 12 and under can stay free using existing bedding
• Better for families who want a casual, walkable base in Cruz Bay

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina – Family & Couples Fit

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is better for travelers who want a more elevated resort setting, whether they are traveling as a couple, with family, or as a group that wants a more polished island escape.

• Better for guests who want more of a luxury resort atmosphere
• Appealing for couples who want a spa-and-marina setting
• Stronger for travelers who prefer full-service comfort over a simple inn base

If affordability, walkability, and an easy all-ages Cruz Bay stay matter most, St John Inn is the stronger value; if the group wants a more upscale resort environment, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina fits better.

St John Inn – Value Snapshot

St John Inn offers the most value when you want a modest boutique hotel with useful included perks and a location that lets you walk to much of Cruz Bay. It is not trying to compete as a full-service luxury resort, and that is the point.

• Best for budget-conscious travelers who want to stay in Cruz Bay
• Great if you will use included breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, beach gear, and happy hour
• Strong value for travelers who plan to spend their days exploring rather than staying on property

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina – Value Snapshot

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is the better value if your priorities are luxury atmosphere, resort services, and a more self-contained island escape. It makes more sense when the property itself is central to the trip.

• Best for travelers who want a more elevated resort experience
• Stronger for couples or groups seeking a spa-and-marina setting
• Worth it if you want the stay to feel more like a destination resort than a simple base