The Ritz-Carlton, St. ThomasvsEmerald Beach Resort
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas ranks significantly better than Emerald Beach Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas comes in at 94 with recommendations from 5 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
6900 Great Bay, 00802, St. Thomas
From $655/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Everything sparkles at the island's most luxurious resort, from the in-room furnishings and amenities to the infinity pool, white-sand beach, and turquoise sea beyond." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"From rum-punch-accompanied check-ins and nighttime snorkel tours to the emotional goodbye drink at the bar, everything about the 180-room island treasure hums along with fluidity.
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Travel + Leisure
"This lush 30-acre Mediterranean-style resort with terracotta roofs and sunshine-yellow-washed walls stands apart as one of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most tranquil and civilized oases." Full review
Frommer's
"This is the island’s one true luxury resort." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Though the facilities are almost comically expansive — two private white sand beaches, four restaurants, a vast full-service spa and fitness complex, and more meeting facilities" Full review
Emerald Beach Resort
8070 Lindbergh Bay, West, Charlotte Amalie 00802, St. Thomas
From $261/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This property, near the airport, offers 90 snazzy rooms, with private beachfront balconies, flat-screen TVs and free in-room wi-fi." Full review
Fodor's
"You get beachfront ambience at this reasonably priced mini resort tucked beneath the palm trees, but the tradeoff is that it's directly across from a noisy airport runway." Full review
Frommer's
"Yes, this hotel (formerly a Best Western) is located just across from the airport, but it also faces a fetching white-sand beach along Lindbergh Bay, with waterfront views from every room" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located near the airport, this property has 90 large, snazzy rooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs" Full review