The Ritz-Carlton, St. ThomasvsPoint Pleasant Resort
Both The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas and Point Pleasant Resort by Akers Ellis are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is preferred by most professionals compared to Point Pleasant Resort by Akers Ellis. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas comes in at #1 in U.S. Virgin Islands with endorsements from 5 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Point Pleasant Resort
6600 Estate Smith Bay, St Thomas USVI, 00802, St. Thomas
From $233/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Point Pleasant Resort is a large, spacious hillside property on the East End of the island, a convenient, scenic location close to Red Hook's restaurants and shopping." Full review
Fodor's
"Hilltop suites give you an eagle's-eye view of the East End and beyond, and those in a building adjacent to the reception area offer incredible sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The suites are in multiunit buildings tucked into the hillside forest. Each suite has a full kitchen, separate bedroom and large porch. The grounds have walking trails and three pools. " Full review