Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

Rooms and suites

All 65 rooms have a private balcony with Caribbean Sea views. Room options include:

• Beachfront rooms steps from the sand
• Rooms with private balconies facing the Caribbean Sea
• Room-only or all-inclusive rates

There is no elevator, so guests with mobility needs should book a beachfront room. Rooms are simple and clean rather than fancy, which matches the easygoing feel of the resort.

Restaurants and bars

Dining is centered on the Iggies brand, beside the beach and pool:

• Iggies’ Oasis: oceanside restaurant serving Caribbean and seafood dishes for three meals a day
• Iggies Beach Bar and Grill: casual beach bar, known for bang bang shrimp tacos and ribs
• Swim-up pool bar

The all-inclusive plan covers three meals a day with nightly dinner specials, and drinks including island cocktails, with top-shelf brands excluded. Guests on room-only rates pay as they go.

Beach, pools and spa

Bolongo Bay is a calm beach on the south shore. The resort has a pool with a swim-up bar steps from the sand.

There is no full spa on site, but there is a small gym with cardio equipment.

Activities and entertainment

Non-motorized water sports are included in the all-inclusive plan: stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, windsurfers, Hobie Cat sailboats, snorkel gear and an introductory scuba lesson. Wave runner rentals cost extra. The resort’s catamaran, Heavenly Days, runs sailing trips including swimming with sea turtles.

Live music plays five or more nights a week, and guests mention karaoke and sip-and-paint nights.

Around the island, Magens Bay on the north shore is one of the best-known beaches in the Caribbean, and Coki Point is a favorite for snorkeling. Charlotte Amalie has duty-free shopping and historic streets, and the ferry from Red Hook takes you to St. John, where much of the island is protected as Virgin Islands National Park. Day sails to the British Virgin Islands are also popular, though they need a passport.

Who it’s best for

• Best for: couples and families who want a casual all-inclusive on the beach, travelers on a moderate budget, guests who like a friendly, family-run feel.
• Consider another resort if: you want luxury rooms, a full spa or an elevator in every building.

Getting there from Cyril E. King Airport

Bolongo Bay is about 8 miles from Cyril E. King Airport (STT). Taxi vans wait outside the terminal.

St. Thomas is a US territory, so US citizens do not need a passport to fly in from the mainland, and the currency is the US dollar. Taxis at the airport usually charge per person by destination, and many are shared vans. Driving is on the left, even though most cars are left-hand drive.

Good to know

• Check-in at 3:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM
• Minimum check-in age is 18
• All-inclusive includes taxes and gratuities
• Free Wi-Fi and free parking
• No elevator; book beachfront for easier access