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Carambola Beach Resort in Kingshill, Virgin Islands, U.S. |
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Carambola Beach Resort
Estate Davis Bay Po Box 3031
Kingshill, Virgin Islands, U.S. 00851
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Secluded beach and golf resort along Caribbean Sea
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Carambola Beach Resort Amenities
A lobby computer provides a complimentary Internet connection. In-room massage (fee) is available.
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Recreation
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and opened in 1966, the resort's 18-hole championship golf course meanders among palm trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea and features uphill and over-water shots. A driving range lies adjacent to the course. The resort also includes four tennis courts (two lighted). Snorkeling and scuba-diving gear can be rented at a dive shop, which also offers instruction and guided excursions. A prime wall-dive site lies 100 yards offshore. Plentiful snorkeling sites are within swimming distance of the beach. Boat trips to 880-acre Buck Island Reef National Monument, which features an underwater snorkeling trail, depart from Christiansted 13 miles from the resort. Kayak tours of Salt River National Park, 6.5 miles away, are another popular St. Croix attraction. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the resort; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: Established by billionaire philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller in 1986 as a tranquil retreat embodying the spirit of a Caribbean fishing village, the resort comprises a community of widely spaced two-story buildings with pitched red-steel roofs that pop out among the trees and flowering gardens. Though it's had a series of owners over the years, the resort remains a rest-and-relaxation destination primarily for adults—although children are welcome. Amenity highlights: A 0.25-mile beach furnished with lounge chairs includes hammocks strung between palm trees and provides access to snorkeling sites just offshore in the turquoise blue Caribbean. A large freshwater pool is sheltered by a wall painted with a tropical jungle scene and surrounded by a sundeck and lounge chairs. Two four-person spas provide soaking opportunities day and night. Insider tip: The only site within the U.S. territories that's been documented as a landing place for Christopher Columbus in 1493 lies 6.5 miles away in Salt River National Park.
Saman Room - Open-air dining room under peaked wood ceiling, with white walls, tile floors. Seating also at umbrella tables on terrace. Breakfast buffet and á la carte menu. Open for lunch and dinner during winter season, with lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, light meals, and dinner menu featuring Continental cuisine. Year-round Sunday brunch. Year-round Friday-night Caribbean buffet. Mahogany Room - Air-conditioned, linen-service dining room featuring Creole, Thai, and other cuisines along with seafood, steaks. Different menu nightly. Dinner only. Flamboyant Lounge & Restaurant - Poolside spot serving appetizers for lunch and dinner during winter season. Open during summer season for lunch and dinner with all-day menu of salads, sandwiches.
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Carambola Beach Resort Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Carambola Beach Resort
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Overall: 3.95 |
Service
3.87 |
Condition
3.61 |
Cleanliness
3.82 |
Comfort
4.18 |
Recommend
81.58 % |
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| Great view, horrible amenities. |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel rooms have a view just about 50 feet from the ocean. You can hear the waves crashing in your room. However, unless you like to listen or watch the waves or scuba dive a lot, that is the only thing to do. The service was non existent and the food was awful. The tour of the island was to a rum factory and not worth the trip. No other things offered to do. For example: jet skiing, parasailing, etc. We would not go back!
Reviewed by traveler from Phoenix, AZ on August 9, 2006 |
| Best place for relaxation!!! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This resort was a true paradise. If anyone wants a place to relax for the hectic life then this is the place to go.
Reviewed by traveler from North Georgia on August 2, 2006 |
| The scenery was beautiful |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I will definitely come back to stay at this hotel. Expect to be served at the islanders pace however. Every thing goes at their own speed. The views were absolutely beautiful and the grounds were well maintained. The rooms were spacious and clean. Not all the electronic devices in the room worked however. It is a true island paradise.
Reviewed by traveler from Clinton Township MI. on July 13, 2006 |
| Best Place to stay on St Criox |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Beautiful location with a great beach. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room has a great view and was very confortable. I would highly recommend this hotel and I usually do not make recommendations.
Reviewed by traveler from San Diego, CA on July 11, 2006 |
| Choose another resort |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| Apparently the Carambola is under new ownership and the two gentlemen that purchased it have no hotel experience. Unfortunately, it shows. It is somewhat isolated from the rest of the island and the taxi that services the hotel's guests was unreliable at best. We were stranded twice. The room was dark and musty and the handle to the hot water control on the sink broke off in our hand. Tropical climates breed different types of bugs, but I couldn't believe some of the things that got into our room! The beach is beautiful, but that is nature's doing. Every time we went to the pool, we had to request towels, even though they were supposed to be at the 'towel hut'. Needless to say, we'll never return and caution anyone who decides to book there.
Reviewed by traveler from New Haven, CT on July 11, 2006 |
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Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I stayed here for 7 days and it was a beautiful resort. The snorkeling right off the beach was amazing. The rooms were very clean and the service was great. The rooms are a little dark becuase of the wood interior, so open the shades so you know when morning arrives. You don't want to sleep too late and miss this beautiful place.
Reviewed by traveler from New Jersey on June 28, 2006 |
| I had a good time, not sure if I'd go back |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| Great location, beach is beautiful, but only one area to enter beach because the rest is rocky, rooms needs some renovating.
Reviewed by traveler on June 21, 2006 |
| Too Far Away From Restaurants |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| The exterior of the hotel was dirty because of the salt water so close to the hotel, perhaps. But i was so not impressed by the exterior. The interior was old BUT fairly spacious. The towels had a dead insect in it but other than that, it was reasonable. It was hot inside our room because the fans above were not good. I didn't like the location of the hotel because it was WAY too far away from the good restaurants in Christiansted. We were not satisfied so we switched hotels.
Reviewed by traveler from Bethesda, MD on June 19, 2006 |
| A perfect spot to relax |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My wife and I just returned from a stay at the Carambola. It was our first trip to St. Croix. Overall, the experience at the resort was what we expected. It was an ideal place to sit on the beach and enjoy the tranquility and seclusion. The area was beautiful; the scenery around the Carambola was among the best we saw on the island. The rooms were laid out nicely but needed updating, which was ongoing at the resort. We were never disturbed by the renovations. I recommend getting a room on the second floor for the high ceilings, which made a big difference. The dining options were limited, but the food itself was okay. This is not the liveliest place on St. Croix, but that is part of its allure. You can truly get away from it all, while still being a short drive from Christiansted and Frederiksted.
Reviewed by traveler from Bentonville, AR on June 15, 2006 |
| I am allready planning my return |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| "elkhorn coral" plus beach plus staff. I absolutly enjoyed every minute of my stay. A most go to spot and Island.
Reviewed by traveler from Redding, CA on May 31, 2006 |
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