1 night on STT family of 4 ???

islandjo2010 · Post by **islandjo2010** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:24 pm

Hi Forum Friends,

For our family of 4 upcoming visit to STJ this summer, I was considering staying over 1 night on STT. Any recommendations on where to stay? I have looked at Secret Harbour...pros, cons or other suggestions?

As always, I appreciate your help!
Jo

traveler22 · Post by **traveler22** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:42 pm

We have stayed at a couple of places for 1 night but when taking our kids, we enjoy the Best Western Emerald beach. It's close to the airport so you can get some beach time as soon as you arrive. They also have a breakfast buffet in the morning before heading for the ferry to St. John. Good Luck

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:20 pm

We stayed at the Green Iguana last summer with our 6yo for one night prior to heading to STJ. We picked it because it was next to Blackbeard's Castle, our son is pirate crazy.

It was fine for one night. We checked in late afternoon and walked downtown for dinner, going down the famous steps. (we grabbed at taxi home) We walked downtown again for breakfast and then did the tour at Blackbeard's before catching the Caneel ferry.

It was a fun way to start the trip. We would do an overnight again on STT but might look to stay on the water so we could swim in the afternoon and morning. I would recommend Green Iguana if you are interested in doing "town" activities.

michigancouple · Post by **michigancouple** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:26 pm

I've stayed at Secret Harbor and it's a great place if you arrive early enough to go and settle in and then have time to swim, enjoy the sunset, etc. If you're not going to STJ until later the next day, then yes, definately stay there and enjoy your day. The snorkeling is great and it's a nice, quiet, beautiful beach.

~ Nancy

Jill VI · Post by **Jill VI** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:15 am

Hi, yes Secret Harbor is great, lovely condo resort have stayed there. Can leave from Red Hook. Recommend Green Inguana, clean,will take for 1 night, most places and B&B's won't.Jill

wishiwasinthevi · Post by **wishiwasinthevi** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:55 pm

We also normally stay at Emerald Beach. The beach is quite nice and they've recently renovated. I happen to like it there. And it's super close to the airport which is nice when you're staying there for your first or last night on island. We also can usually find a pretty cheap rate as well.

vi lover · Post by **vi lover** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:50 pm

We also like the Mafolie hotel. The kids will love the pool, and you'll love the view from the pool area. They also have a little grill and bar right there by the pool that is SO very convenient. They might take a single night in the Summer. Really great restaurant right on the property, so you wouldn't need to travel out on your first night after traveling all day.

Good Luck! Have Fun!

islandjo2010 · Post by **islandjo2010** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:12 am

Hi Everyone!

Thank you all for your thoughts on where to stay on STT for 1 night prior to heading to STJ.

I am still looking and trying to compare and came across Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina. Can anyone give me their thoughts about this place?

Thanks so much again for all the help! I really appreciate it!

Jo

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