Amazing place. We arrived early afternoon and set our mooring ball. Water was warm and clear, we…read moresnorkeled to the beach, able to see fish and the largest starfish I had ever seen. Parts of beach are rocky so booties or water shoes help a ton. Walked the beautiful beach, had dinner that night on Cooper Island, only one restaurant and it was fantastic. we started off with the ceviche which was so fresh and tasty, had the slow cooked jerk pork which was amazing. Could have stayed here forever!

Great food, inventive desserts, and top-tier service! This spot has it all: an eco-friendly brewery…read moreserving fresh craft beers, a charming coffee shop, and even a dive shop. The entire complex is beautifully laid out right on a sandy beach. Stick around for the sunset--it's unbeatable.

We visited this restaurant while vacationing in St John. It was an amazing experience. The…read morerestaurant reminded me of an Italian villa. The ambience was impeccable as was the service. Alexandra our server was very well spoken and informative. She checked on us several times during the evening. We did not feel rushed at all as our boat back to St John was 2 1/2 hours after our dinner reservations. The food was amazing and came out hot. I ordered the lobster schnitzel which I loved. The drink menu was extensive although I felt my drink was not very strong. The portion sizes were very large. Everyone enjoyed their entree selection. The price was what you would expect on a private island resort $$$$. But the experience was well worth it.

Don't eat there on a Saturday night, unless you want to brush up on your waiter/waitress skills. If…read moreyou must, then order and pay for your appetizers first, and then come back for entrees. DO NOT add a gratuity because you will be serving your own food and beverages.

Location is unbeatable! Views, perfect. Food has always been good (been going for 10 years)…read more Service wonderful. We have had the same waitress (during the daytime) for the past 5-7 years, Cavelle (hope I spelled it correctly). This time I got the bagel sandwich- quite good and I am a bagel snob. This bagel appeared to be a Thomas' but who can be picky on a Caribbean island? My husband got the basic breakfast- 2 eggs, meat, toast, and fruit. Pleased with everything. Coffee is very good. As typical around the island, be prepared to pay. Our two melas and coffee for both without tip was $42. Look forward to returning for our typical pilgrimage in a few months.

I hate uncooked kale, to me it's a leafy green, that has a thick weird consistency so it's hard for…read moreme to make a salad of it. Cruzan Beach has changed that for me with their kale salad topped with a tasty mango chutney like sauce, toasted coconuts, curried pumpkin seeds, cherry tomatoes and cilantro lime vinaigrette. There is so much deliciousness going on here its so distracting that I don't notice the kale texture. And at $13 and having a nice portioning to it, this is a great healthy lunch deal. I come to Cruzan for this salad and my hubby on the other hand comes here for the Truffle fries ($8) and lobster quesadillas ($19). Both are insanely good and if you have the kale salad it makes you feel as though all those veggies you ate cancel out the bad stuff in the other two dishes. A few other munchies to note are the jerk chicken skewers ($9), buffalo chicken tenders ($9) and the hummus plate ($14). These are good options to have with happy hour than runs daily from 5p-7p and serves up drinks that are only $2-$3 each. So why did this place lose a star? Because service can reaaaaaalllllyyyy slow down here and if you're sitting in the wrong place on the deck you will melt to death. So come with patience, enjoy the beach ocean view, sit near the back of the deck under the shaded like white tarp and if it's mid day order a lot of painkillers or mango sunsets. Cheers! #St.Thomas #USVI

I call Magen's Bay paradise! One of my favorite Caribbean…read morebeaches and my mother's favorite beach in the world. We have visited several times while cruising. We usually take the group transport offered from port and pay the entrance free. The rest is a day to enjoy the calm waters and a day of relaxation.

Magens Bay , a place so beautiful it feels like a Caribbean postcard come to life…read more This famous crescent beach on Saint Thomas stretches nearly three-quarters of a mile, tucked between green hills that naturally block the Atlantic swells. That's why the water is so unbelievably calm and clear the kind of crystal blue where you can watch fish glide beneath you while you float or stretch out in the sun. But there's a little history beneath all that beauty. Centuries ago the Taíno people lived along these shores, and legend says the notorious sea rogue Sir Francis Drake once used this peaceful bay to hide ships while waiting to ambush Spanish treasure fleets sailing through the Caribbean. Today it remains protected as a public park a perfect curve of white sand and glassy turquoise water where travelers come to swim, sunbathe, and for a moment... live the lifestyle of the rich and famous.

Cheapest painkillers in the BVIs - two for $7. They are tiny, but they are delicious. Lounge…read morechairs in front that they might charge for, depending on the date and time. Stop in to get a couple!

I recommend the Pain killer! Pineapple juice, Orange juice, Dark Rum, & Coconut Cream!! It was…read moredelicious!! Server was pleasant! Great atmosphere, you are right on the Beach and you can hear the waves while you eat and drink! We had the Barbecue Chicken pizza! It was great!! For desert we had the Coconut tart with Ice Cream and Chocolate drizzled over top!! It was awesome!!

While spending the day on St. John's we visited Maho Beach and then crossed the street to visit…read more Maho crossroads, what a fun place! The cocktails were great. Everything is colorful and bright. The staff is amazingly friendly and warm with a down to earth vibe.

We had a great time at Maho Beach on our recent trip to St. John. We hiked to Maho from Cinnamon…read moreBay--not a bad hike, despite what people say--and we went on Taco Tuesday (1/2/24) because... well, it was Taco Tuesday! But not everything goes according to plan on St. John, and there were NO TACOS! That's alright, we just went with the flow, and no complaints. Instead, I had a Cruz Bay Burger, and my wife had the Mahi Mahi Sandwich. We picked up a painkiller and a lime in d'coconut to wash them down. You'll see people complain about prices at the Crossroads, but not us. The food was hot, tasty, and the drinks were smooth, yet strong (which is why we only had one each). It's worth a couple bucks more to have your food at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Maho Beach is one of the best places to see sea turtles, and we managed to see one, despite the cloudier-than-usual water, due to wave action. The other complaint you hear a lot is from folks who remember Maho from "back then," a quieter time, with no Crossroads. I get that, especially for folks who live on the island. But for the tourists, it's sure nice to be able to have a complete experience at Maho--amazing beach, food, recreational rentals, shirts, mugs, etc. We picked up a couple fun reusable pint cups with our drinks, and now use them back home. It's a happy memory, for sure.

One of our favorite MVCI properties…read more - - - June, 2025 Visit - - - My wonderful wife planned a relaxing trip for us to St. John's, US Virgin Islands (just east of Puerto Rico), in June, 2025; we had a great time... such a beautiful island! Our flights routed through Atlanta to St. Thomas, as there are no flights to St. John; you get to St. John via ferries from St. Thomas or St. Croix, USVI, or from the British Virgin Islands. The need to route through St. Thomas, coupled with the wonderful visit we enjoyed in 2021, led us to intentionally stay one overnight at the Marriott Frenchman's Cove, and we had a great time and enjoyed one a most beautiful sunset, from the floating mat at the beach. This trip we enjoyed: - an afternoon in the beach, complete with mai tais! - Dinner next door... Luna Mar at the Westin (there is a third Marriott property on the other side of the Westin; two hotels and Frenchman's cove is MVCI) - Morning snorkeling - Breakfast at the pool bar before checking our - Fantastic views from the beach and from our room - Great courtesy by the staff For more about the property, which one of our favorite MVCI properties, the rooms, and more, please see the 2021 review, below. - - - The property - - - Frenchman's Cove is built on a hillside, you arrive at the main desk at a the top of the hill; there are buildings at that level; the other buildings are built lower down the hill, and the property has its own beach. Each building had four or five floors and all have wonderful views. The buildings are colorfully painted, and look great, especially when you're in the water looking back at the shore. - - - The room - - - The rooms are standard MVCI / Marriott Vacation Club rooms: - 2 bedrooms, one king and two full sized beds - 2 bathrooms - Laundry - Kitchens with servings for 8 and all the utensils you need; refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave and coffee machine.. with coffee available; just ask housekeeping for more - Patio table and chairs with a view - Note: if you leave the patio table unattended, you my return to find seagulls arrived and are some of your bacon while you were bringing out the rest of breakfast... :) - nice! Recommendation: bring a Bluetooth speaker for music. - - - The beach & Sunset Cove Bar & Grill - - - This trip we checked and quickly made our way to the beach; the day was sunny and nice and warm but not hot. The resort has a couple large floating mars that are anchored; several adults can lazily get some sun while socializing. We also had a snack at "the pool bar," Sunset Cove Bar & Grill... which offers a good selection of good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacking in between. We enjoyed: - afternoon snack - hummus and carrots & celery; and very good mai tais - breakfast the next morning We enjoyed laying on the big mats floating in the water... you get a tan and stay wet while enjoying the outside. The night we were there, we enjoyed an absolutely beautiful sunset from the floating mat... so nice! The room has a kitchen, but since we stayed only one night, there was less of a need for groceries... so... in the morning, we had a breakfast at the Sunset Cove Bar & Grill - it was a wonderful breakfast of steak and eggs and OJ... with a wonderful view of the beach. - - - MarketPlace - gift shop and mini grocery store - - - The MarketPlace staff is friendly and helpful; they offer pastries, yogurt and other breakfast food, spices and other good for dinners and lunch and a variety of bottles of drinks, many from around the Caribbean. They also offer sunscreen and other items for the outside; and souvenirs - shirts, hats, more. - - - The surf, the lack of on St. Thomas and St. John - - - We have been blessed to visit the Caribbean a couple times and have noticed that there is not much surf, not many waves. On an early trip someone explained that the Caribbean is just at a position in the ocean where the tides are just not very noticeable; brief internet searches suggest the tide only varies from a few inches to a foot or so... such small changes don't lead to many waves. You'll likely see and enjoy hearing waves "lapping at the shore," but you're not likely to do much body surfing... if you have a boogie board, you'll likely be better off leaving it at home. - - - Thank you, Frenchman's Cove staff! - - - ----- ----- -----

Okay so this was an okay stay but, We had a few issues…read more One) if you are in search of good AC be warned this place sometimes is not the best with it. Ours was so bad we had to switch rooms not to mention the hot water in the shower not working. We let the host know and they said they would send someone up to look while we went to have dinner at sugar fin, which was long but we didn't mind. Once we got back they still hadn't had anyone look at it so we suffered one night and got moved to a new room the next morning. The AC goes to 65 but it will only get done to 74 if you are lucky. So be warned. Second) we got late check out for 1pm but we were bombard at 11am over and over again until 1pm. It was ridiculous! Took us twice as long to get out because we had to keep answering the door. Lastly three) me and my mother had a cabana by the spa pool and a spa treatment. These were short treatments but with them you get access to the spa amenities. I was shown the lounge room but nothing else, but my mother who went before me was shown nothing. She didn't even know that it was an option for here to use. These should be shown to everyone. The professionalism there is lacking. Overall the bars and restaurants were great, sometimes you do have to wait but you are on island time so it's not a huge dealbreaker for me at all. Everyone is very nice and friendly even when we needed help. Just keep in mind it is HOT and this may not be worth the price they make you pay.

OMG! First beach we visit! Took the water ferry to Honeymoon Beach on Water Island! Stunning! Upon…read morearrival there are free trucks that will take you over the hill to the beach and back to the dock every hour on the hour. There is a stand to rent chairs, umbrellas, other beachy items. Not very crowded and beautiful white sand. The water was so clear, clean and pretty! The only reason for loosing a star, is because the bathrooms were not well kept and no shower or fresh water to rinse your feet before returning to St. Thomas. Don't forget to grab lunch and a drink at the Dinghey! Delicious chicken tacos!

The beach is amazing and snorkeling out of this world. The only bad thing is the food truck owner…read moreand bar owners are incredibly rude and unprofessional. Yelled at people for no reason. My whole family was incredibly kind and spent a lot of money. The female owner yelled at us for having a float in the water when we asked prior to putting the float in. They originally said it was ok. Tried to charge other people's food and drinks on our tab. Go enjoy the beach but don't waste your money on the food truck or bar!!

Room was right on the beach which is what we wanted. The front desk staff were super friendly and…read moreaccommodating. We arrived early due to our flight time and were able to leave our luggage in the lobby while we headed to the beach. By the time we sat, they had our room ready (before 1pm). Each room is designed differently/privately owned. Ours was set up nicely with a great view from the balcony and a coffee pot. Our only complaint was the cleanliness of the shower and some of the construction that was going on at the resort, especially for the price we paid even in the off season. We would stay here again next time without hesitation.

The entire resort staff was very professional, insightful, courteous and knowledgeable of the St…read more Thomas Virgin Islands culture and customs. I am very appreciative for Dononver, Teddy, Jo and Ciego as it relates to me having a wonderful visit and I definitely plan to visit again. Thank you so much for your hospitality and services rendered. Over the top!

This resort is unbeatable! Everything was perfect. We had our 25th anniversary here. We stayed for…read more5 nights, 6 days. Service was top notch. Starting with the Bellman JB, who was superb, he even brought us wine and fruit and a card to welcome us. Our guest experience supervisor Erika was absolutely amazing. She did more for us than anyone ever has at any resort, any place we've stayed. Top notch hospitality. Too much to mention here. Harrison in the club lounge always made us feel welcome and appreciated. We had a photographer (blue glass photography) Alain Brin, he was amazing for our photo shoot. Overall a 5 star experience. We will be back!

This review is just for the pool/beach area. We didn't stay at the hotel; however, we bought and…read moreused a "daycation" pass through ResortPass. The beach and pool are both beautiful. Attendants are very helpful too. Loved the included amenities and accommodations. Options to snorkel, go out on personal sailboats, and other stuff too. We'll definitely come back here again the next time we're in St. Thomas. It's a fantastic alternative to regular cruise excursions.