The Palms at Pelican Cove - Christiansted

WE LIKED THE SMALLER, QUIET HOTEL EXPERIENCE RATHER THAN A LARGE IMPERSONAL HOTEL.

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This place is a gem! We were there for 4 days. Went snorkling with Lewis as our guide. He was very kind and informative. The pool was inviting and clean. The staff was so helpful and pleasant. I would definitely stay there again. Large rooms. The only thing I can think that I would change is that when you have the curtains in the rooms closed, it was […] very dark. But with the view, we hardly had them closed! Great place. Read more

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A lovely hotel, although it's Trip Adviser status as the #1 hotel in the Virgin Islands is certainly undeserved. The beach is pretty but the swimmable areas are limited by rocks and seaweed. It's location is central, making the rest of the island very accessible if you rent a car. WiFi is very inconsistent. We thought there was free wifi throughout, […] but upon checkin it was only available in the lounge area. The next day, however, I got Wifi in the room, but not in the lounge area. The staff was friendly and I would give the food a solid B. Read more

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Great spot! Everyone was very kind, and helpful. Room and views were great. The beach ruled.

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Everyone and everything was great. They offer free snorkeling trips and allow you to borrow snorkeling gear for free (any other place would charge you). My only complaint is we signed up for the snorkeling trip and showed up and waited, only to find out the leader had taken off for the day. Would have been nice if someone had contacted us to let us […] know it was canceled since we had our day planned around it. The restaurant menu was limited and very pricey - didn't offer much for children (or me for that matter). Everything else was wonderful though! Housekeeping staff were fun. Front desk staff were great. The hotel is not walking distance from anywhere so you will need a car. Read more

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We stayed at the Palms March 24-30 2012 for our 30th anniversary. Our stay at the palms for the most part was good. At times the person at the front desk was friendly and helpful and at times it felt like we were bothering them. The room we stayed in was a rooftop suite. I expected more! Its not quite like the pictures. They need a handy man to fix […] up little things that make a room great. House keeping were some of the nicest people there.Our room had a musty smell and could of been cleaner. We bought an air freshener and candle that helped. The beach was beautiful and we love it. The snorkeling was nice but nothing grand.We ate at the restaurant many time because it was convenient. One night was bad but the rest were ok and good.We rented a car and went many places everyday.The neighborhood was just ok.No one really went out of there way to make it special for us ,we did that for our self. We made the best of it and had a great time.The beach is the best part if the palms for sure! Make sure you take a day cruise to Buck Island! The snorkeling was great.Drive to Sandy point on the week-end and hike down to the beach at Point Udall. Its what you make of it and we had a great time! Read more

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We had a fantastic family vacation at the Palms - would definitely come back.

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Very nice rooms (except for a few minor things like broken dresser handles and worn, but clean). Friendly, helpful staff. Great snorkeling offshore but not so great for swimming (all rocks and no sand as you enter the water). Excellent restaurant on site but need a taxi or rental car to eat anywhere else, other than at the hotel next door, which was […] ok, not great. Read more

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My wife and I spent a week at The Palms at Pelican Cove. We wanted a casual clean friendly hotel, and that is exactly what we found. Do not expect a 5 star uptight hotel. The Palms is a casual hotel. Very clean and Friendly. "Mamma G" with room service and Mitch the maintenance/guest relations coordinator, deserve extra applause for friendliness. The […] food is adequate and the pool and beach nice. For another beach experience try Cane Bay and "Eat at Cane Bay" worth the drive. Two restaurants in Christiansted exceeded our expectations "Savant" and "Galangal". If you Scuba Dive try S.C.U.B.A in Christiansted great friendly staff with superb diving sites. Read more

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The Palms at Pelican Cove, was everything my husband and I were looking for to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Our room had a lovely roof-top terrace with full view of the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean. The hotel restaurant was so good that we ate most of our meals right there. Dishes were thoughtfully prepared without being overly fussy. The […] bar menu was also good and provided a late night option, if you turned up hungry later in the evening.. All that being said it was the staff that set this hotel apart from most others. Friendly, helpful, and jovial.It was like we had a few new friends to pal-around with. There are 2 or 3 staff members who are experiences divers. If you are interested, they are only too happy to give you a lovely snorkel lesson followed by a trip right off the beach where there is a coral reef. I can't wait to return! In fact I've already suggested that our close friends celebrate their 40th anniversary at The Palms, next fall, with my husband and I, in tow, of course!! Read more

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This hotel lives up to its reputation. Not a luxury place - if you want that on St. Croix go to the Renaissance. But you will never find nicer or more accommodating people at any hotel anywhere. We had a room in the second floor which meant we could leave our door open all day and all night to enjoy the breezes and sounds of the sea. Mitch will take […] you snorkeling right off the beach. He tells you the names of the fish and the coral and will take many pictures of you while out there! Then he put together a DVD with our photos and photos of the fish you saw! We ever saw a hawksbill turtle - rare to see at this site so she was likely heading in to nest. Mitch will also organize a hike and Point Udall is a good option as the beach at the end of the trail is very nice and the water tends to be calmer on that side of the island. Easy to get into Christiansted from here. Highly recommend renting a car. We used Judy of St. Croix to rent our Toyota Yuris. Go - enjoy! Read more

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Never meet people so friendly..allways asking if u need somthing..great service..close to ocean view awsome...

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Everything was truly amazing, the food was incredible, the service outstanding, the pool is huge, the beach is within 20 yards of all the rooms. They organized and planned our dream wedding that is impossible to describe in words of how impressed we were. All of our expectations went beyond what we could have dreamed. This is the first time I have ever […] written a review for a hotel/resort, they deserve every letter we are writing. Most importantly they only have 40 rooms, which made our stay quiet and peaceful while on their property. Brent & Honey Read more

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We probably had as nice an experience here as possible on St. Croix, without shutting ourselves off from the "real life" of the island. A bit of a challenge to find, as are many things there. The staff, from the owners to maintenance workers, were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful setting right on the Caribbean; some upgrading of facilities still […] in progress. My wife missed having an exercize room. Food here is OK, fresh and fairly priced, but not adventurous. Interesting and colorful entertainment some evenings. Nice swimming pool and bar area. Not a perfect experience, but overall very pleasant and relaxing. We will definitely stay here again if we have a chance to return to St. Croix. Read more

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We researched for hours before deciding on St. Croix and the The Palms as our vacation destination. All I can say is that we definitely made the right decision! This was our first time visiting the Caribbean and this trip hosted by Chuck and Joyce, owners of the The Palms, has set the bar EXTREMELY high! The Hotel and the wonderful staff provided a […] warm friendly feeling that made us feel like we were visiting friends rather than being strangers in a new land. The open layout of the lobby, bar, restaurant and pool all connecting right to beach was so comfortable it really provided the relaxing atmosphere we were looking for. The bar was great and Tommy and Willy were totally awesome serving the best drinks on the Island! (Bring on the Pankillers!) The food at the restaurant was quite good. The room was very nice with the most incredible view of the ocean. It was very spacious and had a nice balcony with a table and lounge chairs. The mini fridge was also a very nice touch which kept our bottled water and rum and cokes chilled nicely. Overall we loved our stay at the Palms and can’t wait to go back again. The location is centrally located on the island which made it easy to get anywhere. Having a reef right at the hotel to explore any time is nice and best of all having Mitch on the property, everywhere, all the time, making himself available to help make our vacation in the Caribbean the best we've ever had! You will be glad you stayed! Read more

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The hotel was amazing - you walk right out from the hotel room and walk on to a private beach that has reef's to snorkel feet from the shore! The hotel staff are super friendly and really want to make your stay special. Mitch was amazing and took guests on hikes, snorkel trips and into town for festivals and events. Can't wait to go back and would recommend […] The Palms to everyone! Read more

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We chose the Palms by starting with traveler recommendations then calling. The staff at The Palms received the highest recommendations and were also the most friendly-especially Jill and Stephanie. At The Palms, we discovered our balcony view was spectacular - just 100 feet from the ocean. Chuck, the owner, took us on a tour of the long reef just off […] shore and introduced us to Brittle Starfish, Fire corral, Blue Tang, Spotted-Eagle Rays, Houndfish, Squid, etc. Chuck even took pictures and gave them to us a free disk after the dive (nice touch). Later in the week, Mitch, took us on a night dive! The beach is beautiful and there is a natural sanctuary formed by 4 palms where the wedding was performed. Jill and her staff had cut palm fronds and flowers to line the aisle. Rev. Louise Leard, the recommended minister, performed a beautiful custom ceremony for us .We received the wedding pictures from Stephaine after arriving home. We recieved 100 amazing artistic photos. Everyone treated us like family guest - or royalty. Gloria, our housekeeper and in-residence auntie, offerred lots of great advice for keeping our marriage happy. The restaurant staff and the Chef's specials were great. On Caribbean Night, the local denizens - Moko Jumbies - dancers in traditional garb on stilts perform. This is one of the best beaches on St. Croix with palms for shade . You can watch pelicans dive into crystal blue waters and enjoy a constant breeze. 5 stars!!! Read more

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Truly spectacular views from the room; beautiful private beach. Fully enjoyed the complimentary rum&coke provided in room at check in -- made us Cruzan fans! We loved watching the lone bird on duty all day everyday on the beach outside our room (webcam please!) and the beauty of it all. We had a car and went around a bit for lunching and shopping but […] mostly were very content to stay put and enjoy. The hotel is situated on the nicest part of the cove and the grounds and buildings are beautifully maintained. Nearby Foodtown well equipped for extras you might need. Staff very friendly. Never met the storied Chuck or took the snorkel tour -- next time! Thanks for a truly memorable week. Read more

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The staff exceeded our expectations. We asked where a Catholic church was and the clerk at the front desk provided us with directions. She didn't know what time mass was but she called our room later on that night and provided us with the time....without us asking. Very friendly and happy staff!!! Went Snorkeling and Mitch was very patient with me […] since I had a huge fear of the water. He was great! Chuck, the owner, he really goes way beyond to make his guests feel welcome! I would LOVE to go back there again and stay at the Palms! Very beautiful grounds and rooms! My daughter got married there too and it was stunning! Read more

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We chose this hotel based on the previous reviews and we were not disappointed! Great location in regards to getting to Christiansted, clean, comfortable rooms right on the beach. Good food and the restaurant and bar out in the open on the beach. Live entertainment Sun. mornings, and some evenings. Nice pool and best of all, very friendly staff and […] the owner Chuck and his assistant, Mitch went out of their way to get to know us and take us out snorkeling in Jake's cove. There is no extra charge for the snorkeling equipment unlike a lot of the hotels on the island. We look forward to going back! Read more

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What a great experience we had on ST Croix – primarily due to our stay at the Palms. My girlfriend and I decided to visit St Croix for a 7-night quiet winter beach escape and couldn’t be happier with the trip. Chuck and his staff made us feel welcome from the get go. Everyone was helpful from the little things, to helping us plan our days and nights. […] There is a kind of genuine hospitality that permeates everybody. We took Chuck up on his snorkel offer (don’t miss this - highlight of any trip!), ate breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant (quite a few beverages as well! Say ‘hi’ to Willie and Tommy while you’re there), took full advantage of the prime location on the beach, at the pool, and close proximity to Christiansted. It’s not a brand-spanking new 5-star mega resort, but it’s a clean, comfortable, well-run small, uncrowded resort that we now feel like we’re a part of. Thanks Palms! Read more

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My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the Palms. The owner made us feel like family taking us hiking and snorkeling. The Palms staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife especially liked the fresh flowers that were put in our room.

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The Palm resort has been around for awhile, so don't expect your typical pristine modern resort - but if you like a clean and comfortable place, on a great sunrise beach with a staff that takes the time to care then definitely try out The Palms. The rooms look out over the ocean; grounds are well groomed and the beach in front of the restuarant is […] good for swimming & snorkling. Chuck the owner still cares enough to give 2pm snorkling tours most days - not something your typical Hotel manager does. Definitely worth a try ! Read more

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The Palms at Pelican Cove was just amazing. The staff was so helpful with everything, from the minute we stepped out of the cab EVERYONE was so helpful. It had just rained when we got there and the mosquitoes were out we walked up to the front desk where the staff immediately handed us bug spray and said it just rained the mosquitoes are out. Our room […] wasn't quite ready so they walked us to the restaurant which had an amazing view introduced us to the staff. Everyone made us feel so welcome and part of the "family" we felt like we knew everyone. Chuck and Joyce the owners were so nice, Chuck took my daughter (10yrs old) and I out snorkeling and we had a great time. He also took myself and another guest out for a night snorkeling trip, we met on the deck of Chucks house where we talked and had a glass of wine. Then went out for our snorkel where we saw amazing fish, we got to hold a flounder and a squid. Chuck took pictures which were sitting at the front desk on a CD for us the next morning. He also would stop by our table to see what our plans for the day were and gave us tips on what to do or where to go. There really is no reason to choose another hotel The Palms at Pelican Cove was great. The water is amazing the pool is great the rooms were clean and had great views, the restaurant has great food and the staff make you feel so welcome, we can't wait to go back again. Stop reading reviews and just book this hotel you will feel right at home and part of the family! Read more

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Hotel rooms are newly renovated and are very nice. The beach is beautiful & the hotel food is very good.

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This is a very nice small resort right on the beach. Our beachfront room was well appointed and very comfortable and clean. We were pleasantly surprised to find a bottle of VI rum, some cans of Coke and filled ice bucket in our room on arrival. The maid filled the ice bucket every day without our having to ask. The entire staff was very friendly and […] helpful. The Sunday brunch on the terrace overlooking the beach was excellent. The food at dinner left something to be desired, but Christiansted is just a short drive and we had one of the best meals ever at a restaurant called Bacchus. As good as many of the best in NYC. Read more

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Stayed at the Palms in early July as a get-away with my fiance. The resort is very, very quiet and usually, besides us, there were only 2-3 people at the beach/pool at any given time. The room was clean (slightly musty smelling, but you really are *right* on the beach, so that's to be expected). The beach is VERY rocky with lots of seaweed, be sure […] to bring water shoes if you want to go in the ocean at all. We never met the owners, but we did use the free snorkel equipment to go out on our own (which is a must!). We mostly stuck to the bar menu, which we found to be reasonably priced and, quite frankly, better tasting than the restaurant. The bartender, Willy, pours a great drink! Overall we had a nice stay, however if we were to return we would definitely rent a car and explore the island. Read more

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