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Protestant Cay, Christiansted 00822, St. Croix
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012
jcaugh Edmond, Oklahoma
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Edmond, Oklahoma
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Solid option away from the crowds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

My girlfriend and I stayed here for the last 3 nights of our stay in St. Croix. It is on an island in the middle of Christiansted harbor and you must take a 1 minute ferry to and from the hotel. We personally never had to wait more than 5 minutes or so for the ferry and they were kind enough to arrange a ferry ride for us at 6AM on the day we had to depart. The hotel is old and a little dated but our room on the second floor facing out towards the ocean seemed to have been recently updated. It had a nice flat screen TV, new towels, linens, and housewares. Our AC worked very well and we also liked having the option of opening our patio door and letting in the ocean breeze. The only negative of our trip came on Friday night when we had a few drunken revelers talking loudly outside of our door for a few minutes around 9PM and then later we could hear the LOUD music coming from one of the bars along the Christiansted boardwalk. Seriously it felt like the band/DJ was right outside our door. However, we slept on the bed furthest away from the door and it kind of faded out. Both of the other nights the hotel was very quiet at night. The hotel property contains a very nice beach which they comb every morning, large deck area for throwing get togethers, laundry facilities, bar, small convenience store, and enough open space to not feel crowded even when the hotel is full. The staff was friendly and accomodating. A nice feature in the front office was a computer set up for guests where they encouraged you to print off any boarding passes or documents you may need for your return trip. This is not a luxury resort just a typical St. Croix establishment that is low on frills but high on relaxation. I would say that Hotel on the Cay would be a great place for older folks looking to relax or families looking to retreat from the crowds after a day of excursions around the island. The hotel also seems to have a loyal following because we met several families, couples, and singles who told us they have been coming back to this place for years and years during the holiday season.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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HotelOnTheCay, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel on the Cay, responded to this review
December 28, 2012
Jcaugh-

Thanks so much for the review. I am pleased to read that our trusty boat captains made sure that your wait was minimal and faster than our standards! You were also lucky enough to mingle with our very loyal timeshare owners that have supported our property for many years. They have so many stories to share with our hotel guests and are very helpful with providing 'insider' info about the best places to visit, eat and kick back a few beverages on the island.

Please come back and check out our progress. As you have seen and experienced first hand, we are introducing new in-room amenities for our guests. Take care and Happy New Year!
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“Great location! Small and layed back”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Me and my husband came here for are honeymoon. We really liked it because we are not found of crowed's and we like the small layed back atmosphere. However if you are in to big places that have things like a gym and a golf corse then don't come here because its more like comfortable camping. Very clean and comfortable though!

  • Stayed April 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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HotelOnTheCay, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel on the Cay, responded to this review
December 28, 2012
amygport-

I appreciate the review. Congratulations on your recent marriage! We are pleased that you chose to stay with us. Each year we play host to many honeymooners and couples looking to tie the knot at our unique island paradise. We like to keep it simple as gyms and golf courses only lead to higher prices for all! Rather we focus on the fact of having a small 53 room on a private island with an amazing beach area, clean rooms with unparalleled views...many of which have a kitchenette! Golf courses are only a short drive from the hotel.

We do hope you come back and visit us again!
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“GREAT Experience!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

If I were judging Hotel on the Cay on appearance alone, it wouldn't score so high. It is outdated and could use a few repairs. HOWEVER, that's where the negatives end. Stay there, and in no time you'll see how absolutely wonderful, friendly, gracious, considerate, and helpful (did I mention friendly??) they are!! Within a day, each of the staff learned not only the names of my friends and I, but also our favorite drinks and meals at the restaurant. The food at the restaurant was quite good and in my opinion, the drinks were the best on the island! The hotel was always very clean. Most of the rooms are time shares, and so they while the updates are slow going, they are indeed happening. This place has AMAZING potential, but what it has at the moment is also fantastic! It has a beautifully maintained beach (the only hotel in the area with a beach, let alone a private one. The location is close to the boardwalk where you will find many restaurants, shops, excursions and bars. The ferry to the boardwalk runs every few minutes until midnight and is free for hotel guests. After midnight the ferry is on call so you are never stranded. In fact, they keep a mental note of which guests have returned to the hotel and who hasn't, so you definitely feel they take an interest and are always looking out for you. My friends and I had such a wonderful time and we can't wait to go back!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Week in St Croix”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

We stayed here the last week of October, first week of November. That is a wonderful time to visit. The hotel was not crowded and the beach was very enjoyable. They have plenty of chairs and little tiki huts to put your chairs out of the sun when so desired. The pool was being renovated so we could use it. Our room had the most gorgeous view, but it could do with some updating. The staff in the office was always helpful and accommodating. Rudi's taxi service is great, booked the trip with them to the grocery store, as well as our trip back to the airport. The waitress Jeannette at the bar/grill was very helpful. The beach was kept very clean....they had workers raking it daily. The water was sparkling clean and a pleasure to swim in. The ferry was terrific. They were there the minute you set foot at the docks and the ferry drivers all very pleasant and helpful. All in All I enjoyed a wonderful week at Hotel on the Cay and would definitely return.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
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“Quiet Hotel. Nice Beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

The room was nice. It had a small kitchenette with a sink, Microwave, Toaster Oven and Refrigerator. Plenty of room and a small balcony. It could use some updating. The hotel beach was great. Nice for sunning and swimming. The snorkeling around the beach and cay was awesome. Lots of fish to see.

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
On The Cay Christiansted
On The Cay Hotel
Hotel On The Cay St. Croix/Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
Address: Protestant Cay, Christiansted 00822, St. Croix
Region: Caribbean > U.S. Virgin Islands > St. Croix > Christiansted
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Beach Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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