Hotel on the Cay – Room Style

Rooms at Hotel on the Cay are straightforward and practical, with the strongest draw being the setting: water views, private balconies, and the feeling of staying just offshore from Christiansted.

• 53-room resort with a smaller, more personal scale
• Air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and coffee pot
• Private balconies with water views; hair dryer available upon request

Hotel on the Cay is the better pick if the location and island-harbor atmosphere matter more than a polished mega-resort room experience.

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort – Room Style

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort is the stronger match for travelers who want their room to be part of a broader, more traditional beach resort environment.

• Better fit for guests who prefer a larger resort setting
• Good match for travelers pairing beach time with golf
• Best for those who want a more conventional full-resort vacation base

If you want a grander resort framework around your stay, The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort is the easier choice.

Hotel on the Cay – Pool & Beach Scene

Hotel on the Cay’s beach is one of its clearest strengths: soft white sand, calm turquoise water, and views across Christiansted Harbor, with swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling close at hand.

• Cay Beach setting with calm water and harbor views
• Snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, paddle boats, and wave runner tours can be arranged on-site
• Outdoor pool is listed as an amenity, but the hotel’s site states the pool is temporarily closed

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort – Pool & Beach Scene

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort is better suited to travelers who want a broader resort beach setting rather than the compact, ferry-accessed cay atmosphere.

• Best for a larger beach resort feel
• Golf is part of the resort identity
• Better for travelers who want the resort grounds to anchor most of the vacation

If the romance of a calm harbor cay is the draw, choose Hotel on the Cay; if you want a more expansive beach resort setup, choose The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort.

Hotel on the Cay – Family Practicalities

Hotel on the Cay is an all-ages resort described as suitable for couples, families, and adventure seekers, but it is best for families who are comfortable with a simpler, ferry-accessed setup.

• Children of all ages are welcome
• Guests under 21 can check in only with a parent or official guardian
• Cribs and extra beds are not available at the property

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort – Family Practicalities

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort is the easier fit for families or multi-generational groups who want the feel of a larger, more traditional resort base.

• Better for travelers who want more of the vacation centered on the resort itself
• Strong match for groups combining beach time with golf interest
• More conventional choice for families who prefer a full-resort setting over a boat-access cay

If your group is adventurous and likes the ferry-accessed island feel, Hotel on the Cay is memorable; if convenience and resort scale matter more, The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort is the safer bet.

Hotel on the Cay – Value Snapshot

Hotel on the Cay offers the most value when you will appreciate the private-islet location, direct beach access, water-view balconies, and kitchenette conveniences more than extensive resort facilities.

• Best for travelers who want a distinctive Christiansted Harbor setting
• Great if free Wi-Fi, ferry access for registered guests, and kitchenette basics matter
• Strong value for couples, families, and adventure seekers who plan to swim, snorkel, or explore from Christiansted

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort – Value Snapshot

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort is the better value if your priorities are a larger resort atmosphere, beach-and-golf positioning, and a more conventional full-service vacation base.

• Best for travelers who want a grander resort feel
• Stronger for groups who want the resort setting to carry more of the trip
• Worth it if golf and a more expansive beach resort environment are central to the stay