Chenay Bay Resort
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Reasons to Visit Chenay Bay Resort:
- lovely bay
- laid-back ambiance
- cute cottages with kitchenettes
- 3 miles from historic Christiansted
- great outings on St. Croix
Keep in mind: you might want to rent a car to sightsee, buy groceries, etc.
Chenay Bay Resort, St. Croix:
Bottom Line: could be your place to watch the sunset, if you want a quiet spot with simple beach activities, where you can relax with your family.
Note: this resort has new owners; check website for updates, and TripAdvisor.com for recent visitor comments.
Guide Review: Chenay Bay Resort
Chenay Bay Resort --with 50 cottages, on 30 acres-- is located three miles from the historic town of Christiansted. on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Kids stay free with parents; a meal plan is available.
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This resort is casual, laid-back, and cottage-style. Cottages are all just a short walk from the beach and pool. Grounds have many trees and flowers such as hibiscus and bougainvillea. All cottages have fully-equipped kitchenettes-- see pictures of Chenay Bay cottages.
Chenay Bay: beach, pool, restaurant
The beach is gentle and has a wide sweep. Snorkelling gear is available for guests free of charge; kids will enjoy trying out the snorkels and fins, and grown-ups might enjoy a snorkel too, though for real coral you'll have to take an outing (see below.) Guests also have the use of sea kayaks, sunfish, surfbikes, boogie boards, and floating mats.
The bar and Island House restaurant are located at the beach. The menu features fresh seafood, Saturday night Pig Roast and "West Indian feast" with entertainment. Recommended breakfast: french-toast stuffed with passionfruit.*
An inclusive plan is available for meals--probably a good idea, unless you have a car. There are no shops or restaurants nearby, though the resort does offer a shuttle service to Christiansted and to a grocery store, for a fee; see Customer Services at the Chenay Bay site. Kids under twelve eat free (with a paying adult.)
The Chenay Bay resort has one swimming pool near the beach: small but good enough for kids to have fun-- such as this bubble-maker session (right) with scuba gear, offered through the Cruzan Kids program. The resort also has several tennis courts.
Kids Zone
Kids can sign up for the Cruzan Kids program for ages 4 through 12; check days and rates at the Chenay Bay web site. Sample activities: learning to snorkel, shelling on the beach, nature hikes, field trips to botanical gardens or a historic plantation.
Out'n'About
St. Croix offers some terrific outings: see Top Ten Things to do in the USVI. Snorkeling at Buck Island is superb; night kayaking on a moonlit bay is a fine tropical experience. Definitely take time to explore colonial Christiensted, especially the fort by the bay (see right), part of a complex of perfectly restored buildings.
More about Chenay Bay Resort
To find out more, visit the Chenay Bay Resort site, and see also a site such as Trip Advisor for comments from recent visitors.
*Always check resort web site for updates!
As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with complimentary accommodation for the purpose of review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
*photos copyright Teresa Plowright.
