Scores at a Glance
Bolongo Bay Beach ResortSmall Hope Bay Lodge
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.9
8.6
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
7.2
7.8
Luxury
·
7.2
Value
8.2
8.8
Romance
7.8
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.4 (1,422) | Google Rating | 4.8 (142) (better) |
| From $218 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.2 | Rooms | 7.8 (better) |
| (better)7.4 | Pools | 6.5 |
| – | Luxury | 7.2 |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Romance | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.0 | Quiet | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort leads on 1 and Small Hope Bay Lodge leads on 11.
Vibes
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- 20 min from STT
Small Hope Bay Lodge
- 1 restaurants & bars
- 15 min from ASD
Pros · Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- Rare U.S. Virgin Islands all-inclusive option.
- Small, friendly, family-owned atmosphere.
- Strong food, staff and beach-bar sentiment.
- All rooms are close to the ocean.
Pros · Small Hope Bay Lodge
- True all-in drinks
- Reef access
- Scale and quiet
- Value vs Nassau
Cons · Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- All-inclusive is plan-based rather than clearly the only default booking model.
- Rooms and showers can feel dated.
- No verified kids club, spa or large-resort amenity depth.
Cons · Small Hope Bay Lodge
- No pool
- Rustic rooms
- Bugs
- Not a spa resort
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