Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 7.2. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
No reservations, anywhere, ever
Official FAQ identifies one restaurant, Iggies' Oasis Restaurant, with open-air seating, two gazebos and a pool bar.
Pools & waterplay
Small-resort pool profile with swim-up pool bar; travelers should not expect a mega-resort pool complex.
The beach itself
Bolongo Bay is swimmable and supports snorkeling/watercraft activity, but guest reports note that the shoreline can be rocky and the beach is not the island's best.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
All 2 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Room | Not published | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Beachfront Room | Not published | 1 bedroom | Beachfront |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 0 of 0 max
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 1
- Swim-up bars
- 1
Caribbean, American, A la carte, Beach bar
No reservations needed anywhere.
Official FAQ identifies one restaurant, Iggies' Oasis Restaurant, with open-air seating, two gazebos and a pool bar.
Before you book
Ten things the research turned up about Bolongo Bay Beach Resort that the brochure does not say, from 2,839 guest reviews read end to end.
Bolongo Bay is a small, family-owned St. Thomas resort with an all-inclusive plan, not a luxury mega-resort.
All-inclusive appears to be sold as a plan/rate rather than the only possible booking basis.
Food, drinks and staff are the strongest points; rooms are clean but dated by guest consensus.
The beach is convenient and swimmable, but travelers seeking the prettiest St. Thomas beach may prefer to explore off-property.
Hidden tips
Choose Bolongo for the social, easygoing, no-passport-needed all-inclusive experience.
Budget extra for Heavenly Days catamaran outings.
Set expectations around dated rooms and a small resort footprint.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a casual, small, friendly resort rather than a polished luxury all-inclusive.
Top-shelf liquor and catamaran excursions are not included in the base all-inclusive plan.
The beach is convenient but not the strongest beach on St. Thomas.
Most loved
4 themes- Friendly staff and family-owned atmosphere
- A la carte food and drinks
- Small, casual resort scale
- Beachfront convenience and views
Most complained about
4 themes- Dated rooms
- Small showers
- Rocky shoreline compared with better St. Thomas beaches
- Limited resort amenity depth
Recent Reddit feedback is generally favorable when expectations are set correctly: guests like the staff, food, included plan and small scale, while noting dated rooms, small showers, rocky beach entry and limited spa/gym depth.
The rate, and where to check it
A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
We can place the reservation through an accredited travel agency partner. There is no separate fee for using us, and the resort looks after your stay once it is booked. If you book this way the resort pays us a commission. You are not charged a separate fee. How we are paid.
Or book direct with the resort (opens in a new tab).
Independent reviews
We earn nothing on these links. How we are paid is set out here.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
When to go
Getting there
20 minutes from STT
- Nearest airport
- STT · Cyril E. King Airport
- Transfer
- 20 min · costs extra
- Address
- St. Thomas, 7150 Bolongo, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, USVI
- Phone
- +1 800-524-4746
The ride from STT is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
U.S. Virgin Islands
- Passport
- Not required for U.S. citizens (bring REAL ID)
- Airports
- St. Thomas (STT) and St. Croix (STX)
- The islands
- St. Thomas (beaches/cruise), St. John (park), St. Croix (relaxed, AI resorts)
- Currency
- U.S. dollar; U.S. phone plans work
- Driving
- On the left, in U.S.-spec cars
- Season
- December–April prime; hurricane season June–November
Read the U.S. Virgin Islands guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety
Who it suits
Three of the 10 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Bolongo Bay Beach Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youInsurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of U.S. Virgin Islands ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.
How we scored Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
10 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 19 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 4 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, rooms, pools & spa, quiet, romance, family and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.2Medium confidence
- Dated Room Penalty
- 6.2
- Top Shelf Exclusion
- 1.0
- Three Meals Drinks Support
- 1.0
- Local Food Cost Savings Signal
- 8.4
Service8.8High confidence
- Family Owned Signal
- 1.0
- Guest Service Signal
- 8.8
- Small Resort Friendliness Signal
- 9.0
Beach7.9Medium confidence
- Swimmability
- 7.8
- Snorkeling Signal
- 7.8
- Beachfront Support
- 1.0
- Rocky Entry Penalty
- 6.6
Dining8.4High confidence
- Restaurant Count
- 1.0
- Guest Food Signal
- 8.6
- Top Shelf Exclusion
- 1.0
- Three Meals Included Support
- 1.0
Rooms7.2Medium confidence
- Room Count
- 65.0
- Dated Room Penalty
- 6.2
- Small Shower Penalty
- 6.4
- Oceanfront Room Support
- 1.0
Pools & Spa7.4Medium confidence
- Pool Count
- 1.0
- Swim Up Bar Support
- 1.0
- Large Pool Complex Penalty
- 6.0
Quiet8.0Medium confidence
- Room Count
- 65.0
- Small Uncrowded Signal
- 8.4
- Live Music Noise Signal
- 6.8
Romance7.8Medium confidence
- Nightlife Low Key
- 7.2
- Dated Room Penalty
- 6.2
- Small Resort Signal
- 8.1
- Oceanfront Room Support
- 1.0
Family7.4Medium confidence
- Kids Club Support
- 0.0
- Beachfront Support
- 1.0
- Small Resort Limit
- 6.5
- Family Friendly Support
- 1.0
Nightlife7.2Medium confidence
- Beach Bar Support
- 1.0
- Live Music Support
- 1.0
- Small Resort Limit
- 6.5
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Any room if modern luxury bathrooms are a priorityRecent guest reports praise cleanliness but repeatedly frame rooms as dated and showers as small.
- Best Value Room
- Ocean View RoomBest value if you want the balcony and sea view without over-indexing on room luxury.
- Best Room Category
- Beachfront RoomBest fit because the core appeal is stepping directly into the casual bayfront setting.
Everything we read on Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningAll-inclusive plan includes three meals and à la carte dining at Iggies' Oasis. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial all-inclusive page states drinks are included except top-shelf brands. | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Non-motorized water sportsGuest and official materials support included watercraft and beach activities, though exact current inventory should be confirmed.Per the resort, not yet verified | Included |
| Spa treatmentsRecent guest discussion notes this is not the right fit for guests seeking a large gym or spa resort. | Not available |
| Off-site excursionsRecent Reddit guest report states Heavenly Days catamaran outings are extra. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersNo airport transfer is included in the all-inclusive rate; the resort directs arriving guests to take a taxi van from Cyril E. King Airport, about 8 miles away, at their own cost. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- No kids' club
- Teen program
- Not offered
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Walk-in everywhere, no app battles
- Does Bolongo Bay Beach Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- No. Bolongo Bay Beach Resort doesn't run a supervised kids' club. Plan on parent-supervised play.
- Is the beach at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort good for young children?
- The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore. Sargassum seaweed is seasonal (typically spring through summer in the eastern Caribbean), so check recent reports for your travel month.
Taking a group
Small family-owned resort with live music and beach-bar atmosphere; better for casual groups than large productions.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
Tell us the trip, we'll tell you the resort
Tell us your dates, budget, home airport, and who's traveling, and we'll point you to the best-fit resorts. Free, no obligation.
Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
Similar all-inclusives to Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Japaratinga Lounge Resort
Scores higher overall on the same six categories.
Compare Bolongo Bay Beach Resort with Japaratinga Lounge Resort
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Scores higher overall on the same six categories.
Denali Backcountry Lodge
Scores higher overall on the same six categories.
Compare Bolongo Bay Beach Resort with Denali Backcountry Lodge