Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
8.1 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and dining
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 10, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 10, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 17, 2026
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Things to know
before you go
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.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.
What guests say
Most loved
- Friendly staff and family-owned atmosphere
- A la carte food and drinks
- Small, casual resort scale
- Beachfront convenience and views
Most complained about
- Dated rooms
- Small showers
- Rocky shoreline compared with better St. Thomas beaches
- Limited resort amenity depth
From Reddit
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.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
All-inclusive plan includes three meals and à la carte dining at Iggies' Oasis.
- Wi-FiIncluded
- Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Guest and official materials support included watercraft and beach activities, though exact current inventory should be confirmed.
Per the resort, not yet verified
Not included
- Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Recent Reddit guest report states Heavenly Days catamaran outings are extra.
- Airport transfersCosts extra
No 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.
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Official all-inclusive page states drinks are included except top-shelf brands.
Policies & availability
- Spa treatmentsNot available
Recent guest discussion notes this is not the right fit for guests seeking a large gym or spa resort.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 65
- Pools
- 1
- Value
- 8.2 out of 10
- Service
- 8.8 out of 10
- Beach
- 7.9 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.4 out of 10
- Rooms
- 7.2 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 7.4 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, rooms, pools & spa, quiet, romance, family and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
10 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 19, 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
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.4 / 10
- Places to eat
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 1
- Swim-up bars
- 1
Caribbean · American · A la carte · Beach bar
Official FAQ identifies one restaurant, Iggies' Oasis Restaurant, with open-air seating, two gazebos and a pool bar.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort?
Official FAQ identifies one restaurant, Iggies' Oasis Restaurant, with open-air seating, two gazebos and a pool bar.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
Ocean View RoomBack to sampled pricesRoom details for Ocean View RoomOfficial all-inclusive page states each room has a private balcony with Caribbean Sea views. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Ocean View Room With A King BedBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
More room options (1)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
Beachfront RoomRoom details for Beachfront RoomOfficial and guest sources describe the 65 guestrooms as oceanfront or steps from the beach. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beachfront |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
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.
Families & group stays
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
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When to go
Getting to Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- Nearest airport
- STT · Cyril E. King Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 20 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
St. Thomas, 7150 Bolongo, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, USVI · +1 800-524-4746
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
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of U.S. Virgin Islands ahead.
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