BOLONGO BAY BEACH CLUB & VILLAS

7150 Estate Bolongo
St. Thomas
St. Thomas
Us Virgin Islands
(340) 775-1800

http://www.bolongobay.com

Location: St. Thomas, USVI 00802

Type: Hotel
Minimum Rate: $ 200 - $ 300

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Stunning beach strips are not uncommon on St. Thomas. One of the loveliest, a 1,000-ft. arc, is on the island’s southeast coast. It was here that Dick and Joyce Doumeng built their renowned resort, Bolongo. Over 30 years later, Bolongo is still owned and operated by the Doumengs, with son Rich- ard at the helm and scores of other Doumengs in key positions. They credit their day-to-day involvement for Bolongo’s success and few can argue with that. Always innovative, Bolongo offers a variety of rate plans. Their all-inclusive plan includes three meals, a day-sail and snorkel cruise, use of the fitness center and a host of watersports. This plan has caused guests to dub the resort “Club Everything.” There is a semi-inclusive plan and a European plan available as well. Bolongo’s 75 guest rooms are set in two- and three-story buildings at the edge of the beach. Large and comfortably tropical in décor, the rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV, kitchenette and terrace. Should you need more space, consider a stay at one of Bolongo’s 20 two-bedroom villas. They sit at the far end of the beach with their own pool. Villas have full kitchens and guests have complete hotel privileges. You can pay extra for maid service and food. If you want nothing more than to pull your chaise lounge under a palm tree and catch up on your reading, its easy to do so. Those who prefer active vacations have a myriad of choices. There are basketball and tennis courts as well as a well-stocked watersports center with Jet Skis, windsurfers and water bikes. The St. Thomas Diving Club here offers full PADI scuba courses as well as scuba trips. The hotel catamaran goes to St. John daily. The Bolongo Beach House is where breakfast and dinner are served. It has a good-size pool with a popular swim-up bar. Iggies, a combination beach shack and sports bar, serves a typical bar menu plus some dinner specials. It stays open late. Informal and affordable, Bolongo is a good choice.