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Pirates used to be a major concern for The Buccaneer – in the 17th Century, the great house had to be hidden in thick vegetation far from the eyes of roving marauders. A Danish baron turned it into a sugar mill in the 1700s, and in 1947 the Armstrong family opened small hotel where guests – called “continentals” – would make their own drinks and help rake the beach. In the years that followed, Lauren Bacall, Michael Jackson and Johnny Carson all graced the hotel register. Recall The Buccaneer’s colorful past with bright, traditionally appointed guestrooms and a bar menu of classic cocktails – Cruzan Confusion, anyone?
The Buccaneer
P.O. Box 25200 Gallows Bay
Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands
00824
Nearest Airport: STX
The Buccaneer’s breakfast staff deserves real praise. They are friendly, cordial, and welcoming, and they make breakfast a lovely start to the day. We especially enjoy the large selection of juices. They’re self-service, so you can help yourself, refill as often as you like, or mix different juices together—something we love about the buffet. Coffee is brought to the table in a pitcher. If it’s been overlooked, a friendly request is all it takes. An occasional missed coffee delivery hardly seems a fair reason to criticize such a wonderful team. Breakfast is a buffet, so helping yourself is part of the experience. We truly appreciate the breakfast staff and always enjoy their warm hospitality.
Doug M
Nice spot. But ridiculously slow service at breakfast. I must mention it would be nice if could get your juice and coffee before you finish your breakfast😀 4 night stay
Craig S
Great resort, the best in St. Croix. Beautiful gardens, nice beaches and pools… excellent food and so helpful personal.
pedy3 - Miami Beach, Florida
Wonderful experience, with great breakfast servers,a delicious buffet breakfast,, our room was wonderful, great beds & bedding, great bathrooms, wonderful beaches & pool,, and the nicest thing was that the owner came looking for us to say hello & hope we enjoy our stay! It was so worth whatever you have to pay!
641JudyB - Tyler, Texas
A perfect honeymoon! Fine dining, a variety of beautiful beaches, free excellent breakfast buffet, free ocean activity rentals, staff that treats you like family, the Buccaneer has it ALL! My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon in July 2026. When we arrived, they upgraded our room to an ocean view suite because it was our honeymoon! We stayed here for 5 days and enjoyed the restaurants on the property for dinner every night. The food was exquisite. We ate at the Terrace and the Mermaid, and both were some of the best meals we’ve ever had. The service at each place was outstanding. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all balanced and delicious. Both restaurants are walkable from your room, or you can order a complimentary shuttle. The free breakfast buffet at the Terrace was also delightful. It is not your average continental breakfast at a hotel. It is fresh-cooked food kept in warmers with lids. Everything is very clean and cross-contamination was rare. My husband is allergic to seafood, and we had no issues while on the island, despite seafood being served everywhere. The potatoes at breakfast were delicious, and free coffee served promptly with a smile made us feel welcomed. We ate breakfast there every day we stayed and tried something new each day. The beaches! They really have a beach for it all. The Mermaid beach is perfect for relaxing in the sand or swimming out or just drinking and wading. Rent paddle boards or kayaks for free and go crazy in this little protected cove. The Grotto beach is perfect for snorkeling (rented for free from the beach shacks) since there’s some reef right outside the entrance points. We saw lots of cool fish. The Whistle beach was nice and secluded. No one was out there any of the days we went. We found some really cool washed up coral and shells on the beach, but didn’t go into the water much there since it’s mostly rocky at the shoreline. The room was perfect. I cannot begin to express how wonderful our ocean view suite was. The balcony is breezy and perfect for enjoying morning coffee while listening to the waves. The bed was comfortable and made freshly daily for us. The room was swept of sand daily and towels replenished. Staff was discreet and only came in when we weren’t there. We left valuables in the room and everything was untouched. Getting around the resort is easy. There are some hills to trek if you’re into that, but if not, shuttles. There is a nice easy trail around the golf course that leads to the Whistle beach and has a beautiful view if you like to hike. We truly had the best vacation ever because we chose to stay at the Buccaneer. We will be returning soon!
Stormi L
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The Buccaneer in St. Croix was a place of casual elegance. We had an excellent waterfront room. The courteous staff sought to ensure our every need was met. The food was wonderful and the views are breathtaking.
-R. Clare
Beautiful, clean, eloquent, great servive and beautiful golf course. I'd love to go back again and again. The people were friendly, helpful and patient. This is indeed the place to stay whenever visiting St. Croix!
-E.V.