The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa

Frenchman's Reef & Morningstar Beach · St. Thomas

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa 1

Axel’s take

A strong resort pick for ocean views and pools, with service inconsistencies and costly extras.

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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · an upscale, full-service hillside resort above Morningstar Beach

This upscale Westin at Frenchman’s Reef is a strong pick for travelers who want ocean views, comfortable rooms and plenty to do without leaving the resort. Three pools, a substantial spa and access to Morningstar Beach give it genuine vacation appeal. Booking.com guests rate comfort and cleanliness strongly, while recent Expedia reviews repeatedly praise the setting and friendly staff.

The trade-offs are service consistency and the extras. Tripadvisor reviews describe recurring slow meals and uneven housekeeping follow-through, although many guests report excellent service. A mandatory resort fee, paid valet-only parking and expensive dining weaken the value. The hotel sits above the beach rather than directly on it: expect stairs or a shuttle. We'd skip it if you want effortless beach access or reliably polished luxury service.

Rooms
Generally comfortable and well presented; ocean-view categories make the most of the setting.
Cleanliness
Strong overall ratings on Booking.com and Expedia, despite some housekeeping lapses.
Service
Many staff earn enthusiastic praise, but slow dining and missed requests recur in Tripadvisor feedback.
Amenities
Three pools, spa, gym and beach access; Buoy Haus’s pool and designated loungers are not included.
Fees and surprises
Mandatory nightly resort fee; valet-only parking, airport transfers and most breakfast bookings cost extra.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hotel-online.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas

Elevated Frenchman’s Reef setting; beach below, with taxis useful for trips into Charlotte Amalie.

Amenities and check-in

Three pools, spa, gym and beach access; Buoy Haus’s pool and designated loungers are not included.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): $42; Extra bed: $40 per guest per stay; Cot: $35 per guest per night; Pets: $150 per guest per stay
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The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa — St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa is an upscale, full-service hillside resort above Morningstar Beach in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Address: 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas. Property ID: 1418385.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/st-thomas/the-westin-st-thomas-beach-resort-spa-1418385

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#3 of 3 hotels in Frenchman's Reef & Morningstar Beach by Axel's take. Frenchman's Reef & Morningstar Beach is #2 of 5 places to stay in St. Thomas. The best hotels in Frenchman's Reef & Morningstar Beach, ranked · Where to stay in St. Thomas

Axel's take: 8.0/10

A strong resort pick for ocean views and pools, with service inconsistencies and costly extras. an upscale, full-service hillside resort above Morningstar Beach, scored for what it is.

This upscale Westin at Frenchman’s Reef is a strong pick for travelers who want ocean views, comfortable rooms and plenty to do without leaving the resort. Three pools, a substantial spa and access to Morningstar Beach give it genuine vacation appeal. Booking.com guests rate comfort and cleanliness strongly, while recent Expedia reviews repeatedly praise the setting and friendly staff.

The trade-offs are service consistency and the extras. Tripadvisor reviews describe recurring slow meals and uneven housekeeping follow-through, although many guests report excellent service. A mandatory resort fee, paid valet-only parking and expensive dining weaken the value. The hotel sits above the beach rather than directly on it: expect stairs or a shuttle. We'd skip it if you want effortless beach access or reliably polished luxury service.

  • Best for: couples wanting ocean views and pool time; families seeking full-service resort amenities; travelers planning mostly on-property relaxation

  • Watch out for: stairs or shuttle to the beach; inconsistent service and housekeeping follow-through; mandatory resort fee and paid valet-only parking

  • Location: Elevated Frenchman’s Reef setting; beach below, with taxis useful for trips into Charlotte Amalie.

  • Rooms: Generally comfortable and well presented; ocean-view categories make the most of the setting.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall ratings on Booking.com and Expedia, despite some housekeeping lapses.

  • Service: Many staff earn enthusiastic praise, but slow dining and missed requests recur in Tripadvisor feedback.

  • Amenities: Three pools, spa, gym and beach access; Buoy Haus’s pool and designated loungers are not included.

  • Fees and surprises: Mandatory nightly resort fee; valet-only parking, airport transfers and most breakfast bookings cost extra.

Axel's opinion of The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hotel-online.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa

  • Property type: Resort
  • 4-star hotel
  • Westin
  • 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 790 reviews (location 3.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Cyril E. King Airport: 18 min by taxi · Bluebeard's Castle: 9 min by taxi · Brewers Bay Beach: 18 min by taxi · Secret Harbor Beach: 20 min by taxi · Magens Bay Beach: 21 min by taxi · Lindquist Beach: 22 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): $42; Extra bed: $40 per guest per stay; Cot: $35 per guest per night; Pets: $150 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Sauna, Spa, Valet parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in St. Thomas

Room types

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Standard room

Standard room with garden view

Standard room with partial ocean view

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with garden view

Standard Quadruple room with ocean view

Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view

Standard Quadruple room with partial sea view

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with ocean view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with sea view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple room with garden view

Standard Quadruple room with ocean view

Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with garden view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with ocean view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with partial ocean view

Standard room with garden view (sofa)

Standard room with ocean view (sofa)

Standard room with partial ocean view (sofa)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with ocean view

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed)

Deluxe Quadruple room with ocean view

Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony and with ocean view

Deluxe room with ocean view (sofa)

Suite

Suite with garden view

Suite with ocean view

Suite with sea view

Suite with balcony

Suite with balcony and with garden view

Suite with balcony and with ocean view

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with garden view

1 Bedroom Duplex Suite with garden view

1 Bedroom Suite with ocean view

1 Bedroom Duplex Suite with ocean view

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony and with ocean view

3 Bedrooms Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Duplex Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Duplex Suite with garden view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Duplex Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Duplex Suite with balcony and with ocean view (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with ocean view

1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite with garden view (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite with ocean view (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony (sofa)

Presidential Suite

3 Bedrooms Presidential Quadruple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 3

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