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The Buccaneer – “Experience the Legend”
A sense of time, place and family…
The Buccaneer, the Caribbean’s longest running resort, has been welcoming guests to St Croix since 1947, and is a member of Historic Hotels of America, a division of the National Trust for Historical Preservation. Guests return year after year to “Experience the Legend” at The Buccaneer.
AMBIANCE: The Buccaneer is unique; the hill-top location of the Great House affords gorgeous views of Caribbean. This property, formerly a sugar, cotton and cattle plantation, offers stunning views, soothing breezes, exquisite beaches, sweeping lawns, proximity to historic Christiansted. The three generations of the Armstrong family that have run the historic resort since 1947 have retained its original charm and elegance, while insisting on the very highest of standards for their guests.
The Buccaneer’s ambiance appeals to a broad spectrum of guests from couples, honeymooners, sports enthusiasts, and families. Unique weddings of all sizes and honeymoons are always in season at The Buccaneer. A complimentary year-round Kids’ Camp is a bonus for families seeking fun for everyone in the family. The Buccaneer has a country club atmosphere, where guests feel right at home. Guests remark at the elegant – but not stuffy- atmosphere. Generations of families come back year after year – a testament to the high standards and comfortable feeling guests enjoy at The Buccaneer.
RELAXING AND SPORTS
Lots to do, plenty of space to do nothing.
Three gorgeous beaches perfect for swimming, snorkeling on our off-shore reefs, kayaking (all included in rates), plus an 18 hole golf course with stunning views and eight tennis courts, with seasoned pros at fully-stocked pro-shops in both sports. We offer a full schedule of activities and entertainment. Our newly remodeled spa offers the ultimate in relaxation, with massage, body wraps, facials, manicures/pedicures, sauna and hair care. With just 138 rooms for 340 acres, the property leaves plenty of room for everyone to have their private piece of paradise.
And of course, our concierge staff arranges Buck Island snorkeling trips, island tours, and all other types of activities around St. Croix.
The Buccaneer is the host hotel for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in May, the Coral Reef five and two mile ocean swims in October, VI Marathon and Half Marathon in December, and the St Croix Scenic 50 Mile Run in January.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND DINING
A classic “boutique” hotel, The Buccaneer offers a selection of deluxe rooms and suites with fine amenities (refrigerators, hairdryers, irons/boards, high quality bath products, fresh water and ice refreshed twice daily) private patios or balconies with spectacular views. Ranging from spacious rooms in the hilltop historic Great House to Luxury Beachside Doubloons directly on the sea. Families love our Family Cottage Suites and other specialty suites.
Rooms
The Buccaneer offers 138 guestrooms and suites in several one- and two-story buildings, including the main building, the historic Great House. Guestrooms and suites feature balconies or ground-floor patios offering lovely views. All guestrooms offer complimentary wireless Internet access. Compact refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with DVDs, designer bath amenities and in-room safes are among the conveniences.
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Dining
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning in the Terrace restaurant. On Tuesdays, the hotel hosts a complimentary cocktail party in an 18th-century stone sugar mill near the Great House.
The Terrace - Open-air fine-dining restaurant in Great House (main building) with views of Caribbean Sea, Christiansted Harbor, and golf course. Dinner choices such as Jerk Conch Fritters, Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon with Mushroom Ragout, Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Mousse, Salmon Poached in Red Wine, Peanut-Crusted Rack of Lamb. Children's menu available. Dinner dress code: long pants or dress shorts and collared shirts for men.
The Terrace Bar - Open late afternoon to late night for tropical drinks, live music, dancing.
The Mermaid - Lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, wraps, desserts, tropical drinks. Children's menu available. Bar service from late morning to early evening. Located at Mermaid Beach.
The Grotto Grill - Lunch menu of sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, tropical drinks. Seating at umbrella tables and in fieldstone grotto. Bar service from late morning to early evening. Located adjacent to Grotto Beach and main pool.
Recreation
The Buccaneer features three beaches. Centrally located Mermaid Beach is 120 yards long. Grotto Beach, 450 yards long, has a close-in reef creating a calm-water area for children. Good snorkeling is at one end. Accessible only by a walking path, 120-yard Whistle Beach offers tranquil, secluded swimming and sunbathing. Use of kayaks and snorkeling gear is complimentary. Complimentary introductory scuba lessons are provided daily in the freeform pool.
The freeform pool measures approximately 60 x 60 feet and is adjacent to Grotto Beach. Adjacent to the spa, a 50-x-22-foot pool is terraced into a hillside.
The resort includes an 18-hole championship golf course and eight tennis courts (two lighted), with charges for play. A two-mile jogging and nature trail with workout stations meanders through the resort's 340 acres. The resort hosts a complimentary guided nature walk weekly.
Boat trips to Buck Island Reef National Monument, which features a snorkeling trail, depart from Christiansted, three miles from the resort. Kayak tours of Salt River Bay National Park & Ecological Preserve, 11 miles away, are another popular St. Croix adventure.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
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“Plan to return.”
Great
“one of the best”
very nice hotel ,music every night in bar.It wasn't that busy so the beach wasn't busy. Would stay there again.
“Amazing Service, Exceptional Stay”
From the moment we were picked up by the Buchaneer-arranged taxi, to the moment we left (reluctantly), we were spoiled. - Rum in the lobby upon check-in. - Rides up to main hotel (on top of hill). - Polite staff. - Beach towels in room and on beach during attendant hours. - Housekeeping is fabulous, sweeping sand off floor, tons of towels and cleaning the room. Plus turn-down service in the evening (chocolate mint on the pillow!). - A fresh omelet every morning at the breakfast buffet that stretches as far as you can see. - Beach is amazing - snorkeling gear, kyaks no charge, plenty of lounges. Restaurants right off sand. - Shuttle into town is cheap. The entire staff is amazing. Everyone is exceptionally friendly and service-oriented. They do accept tips, so take dollar bills. Otherwise, affordable meals and large portions keep the bill down. And really, you COULD walk up the hill. But if they are going to show at your door in 2.5 minutes... why not call them? Fairly quiet, a number of families, although we were on our honeymoon and fit right in. We will be back!
“number 1 hotel”
went for business purposes but found it is the best hotel in the island as compared with four other previously tried.
“Wonderful, pleasant Hotel to be recommended !”
Pleasant position, wonderful private beaches, perfect service !
“A Perfect Honeymoon”
Our honeymoon at the Buccaneer was more than we imagined! Upon our arrival friendly staff members offered us complimentary rum punch. The Tuesday night Welcome Cocktail Hour introduced us to all this resort has to offer; great food, lively entertainment, amazing views, and a staff that caters to your every need. Our ocean front deluxe room was located steps from the beach with the relaxing sounds of palms swaying and waves lapping the shoreline. We chose the Buccaneer for its promise of a "country club" atmosphere, prefering a laid back honeymoon with options of quiet sunbathing, golf, and use of the spa. In August,the resort is sparsely populated..plenty of lounge chairs on the beach, lots of space in the pool, available tee times, and a general feeling of privacy. The complimentary breakfast buffet is tremendous. Talented musicians provided entertainment on the Terrace every evening. We were most impressed by the three beautiful beaches, the wide open space of the resort, the twice daily maid service, the gorgeous golf course, and the convenient proximity to Christiansted. We recommend taking the 1/2 day sightseeing trip that departs from the resort and the snorkeling trip to Buck island's pristine beaches! I see my husband and I returning to the Buccaneer someday as a couple or even with children. Before our trip, we met several people who've been to the Buccaneer and told us we were going to love it...well, we've been there and we loved it!
“Will be going back early next year”
we stayed at 15 different hotels in the caribbean, the bucaneer was by far the best.
“"A truly wonderful resort"”
We have visited the Caribbean Islands 20 times over many years. This 300 ACRE resort is excellent for all the amenities, the historic charm and picturesque views. We stayed for 11 days (Feb-March, 2010) and rate it one of the very best. The buffet breakfasts (all-included) are served on the scenic hillside terrace. They are especially good with a plentiful variety of fruits and juices together with numerous hot and cold dishes. We seldom needed to have lunch!! The one-story rooms, over the shoreline, have stone wall patios and large interiors. They are classically built, plus adequate storage space, and have air conditioners and fans. There are two beautiful beaches (one has a swimming pool) plus shady palm trees, cafe style restaurants, free kayaks, snorkeling equipment, plenty of beach chairs, and towels-which the "always friendly" staff offered willingly. The evening meals averaged $35, but a lighter menu is always available in the same terrace area. Various local music groups play every evening. The challenging golf course is a scenic "roller-coaster" and everyone uses golf carts. The greens are well kept and the fairways are adequate (It is the Caribbean !) The tennis courts are excellent and rated highly. YES....We plan to return for another wonderful vacation!
“Buccaneer puts the Virgin in Virgin Islands!”
Somehow Buccaneer has found a way to capture the untouch beauty of this Virgin Island while providing for the traveler's needs! From the food to the facilities the Buccaneer keeps the authentic and historical culture alive. We wanted to experience an island that was not a "cruise ship stop" where we could explore the natural uncommercialized culture. St. Croix and the Buccaneer provided the perfect option. We mainly took advantage of four of the swimming options (3 styles of beaches and a beachside pool)for snorkeling or soaking up the sun. Both food and service were top notch at all restaurants on the property. Tennis and golf facilities weave their way through the property providing manicured visual foregrounds. The staff from the manager to the housekeepers were congenial and accomodating. We also took the short taxi ride to downtown Christiansted to take advantage of the snorkeling excursions, shopping and restaurants there. Buccaneer will be on the top of our list of places to stay on St. Croix
“Great place to stay”
This was the second time we stayed at the Buccaneer. We love the place. There are two beaches - one has some underwater corals that you can snorkel around all day. This time the breakfast was served in the main building so we had to go up hill to get breakfast (we walked most days). One tip - there is no cash machine at the resort so if you need cash you'll have to find the St. Croix Bank in Christiansted. Since we had a car this was not a big problem, but we did get help from a local fireman in finding the place.
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The preferred airport for The Buccaneer is Christiansted (STX-Henry E. Rohlsen) - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi.
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