Caneel Bay of the Caribbean offers what every beach vacation should – beautiful surroundings, luxury sees vice and gourmet dining. This exclusive beach resort is nestled within the 5,000 acre Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John in the Virgin Islands.
Caneel Bay
Set on a 170-acre peninsula in the Virgin Islands National Park, near seven picturesque beaches, the Resort is one of the vacation destinations in the Caribbean. It is located on the northwest side of St. John, one of the US Virgin Islands. The resort is within Virgin Islands National Park on property once owned by Laurance Rockefeller. The hotel was one of the early members of Rockefeller’s hotel chain, RockResorts. The resort takes its name from the location of the property at Caneel Bay (Caneel means cinnamon in old Dutch). Rockefeller was so impressed by the area’s beauty that he arranged to buy up most of the island of St. John.
He then donated most of it to the U.S. government for the creation of the Virgin Islands National Park, the 29th U.S. national park. Rockefeller had the resort buildings designed to blend in with the landscape, and most property lighting is indirect so that guests can be able to see the stars at night. Caneel Bay was a Rosewood Resort until the fall of 2013. The resort is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.Rockefeller was so impressed by the area’s beauty that he arranged to buy up most of the island of St. John. He then donated most of it to the U.S. government for the creation of the Virgin Islands National Park, the 29th U.S. national park. Rockefeller had the resort buildings designed to blend in with the landscape, and most property lighting is indirect so that guests can be able to see the stars at night. Caneel Bay was a Rosewood Resort until the fall of 2013. The resort is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
which is open 10 months a year (annual closure in September & October), provides a variety of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving. A diversity of marine life can be found in the waters surrounding the resort. Parrotfish, angelfish, and damselfish can be seen swimming around coral, bright sea fans or spiny sea urchins. Viewers may also spot a barracuda, sea turtle or reef squid.
Ideal for beach lovers, Caneel-Bay offers seven secluded beaches – Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Beach, Little Caneel Beach, Paradise Beach, Scott Beach, Turtle Bay Beach, and the Hawk’s Nest Beach. The resort is set on its own peninsula and also surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. There are many different things to do here while on your beach vacation, including snorkeling, nature walks, hiking, sailing, kayaking in the sea, windsurfing, scuba diving, and swimming.
You can also order a private massage, take lessons in watercolor, or just sneak away for a picnic. The resort also offers you a fitness center and 11 outdoor courts for tennis. The resort of Caneel Bay offers 166 guest rooms and cottages furnished with handcrafted furniture, woven fabrics, natural wood, and native stone.
The guest rooms also offer patios and balconies that overlook the beaches or resort gardens. You can dine in several restaurants and bars that range from fine dining to casual meals. The restaurants include the Turtle Bay Estate House, Beach Terrace, The Equator, Starlight Terrace, and the Caneel Bay Bar.
For those who are looking to work on their beach vacation, Caneel Bay offers a business center complete with computers, high-speed internet access, printers, data ports, and even telephones that offer free local calling. Offering you everything for vacation bliss, Caneel Bay is one place you’ll be glad you found.
You can also order a private massage, take lessons in watercolor, or just sneak away for a picnic. The resort also offers you a fitness center and 11 outdoor courts for tennis. The resort of Caneel Bay offers 166 guest rooms and cottages furnished with handcrafted furniture, woven fabrics, natural wood, and native stone.