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Bungalows on the Bay

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Southgate Coastal Reserve

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Travelers find paradise at Bungalows on the Bay, with snorkeling, on-site basketball, and peaceful poolside lounging. Enjoy free WiFi, beach umbrellas, and nearby dining at the bar and restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean Studio Bungalow

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Reception

Family Studio Bungalow

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Reception

Ocean Family Studio Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Bungalow

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Ocean Deluxe Family Bungalow

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean Deluxe Family Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Reception

Connecting Bungalows for 6

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Connecting Bungalows for 8

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Bungalow

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Bungalow

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Studio Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Bungalow, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Ocean Family Studio Bungalow

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean Family Studio Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Deluxe Family Bungalow

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean Deluxe Family Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Deluxe Family Bungalow

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean Deluxe Family Bungalow

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5000 Estate Chenay Bay Rt. 82, East End Quarter, Christiansted, St. Croix, 824

What's nearby

  • Chenay Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Southgate Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shoys Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Buccaneer Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sugar Beach - 14 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caroline’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace At The Buccaneer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Galangal - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Bungalows on the Bay

Hotel near Shoys Beach
Located close to Chenay Bay Beach and Southgate Coastal Reserve, Bungalows on the Bay provides a bar and a restaurant. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking. Enjoy onsite activities like basketball and snorkeling. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and beach umbrellas
  • Smoke-free premises, water sports equipment, and a computer station
  • Beach towels
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like safes and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12.00 to 16.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that a mid-stay move to other accommodations may be required.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chenay
Chenay Bay
Chenay Bay Christiansted
Chenay Bay Hotel
Chenay Bay Hotel Christiansted
Chenay Bay Beach Hotel Christiansted
Chenay Bay Beach Resort Christiansted
Chenay Bay Beach Resort
Chenay Bay Beach Christiansted
Chenay Bay Beach
Chenay Bay Beach Resort
Bungalows on the Bay Hotel
Bungalows on the Bay Christiansted
Bungalows on the Bay Hotel Christiansted

Frequently asked questions

Does Bungalows on the Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bungalows on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bungalows on the Bay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bungalows on the Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Bungalows on the Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chenay Bay hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chenay Bay Beach and Southgate Coastal Reserve. Buccaneer Golf Course and Shoys Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bungalows on the Bay Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 108 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our view and access to the beach was incredible! The little bungalows could use a good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bungalows are cute, comfortable, the beach and pool are wonderful! Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was a good price, but then the hot water didn't work, the shower didn't work. Decking was kinda falling apart. Bath towel was askew when I arrived, take that for what it is. Management was unavailable at check in 3 pm and in the morning when trying to work out the water 8 am. I left a day early, hopefully the will use the money they didn't refund me to fix the shower, and a few other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen sink didn’t work shower didn’t work bugs ALL over the kitchen was never cleaned the entire time we were there no new towels nothing was never asked if we needed a single thing the breakfast was non existent
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The place itself is clean. It’s kind of far out from town. The staff wasn’t really friendly. I was supposed to get a two bedroom and before I got there, I was texting the staff and told them it was my honeymoon and asked if they could do something special and they said yes. When I got there, there was nothing special at all and they didn’t even have a room reserved for me.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was friendly. Restaurant bar and pool on site with beach, perfect match. As a place to sleep and launch from this is perfect. Bungalow could use updating. Staff in office, bar/ restaurant were great and very helpful in our next adventure on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best views on island. Nice calm water and great place for water activities. I would strongly recommend this property. New owners are working hard to bring this property back to its former glory
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service
Bungalows on the Bay the first row ocean front you cannot beat the view. Our bungalow was very dated but clean need to be remodeled toilet and kitchen area gutted and redone. Very comfortable bed (king) old sofe with cover no luggage racks to keep yours off the floor. Everything was in working order. Nice patio deck furniture. Beach towel provided was a nice touch. No hand soap for bath or kitchen. Nice pool but dated, needs to have all areas working over flow pools empt. Beach and acces
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Right on the beach.

The place is right on the water can't get better than that. Mosquitoes are a killer even with bug spray but overall it's good value for the cost. Place needs a lot of work but the A/C works great and room was clean with full kitchen. Right down the road is 2 grocery stores with everything needed for the stay. We will definitely be back to the Bungalows on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property best location. Right on water great stuff very relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy Kayaking snorkeling beach activities all included. Restaurant also has great food specials the wings. My family a party of 5 had 2 bungalows which overlooks the ocean. Definitely worth it and definitely we will be back.

4/10 Poor

Sabrina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms needed additional cleaning, outdated, nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To be honest I was nervous after reading some old reviews on this property. But I was not disappointed!! Yes they are remodeling but that never got in the way of our great service. Room was clean. We had everything we needed. Plenty of towels and eating utensils. Oh and that air conditioner is cold. Ocean view. Staff is amazing! Only thing we can’t give a 10 on is water pressure in the shower. But it worked and if you wait just a minute it will heat up and there is plenty of hot water. Oh and we never seen one bug in our room. Now that is pretty great considering you are on an island. A few mothers earlier we visited the island for the first time. We stayed close by at a very expensive resort. That experience was a 6 at best. Drinks are cold at the bar and food is pretty good.After staying here at Bungalows on the Bay we won’t stay anywhere else. Keep up the great work on the property and please don’t lose your amazing customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice Trip

Checking in took almost 3 hours -our first room was not cleaned and then our replacement room/cabin was full of wasps - not one or two - I think we counted 15 and there was apparently a next in the ceiling cap of the ceiling fan . Jackson (maintenance hero) got the wasps taken care of but we couldn't get in the cabin for a while - other than that BOB was great - a bit run down, but being renovated by the new owners. Beach was awesome, bar was a bonus, pool needs some work but was clean and refreshing. All the people working were very nice and friendly - a real plus was the nightly entertainment - - - Bingo on Tues, Trivial Pursuit on Wed, Steak Nite Thu and Live Music on Fri -
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marisol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta propiedad es lo más deprimente que hay en todo St Croix. No hay nadie en el front desk para recibirte. No aparece tu reservación y no te devuelven el dinero. El recibidor un asco todo lleno de pelos de gatos. No se lo recomiendo a nadie. Estoy esperando mi devolución de dinero ya NUNCA ME QUEDÉ NO ESTABA MI RESERVACIÓN
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing. Beautiful views and very quiet. Beach bar was great as well. Loved the cats on the property. Check in was a little confusing as no staff members on site as all communication is via text. And if you are planning on cooking only had 1 tiny pot available. Overall had an amazing stay and plan on returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy Bryars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is currently getting fixed and updated and needs a ton of work but we loved it. The views are amazing, amenities were great, food great, staff was awesome. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alani

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Love the cats and the environment! Great Food! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

The location is amazing, quiet and away from noise but close to Christianstead. Bar staff at the resort were absolutely wonderful. Office staff not friendly and goodluck getting towels for the bathroom or cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Very accommodating and clean- chill vibe
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel property i have ever stayed at. There was no one at the office when we arrived, when we did find someone after walking around for 20 minutes.She said, what do you need?And we explained to her that we were there to Check-in.She really said come. We checked into the room only to find that the headboard on the bed was broken.The walls were scratched up.There were bugs everywhere the stairs. Walking up to the bungalow were brought it in falling apart.There were bugs crawling underneath the door there were packages the fridge was rusted and leaking and I wouldn't put anything in it. It was barely running water in the kitchen at sink. The bathroom sink was obviously never cleaned from the previous customers because they were still toothpaste marks around the sink. All of the previous customer shower supplies were still in the bathroom. After we checked in, we attempted to get a couple of drinks at the bar.There was no menu there was no sign where to do.When you got there, we started at the table and ended up deciding.I guess we have to walk up to the bar to get something to drink. Drinks were o k where gender drink the liberty to make a special strawberry drink. There was a woman changing a poopy diaper on one of the tables near the restaurant. The "beach" was infested with fleas and we are being eaten alive and was covered. With seaweed so even if we wanted to go into the water we would have had a wade through ten feet of seaweed. There were signs all over
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are gorgeous nice small bungalows
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Our bungalows were so clean when we arrived & actually checked in a little early! The beach was beautiful! Beach bar was great! The little food truck was so good! Staff was accommodating. Getting a ride anywhere was a nightmare! So plan for that! Dont stay here if you’re not expecting a quiet, island-feel that is peaceful & cozy. The resort pets were also a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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