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Hotel on the Cay

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster oven
Hotel on the Cay sits by the ocean, offering a quiet getaway with a garden and welcoming bar. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and easy beach access. The property features multiple barbecue grills, and the staff provides helpful assistance whenever needed.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW ROOM)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Protestant Cay, Christiansted, St. Croix, 822

What's nearby

  • Protestant Cay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • St. Croix Government House - 5 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Sugar Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Buccaneer Beach - 12 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Shoys Beach - 12 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christiansted (SSB-St. Croix Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪shupe's on the boardwalk - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rum Runners - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caroline’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Galangal - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hotel on the Cay

Hotel by the ocean
At Hotel on the Cay, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and beach towels
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toaster ovens
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 15 2025 to October 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (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 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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Cay Christiansted
Cay Hotel
Hotel Cay
Hotel Cay Christiansted
On The Cay Hotel
Hotel On The Cay St. Croix/Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
On The Cay Christiansted
Hotel on the Cay Hotel
Hotel on the Cay Christiansted
Hotel on the Cay Hotel Christiansted

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel on the Cay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel on the Cay?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel on the Cay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel on the Cay?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel on the Cay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Christiansted hotel is steps from Protestant Cay, Protestant Cay Beach, and D. Hamilton Jackson Park. Christiansted National Historic Site and Scale House are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel on the Cay Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 738 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We love Hotel on the Cay. It is the most wonderful place to vacation. The hotel is undergoing renovations so you will need to set that aside because you’re not in the room much anyways.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobby Farid

Disliked: Amenities
Ok hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property is going through major renovations and repairs, but all the construction takes a backseat to all the beauty surrounding this island in the harbor. The staff was wonderful. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location... hotel was/is getting a nice face lift... there are projects were in the ... friendly service... great beach,and beach bar... however bring your own snorkel gear... no rentals..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
lots of ants
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They are under construction so the property is not quite what it will become in the near future. But the property overall is unique and accessible to all amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple hotel, not fancy, even though it is in need of repair it was perfect for my family of 11. We reserved 4 rooms. Very clean, nice and comfortable beds. Very affordable, the beach was perfect, and the ferry was very reliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I love it great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Babet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T treated my family to a short weekend stay at the Kay and it was lovely. The beach was beautiful and the bar alive with guest. The room was spacious enough to enjoy the beach weekend and had the basic essentials for our short stay. However, the old-empty water fountain & pool outside were eye sores, obstructing out view of the beach. But overall the beach was beautiful and for a short family stay the price was not too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Amazing location. Island views. Really nice beach.

Amazing location. Really nice beach. Careful on your balcony. Our handrail was in dangerous condition. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Best view than any other hotel on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel doesn't offer anything complimentary other than a beach chair (I also got a free umbrella due to my week stay. Not sure if it was a special deal). My second time staying here. I picked it because its on the BEAUTIFUL Protestant Cay. Theres a great beach bar and grill. I will say I'm disappointed with the cleanliness. Dust and debris in 2 rooms before I got to the 3rd room that I ended up staying in. Disgusting dusty wicker chairs. Such a shame. They are doing construction which attributes to the dust and dirt. The King Christian hotel seems much nicer ans ypu still have the same access to everutbing on the strip amd to the beach.
On the beach where the hotel is
Another view of the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staying in a hotel on a cay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for people who Love The beach! The beach is right out the door! View out of hotel room is amazing. If you like fancy and no beach then I would try Elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place if you need to relax, we had such a great time! The hotel is undergoing some major renovations, so don't expect luxuries but our bed was comfortable, the room and bathroom were clean. The beach was steps down from our room and not crowded! And the view from our balcony - priceless. We didn't really care for a glamorous hotel with a pool (didn't matter that it was closed), we wanted a beautiful beach, do some snorkeling and unwind. And this is what we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was nice. But many lights were out making it unsafe to see as we arrived in the evening after dark. Staff was not helpful and even seemed bothered when asked simple questions as to who we see to show our room key so we can get the complimentary lounge chairs at the beach. Water taxi drivers were all very nice and courteous. Staff at the onsite grill was great also. Had a great view of a scaffold directly outside our balcony that didn't get used the entire 4 days we were there. Limited help, limited maintenance. This place has lots of potential but sadly falls short.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at Hotel on the Cay so we could catch the sunrise at point udall. The property is under renovation so the pool was closed. They are working on remodeling guests rooms also. They only food was at a beach bbq shack but the food was very good. Not many guests so it was very quiet and we had an Amazing view of ocean. A complementary water taxi takes you from town to the hotel. It is very close to all the bars, restaurants and night life. We would go back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Been coming to site for over 30 years. Site showing its age but work in progress. Hate to see the historical rated ponds being set for remival. Ponds werev he trademark of hotel. Will revisit in a year. Still my favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ihor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the beach, very friendly people on the island
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michelle

This hotel is for beach lovers! You are steps From the beach. The views from hotel Rooms have close view of ocean. Hotel rooms are very basic but also half The price of others
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms at the bar are just disgusting and very out of date. The plaster in the rooms has just been painted over ..The place needs to be remodeled
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay! Great BBQ and drinks and the view is stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Being on the cay was very unique. Property could use some love but friendly staff made up for that. Water taxi was always fast and easy. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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