Getting Here
Cyril E. King Airport is 2.6 miles away. Here is exactly how to reach us, what a taxi should cost, and the one thing to tell your driver.
From the airport
Cyril E. King Airport (STT) sits 2.6 miles west of us, roughly 15 minutes by taxi depending on how traffic is moving through town.
Taxi fares in the Virgin Islands are set by the VI Taxicab Commission and posted at the airport, so there is no meter and nothing to negotiate. On the current published tariff you should expect around $9 per person travelling as two or more, $11 if you are on your own, plus about $3 per bag. Between midnight and 6am a night surcharge of roughly $3 per person applies.
Rates are reviewed periodically. Check the posted sheet at the taxi stand before you set off.
Tell your driver Blackbeard’s Castle
Our address is 1003 Blackbeard’s Hill, and every driver on St. Thomas knows Blackbeard’s Castle, the national historic landmark at the top of our hill. We sit just below it.
Say those two words and you will be dropped at the door without a single phone call.
Arriving by cruise ship
Ships berth at Havensight or Crown Bay, both a short taxi ride from the historic district. From the waterfront the 99 Steps climb the hill to our door, which is the pretty way up and takes a few minutes.
With luggage, or in the heat of the afternoon, take the taxi all the way rather than the stairs.
Planning a day off the ship? Use our Charlotte Amalie Cruise Day Planner →
The 99 Steps, climbing from town to our door
A day on St. John
St. John is the easiest day trip from here, and there are two ways across.
Fastest
From Red Hook
A 15 to 20 minute crossing to Cruz Bay, running roughly hourly from early morning until late evening, all year. Red Hook is about 40 minutes from us by taxi across the island.
No cross-island drive
From Charlotte Amalie
About 45 minutes, leaving from the Edward Wilmoth Blyden Marine Terminal down in town. This route is seasonal, generally November through May, with a few departures a day.
Adult fares run roughly $8 to $13 each way depending on the route and operator, plus a few dollars per bag. Schedules and fares change, so check before you travel.
Before you arrive
Address
1003 Blackbeard’s Hill
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas 00802
U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone
Getting around
Downtown shopping, dining and the waterfront are all walkable from the door.
Accessibility: the hotel and rooftop areas are reached by stairs only. We are not able to offer step-free access at this time. Please call us before booking if that is a concern and we will talk it through honestly.
The property from above, harbour beyond
Ready when you are
Six rooms, three layouts, and the harbour below.