I have read many negative reviews of Caneel ranging from safety to service to accommodations. Everyone has their own opinion based on how well their expectations were met (assuming nothing terrible happened!). Caneel is not about being plush or pampering. Caneel is about an environment and group of people that do everything they can do to help a ...
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amazing hotel
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/13/08
Caneel bay is a beautiful resort with excellent service, great comfortable beds, and such a peaceful environment. I loved it so much, I am having my wedding there!
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My favorite 5-star
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/06/08
Visited in March '05 and stayed in a beachfront accommodation with an amazing view. The strip of beach was very quiet - we had it to ourselves quite a bit. The cottage style room had nice, elegant furnishings and was very comfortable. The property is amazing and staff is super friendly and accommodating. I loved the town, Cruz Bay, for it's charm. Little of the island is developed - lush and hilly - absolutely beautiful.
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Wonderful
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/10/07
PREMIUM BEACH FRONT ROOMS are great. Located right on the the best beach. Loved it!! Remember there are no TV's or phones in your room. Cell phones do work there. The staff was great. Food is not cheap!
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Anniversary Trip
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/19/07
My wife and I went here for our anniversary, and we had the greatest vacation yet! The staff was fantastic, the food was great, and it is truly one of those places where there can be a good amount of people on the resort - but, you will never feel crowded. We enjoyed the donkees roaming around the resort (and yes, you will see them on the beach ...
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St John is great - Caneel Bay is not
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/31/07
This was our first stay at Caneel after 15 years of visiting St John and staying at the Westin and Gallows Point. The beaches are incredible (probably some of the best on the island - BUT - forget service. Staff was more interested in riding on their golf carts than to help their guests. What they call 'beach service' doesn't exist. ...
Attentive staff, beautiful rooms, 7 Beaches, & no Television......A great getaway spot to unwind and enjoy. The food from every restaurant is top notch and the resort is very low density. Truely paradise
We went in the summer off season and had the best beach experience with almost no one else around. We had a beachfront room and could walk right out of our room onto the beach. This place is pricy but I think worth every penny. It is gorgeous and St. John is my favorite tropical location of anywhere.
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Absolutely TERRIBLE
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/26/05
My husband and I were on our honeymoon at Caneel Bay beginning on October 30, 2005. We were scheduled to stay until November 5th. We made it to Tuesday, November 1st. That was the absolute worst trip I have ever been on in my life.
Unknowingly, the resort was performing renovations during this time. Therefore, we were without electricity ...