| Hotel Features
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Activities:
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 11 all-weather outdoor tennis courts
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| Beautifully landscaped, freshwater swimming pool
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| Boat rentals and deep-sea fishing
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| Fitness Center
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| Hiking
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| Private outings led by a resident marine naturalist
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| Sunfish sailing, sea kayaks, windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba available at the Caneel Bay Beach Hut
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Beach:
| | Circling the peninsula, Caneel Bay features seven secluded beaches: Honeymoon Beach, Little Caneel
Beach, Caneel Beach, Scott Beach, Paradise Beach, Turtle Bay Beach and Hawksnest Beach. Each of the beaches is defined by its own unique personality. Honeymoon is the only "uninhabited" beach, free of resort accommodation. Caneel and Little Caneel are popular with families thanks to their gentle waters and abundant water sport activities. Paradise and Scott are known as the "peace and quiet" beaches and are famed for their glorious sunsets. Turtle Bay is an intimate cove with gentle breezes and picturesque island vistas. And Hawksnest, known as the "wild beach", is preferred by those seeking a golden sunrise and the lull of gentle surf.
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Kids' Club:
| | For children, vacation means being active, making friends, having great experiences and learning new skills with our well-trained and fun-loving staff. For parents, it's knowing your child is in safe hands with our experienced and caring staff. Creative arts and crafts activities will offer children precious memories and souvenirs of their Caribbean vacation.
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Other On-Site Services:
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| Babysitting & Children's Program
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| Boat charters
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| Buccaneer Beach Barbecue
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| Day trips to Little Dix Bay
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| Fishing charters
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| Guided snorkeling tours
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| Jeep rental
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| Laundry service
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| Massage services
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| Sailing trips
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| Scuba diving & instruction
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| Self Centre programs
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| Self-drive power boat rentals
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| Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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| Tennis instruction
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| Tours of St. John
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| Watercolor lessons
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Pool:
| | Beautifully landscaped, freshwater swimming pool
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Restaurants:
| | Turtle Bay Estate House: Succumb to the charms of the Caribbean moon while enjoying a romantic dinner at Caneel's most elegant restaurant, the Turtle Bay Estate House. Perched high on a panoramic peninsula, Turtle Bay offers an inspired menu of classical and creative American cuisine served against a backdrop of ethereal beauty. Relax with a cocktail on the Verandah. Then, savor a candlelit feast in the beautifully appointed dining room. Breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in high season at Turtle Bay. Afternoon tea and evening cocktails are served on the Verandah. (**Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season)
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| The Wine Room: The Wine Room, located within the walls of an 18th-century plantation house, seats up to 10 for private dinners. A prix-fixe, seven-course menu, carefully selected to highlight selections from Caneel's wine collection, is offered. The wine list is comprised of 265 selections to complement wine tastings and pairing dinners. The Caribbean's only fully operational, temperature-controlled wine room boasts over 1,000 bottles of wine. Open for dinner all week in winter and four nights in fall, spring and summer. (**Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season)
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| Equator Restaurant: At the Equator, every evening is celebrated with passionate flair. Within the dramatic stone and coral ruins of this enchanted 18th-century sugar mill, guests enjoy an intriguing menu of eclectic cuisine while a glorious paprika sun sets over the water. The restaurant overlooks all of Caneel Bay with the dramatic lights of St. Thomas in the distance. It's specialty menu features fresh seafood and grilled meats prepared with classic and Caribbean flair. (**Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season)
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| Caneel Beach Terrace: Sumptuous lunch buffets are available at the Caneel Beach Terrace. This open-air dining room located just a few steps from the Caneel Bay shoreline, is also a popular spot for the weekly Grand Buffet. All meals feature the finest cuisine prepared with health and fitness in mind.
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| Caneel Bay Bar: Lite meals served until 9:00 p.m. Live entertainment most evenings. (**Days and hours of operation of the resort's dining venues vary according to season)
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| Attire: Caneel is renowned for its blend of elegance and informality. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, slacks and closed-in shoes after sunset when dining at Turtle Bay Estate House during winter (jackets are customary, but not required). Ladies will feel comfortable in evening resort attire. During spring, summer and fall, dress Bermuda shorts and closed-in shoes or dress sandals are acceptable for gentlemen dining at The Equator or Caneel Terrace. Slacks are required at Turtle Bay Estate House. Throughout the
year, guests should wear a shirt, wrap or cover-up over bathing suits in select public places during the day.
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Rooms:
| Nestled within Caneel's lush grounds are 166 charming guestrooms that feature truly inspiring views. Each intimate retreat has been thoughtfully renovated with natural woods, native stone, hand-crafted furniture and richly woven fabrics. Relax as cool ocean breezes whisper through the plantation shutters and our discerning staff attends to your every need.
All guestrooms include sitting area, fully stocked refrigerator/mini-bar, in-room safe, individually
controlled A/C and ceiling fan, alarm clocks, bathrobes and slippers, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, and
umbrella. Most rooms are not equipped with bathtubs. There are no telephones or televisions in the individual
guestrooms.
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| COURTSIDE: Located near the tennis courts and fitness center, these rooms offer views of lush tropical greenery and are a short walk to the beach.
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| GARDEN VIEW: Pleasantly scattered throughout the resort, these ground level rooms are surrounded
by Caneel?s tropical foliage and are just a short stroll to the beach.
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| OCEAN VIEW: These rooms, near the water's edge, offer panoramic patio or balcony views of the beach and sea.
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| BEACH FRONT: Located directly on the pristine sands of Caneel's beaches, these rooms feature spacious balconies or patios.
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| PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW: Located in Cottage Point area of the resort, these rooms are perched along the shoreline with unobstructed views of the sea.
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| PREMIUM BEACH FRONT: Offering the utmost in privacy, these beachfront rooms are located in single-level units and feature patios that open directly onto the finest of Caneel's beaches.
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| COTTAGE 7: Once the island home of the Rockefeller family, the famous 'Cottage 7' has housed
celebrities and political figures, who enjoy its secluded location and its five individually designed rooms, all
featuring colonial-style, four-poster beds. This collection of oversized accommodations offers the most dramatic
rooms and patios available, as well as breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.
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No place on earth is farther from the world's cares than Caneel Bay, where clear sapphire waters kiss the golden sands of seven beaches, and native plants cover the hills in riotous color. The resort remains true to Laurance Rockefeller's original vision of simple splendor in a natural setting almost untouched by human hands. Ideally situated on a 170-acre peninsula surrounded by the flawless beauty of the Virgin Islands National Park, Caneel Bay is a leisurely 35-minute boat ride from the St. Thomas airport. Each of the resort's 166 guest rooms is unique with handcrafted furniture and richly woven fabrics. The resort features three restaurants and such leisure activities as watersports, tennis, shopping, sunset cruises, massages, hiking and island tours. Children are entertained at Turtle Town while adults restore mind and body balance at the new Self Centre. Free from telephones, televisions and other modern day distractions, those at Caneel Bay will find true escape from our technology driven world.
