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The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands · Ritz-Carlton · High Luxury
The first Ritz-Carlton property opened in the Caribbean — debuting in 1992 on St. Thomas's East End — was destroyed by back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes Irma and María in 2017 and rebuilt through a $100 million renovation, reopening in December 2019 with a new infinity pool, redesigned restaurants, and a private catamaran charter program on Great Bay.
- 180 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: Nazareth
- Rooms from 459 sq ft (43 m²)
About The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
- A private catamaran is available for charter, sunset cruises, and events.
- The resort added a new infinity pool with panoramic Caribbean views during its 2019 rebuild.
History
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas was the first Ritz-Carlton property in the Caribbean. It achieved decades of loyal following before closing in 2017 after back-to-back Category 5 storms (Irma and María) devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands. A $100 million renovation was completed in time for a December 2019 reopening, introducing a new infinity pool, redesigned restaurants, and a private catamaran charter program.
The setting
Located on Great Bay in the Red Hook area on the East End of St. Thomas — 30–40 minutes from Cyril E. King Airport — the resort occupies a beachfront position with panoramic Caribbean views. 7 km from marine life at Coral World Ocean Park. 16 km from Cyril E.
Restaurants and bars
- Multiple dining venues — Restaurant
- Alloro — Restaurant · Sicilian/Italian
- Sails Beachside Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant · Grilled steaks and seafood
- Southwind — Café · Coffee house
- Bleuwater — Restaurant · Breakfast
- Coconut Cove — Restaurant · Caribbean and American, with a relaxed beachfront setting
Experiences
- The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge — Redesigned Club Lounge serving breakfast, light lunch, dinner hors d'oeuvres and a nightly dessert buffet, with packaged items for each guest.
Amenities
- Beachfront on Great Bay, St. Thomas's East End
- Infinity pool with panoramic Caribbean views (added in 2019 renovation)
- Luxury private catamaran available for private events, tours, and sunset cruises
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa; fitness centre
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Private beach
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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