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Re: Emerald Beach Resort
[Re: Schwendy]
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03/27/2018 08:27 PM
03/27/2018 08:27 PM
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Thinking of booking the Emerald Beach in St. Thomas near the airport at the end of our charter. Does anyone know if it's in good shape after the storms? This would be in July. Do they have a shuttle to the airport in the morning? Free? Cost? Thanks! Just there a few weeks ago. It's certainly your best bet to be positioned for a flight the next day, which we did for our post Sunsail charter. The only obvious construction was at the bar and restaurant during the day, which will certainly be done by the time you get there. Our room was clean, though only one of four lights in the room worked. We asked if somebody could come by with bulbs, but nobody ever showed. We booked a month in advance, and it was around $320 with tax, tag, and title for one night. Almost certainly rate should be lower in July (lower season). They no longer run their courtesy shuttle to the airport. We'd used it many times, but they said they no longer did it. We took a cab- quite a few were waiting out front at any given time. I think for the two of us was ten dollars plus tip if memory serves. Beachcomber had only it's bar open- no rooms yet. Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas had no rooms yet when we called, but all the above could change by July.
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Re: Emerald Beach Resort
[Re: Catmandu]
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03/29/2018 07:56 AM
03/29/2018 07:56 AM
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Winterstale
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Not looking to go tit for tat but according to google maps it is a 1/2 mile. The point is it is a leisurely safe walk. I have 8 people in my group, I believe it’s $4 per person plus tip and possible charge for luggage. That’s about $40 enough to buy a round of beers. You take a cab and before you put on your seatbelt u are at the hotel. Most soft luggage have wheels, not an issue. Not looking to go tit for tat either....but I have done that walk in the summer months and it’s not as much about the distance as it is the heat and even with rolling soft-sided bags? We were dripping with sweat by the time we got to the airport....not ideal...LOL. And then there’s that chance of a shower....
Last edited by Winterstale; 03/29/2018 07:59 AM.
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Re: Emerald Beach Resort
[Re: Schwendy]
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03/29/2018 03:09 PM
03/29/2018 03:09 PM
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Posts: 348 Pittsburgh, PA
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Cheapest rate I found was $197! I reluctantly booked it and then was shocked my final total was $285! Have a while to cancel. By the time I get there it's just for a drink, bite to eat and sleep. Ridiculous. Girl on the phone tried to give me a bunch of sales speak telling me about the location, amenities and "sir this is the caribbean, in summer time, that's when people like to come here so rates are high". She got silent when I told her I've been all over the Caribbean, at least 30 trips and I know what low season is in the islands. In fact, I'll be there July 29th. We all know places start shutting down just after that! I usually stay at Sebastian's but without the West End ferry/customs now it's not really worth the cab drive, lack of choices for food/drinks around there, then there's Mooring's Mariner Inn. No thanks. Already giving them enough money and paid for a sleep aboard which is a bigger rip off than any other charter company. Most places are offering free sleep aboards and/or extra days on charter!
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