Chenay Bay Beach Resort

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531 reviews

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  Gorgeous, very chill beach

  The beach at Bungalows on the Bay is serene and uncrowded.❄️, and palm trees provide shade. There‘s no food available at the bar, and the bartender plays music you may or may not like, but the setting is tranquil and beautiful. We‘re very glad we decided to come here today. 😊

  Feb 16, 2026
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  Negatives outweigh the positives.

  First, the positives. The beach at Bungalows by the Bay is great - one of our favorites on St Croix! And the beach bar makes great drinks and plays good music! The pool is also nice, although it was being refilled for the first 3 days of our time there. Second, the negatives. We were assigned Unit #1. Nice location in the resort but this unit needs some “love”. The furniture is old and peeling. Many drawer knobs were loose or pulled off. I thought each bungalow had a kitchenette. This unit only had a sink, refrigerator and a microwave. No cooktop (even though there was a frying pan!). No forks or spoons, just a few knives. And no coffee pot, even though there were parts of one in the cupboards. It was difficult to conceive of making a meal there other than something cold. The hair dryer was broken. No toiletries (soap, shampoo, or conditioner) were provided. The website says there is place to check for things like that but we could never find it. The office appeared closed all the time during our stay. All correspondence was via text or email. I am not saying this situation is the same in other units, but if you are assigned Unit #1, beware! So if you are there for the beach, Bungalows by the Bay is great. Accommodations not so much.

  Jan 12, 2026
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  Stay AWAY

  Do not book this place! It seems the property sold a few years ago, new owners had great plans for the future, but it appears they have abandoned their ideas and the entire property. There is no one onsite to assist, no restaurant, very little maintenance. The unit we stayed in was so outdated, old dirty furniture, cabinet knobs missing, closet door missing, cracks in the bath tub, electrical outlets that didn’t work, leaky front porch ceiling. We had one worn beach towel, bath towels were so worn one ripped with first use, absolutely no kitchen towels. Grounds are not cared for, grass is overgrown, it’s trashy looking. Pool area was a total disaster, beach chairs were chained down. We found other island accommodations and left after 2 nights. So very disappointing, this could be a great place but needs so so much work.

  Dec 20, 2025
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  Unforgettable Island Vibes at Bungalows on the Bay

  We just spent a week at Bungalows on the Bay and it was one of the most memorable Caribbean trips we’ve had. This is not a cookie-cutter resort — it’s a place with real character, amazing people, and a vibe that makes you feel like you’re part of the island. The setting is incredible: quiet beachfront with plenty of space to relax, swim, and snorkel. We loved using the paddle boards and kayaks, and every evening brought a new sunset ritual that made the whole stay feel magical. Live music most nights set the perfect island tone, and the on-site food truck served up surprisingly great meals at fair prices. Our room was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed — a kitchenette, TV, and WiFi (though honestly, we hardly touched it — this is the place to unplug and enjoy rum by the beach). Driving around the island was a fun adventure in itself, with local rules that took a moment to adjust to but made it all part of the experience. Renting a car and having it delivered was seamless and gave us easy access to nearby resorts, restaurants, and downtown Christiansted. Take the snorkel tour to Buck Island and hike to the top! Well worth the adventure. Local tips: Go to the local Costco equivalent and stock up on some groceries and keep your small fridge stocked with bevs and snacks. Tour the island and see what it has to offer. Visit the restaurants downtown and walk the dock. Check out the rum distilleries and Mutiny spirits too! Beer drinking pigs in the rainforest and walk the beaches... If you come expecting a perfectly polished luxury resort, this isn’t it — and that’s the beauty of it. Bungalows on the Bay is laid-back, authentic, and unforgettable. Come with an open mind, soak up the vibe, and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve discovered one of St. Croix’s true hidden gems.

  Sep 03, 2025
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  Kind of sketchy bungalows

  The Bungalows on the Bay has a beautiful setting. Standing at the bottom of the property by the parking lot, look up the hill to the charming colorful bungalows dotting the hillside. The scene is cute and quaint. The nearby beach is sandy and stretches up around the cove. The water is calm and warm, and the sea grasses attract starfish and turtles. The Bungalows does offer water toys: stand-up paddleboards, ocean kayaks, sunfishes and we did see a trampoline bouncy thing in the water for the kids to jump on and off. The bar is what you should expect in the islands. Quite laid back with a handful of island regulars, an overworked bartender and live music every night. Generally speaking, the music would end at a reasonable hour, so that was fun and some of the talent was quite good. Unfortunately, there really isn’t a restaurant on premises. There is a food truck with a teenage cook who can make three things. Philly steak tacos. Philly steak quesadillas. Or Philly steak nachos. They were actually pretty tasty, but it was an extremely limited menu. There was no breakfast and no coffee. We arrived late on a Saturday and we all had received messages regarding which bungalow we all belonged to and that the keys were inside. There were ten of us in six bungalows. Management had left for the evening. There was an emergency number posted on the office door, but calling or texting the number did not always result in a response. All the bungalows are different. Some have two beds, some have one bed, some have kitchenettes, some have bathtubs, some have showers. Some bungalows had bug problems with wasps or roaches or centipedes. Our bungalow was a single king bed with a shower. The location was right outside the pool and then out to the ocean. Nice. Inside the room was small with furniture that did not fit the space. There were two nightstands, but only one working lamp with a dim bulb. No way to read at night. The TV did not work. The kitchen consisted of a refrigerator, a coffee pot, a toaster and a microwave. There was a whole drawer of pots and pans, but no way to use them. We discovered a lack of what I would consider essential items. No dish soap or sponge or kitchen towels. One small roll of paper towels. We had butter knives, steak knives and a set of salad forks, but no spoons or forks. There was one juice glass and one tall glass. The bathroom did not come with soap either. A previous guest left some shampoo behind. There was only one set of bath towels and no beach towels. There was a half roll of toilet tissue and no refill. There was no one on property to address this and so we went shopping and stocked our own room. The lack of consistency with the on-property staff continued throughout the week but to be fair, sometimes problems were dealt with quickly. One more thing about the Bungalows is the pool. It is a nice pool with some loungers, but the water itself is scary. It is so cloudy you cannot see your feet when standing in the water. I lost a bracelet and dove down several times to feel along the bottom of the pool trying to locate it. I didn’t find it, but I did bring up two plastic cups from the bottom. If what you are looking for is an inexpensive, bare bones kind of place to stay, this could be your ticket. But, if you are more used to hotels with amenities and service, pass The Bungalows on the Bay by.

  Jul 26, 2025