ROOMS & SUITES: 166

Caneel Bay boasts clear sapphire waters that kiss the golden sands of seven beaches and native plants that cover the hills in fabulous color.

Caneel Bay invites you to 'disconnect' in pristine natural surroundings and low-key luxury. The resort, nestled within the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, remains faithful to the vision of founder Laurance Rockefeller and his reverence for the environment. Seven secluded white sand beaches border 170 lush acres where Caneel's accommodations have been artfully built to blend into the landscape. The resort remains purposefully absent of modern glitz, digital distractions and the furious pace of the world at home.

Nestled within Caneel's lush grounds are 166 charming guest rooms that feature truly inspiring views. Each intimate retreat has been thoughtfully decorated 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.

Meditation retreats at Caneel Bay nurture mental, physical and spiritual well-being through an array of mind/body approaches for stress relief, relaxation, rejuvenation and a renewed sense of self. The practices shared in the Centre’s experiential sessions and activities are specifically designed with guests in mind. Among it’s many offerings, The Self Centre provides meditation, yoga, Pilates, T'ai Chi, Jing Energy Flow Therapy and wellness consulting services.

Caneel Bay plans to complete the second half of its $3.6 million renovation between August and November 2007. The 170-acre 1950s-era "beach house" style resort, created in 1956 by Laurance Rockefeller, completed work on half of its 166 guest rooms in November 2006. Enhancements include new furnishings, artwork, draperies and bedding. The resort's new retro beach house design features handcrafted furniture and fabrics, inspired by the Caribbean palette in refreshing sea foam greens and blues. Twenty additional rooms were made connecting during the first phase of the renovation, and another ten connecting rooms will be in place by the completion in fall 2007. Bathrooms are also being updated in several Ocean View and Turtle Bay Beachfront guest rooms. Among other highlights is the refurbishment of Laurance Rockefeller's Cottage 7. The resort's restaurant and bar also received a makeover.

AWARDS

Andrew Harper Award Winner
Forbes 400
Travel+Leisure World's Best
Condé Nast Gold List
A-List - Luxury Travel Magazine Award

FACILITIES

Fishing (extra charge)
Swimming Pool - Outdoor
Tennis Court(s)

EXPLORE

Situated on a 170-acre peninsula surrounded by the beauty of the Virgin Island National Park and seven pristine beaches, Caneel Bay is on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. With 3/5 of the island preserved under the national park system, the island remains the least commercial and low key of the three USVI islands. This tiny island is only accessible by boat or ferry. Its beaches are considered to be some of the best in the world, white sandy beaches shaded by seagrape trees and coconut palms.

The National Park - In the 1950s, over half of the beautiful, unspoiled island of St. John was brought under the U.S. National Park system. Jackson Hole Preserve, Inc., a non-profit, conservation-oriented organization founded and supported by the Rockefeller family, purchased and then donated over 5,000 acres of the island to the U.S. federal government for the creation of a national park in 1956. Ever since, the park has remained a sanctuary in which wildlife, natural beauty and historic sites are preserved for the enjoyment of all who come to St. John. Caneel Bay resort lies within the boundaries of the park. St. John boasts over 20 hiking trails. They vary from carefully maintained, well-traveled and marked paths to rugged, secluded treks. The Reef Bay Trail is St. John’s most famous. The National Park Service leads tours down the shady 2.5-mile trail. Highlights along the way include ruins of four sugar estates, an array of interesting flora and fauna, and the Arawak Indian petroglyphs.

AIRPORT

St. Thomas-Cyril E. King International Airport (STT)