Elysian Beach Resort

Family of 5 with 3 teens stayed in a private owner's condo. We loved the place! Since we had limited interaction with staff and did not rent directly from the resort, I can't speak to how different rooms etc. might be. Additionally, due to wicked no-see-ums after dusk---spray yourself down or if eating at Carib. Fish Market, they have spray at hostess stand and unattractive water entry---brown stuff--maybe seaweed, I can't give 5 stars. Perhaps there is a way staff can clear the brown stuff. Many more positives than negatives however. Every single one of us liked the place. While I can't speak much to how it was during the day as we were always out and about exploring and snorkeling, we liked the vibe of the place--not dead quiet, but not loud or rowdy. It was a good mix. I've researched USVI accoms on and off for a long time and we are big on large, unique pools which apparently is not a thing in USVI. So, the pool here was a big selling point---not huge, but large enough, pretty shape with unique features I'll let you discover for yourself. We swam in the pool at night and it was a good temp and nice way to end the day after active snorkeling and beach hopping. There is a snack bar by the pool, but it closed before we typically swam. The two onsite restaurants were both very good. We rarely ate out due to two kids with life-threatening allergies---for that and us we bought food at Food Center about 5 mins away. However, because our condo was so close to our room to the point we could see our balcony from around the corner and the resort felt safe, we did a rare thing and allowed ourselves a parent date. We went to CFM one night while the kids patiently waited for their... if you are good and get along you get the pool reward after we eat ;-) watching tv and playing video games. The main course was outstanding, though I'd skip their desserts. The child without food allergies wanted to use his own money to get a meal so I took him to Sangrias and ended up meeting my favorite local person we encountered in the USVI, Eduardo the bartender. He just seemed like a truly genuine, friendly down-to-earth guy! The burger was just ok, but those fries, even for me who does not like fries a lot, were so good. Both restaurants and even the snack bar and pool are all right by the beach with sea views. The one time we decided to give our sandy towels a break and get some of theirs was easy. We walked to lobby, gave our room number and returned them in an outside bin before we left. Aside from whatever stuff was on beach, the grounds were clean. I'm not into cats much, but the kids loved all the cats on the property (seems like a thing on islands sometimes). We lost power around 3 times, but the generators kicked right in so no biggie there. For snorkelers, Secret Harbor about 3-4 mins drive away from the resort was some of the most outstanding, amazing snorkeling I've ever done and it was right off the beach! I've gone diving before and it didn't hold a candle to the snorkeling here. All the kids also liked Coral World. Red Hook for the St John or wherever else ferry is literally 5 mins away. If first parking sign says "closed" don't fret keeping going around the corner and speak to attendant and hopefully you can enter there as we did. Quick, easy 15 min ferry to STJ. As far as the beach, aside from the brown stuff, it was a bit small, but chairs were out and it seemed nice enough with pretty palm trees. I'm not a layout type of person so I never really thought much about any of the beaches---our focus was more on pretty water and snorkeling. You are furthest from airport, Mountain Top and Magens Bay here, but for our interests, this was an ideal location. Again, I have no idea on accommodations as we rented from a private owner. I imagine they vary, hence some of the negative reviews I saw, but we loved ours. Overall fantastic resort we'd highly recommend!

Nice place to stay! The room was very clean, the bed was comfy. I really appreciate the speed at which things you need are brought to you and the upkeep of the grounds. Do yourself a favor and just text what you need(as they suggest) instead of calling. Things are usually brought to you very quickly. Every day the grounds people were out taking care of the place making it look nice. I mention this because we went on excursion that began at another more popular Wyndham resort and there was trash on the ground everywhere. The staff is a little standoffish, but they do take care of you. I definitely would stay here again. Do yourself a favor, and donate to a charity and get yourself a room key bracelet. They look nice and are super convenient.

A great place to stay with an amazing private beach! The only thing I will say is if you don’t plan to rent a car, definitely stock up on water before arriving because they don’t offer snacks or water in the lobby unlike most hotels, and therefore you’re stuck needing 1s for the vending machine which is hard to find. The hotel was beautiful though, great location and near the ferry, but the staff wasn’t the kindest we’ve ever dealt with. The front staff were uninterested and vague and the maintenance guy who drives you to your room is super aggressive and mean. The restaurant staff were all amazing and super helpful & personable though which made up for the other staff members!

Hubby and I stated at the Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort at the end of April in a studio room. Overall, it was a wonderful vacation. No issues with electricity. We didn't rent a car but hired JJ Transportation to take us to various destinations. We were very happy with them. The resort has a lot of units and lots of steps. But if you call you can get a ride. The landscaping at the resort is beautiful. There are many flowers and other tropical plants. The pool was probably the nicest we've ever been in. The temperature of the pool water and even the ocean were perfect. Not the nicest beach. There was a good bit of seaweed so I'm glad I wore water shoes. We were the only people who participated in a couple of activities. Staff was pretty good. There are a couple of restaurants on the property, both good but different from each other. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this resort (our first St. Thomas vacation).

We stayed in a room with a full kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 bathrooms, washer & dryer, a king size bed, and a Murphy bed. The room was absolutely beautiful! We also enjoyed the pool and the private beach. We ate at the Sangria restaurant on site and really loved the Shrimp Po Boy there. The resort is on a hill so you may have to do some walking, but you can also park closer to the beach/pool which we did once. This resort is what you'd expect from Club Wyndham, upscale with a fully stocked kitchen, and just what you'd want for a vacation. Highly recommend!