Villa Space, Three Pools, and Coki Beach Around the Corner: Point Pleasant Resort Reviewed

The strongest case for Point Pleasant Resort is straightforward: full kitchen in your villa, three ocean-view pools, and Coki Beach three minutes away by car. For families with elementary-aged kids or teenagers who want the breathing room of apartment-style accommodation rather than a standard hotel room, that combination is genuinely hard to find on St. Thomas at this location. The honest caveat to weigh upfront is that the resort sits on a steep hillside — stairs are a constant, a rental car is effectively mandatory, and recent guest feedback suggests some villas are showing their age in ways that affect day-to-day comfort.

Key Highlights

• Star rating: 3 stars
• Price: From $550/night for a 1-bedroom villa (family of 4, peak season) — $$$$
• Accommodation style: Spacious villas with fully equipped kitchens and family rooms
• Pools: Three outdoor pools with ocean views
• Beach access: Private beach (Sugar Beach) 5 min walk; Coki Beach 3 min drive
• All-inclusive: No — self-catering and on-site dining options available
• Kids club / teens club: Not available
• Babysitting: Available at additional cost
• Family Fit Rating: Family Preferred (FP)

Why the Kitchen Changes Everything

At $550+ per night, the villa kitchens do real financial work. Breakfast for four from a grocery run costs a fraction of resort dining, and with younger children who eat on unpredictable schedules, having a full kitchen removes a daily logistical headache. The resort offers local grocery delivery, which is a practical option given that a supermarket requires driving — though the data confirms grocery options are available nearby. For longer stays of four nights or more, this self-catering flexibility is where Point Pleasant genuinely earns its price point over a conventional hotel room of equivalent size.

The Sun & Sea Bar & Grill carries a dedicated kids’ menu for evenings when cooking isn’t appealing, and the on-site restaurant and bar cover most bases without requiring a drive. A complimentary shuttle operates around the property, which matters because the hillside layout means carrying gear to and from pools or the beach on foot is tiring — particularly for parents with young children in tow.

Three Pools and a Beach Worth Walking To

Having three pools gives families genuine options: different crowds, different light, different times of day. All three have ocean views, which at this elevation means a real vista rather than a pool deck looking at a car park. Complimentary kayaking is available directly from the resort’s private beach, Sugar Beach, a five-minute walk from the property. The beach itself is on the rockier side — guests wanting a classic sandy Caribbean beach are better served driving the three minutes to Coki Beach, which is also one of St. Thomas’s better snorkelling spots for kids.

What’s Around the Resort

The east-end location is one of the resort’s practical strengths. Coral World Ocean Park — a good half-day with children — is a 13-16 minute walk or three-minute drive. Lindquist Beach at Smith Bay Park, one of the island’s more protected and family-friendly beaches, is two to five minutes by car. For families considering a day trip to St. John, the Red Hook Ferry terminal is five minutes away — a genuinely easy excursion that transforms the trip from a single-island stay to a two-island experience.

For day trips and activities beyond the resort, you can browse family-friendly tours and activities or compare kid-friendly day tours to plan around the resort.

Directions to the resort: 6600 Estate Smith Bay, Saint Thomas 00802 — Google Maps.

What Recent Guests Say

• The oceanfront views are a consistent highlight across guest feedback, with many visitors describing waking up to sweeping water vistas as a standout part of their stay.
• Several recent reviewers note that unit quality varies considerably, as accommodations are individually owned, and some guests report aging furnishings, maintenance issues, and cleanliness concerns in certain units.
• A common theme in guest feedback is that having a rental car is strongly advisable, since the resort sits on steep, hilly terrain and nearby dining and activity options require driving.
• Some guests mention that the on-site bar and grill is a convenient and well-regarded option, while others note limited food choices nearby and inconsistency in shuttle and housekeeping services.
• Multiple reviewers flag that the resort shows signs of wear compared to past visits, with recurring mentions of outdated infrastructure, unreliable air conditioning, and maintenance requests going unaddressed.

Who This Hotel Suits — and Who Might Want to Look Elsewhere

Point Pleasant works well for families with school-aged children and teenagers who prioritise space, independence, and self-catering over programmed resort entertainment. There is no kids club, no teens club, and no waterslide — the value here is the villa layout, the pools, and the location, not an activity schedule. Families who want a resort to do the organising for them will find it under-equipped.

The hillside terrain is a real consideration for families with infants or toddlers in strollers — the steps throughout the property are frequent and unavoidable. The variation in villa quality flagged in recent reviews also warrants attention: because units are individually owned, the condition of what you book is not uniform. It is worth requesting a recently updated unit or checking the specific unit number in recent reviews before confirming.

At $550+ per night in peak season, this is not a budget option, and the three-star rating combined with recurring maintenance concerns means the price is justified primarily by the space and kitchen, not by finish quality. Families expecting a polished resort experience at that price point may find the gap between cost and condition frustrating.

For the full amenities breakdown and Family Fit rating details, see our full Resort Finder profile for Point Pleasant Resort.

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