The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas Activities and Recreation

Activities and Recreation at Ritz-Carlton

If during your island vacation, you're looking for a place where you can enjoy a tropical island setting plus a lot of great activities, you'll love the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas. This hotel offers some of the most popular pastimes, so you're sure to have enough to do during your vacation.

Water and Fitness

Considering there are 2 pools at the hotel, it's more than likely you'll have no problem getting a prime poolside location where you can lounge about, no matter whether you want to spend a lot or just a little time at the pool.

Many vacationers keep their health in mind, even while on vacation. Fortunately, you don't need to break your exercise routine during your stay, considering the hotel has exercise facilities available.

Tennis

This hotel is a particularly good choice for tennis enthusiasts. The hotel has 215 rooms and 2 tennis courts. This equates to an average of approximately 258.0 guests for each tennis court, which isn't as favorable a ratio as you would enjoy at some hotels in the region. There will be opportunities to play a match, but during the high tourism season you may have to find a slow time to use the courts, like when other guests are having lunch. You can enjoy some evening matches on a lit tennis court. This is a great option for guests who would rather spend their afternoon enjoying other activities.

If you are looking for some other choices that are good for tennis, investigate Carambola Beach Resort and Westin Resort, St. John. There are some of the area's best spots for tennis at these hotels, so you might want to weigh those options against this hotel before making your choice.

Golf

Although golf isn't an option at the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas, it may be possible to arrange for a tee time at a local course if you're hoping to play a round during your vacation. The nearest course to the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas is Mahogany Run Golf Course - Public, located 3.1 miles northeast of the hotel. This is a par 70 course, with a total length of 6022 yards. The standard greens fees for using this course are as follows: $130.00. To find out more information you can reach the course at 340-777-6250.

Watersports

While staying in the Virgin Islands why not try out a new recreational sport? There are a variety of different options available at the hotel, so you will be sure to find an aquatic activity you enjoy, regardless of your style. The chart below indicates which watersports are available at the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas:

Watersports at Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas
BoatingDivingFishingKayakingParasailingWatercraftSailingSnorkelingWaterskiingWindsurfing
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If the hotel doesn't include the particular sport you're looking for, don't panic. Contact some local vendors; they may offer other watersports options.

Family Activities

Families looking to travel with kids should seriously consider staying at the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas, because it is known for its kid-friendly amenities. You'll be glad you brought the kids if you stay at this hotel, because it has enough options to entertain the entire family.

Games can be a great way to relax in some of your free time. The hotel is equipped with a game room which can be enjoyed by guests of any age. The hotel's playground can be a special addition to your family vacation. This area provides a place where kids can have fun in a safe environment, while their parents spend a bit of time relaxing on the sidelines.

An organized children's program is offered by the hotel. This gives kids a chance to have a bit of fun with some of the other kids staying at the hotel.

Regardless of how much you love them, you may want to have some fun on your own, without worrying about the kids. The hotel can assist with arrangements for a baby sitter, so parents will have a chance for a little peace and quiet.

Entertainment and Nightlife

Spend the day in the sun and your nights under the glow of theatrical lighting; live entertainment is one of the great amenities offered by the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas. Although their operating hours may vary, there are multiple venues where you can enjoy a quick - or leisurely - drink. Generally, vacationers can enjoy live entertainment 2 days a week. Needless to say, the frequency can sometimes vary seasonally. Getting more information about the schedule may be helpful, so you can know exactly what to anticipate. If the hotel doesn't have entertainment that fits your schedule, you can check out the nightlife choices at some other hotels listed in the chart below:

Nearby Hotels with Nightlife
HotelNumber of BarsLive EntertainmentDistanceDirection
Three Palms Villa 0 check 1.6 mi. SE
Mafolie Hotel 0 check 1.7 mi. SE
Holiday Inn St. Thomas 1 check 2.0 mi. SE
Galleon House Bed & Breakfast 1   2.0 mi. SE
Best Western Emerald Beach Resort 1 check 2.4 mi. S
Island Beachcomber Hotel 1   2.4 mi. S
Bolongo Bay Beach Club 1 check 5.2 mi. SE
Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa 2 check 5.9 mi. E
Point Pleasant Resort 2 check 5.9 mi. E
Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina 1 check 7.0 mi. E

If you're feeling lucky, and want to enjoy a bit of glitz and glamor, visit Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, which is located 5.9 miles east of the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas.

Spa

This hotel is special, in that it is one of the only hotels in the Virgin Islands that includes a spa, enabling visitors to get some pampering treatment. The following chart lists some of the spa services that are available:

Spa Amenities at the Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas
SaunaSteam RoomMassageFacial/MudwrapWhirlpool
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Other Recreation

One of the hotel's popular activities is horseback riding. Many visitors find this to be a pleasant way to spend part of their day in the Virgin Islands. Still another option is to spend some time in the hotel's beauty salon. The salon offers another great way to relax, or the perfect way to get ready for a memorable night out. Whatever your reasons, a visit to the hotel's beauty salon is sure to enhance your vacation.

the Virgin Islands is full of wonderful things to see and do, so you aren't restricted to the specific activities this hotel offers. From a day spent dozing on the beach, to a few hours attending a local cultural event, each traveler can plan his or her own perfect vacation.

Rates and Availability

Room rates and availability at Ritz-Carlton can vary with the seasons. You can see available room types and rates for your specific travel dates by clicking on this link.

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