St. Thomas's best budget option for views — a small hillside hotel above Charlotte Amalie with a legendary panoramic overlook of the harbor, simple clean rooms, and a pool terrace that outperforms most five-star properties for sheer scenery.
Why We Chose It
The Mafolie Hotel is St. Thomas's best-kept secret for budget travelers — a small 22-room property perched on the hillside above Charlotte Amalie with a spectacular harbor overlooks on the island. The restaurant terrace view — the entire harbor, cruise ships at anchor, the surrounding hills, and on a clear day the outline of St. John — is truly extraordinary. The rooms are simple and slightly dated but clean and comfortable. The hotel is about 10 minutes by taxi from town or the waterfront; there's no beach. But the pool terrace at sunset makes this a rewarding spot on St. Thomas for the price.
What Stands Out
- Premier harbor view on St. Thomas — worth a visit even if not staying
- Hillside position above Charlotte Amalie
- 22 rooms — refreshingly small and personal
- Pool terrace sunset is extraordinary value for money
- 10 minutes by taxi from waterfront shopping