Henry E Rohlsen Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Henry E. Rohlsen is in the south-central part of the island, equidistant from St Croix's only two towns: Frederiksted, on the west coast, is less than 15 minutes away, while Christiansted, the main port and the centre with the most hotels and restaurants, is 25-30 minutes to the east. The east-coast resorts, such as Divi Carina Bay, are even further, almost 40 minutes away: on an island 50 km long, the choice of area really does change the transfer, it's not a minor detail.

Christiansted

Neighbourhood · About 18-19 km from the terminal, 25-30 minutes by car or taxi; there are no direct shuttles, you need a private transfer or a rental car.

Best for: Those wanting the Danish old town, the harbour and the island's greatest concentration of restaurants and hotels, accepting half an hour's transfer from the airport.

Pros

An eighteenth-century Danish old town, with the harbour and market within walking distance of the hotels
The island's greatest concentration of restaurants and bars, open even out of season

Cons

One of the longest transfers in this guide, worth considering for early-morning flights
The best beaches are out of town: from the old town you still need a car

Recommended hotels in this area

Caravelle Hotel St Croix: In the heart of the historic district of Christiansted, just steps from the harbour and the Government House; among the most central hotels on the island, with an in-house pool and restaurant.
Company House Hotel St Croix: A 3-star boutique hotel in the historic district, just minutes from the beach and the harbour; scores higher on location and cleanliness than on amenities.

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East End and Divi Carina Bay

Neighbourhood · About 31 km from the terminal, the longest transfer among the areas in this guide: 35-40 minutes by car, impractical without a vehicle for the whole holiday.

Best for: Those seeking a secluded all-inclusive resort on the island's less-trodden coast and who don't mind renting a car for the rest of the holiday.

Pros

Quiet, little-visited beaches compared with those near Christiansted
An all-inclusive resort with a casino, handy for those who don't want to organise meals or evening outings

Cons

The island's longest transfer, best avoided with early-morning flights or heavy luggage
Isolated from Christiansted: to leave the resort you still need a car

Recommended hotels in this area

Carina Bay All-Inclusive Resort & Casino: Couples-only all-inclusive resort on the south-east coast of St Croix, with a casino, two pools and a private beach; the longest transfer among the resorts in this guide.

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