Bungalows on the Bay is the rebranded Chenay Bay Beach Resort. BOOK DIRECT FOR BEST PRICE! 35 cottages from $160-300 (below). There’s a pool, a beach, a beach bar with live music and on-site restaurant. Good location with a nice bay and decent snorkeling. Most cottages have a small kitchen with fridge, microwave, coffee maker, but no stove or oven.
Quick take: a laid-back resort for travelers who want an on-site beach and happy to spend lots of time at the resort. There’s plenty of on-site activities (including watersports), regular entertainment like live music, and a lively beach bar. Travelers looking for privacy and tranquility, however, may find it a bit too noisy.
The resort went through some rough times, with a hurricane in 2017 and a fire in 2016 which destroyed the restaurant. However, the property is in new hands and in 2023 finally getting the attention that it needs with improvements being made. Many of the cabins have been renovated and lounge chairs have been added to the pool and beach. The grounds are better landscaped than before, and the restaurant is also working again. There are regular live events and music, so check the Bungalows on the Bay event schedule for the latest.
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Bungalows by the Bay is located on the East End of St. Croix and has its own beach. It’s a nice beach for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and other water sports and activities. Its shallow and calm waters make it good for young children. All in all, it’s a good choice for people seeking bungalows in the US Virgin Islands.
The Cottages
Bungalows St. Croix offers the following cottage types:
- Deluxe Garden View Cottage
- Deluxe Ocean View Cottage
- Luxury Garden View Cottage
- Luxury Ocean View Cottage
- Luxury Ocean Front Cottage
- Overlooking the Ocean Cottage
Deluxe Garden View Cottage: $160-180/night++. 1 Queen Bed. Sleeps 2. Amenities: Bathroom. Bathtub or shower. Hair dryer. Private bathroom. Towels. AC. 32-inch TV. Coffee/tea maker . Microwave. Refrigerator. Daily housekeeping. Safe. View – garden. Outdoor space – Porch/lanai.
Entrance 
Interior 
Garden View Cottage view
Deluxe Garden View Cottage with 2 Beds: $180-210/night++. 2 Queen Beds. Sleeps 4. Amenities: Bathroom. Bathtub or shower. Hair dryer. Private bathroom. Towels. AC. 32-inch TV. Coffee/tea maker . Microwave. Refrigerator. Daily housekeeping. Safe. View – garden. Outdoor space – Porch/lanai.
2 beds St. Croix Bungalows on the Bay Interior Garden View 2 Bed Cottage
Luxury Garden View Cottage with 2 Beds: $200-220/night++. 2 Queen Bed. Sleeps 4. Amenities: Bathroom. Bathtub or shower. Hair dryer. Private bathroom. Towels. AC. 32-inch TV. Coffee/tea maker . Microwave. Refrigerator. Daily housekeeping. Safe. View – garden. Outdoor space – Porch/lanai.
interior interior 
Bungalows on the Bay Luxury Garden View Cottage
Luxury Ocean View Cottage with King or Queen Bed & Sofa Bed: $240-300/night++. Sleeps 4. Amenities: Ocean view. Bathroom. Bathtub or shower. Hair dryer. Private bathroom. Towels. AC. 32-inch TV. Coffee/tea maker . Microwave. Refrigerator. Daily housekeeping. Safe. Outdoor space – Porch/lanai.
Bungalows on the Bay Luxury Ocean View Cottage interior interior
Overlooking the Ocean Cottage with King or Queen Bed: $215/night++. Sleeps 2. Amenities: Ocean view. Bathroom. Bathtub or shower. Hair dryer. Private bathroom. Towels. AC. 32-inch TV. Coffee/tea maker . Microwave. Refrigerator. Daily housekeeping. Safe. Outdoor space – Porch/lanai.
Bungalows by the Bay St. Croix Overlooking the Ocean seaviews Bungalows bythe Bay St. Croix Overlooking the Ocean 2
Amenities
The amenities you’ll find at Bungalows STX include:
Beach
Childcare
Live Entertainment
Restaurant
Scuba Diving — try nearby St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures. — view dive price list 
Snack Bar
Tennis
Whirlpool/Hot Tub
Pool
Nearby
Auto Rental — try nearby Centerline Car Rentals – Christiansted Tel: 888-288-8755 — View rental car fleet
Boating — try nearby Swan Charters, LLC. – USVI Sailing Charters Tel: 340-727-2727 — View charter menu
Fishing — try nearby Fishing St. Croix or Captain Cook Charters Tel: 340-277-2415 — View St Croix boat charter prices
Golf — try The Reef Golf Course or Buccaneer Golf Course Tel: 340-712-2100 — View Buccaneer golf course rates and fees
Grocery/Convenience Store — try Ziggy’s Island Market Tel: 340-773-8382
Hairdresser
Health Club
Horseback Riding on beach — try Equus Rides Tel: 340-201-1189 — View St Croix horseback riding prices & schedule
Laundry — try Laundry Time 340-773-6000
Medical Facilities — try ProHealth Urgent Care Tel: 340-998-2404
Shopping Area
Waterskiing
Windsurfing — read about Watersports in St. Croix
Exercise Equipment
- Free parking
- Free internet Wifi
- Basketball, Kayaking, Outdoor pool, Snorkeling, Tennis
- Water sports equipment, Beach loungers, towels and umbrellas
Bungalows by the Bay Telephone & Address
Telephone: 340-201-1309 — Booking directly usually gets the best deal.
Address: 5000 Cane Bay Road, Off East End Road on Chenay Bay, Christiansted, 00820, U.S. Virgin Islands
Directions to Bungalows on the Bay
From Christiansted, it’s located along East End Road (Rt. 82). Look for a sign on the left side for Bungalows on the Bay Saint Croix. Turn left here and take that road to the parking lot at the resort. Park your car there and then walk 100 yards walk straight through the resort property to get to the beach.
For directions from St. Croix airport (STX) to Bungalows on the Bay, click on the Google Map below on your smartphone and follow the route:
Policies
Check-in & Check-out
Bungalows St Croix check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Early check-in subject to availability. Minimum check-in age: 21. Check-out before 11 AM. Late check-out subject to availability. Late check-out fee: USD 20
Special check-in instructions
The Bungalows STX front desk works daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. If you arrive outside of these hours, contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information.
Pets
Pets not allowed.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome. Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment options
Visa, Master Card, Diners Club and Discovery credit cards.
Bungalows on the Bay Photo Gallery
Here are some photos of Bungalows on the Bay St. Croix.
Beach at St Croix Bungalows on the Bay 
Aerial View of Bungalows on the Bay St. Croix
Reception Office at Bungalows STX Sugar Mill Remnants
Pool at Bungalows on the Bay Cottages at Bungalows on the Bay
Videos of St. Croix Bungalows on the Bay USVI
Nearby Restaurants to Bungalows STX
As of this Feb 2023 update, nearby you can find a number of restaurants in the area, including:
Goat Soup and Whiskey (2 miles away)
Telephone: 340-773-3333
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Blue Water Terrace St Croix (2 miles away)
Telephone: 340-692-2583
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Cafe Fresco — Christiansted (4 miles away)
Telephone: 340-719-0126
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Galangal — fine dining in Christiansted
Telephone: 340-773-0076
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Savant — fine dining in Christiansted
Telephone: 340-713-8666
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Too Chez — in Christiansted
Telephone: 340-713-8888
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Rum Runners St Croix — on Christiansted boardwalk
Shupe’s on the Boardwalk — on Christiansted boardwalk
Telephone: 340-773-3400
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Beauregards on the Beach – fine dining at the Buccaneer Hotel (2 miles)
Telephone: 340-712-2142
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Cheeseburgers in Paradise (0.4 miles away)
Telephone: 340-773-1119
Castaways of St. Croix (2 miles away)
Telephone: 340-719-0019
Ziggy’s Island Market (1.7 miles away)
Telephone : 340-773-8382
The Deep End Bar and Grill
Telephone: 340-718-7071
Things to do near Bungalows St Croix
- Christiansted Boardwalk 4 mi. — extra reading about Christiansted
- Tan Tan Tours 4 mi Tel: 340-773-7041. — View tours and prices
- Tamarind Reef Beach 0.1 mi
- Southgate Coastal Reserve 0.6 mi
- Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge. — extra reading about the rare St Croix ground lizard
- Sunset Cruise. Try Lyric Sails. — View St. Croix sunset cruise prices and schedule
- Buck Island Reef National Monument. — extra reading on Buck Island activities
- Boat charters. Try Big Beard’s Adventure Tours Tel: 340-773-4482 — View boat tour prices and schedule
- Protestant Cay 3 mi
- Fort Christiansvaern 3 mi. — extra reading about Fort Christiansvaern St Croix
- D. Hamilton Jackson Park 3 mi
- Divi Carina Bay Resort & Casino 7 mi Tel: 340-773-9700
Bungalows on the Bay restaurant
Check first if it’s working (telephone: 340-201-1309), but here are some online reviews of the Bungalows restaurant.
- Cuisine: American | Caribbean | Desserts | Seafood | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: Very Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating: 4.5
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Beachwear
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Debit
- Phone: 340-201-1309
- Features: Full Bar, Ocean View, Hotel Dining, Sunday Brunch, Live Entertainment, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Personal Wines Allowed, Lounge / Bar, Cooking Classes, Chef’s Table, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,
Bungalows on the Bay menu
Bungalows on the Bay Reviews – 2023
Because Bungalows was only recently re-branded, new reviews are thin. But here are the reviews from its predecessor Chenay. Best to look for the most recent reviews online because the situation is changing.
Bungalows on the Bay St Croix reviews – past 5 years on TripAdvisor (in PDF)
Today’s weather at Bungalows St. Croix
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Google Weather at Bungalows on the Bay St. Croix
National Weather Service – today’s weather
FAQs
Is there a minimum stay at Bungalows on the Beach St. Croix?
No, you can stay as few as a single night.
Are children allowed?
Yes, children are allowed.
Are pets allowed?
No. Pets are not allowed at Bungalows on the Bay, so leave Fido at home.
Is Bungalows on the Bay a good place for families?
Yes, it’s popular with families because of the nice beach plus lots of events and activities to keep kids entertained.
What are the typical amenities in the cottages?
Most the cottages have A/C, private bath and toilet, a small kitchen with fridge, microwave, coffee maker. There is no stove or oven. It’s good for making light meals like breakfast. They also have porch or lanai to sit on and relax. The ones in the back have garden views, while the more expensive ones closer to the water offer a seaview.
Is there an airport shuttle?
No, there isn’t an airport shuttle. Guests either take a taxi or rental car from the airport.
Do I need a rental car?
Depends on how much you plan to leave the resort. If you plan to leave a lot to visit Christiansted, Frederiksted, etc, or tour the island, then a rental car will be a better deal. If you just plan to chill mostly at the resort with only a few trips outside, then you’re better off simple renting taxis.
Will the resort re-branding affect anything?
The old resort had mixed reviews and many noted the cottages were in need of upgrades. But the new management seems to be working hard on upgrading the cottages, the grounds, and the amenities. So it’s likely you’ll have a better experience than some of the older reviews suggest.
What about Bungalows on the Bay St. Croix sports facilities?
Aside from the water activities (pool, kayaking, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboard), there are tennis courts and a basketball court.
Additional videos of Bungalows on the Beach
YouTube playlist of videos of St. Croix Bungalows on the Bay and Chenay Bay
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