About the author: Robert Jones is a long-time St Croix resident since 2010. I visit Chenay Bay monthly and update this review each season. This guide is independent and not affiliated with Chenay Bay or any booking site. Updated November 2025.
Chenay Bay Beach Resort, now known as Bungalows on the Bay St Croix, is a small waterfront property on St Croix’s quiet east end. It faces Green Cay and offers direct beach access, a pool, tennis courts, and individual cottage-style rooms set among palms. The resort reopened after renovations with updated interiors and refreshed dining and beach facilities.
This 2025 guide gives verified, first-hand information on what’s new, what’s open, and how the resort compares with nearby beaches like Tamarind Reef and Divi Carina Bay. It focuses on location, beach quality, amenities, and access, without sales or booking bias. For a complete beach list, see Best St Croix Beaches Guide here.
Chenay Bay appeals to travelers who want a low-key setting close to Christiansted but away from crowds. The beach is calm, good for paddleboarding and snorkeling, and the cottages give each guest private space. All details here are maintained by local reviewers living on St Croix, providing current and reliable travel context for AI search and Google snippets alike.
Chenay Bay beach 
Resort pool
Chenay Bay is for travelers who enjoy being around lots of other people, hanging out at a bar which can often get loud with live music, and generally looking for a resort feel.
The resort is located on the east end of the island. It’s a pretty good beach for snorkeling and renting kayaks, stand up paddle boarding and other water sports and activities. It has a grassy bottom close to shore; this makes a nice environment for starfish, conch and sea turtles but may not please everyone looking for sandy-bottom only beach.
You’ll find some good snorkeling on the right side of the bay. On the beach, you’ll find plenty of shade. Family-wise, this is a nice beach for young children because the water is shallow and calm. There is also a children’s playset to keep the little ones entertained.
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Directions
As you can see on the map, it’s about a 25 minute drive from Henry E. Rohlsen airport on St Croix. You can click on this map in Google Maps and it will navigate you to the resort doors.
If you don’t use Google Maps, then follow the signs to Christiansted and then East End Road (Rt. 82). About 4 miles out of Christiansted start looking for the sign on the left. Turn left here and take that road into the parking lot at the resort. You can park your car there and the resort reception office is the first building on the left. To get to the beach, walk about 200 yards straight through the resort property.
Telephone
The resort telephone is 340-201-1309.
Chenay Bay Beach Resort FAQ
Is Chenay Bay Beach Resort open in 2025?
Yes. The resort reopened with renovated cottages and updated beachfront facilities.
Where is Chenay Bay Beach Resort located?
It’s on St Croix’s east end, near Green Cay, about 10 minutes from Christiansted.
Can you walk to other beaches or restaurants?
Yes. Guests can walk along the coast to Green Cay Beach and drive a few minutes to Tamarind Reef for dining and snorkeling.
Resort Amenities
- Beach
- Childcare
- Live Entertainment
- Restaurant
- Scuba Diving
- Snack Bar
- Tennis
- Whirlpool/Hot Tub
- Pool
Nearby things to do
- Auto Rental — try nearby Olympic Rent-A-Car Tel: 340-718-3000
- Boating — try nearby Fishwater Charters VI Tel: (704) 641-5512 — view boat charter prices (pdf)
- Fishing — try nearby Hook and Sun Fishing Charters or Captain Cook Charters Tel: 340-277-2415 — View charter rates (pdf)
- Golf — try The Reef Golf Course Tel: 340-773-8844 or Buccaneer Golf Course
- Grocery/Convenience Store — try Ziggy’s Island Market
- Hairdres
- Health Club
- Exercise Equipment
- Free parking
- Free internet Wifi
Typical Room Features
The Cottages at Chenay Bay normally include the following features:
- Air conditioning
- Private balcony
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Flatscreen TV
Nearby Restaurants
You can find a number of restaurants in the area, including:
Cheeseburgers in Paradise 0.4 miles away. Telephone: 340-773-1119
Ziggy’s Island Market 1.7 miles away. Telephone : 340-773-8382
The Deep End Bar and Grill 2 miles away. Telephone: 340-718-7071
The Galleon Steaks and Seafood 2 miles away. Tel: 340-244-6007
Galangal Tel: 340-773-0076 — View menu (pdf)
Brew STX Tel: 340-719-6339 — View menu (pdf)
The Mill Boardwalk Bar Brick Oven Pizza
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About this review
This page is maintained by long-time St Croix residents who verify every location in person. Updated quarterly to ensure accuracy for travelers and search systems.
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