481-room resort has two building sections. The Frenchman's Reef section includes three buildings set into and atop a cliff overlooking the ocean. A six-story tower offers views of the open sea and Charlotte Amalie harbor. An eight-story tower built into the cliff faces the open sea. A three-story wing atop the cliff overlooks the harbor. The Morning Star section includes five two- and three-story beachfront buildings (exterior corridors, no elevators) with open-sea views.
**Non-Smoking Policy:** In order to accommodate the preferences of the vast majority of guests, the Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort has been 100% smoke-free since August 1, 2007. Guests staying in the Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort will not be able to smoke inside the hotel building. This policy includes all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public spaces, and employee work areas. Designated smoking areas will be made available outside of the hotel for our guests who smoke.
The Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort appeals to families and couples seeking a spectacular beachfront holiday close to city conveniences! A large pool wraps around the cliff face below the main building. The pool and a nearby eight-person spa tub have sea and sunset views. At the base of the cliff, a boardwalk leads to a 30-foot waterfall. Terraced below a bougainvillea-strewn hillside and above a half-mile beach are a 120-foot-long, Romanesque-style pool and two 10-person spa tubs.
The resort has just completed a 48 million dollar renovation of the property. All rooms have been fully refreshed to reflect the new room design of the resort with all rooms and enclosed public areas equipped with centralized air conditioning. In addition, a re-concept of the Windows on the Harbor Restaurant now provides a central point within the resort to meet for a drink or a meal while witnessing the spectacular view over Charlotte Amalie Harbor, whether by yourself or with a group.
The Reef Health Club and Spa now includes an exclusive spa pool featuring massage jets, plunge areas and a full redesign of the water features to create two more individual, but fully integrated, aquatic experiences. These include a main free form infinity edged pool with multiple features such as Jacuzzis, lounging sun shelf areas uniquely landscaped with samples of plush Caribbean foliage surrounded with features such as improved seating areas, new surfacing, deck lighting and state of the art fiber optic lighting displays, not to mention the spectacular ocean vista. A newly designed fitness center on level three of the main tower features a host of state of the art exercise equipment.
Both pool complexes include sundecks furnished with padded lounge chairs. The resort includes two lighted tennis courts, sauna, and fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, weight machines, and free weights. On the beach, guests may rent kayaks, small sailboats, windsurfers, and snorkeling gear. During winter season, poolside tai chi, yoga, and aerobics classes are offered by the hotel (fees charged).
Independent vendors offer Jet Skiing, parasailing, and scuba diving (fees charged). The 18-hole Mahogany Run golf course is 4 miles from the hotel, the front desk can assist with tee times. Water taxis connect the resort with downtown Charlotte Amalie's duty-free shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. The boat trip to Charlotte Amalie takes five minutes.
Event space at the hotel includes 15 meeting rooms and a large ballroom totaling 60,000 square feet. Outdoor event venues are also available. Three computers in the lobby and business center provide high-speed Internet access (fee charged). Staff meeting managers and event planners assist with arrangements for business and social events.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
**Non-Smoking Policy:** In order to accommodate the preferences of the vast majority of guests, the Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort has been 100% smoke-free since August 1, 2007. Guests staying in the Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort will not be able to smoke inside the hotel building. This policy includes all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public spaces, and employee work areas. Designated smoking areas will be made available outside of the hotel for our guests who smoke.
DINING / BARS:
WINDOWS ON THE HARBOUR - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Air-conditioned restaurant overlooking harbor. Steakhouse dinners featuring prime rib and lobster. Sunday brunch.
HAVANA BLUE - Open for dinner only, this open-air restaurant features upscale Latin-Fusion cuisine and martinis. Located on Morning star side
SUNSET GRILL & BAR - Lunch and dinner restaurant serving appetizers, salads, burgers, tequila shrimp, and conch chowder.
CAPTAIN'S CAFE - Open for dinner-only, this air-conditioned restaurant has choices that may include conch fritters, French onion soup, burgers, and wraps.
COCO JOE'S OFF DA BEACH - Casual, open-air beachfront restaurant. Lunch and dinner menu of salads, sandwiches, pizza, burgers, and coconut shrimp. Caribbean buffet Wednesday nights featuring lobster and prime rib. DJ music, karaoke some nights.Located on Morning star side
Guests are pampered with signature amenities such as:
- Mineral water and jasmine-scented warm towels upon arrival and first-rate toiletries in the rooms
- 32" LCD televisions, WI-FI internet and MP3-ready alarm clocks
- The Morning Star beach club is the only USVI hotel to boast a natural beach
- The enchanting white sand beach is the perfect spot to relax as guests take in the sights and sounds of the captivating Caribbean Sea
Prior to arrival, guests can use the Virtual Concierge on the hotel's website to truly customize the experience. Guests selections include in-room floral arrangements, room service, spa treatments and more.
RESORT UPDATE, NOVEMBER 2011: Please note that the main water supply pipe supporting the air conditioning in the Ocean Tower at Frenchman's Reef has broken, leaving the rooms in this tower without air conditioning. The resort is working diligently to repair the broken pipe and resort air conditioning to the building. Work is expected to be completed by November 19, 2011.
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