Emerald Beach Resort – Room Style

Rooms at Emerald Beach Resort are straightforward and beach-focused, with every room positioned as beachfront and designed for easy access to the Lindbergh Bay setting.

• 90 beachfront rooms with either a king bed or two double beds
• Private balcony or patio in each room
• Good fit for travelers who want beach access and a simple, convenient base

Emerald Beach Resort is the better pick if your room priorities are location, balcony or patio space, and a no-fuss beachfront setup.

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa – Room Style

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa delivers a more polished room experience, with the feel of a larger full-service resort rather than a smaller beachside property.

• More upscale resort-style accommodations overall
• Better match for travelers who value brand polish and a fuller-service stay
• Best for guests who want the room experience to feel more elevated

If you want a more refined resort room atmosphere and a stronger full-service hotel feel, The Westin is the better fit.

Emerald Beach Resort – Pool & Beach Scene

Emerald Beach Resort is built around its direct Lindbergh Bay location, with beachfront rooms, palm-lined grounds, and an easy walk from room to sand.

• Direct beach access from the resort
• One outdoor freshwater pool with a waterfall feature
• Best for travelers who want a relaxed, compact beach setting

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa – Pool & Beach Scene

The Westin offers a bigger beach-resort atmosphere, better suited to travelers who want the pool and beach scene to feel like a central part of the vacation.

• Larger-scale resort setting than Emerald Beach Resort
• Better for guests who want a more polished pool-and-beach day experience
• Stronger choice for travelers who like full-service resort energy

If you want a compact, directly beachfront base, Emerald Beach works well; if you want a grander pool-and-beach resort feel, The Westin has the edge.

Emerald Beach Resort – Family Travel

Emerald Beach Resort welcomes children of all ages and works well for families who want a straightforward beachfront stay without a large-resort learning curve.

• All-ages resort with children welcome
• Two-double-bed room option available
• Easy beach access for low-key family time by the water

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa – Family Travel

The Westin is better for families or mixed-age groups who want a more complete full-service resort environment, with a broader vacation feel.

• Better fit for families wanting more resort polish
• Stronger for groups who plan to spend significant time on property
• Good match for travelers who want amenities to feel more built out

If your family wants simple beachfront convenience, Emerald Beach is appealing; if you want more of a full resort experience, The Westin is the stronger pick.

Emerald Beach Resort – Value Snapshot

Emerald Beach Resort offers the most value when you want a beachfront St. Thomas stay, easy airport access, and a casual island atmosphere without paying primarily for resort scale.

• Best for travelers who want to stay directly on Lindbergh Bay
• Great if quick airport access is a major convenience factor
• Strong value for low-key beach travelers who do not need a large resort footprint

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa – Value Snapshot

The Westin is the better value if your priorities are a more polished beach-resort setting, a stronger spa identity, and a fuller on-property vacation experience.

• Best for travelers who want a more elevated resort stay
• Stronger for couples, families, or groups who want fuller-service amenities
• Worth it if resort atmosphere matters as much as the beach itself