Lovango Resort & Beach Club

A family run private island resort in the USVI that feels adventurous but manageable with kids, with snorkeling, hillside treehouses, beach excursions, and stunning views.

Lovango Cay, U.S. Virgin Islands, USA
2021

year opened

31

rooms

$
1000

starting rate

45 minutes

from airport

key features
Sleep
Hiking
Baby/wading pool
Animal encounters
Cabanas
Babysitting
Water sports
Beach sports
Outside space
2+ restaurants on site
Connecting rooms
2-4 bedroom residences
Outdoor pool
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Eat
Hiking
Baby/wading pool
Animal encounters
Cabanas
Babysitting
Water sports
Beach sports
Outside space
2+ restaurants on site
Connecting rooms
2-4 bedroom residences
Outdoor pool
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Play (on land)
Hiking
Baby/wading pool
Animal encounters
Cabanas
Babysitting
Water sports
Beach sports
Outside space
2+ restaurants on site
Connecting rooms
2-4 bedroom residences
Outdoor pool
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Play (in the water)
Hiking
Baby/wading pool
Animal encounters
Cabanas
Babysitting
Water sports
Beach sports
Outside space
2+ restaurants on site
Connecting rooms
2-4 bedroom residences
Outdoor pool
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas

Experience it

See what a stay really looks like with kids.

sleep

  • This small, family-owned property feels intimate from the moment you step off the boat.
  • Rooms are built into the hillside and face north toward Congo Cay (an undeveloped pelican sanctuary). The views are gorgeous.
  • Rooms are thoughtfully set up for families, with built-in daybeds and trundles that actually work well for kids. All rooms have mini fridges. Villas have full kitchens.
  • Individual glamping tents are meant for couples. There’s no AC (the bed has a cooling system over it, but a pack ‘n play wouldn’t). These are the only rooms with bathtubs.
  • The treehouses are great for families who don’t mind sharing a room. They have a large outdoor deck and sleep five (king bed + daybed + trundle + crib/air mattress). They have AC and a large outdoor shower (with handheld sprayer) that’s fun for kids. Clothing storage is somewhat limited (no drawers).
  • One-Bedroom Villas have a king bed with a daybed and trundle, plus a covered porch and indoor shower (with a large window you can open).
  • The One-Bedroom Deluxe Villa replaces the porch with an enclosed sunroom that closes off from the bedroom and can sleep three kids. It also has an outdoor shower.
  • Families can also book two tents, a tent + a treehouse, or a Two-Bedroom Villa. Most of these options connect via an outside walkway.
  • The Three-Bedroom Villa is on the south side, closer to the pool, and has a full kitchen and private pool.
  • Rooms lock from the inside only, so you aren’t given a key. It feels safe because you’re on a private island.
  • Treehouses and most glamping tents require walking up a large set of stairs to get to the breakfast tent (or they can drive you in a golf cart).
  • Wi-Fi is password-protected, so it’s easy to connect Wi-Fi baby monitors (IYKYK).
  • No TVs, but they’ll bring you an iPad on request.
  • The cooler backpack in your room is useful for beach days and excursions.
  • This was the first new-build resort in the USVI in over 30 years. A final phase of rooms is being built this offseason.
  • The resort closes mid-July through mid-December (hurricane season).

play

  • This is a great fit for families who like a mix of relaxing and low-key adventure.
  • There are three pools: a full infinity pool, a shallow kids pool, and a smaller pool with bench seating. The small pool is technically “adults,” but kids can use it if adults aren’t using it.
  • Pools aren’t heated. Usually fine, but can feel chilly if there’s a cold snap. No hot tub.
  • The beach by the pool looks pretty but isn’t swimmable. The sand is shallow, so don’t plan on building a big sandcastle. If you want to snorkel, you enter off a dock.
  • Crescent Beach, on the other side of the island, is the swimmable beach, though it can be rocky and occasionally rough. Bring water shoes for kids.
  • Hotel guests can reserve a free daybed for the day at Crescent Beach. A few daybeds don’t have shade, so let them know if you have a preference.
  • Snorkel gear is included (even full-face kid masks), and you can keep it for your whole stay.
  • There are short hiking trails with 360° views of the US and British Virgin Islands. Go early and you might see some of the 300+ goats that live on the island — or huge hermit crabs rolling down the hills.
  • Don’t skip the Honeymoon Beach excursion. They boat you over and provide chairs, towels, and water. You step into waist- or chest-deep water getting off the boat, but staff are great about helping with young kids. The sand is deep and soft, and the snorkeling is excellent.
  • The outdoor “jungle gym” near Crescent Beach is meant for adults, but kids enjoy climbing the rope and swinging on the bars.
  • There’s no kids club, but there are usually other kids around to play with.
  • Other kid-friendly entertainment includes beach games, craft kits, books, and board games.
  • A few nights a week they set up a telescope for stargazing.
  • They partner with Kids Night In (based on St. John) for babysitting. Because sitters come over by ferry, daytime works easily and evenings work if you’re dining on property. Off-island date nights are trickier because of ferry timing.
  • This is not a stroller-friendly property due to the hills and stairs, so plan to wear little kids, bring a kid-carrier backpack, or rely on the golf carts.
  • Golf carts are fun but slightly chaotic. Hold onto young kids!
  • Non-hotel guests can buy day passes, but there’s plenty of seating reserved for hotel guests.
  • For additional beach time, ferry to St. John and taxi to Maho Bay (great for kids, longer ride) or Trunk Bay (closer, more crowded). Both have food, chair rentals, and bathrooms. Bring your snorkel equipment and towels from Lovango.
  • The property feels very safe. Kids can roam more freely than at most resorts.
  • The staff is small and wonderful — you’ll see the same people at the pool, on the boat, and driving carts all week.
  • They’re very responsive by text whenever you need help.

eat

  • There are two restaurants: The Sandpit and Waterfront Dining, and they rotate nights.
  • The Sandpit (Wednesdays and Saturdays) is casual walk-up ordering with live music. Don’t skip the pizza.
  • Waterfront Dining (all other nights) is more elevated and has a fancy kids menu (though they’ll always make basics).
  • Sunday night buffet (with live music) is required for hotel guests. Food is great, and kids can play in the sand while you eat.
  • For diversity, take the ferry to Cruz Bay (St. John) for dinner one night. Make reservations well in advance.
  • Breakfast starts at 8am. It’s included and served buffet-style in a tent at the top of the hill with great views. Expect eggs, bacon, pastries, yogurt, granola, fruit, and juice.
  • If you’re catching the early 8am ferry, they’ll pack a boxed breakfast with fruit and pastries.
  • There’s an honor bar at the breakfast tent and Crescent Beach (drinks only).
  • Lunch is served at Crescent Beach from 12–2pm.
  • No dedicated kids menu except at Waterfront Dining, but they’ll modify dishes or make grilled cheese or cheese pizza.
  • The ice cream sandwiches are unique and also quite large (but they’ll happily cut them in half for easier sharing).
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Travel & transportation
  • 30-minute drive from St. Thomas Airport (STT) to Red Hook, then a 15-minute free ferry directly to Lovango. The ferry leaves from the Red Hook marina (not the public ferry dock).
  • You can book private airport transportation (with car seats) or take a public taxi (half the cost). Public taxis are 15-passenger vans and may make stops for other passengers. If you’re taking a taxi on your return trip, someone at the marina can call one for you.
  • On property, all transportation is by ATV-style golf cart. If they know your plans, they are great about proactively picking you up on time. Otherwise, just text when you need a ride.
  • There’s a free ferry to both St. John and St. Thomas throughout the day.
  • The taxi stand in St. John is a short walk from the ferry. Most taxis are shared “safari” vehicles (open-air trucks, no seatbelts). Kids find them fun, but they make some parents nervous (roads are hilly).
  • Passports aren’t required for US citizens.
Leave it at home - they have it!
  • Pack 'n plays
  • Highchairs
  • Snorkel gear

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Lovango Resort & Beach Club

Lovango Cay, U.S. Virgin Islands, USA
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A family run private island resort in the USVI that feels adventurous but manageable with kids, with snorkeling, hillside treehouses, beach excursions, and stunning views.

From
$
1000
/ night
Book Now
2021
Year opened
31
Rooms
45 minutes
From airport

Key Features

Sleep
•
Hiking
•
Baby/wading pool
•
Animal encounters
•
Cabanas
•
Babysitting
•
Water sports
•
Beach sports
•
Outside space
•
2+ restaurants on site
•
Connecting rooms
•
2-4 bedroom residences
•
Outdoor pool
•
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Play (on land)
•
Hiking
•
Baby/wading pool
•
Animal encounters
•
Cabanas
•
Babysitting
•
Water sports
•
Beach sports
•
Outside space
•
2+ restaurants on site
•
Connecting rooms
•
2-4 bedroom residences
•
Outdoor pool
•
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Play (in the water)
•
Hiking
•
Baby/wading pool
•
Animal encounters
•
Cabanas
•
Babysitting
•
Water sports
•
Beach sports
•
Outside space
•
2+ restaurants on site
•
Connecting rooms
•
2-4 bedroom residences
•
Outdoor pool
•
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Eat
•
Hiking
•
Baby/wading pool
•
Animal encounters
•
Cabanas
•
Babysitting
•
Water sports
•
Beach sports
•
Outside space
•
2+ restaurants on site
•
Connecting rooms
•
2-4 bedroom residences
•
Outdoor pool
•
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Travel & transportation
  • 30-minute drive from St. Thomas Airport (STT) to Red Hook, then a 15-minute free ferry directly to Lovango. The ferry leaves from the Red Hook marina (not the public ferry dock).
  • You can book private airport transportation (with car seats) or take a public taxi (half the cost). Public taxis are 15-passenger vans and may make stops for other passengers. If you’re taking a taxi on your return trip, someone at the marina can call one for you.
  • On property, all transportation is by ATV-style golf cart. If they know your plans, they are great about proactively picking you up on time. Otherwise, just text when you need a ride.
  • There’s a free ferry to both St. John and St. Thomas throughout the day.
  • The taxi stand in St. John is a short walk from the ferry. Most taxis are shared “safari” vehicles (open-air trucks, no seatbelts). Kids find them fun, but they make some parents nervous (roads are hilly).
  • Passports aren’t required for US citizens.
Leave it at home - they have it!
  • Pack 'n plays
  • Highchairs
  • Snorkel gear
Sleep
  • This small, family-owned property feels intimate from the moment you step off the boat.
  • Rooms are built into the hillside and face north toward Congo Cay (an undeveloped pelican sanctuary). The views are gorgeous.
  • Rooms are thoughtfully set up for families, with built-in daybeds and trundles that actually work well for kids. All rooms have mini fridges. Villas have full kitchens.
  • Individual glamping tents are meant for couples. There’s no AC (the bed has a cooling system over it, but a pack ‘n play wouldn’t). These are the only rooms with bathtubs.
  • The treehouses are great for families who don’t mind sharing a room. They have a large outdoor deck and sleep five (king bed + daybed + trundle + crib/air mattress). They have AC and a large outdoor shower (with handheld sprayer) that’s fun for kids. Clothing storage is somewhat limited (no drawers).
  • One-Bedroom Villas have a king bed with a daybed and trundle, plus a covered porch and indoor shower (with a large window you can open).
  • The One-Bedroom Deluxe Villa replaces the porch with an enclosed sunroom that closes off from the bedroom and can sleep three kids. It also has an outdoor shower.
  • Families can also book two tents, a tent + a treehouse, or a Two-Bedroom Villa. Most of these options connect via an outside walkway.
  • The Three-Bedroom Villa is on the south side, closer to the pool, and has a full kitchen and private pool.
  • Rooms lock from the inside only, so you aren’t given a key. It feels safe because you’re on a private island.
  • Treehouses and most glamping tents require walking up a large set of stairs to get to the breakfast tent (or they can drive you in a golf cart).
  • Wi-Fi is password-protected, so it’s easy to connect Wi-Fi baby monitors (IYKYK).
  • No TVs, but they’ll bring you an iPad on request.
  • The cooler backpack in your room is useful for beach days and excursions.
  • This was the first new-build resort in the USVI in over 30 years. A final phase of rooms is being built this offseason.
  • The resort closes mid-July through mid-December (hurricane season).
Play
  • This is a great fit for families who like a mix of relaxing and low-key adventure.
  • There are three pools: a full infinity pool, a shallow kids pool, and a smaller pool with bench seating. The small pool is technically “adults,” but kids can use it if adults aren’t using it.
  • Pools aren’t heated. Usually fine, but can feel chilly if there’s a cold snap. No hot tub.
  • The beach by the pool looks pretty but isn’t swimmable. The sand is shallow, so don’t plan on building a big sandcastle. If you want to snorkel, you enter off a dock.
  • Crescent Beach, on the other side of the island, is the swimmable beach, though it can be rocky and occasionally rough. Bring water shoes for kids.
  • Hotel guests can reserve a free daybed for the day at Crescent Beach. A few daybeds don’t have shade, so let them know if you have a preference.
  • Snorkel gear is included (even full-face kid masks), and you can keep it for your whole stay.
  • There are short hiking trails with 360° views of the US and British Virgin Islands. Go early and you might see some of the 300+ goats that live on the island — or huge hermit crabs rolling down the hills.
  • Don’t skip the Honeymoon Beach excursion. They boat you over and provide chairs, towels, and water. You step into waist- or chest-deep water getting off the boat, but staff are great about helping with young kids. The sand is deep and soft, and the snorkeling is excellent.
  • The outdoor “jungle gym” near Crescent Beach is meant for adults, but kids enjoy climbing the rope and swinging on the bars.
  • There’s no kids club, but there are usually other kids around to play with.
  • Other kid-friendly entertainment includes beach games, craft kits, books, and board games.
  • A few nights a week they set up a telescope for stargazing.
  • They partner with Kids Night In (based on St. John) for babysitting. Because sitters come over by ferry, daytime works easily and evenings work if you’re dining on property. Off-island date nights are trickier because of ferry timing.
  • This is not a stroller-friendly property due to the hills and stairs, so plan to wear little kids, bring a kid-carrier backpack, or rely on the golf carts.
  • Golf carts are fun but slightly chaotic. Hold onto young kids!
  • Non-hotel guests can buy day passes, but there’s plenty of seating reserved for hotel guests.
  • For additional beach time, ferry to St. John and taxi to Maho Bay (great for kids, longer ride) or Trunk Bay (closer, more crowded). Both have food, chair rentals, and bathrooms. Bring your snorkel equipment and towels from Lovango.
  • The property feels very safe. Kids can roam more freely than at most resorts.
  • The staff is small and wonderful — you’ll see the same people at the pool, on the boat, and driving carts all week.
  • They’re very responsive by text whenever you need help.
Eat
  • There are two restaurants: The Sandpit and Waterfront Dining, and they rotate nights.
  • The Sandpit (Wednesdays and Saturdays) is casual walk-up ordering with live music. Don’t skip the pizza.
  • Waterfront Dining (all other nights) is more elevated and has a fancy kids menu (though they’ll always make basics).
  • Sunday night buffet (with live music) is required for hotel guests. Food is great, and kids can play in the sand while you eat.
  • For diversity, take the ferry to Cruz Bay (St. John) for dinner one night. Make reservations well in advance.
  • Breakfast starts at 8am. It’s included and served buffet-style in a tent at the top of the hill with great views. Expect eggs, bacon, pastries, yogurt, granola, fruit, and juice.
  • If you’re catching the early 8am ferry, they’ll pack a boxed breakfast with fruit and pastries.
  • There’s an honor bar at the breakfast tent and Crescent Beach (drinks only).
  • Lunch is served at Crescent Beach from 12–2pm.
  • No dedicated kids menu except at Waterfront Dining, but they’ll modify dishes or make grilled cheese or cheese pizza.
  • The ice cream sandwiches are unique and also quite large (but they’ll happily cut them in half for easier sharing).

Experience it

See what a stay really looks like with kids.

Key Features

See what a stay really looks like with kids.

Ready to Book Your Stay?

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Plus, we'll manage all the communication with the hotel, so all you have to do is show up.

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