11 Enighed, St. John, 830, VI

The Hills, St John

resort comparison guide

Hills, St John vs Point Pleasant Resort

Choosing between The Hills, St John and Point Pleasant Resort? This in-depth comparison breaks down location, vibe, rooms, dining, amenities, price & more so you can decide which resort is the best fit for your next getaway.

The Hills, St John resort
The Hills, St John
All-Ages • Cruz Bay Hillside • Luxury Villas

Best for families, couples, and groups who want a gated luxury villa stay above Cruz Bay with spacious condominium-style accommodations, panoramic views, and concierge help.

Point Pleasant Resort resort
Point Pleasant Resort
Hillside Ocean Views • Resort-Style • Island Base

Better for travelers who want a hillside ocean-view resort feel on St. Thomas with a more traditional resort-style setting and easygoing independence.

Quick Verdict: The Hills, St John vs Point Pleasant Resort

If you want a private, residential-style St. John stay with multi-bedroom villas, a guest-only Clubhouse, a shared pool overlooking Cruz Bay, and concierge support for everything from pre-stocked kitchens to drivers, The Hills, St John is the stronger fit.

If your priority is a more classic hillside resort atmosphere with ocean views and a less villa-compound feel, Point Pleasant Resort may be the more natural choice.

Bottom line: choose The Hills, St John for a polished, gated villa community on St. John; choose Point Pleasant Resort for a hillside ocean-view resort experience with a different, more traditional vacation rhythm.

The Hills, St John vs Point Pleasant Resort – At a Glance

Category The Hills, St John Point Pleasant Resort
Overall Vibe Gated luxury condominium-style villa community perched above Cruz Bay, with a private, residential feel and panoramic Caribbean views. Hillside ocean-view resort setting with a more traditional island-resort atmosphere and an independent vacation feel.
Location On St. John at 11 Enighed, set on the hillside above Cruz Bay and convenient for exploring the island by taxi, driver, or arranged transport. On a hillside ocean-view setting at Point Pleasant Resort, better for travelers who prefer that resort base over staying in Cruz Bay on St. John.
Rooms & Suites Individually decorated condominium-style villas, with multi-bedroom layouts that suit families, couples traveling together, and groups who want shared living space. Resort-style accommodations with an ocean-view hillside feel, better for travelers who do not need a full private villa compound experience.
Dining Private Clubhouse restaurant and bar for guests, serving continental-style options such as salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, drinks, and family-style pre-arrival meal options. A better fit if you expect a resort-style dining rhythm rather than relying on a villa kitchen, provisioning, and concierge-arranged extras.
Pools & Beach Shared community villa pool overlooking Cruz Bay, with some villas offering private pools; beach chairs, towels, and a cooler are provided for off-property beach days. Hillside ocean-view resort setting, better for travelers who want their stay to center on a resort-style coastal atmosphere.
Kids & Family All-ages and family-oriented, with multi-bedroom villas, kitchens, and concierge assistance that can include childcare arrangements. Suitable for travelers who want a relaxed resort base, though the stronger family-space advantage goes to The Hills, St John.
Price & Value Best value for groups who will use the villa space, kitchen setup, guest-only Clubhouse, concierge services, and private-gated setting. Best value for travelers who prefer a more conventional resort-style stay and do not need the added space or privacy of a villa community.

Rooms & Suites: Private Villa Space vs Hillside Resort Style

The Hills, St John – Room Style

Accommodations at The Hills, St John are condominium-style villas rather than standard hotel rooms, giving guests more of a private-home feel within a gated luxury community.

  • Multi-bedroom villas with individually decorated interiors
  • Great for families, couples traveling together, and groups who want shared living space
  • Some villas include private pools in addition to access to the shared community pool

The Hills is the better pick if you want a St. John stay that feels spacious, private, and residential rather than like a typical hotel room.

Point Pleasant Resort – Room Style

Point Pleasant Resort offers more of a hillside resort accommodation style, with the appeal centered on ocean views and a traditional island-resort base.

  • Better for travelers who prefer a resort-style setup over a gated villa enclave
  • Hillside positioning with an ocean-view vacation feel
  • Best for guests who do not need multi-bedroom villa living space

If you want the ease of a more conventional resort stay, Point Pleasant Resort may feel simpler; if space and privacy matter more, The Hills has the edge.

Dining & Drinks: Private Clubhouse vs Resort-Style Convenience

The Hills, St John – Restaurants & Bars

Dining at The Hills centers on The Clubhouse, a private full-service restaurant and bar for guests, located poolside with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Cruz Bay.

Expect:

  • Continental-style dishes such as classic salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and small plates
  • Wine, beer, and Caribbean-inspired cocktails from the bar
  • Pre-arrival family-style meal options and concierge help with provisioning or private-chef arrangements

Point Pleasant Resort – Restaurants & Bars

Point Pleasant Resort is the better match for travelers who want their dining experience to feel tied to a classic resort stay rather than a villa kitchen and private Clubhouse setup.

  • More traditional resort-style vacation rhythm
  • Appealing for guests who do not want to plan around villa provisioning
  • Ideal if you prefer simplicity over a private residential dining model

If you like the idea of a guest-only Clubhouse plus villa flexibility, The Hills stands out; if you prefer a conventional resort dining feel, Point Pleasant may suit you better.

Pools & Beach: Cruz Bay Villa Pool vs Hillside Ocean Views

The Hills, St John – Pool & Beach Scene

The Hills features a shared community villa pool with broad Cruz Bay views, plus select villas with private pools for guests who want an even more secluded setup.

  • Shared pool overlooking Cruz Bay with deck space beside the Clubhouse
  • Some villas offer private pools, including salt water pool options in select listings
  • Beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler are provided for exploring St. John beaches

Point Pleasant Resort – Pool & Beach Scene

Point Pleasant Resort leans into its hillside ocean-view setting, making it a better fit for travelers who want the scenery and flow of a coastal resort stay.

  • Hillside setting with ocean-view atmosphere
  • Better for guests who want a resort base rather than a villa community above Cruz Bay
  • Good for travelers who plan to spend more time in a traditional resort environment

If private-villa flexibility and St. John beach exploring are priorities, choose The Hills; if a hillside resort scene matters more, consider Point Pleasant Resort.

Kids & Family: Villa Flexibility vs Easy Resort Base

The Hills, St John – Family Programming

The Hills, St John is an all-ages, family-oriented property, especially practical for families who want the space and convenience of a villa-style stay.

  • Multi-bedroom villas that work well for families and multi-generational groups
  • Concierge assistance can include childcare arrangements
  • Kitchen, laundry, grills, and beach gear support a self-directed family trip

Point Pleasant Resort – Family Programming

Point Pleasant Resort may appeal to families or groups who want a relaxed resort base without committing to a full villa-community experience.

  • Better for travelers who prefer a straightforward resort setup
  • Good for guests who want hillside views and an independent island stay
  • Less focused on the private multi-bedroom villa model that defines The Hills

If you are traveling with children, extended family, or several couples who want room to spread out, The Hills is usually the stronger fit.

Price & Value: Which Virgin Islands Stay Feels More Worth It?

The Hills, St John – Value Snapshot

The Hills, St John offers its best value when you can take advantage of the space, privacy, and services of a gated villa community rather than treating it like a standard hotel.

  • Best for families and groups who want multi-bedroom villa layouts
  • Strong for travelers who will use concierge help, the Clubhouse, kitchens, and beach gear
  • Worth it if privacy, views, and a Cruz Bay hillside setting are key priorities

Point Pleasant Resort – Value Snapshot

Point Pleasant Resort is the better value if you want a more traditional hillside resort experience and do not need the full residential feel of The Hills.

  • Best for travelers who prefer a resort-style base
  • Stronger for guests who want ocean-view atmosphere without a villa-compound setup
  • Worth it if simplicity and a conventional island-resort feel matter more than extra space

Who Wins? Best Virgin Islands Stay by Travel Style

Best for Families & Groups
The Hills, St John resort

The Hills, St John

Choose The Hills if you want a gated luxury villa community, spacious accommodations, Cruz Bay views, and concierge support for a more private St. John stay.

Best for Resort-Style Simplicity
Point Pleasant Resort resort

Point Pleasant Resort

Point Pleasant Resort is the better pick for travelers who prefer a hillside ocean-view resort atmosphere over a condominium-style villa enclave.

Best for Private Villa Space
The Hills, St John resort

The Hills, St John

For families, multi-generational trips, and couples traveling together who want room to spread out, The Hills offers the stronger setup.

Best for Hillside Ocean-View Atmosphere
Point Pleasant Resort resort

Point Pleasant Resort

If you want a simpler resort-style base with a coastal hillside feel, Point Pleasant Resort may be the easier match.

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