The Hills, St John – Room Style

The Hills, St John is built around condominium-style villas rather than standard hotel rooms, making it a strong fit for travelers who want a more private, residential stay.

• Two- to six-bedroom villa layouts suited to couples, families, and groups
• Individually decorated accommodations with a hillside setting above Cruz Bay
• Some villas include private pools in addition to the shared community pool

The Hills is the better pick if you want more space, villa-style privacy, and a home-base feel rather than a standard resort room.

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

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa is the more traditional resort choice, better suited to travelers who want hotel-style accommodations and services in a beachfront setting.

• Resort-style accommodations instead of a gated villa-community format
• Better for guests who want the convenience of staying within a full-service beach resort
• Best for travelers who prefer a classic hotel experience over a private villa stay

If you want a simpler resort flow with beach-resort amenities close at hand, The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa has the more conventional setup.

The Hills, St John – Pool & Beach Scene

The Hills, St John offers a shared community pool with wide Cruz Bay views, plus select villas with private pools for a more secluded pool day.

• Shared community villa pool with panoramic Cruz Bay views
• Some villas offer private pools, including saltwater-pool options in select listings
• Best for travelers who want a scenic hilltop base and are comfortable driving or arranging rides to beaches

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

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa is the stronger choice if your ideal vacation revolves around a beach-resort setting on St. Thomas.

• Better for travelers who want the beach to be central to the resort experience
• More convenient for guests who prefer resort amenities over driving out from a hillside villa
• Better for a classic Caribbean beach-resort atmosphere

If you want private-villa pool time and dramatic Cruz Bay views, choose The Hills; if you want the beach-resort setup, choose The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa.

The Hills, St John – Family Programming

The Hills, St John is an all-ages, family-oriented villa community where the biggest family advantage is space, privacy, and concierge support.

• Larger villa layouts work well for families traveling together
• Concierge can assist with childcare arrangements and drivers
• Good for families who want a quieter home-base style of vacation

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

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa is better for families who prefer the structure and convenience of a traditional resort stay.

• Easier fit for guests who want amenities clustered around the resort
• Beachfront setting reduces the need to plan every outing around transportation
• Better for families who want a classic hotel-resort rhythm

If your family values space and privacy, The Hills is compelling; if you value resort convenience and beachfront ease, The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa is simpler.

The Hills, St John – Value Snapshot

The Hills, St John offers the most value when you will make use of the villa format: bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, shared amenities, and concierge help.

• Best for families and groups who want space to spread out
• Great if you want a St. John base close to Cruz Bay
• Strong value for travelers who prefer privacy and flexibility over a standard hotel room

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

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa is the better value if your priorities are beachfront resort convenience and staying on St. Thomas.

• Best for travelers who want a traditional full-service resort feel
• Stronger for guests who want the beach and resort amenities to define the trip
• Worth it if avoiding the St. John transfer is part of your decision