Divi Carina Bay Resort & Casino

We did not have any expectations but were surprised this resort was better than expected. We stayed in an updated room which was a good size with spectacular ocean views. They were still working on renovations so the stairwells were still messy and the elevators did not work. Both the oceans bar and Tuscany Italian restaurant were good. I’m not a fan of buffets therefore not expecting much. However, if you get to the Waves Buffet once they open, you’ll get fresh warm food. They will also make fresh eggs for breakfast which you need to ask the cooks. Staff members were very friendly at all restaurants and bars.

The resort was very quiet, simple, and low key. I recommend downloading their app and doing express check in.||||The breakfast buffet is good with all the expected food choices, some days there were different options. Omelet station is always an excellent choice!||||The best food/drink option during the day is the Oceans Bar & Cafe. This is an outdoor kitchen surrounded by a full bar, even with frozen drinks. The food menu is nice and simple with really good choices. The kitchen has a fryer, griddle, and a brick pizza oven! Which means the food is made right there in front of you, and comes to you hot and fresh! By the end of the week, I had and enjoyed everything on the menu. Ask about the daily specials, sometimes they are posted, sometimes not.||||The dinner buffet is good, better than cafeteria, not quite "Vegas Quality", but good and different choices each night. The Tuscany was a very nice dining experience and the food was really good, and service was great.||||I did call and email before we arrived because I had some questions, but no one answered the phone or replied to my email.||||There is no Uber or Lyft on the island, and no airport shuttle. So unless you're renting a car, the best transportation to/from airport and resort is by taxi. Be ready for a long and winding two lane road and about 30 minutes. The taxis only take cash, and the standard rate is $25 per person. When you get to the resort, just go to front desk and reserve your pickup time for taxi ride back to airport.||||Our room was cleaned every day, but they didn't automatically replenish the coffee pods, water, or toilet paper, so we asked for those at the front desk.||||All in all we enjoyed our vacation here, as it was very quiet and low key, just what we wanted. We enjoyed the food and drinks, and we always love to do all-inclusive resorts.||||I would recommend this resort, and we would go back again.

The staff are some of the best that I have ever met in my life! They were so warm and welcoming along with the guest. Although I travelled alone it did not seem like it. I will say the property could do with having more things to do or atleast a more affordable traveling option for guest to be able to explore the island more since the resort is far away from everything. ||With that being said From the front desk agents Elyssa(could be spelled wrong) and Jonathan to the bartenders Louisa, Betthany, and Colton(my honey because he is so sweet) and Ken and the guys at the activity center I had a wonderful time and I will definitely visit again. ||Lastly, the events director did a great job at keeping us entertained with karaoke and fire dancers. This was a great trip!

If you are looking for a resort with an accessible private beach, luxurious rooms, amazing food, well this is not the place for you. I went on a solo trip in September 2024 for my birthday. As soon as I got of the cab I knew this place was not going to give me the experience I wanted. Upon checking in the desk, clerk told me that the hotel is busing to a public beach for free once a day because the beach on the property had an astronomical amount of seaweed that smelled and had bugs in it. And no point before my arrival did the hotel reach out to me to tell me about this. I felt scammed and bamboozled, but was willing to make the best out of the next five days. The food options were mediocre. The food was bland, sometimes cold and just wasn’t appealing. The room was clearly in need of an upgrade. There were cracks and water all over the property, including the hotel rooms. I booked these accommodations through my reputable, travel agent who recommended the property because a previous couple. Have a wonderful time there. Needless to say the second day of my trip, I called my advisor, telling her how awful the property was and how disappointed I was. The property offered no type of compensation or even an apology for selling a luxurious resort and giving me a great value brand of resort. Never again.||I understand this resort is on the water and they are subject to hurricanes. However, I expected the property as well as the private beach to be up kept despite Mother Nature

We spent a week here over Christmas. The view from our room was amazing! The staff was so kind. Edmond was so unbelievably sweet. He took very good care of us! Alana was such a good waitress and always made sure our needs were met while dining. Scott, Colton, and Louisa are all wonderful bartenders. Our housekeeper Bridgett was the absolute best! After just the first time cleaning our room, she knew exactly the way we wanted things. This was my first trip anywhere by plane, I got air sick and when we checked in Edmond tried his best to make sure I was alright. I know they are still undergoing some minor renovations but the staff truly are you feel like family.

I just returned from an incredible stay at the Divi Carina Bay Resort, and I'm still buzzing from the unforgettable experience! The resort itself is stunning, with breathtaking views, pristine beaches, and top-notch amenities. But the real highlight of my trip was the DJ! Oh. My. Gosh. The energy, the vibe, the sheer talent... this DJ had it all! Every night, the party came alive with the perfect blend of beats, from laid-back island tunes to pulsating dance tracks. The DJ's ability to read the crowd and tailor the music to our mood was impressive. They seamlessly transitioned between genres, keeping the party going all night long! The entire staff at Divi Carina Bay Resort deserves a shout-out for their exceptional hospitality, but the DJ truly made our stay unforgettable. If you're looking for a resort that knows how to throw a party, look no further! 5 stars, 10/10, would return in a heartbeat!

Our stay at the Divi Carina Bay Hotel in St. Croix was an unforgettable romantic getaway. The beachfront room was a highlight, offering the soothing sound of the waves—a perfect backdrop for a relaxing and intimate vacation. The food was consistently good, and the dining experiences added to our enjoyment. What truly set this resort apart, though, was the exceptional staff. Every team member greeted us with a genuine smile and made us feel like old friends. Their warmth and hospitality elevated our stay in every way. The resort itself is somewhat spread out, which adds to its charm but could benefit from a little TLC in certain areas. However, this didn’t detract from our overall experience, and we’re already looking forward to returning. If you’re looking for a romantic and welcoming escape, Divi Carina Bay is a wonderful choice.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Divi. I live nearby and stayed a night due to an electrical issue at our house and everything was great - super friendly staff, strong drinks, yummy food. Mini bar was well stocked and the room was spacious and clean with a great view. They offer a local rate which helps a lot…definitely was a great little staycation and much more enjoyable than other hotels I’ve stayed at on the island.

The casino seemed pretty straightforward. Nothing too special. There was an atm if you needed some cash as well. Majority of the people there were older but that's expected. On the other hand the divi carina resort was amazing!

Just find another location, not even if I was offered a free stay, I wouldn't return! Where do I begin....1 star for the persons that were genuine in their interactions (maintenance guy and Housekeeping) Staff:  Cooks/Bartenders/servers/front desk_ Disingenuously pleasant- kindish, but almost disgruntled and forced. (Exception: Housekeeping, maintenance management) Front Desk- Kayla lacked knowledge and the ability to listen. The thing I hate most is when people try to answer a question they failed to allow me to get out. There was another front desk girl who I never dealt with directly, but she rolled her eyes sooo hard multiple times while providing customer service it was shocking.  Food: -GROSS! -No flavor; initially, I seriously contemplated where or not I had contracted C-VID because I couldn't taste any of my food.  -Only a few tasty items were eaten during my stay, and these were not offered all the time...Caribbean salmon, bacon, grits, stewed beef, garlic muscles -One other go to for me was the ceaser salad...until I had a bad one and was ill afterwards (enjoy at your own risk) Bugs: I expect bugs, however, when there are more bugs at the resort than on the beach or while downtown....I have a problem.  - Flies flies everywhere, with no attempt to resolve -A roach crawled on my partners leg while waitinh for a breakfast sandwich, our last day - The rooms seemed to be bug-free, but the common areas wreaked of bugs (fleas, flies, ants) Sanitation: While this is a US territory, the sanitation requirement clearly does not apply across the board. Hands down, if the health inspector was called to access the outdoor bar and kitchen areas, they would fail. No exaggeration  - Bartenders and cooks eating while serving  -Using their phones while serving  -Serving without gloves  -Using used cups (guest used cups) to get ice for refills -Lack of hand washing  -Infestation of flies, Nats, flea-like bugs (they bit) Rooms: Besides the bathrooms being extremely small, I do not have too much to say about the room. Not a bad room.  Checkout: The final straw was the additional charge to our credit card for a balance that was paid to the commercial travel agency used to book this trip.  Then they give you a time that a cab will take you to the airport (based on your flight time, that you pay for..NOT a free shuttle), only for them to continuously push the pick up time and tell you how you only need to be at the airport 90 mins before take-off....when the airport advises you to be there 3 hrs in advance!

Typical casino across from the resort lunch is a great time to stop in, not too packed and lots of machines

This is a pretty nice resort. Some parts are still under construction either from the two Cat 5 hurricanes from 5 yrs ago, or to revamp. Our room was nice, it had an awesome AC unit!!! The Italian restaurant was closed, due to kitchen repairs. The chicken quesadillas from the casino were amazing!!! The coffee shop didn't have decaf coffee, tho The Waves Market (buffet) did. The Waves Market has good food. The first three days the food was great. The forth night was a little bit of everything (leftovers). The resort is on the east end of the east end of the island has ALOT of sea grass that washes up. The resort had a tractor on the beach try to rake it up, trying to fight a losing battle. We were told the west side of the island doesn't have as much of the seagrass issue.

Very slow service at both the "cafe" and the bar. Almost like they feel like they don't have to.

such an awesome and pretty place really, but it's hard to enjoy a vacation you paid for when you have employees who complain about their job... i totally understand people having their days and being in a mood, but that never gives you the right to let it out on a PAYING CUSTOMER. i'm a server myself and i understand what it's like it feel overwhelmed and rushed, but never have I ever made any of my customers feel like they were a problem or a burden to me!!! i had a very unpleasant experience at the bar with one of the employees and i'm not too happy about it... i mean seriously? i never like to complain or be too much of a hassle with anyone in the severing industry because i understand completely and fully! but the experience i had was definitely uncalled for and unprofessional... "it's not ever about the money at this point" is the comment i received after simply and politely asking for a drink? let's do better, it's not that hard to be respectful and welcoming when that's the job YOU sighed up for. but other than that, very beautiful and relaxing resort!!!

Across the street from the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort is the Casino! The fam and I ventured to this side of the island to do some dinner and gambling. Unfortunately, the dining options here are minimal; there is only a tiny cafe nestled into the far corner of the casino for sandwiches and salads which is not what we were looking for. So we decided to stay for a bit, gamble and then head out in search of a proper dinner. The casino is on the smaller side with maybe 5 tables for poker, blackjack and the like. We decided to play some of the slots and video poker of which there are hundreds of machines - plenty of opportunity to gamble away our (read: Dad's) money. Believe it or not, this was actually my first time ever gambling in a casino so I was pretty excited. I started with $20 at the slot machine, worked my way up to $37 but then fell down to $17 but then came back to $26.75 and cashed out. And because of this, I was the only one of my family to walk away with a profit. Woohoo! The cashier is on the opposite side of the casino (which is to the left from when you first walk in) and is easy peasey. Give them your voucher, get cash. Well-run, well-secured, new-ish and very clean - good fun on the island when you need to spend a little time indoors away from the sun.

This is a really small casino. They have a little bit of everything, though, which is nice. Of course, even though they had poker tables none were going. I played some slots and sat my butt at the closest machines to the bar and after 30 minutes, NO DRINKS. Boo. I got tired of that. I saw my mom head over to the drink servers who were standing around near the bar and ask if they could come out and give them service and I saw them do that about 10-15 minutes later. I wandered around a bit. Had to cash in my ticket and the only ticket machine in the place said insufficient funds so after trying it, I had to walk to the cage to cash out. Kind of a pin in the ass. They should just say that the machine is out of order so we don't waste our time. I checked out the table games, but none of them had a card saying what the minimum bet was. Sort of annoying. The best part was when we went to the bar to get a drink, we found that we could just sit and play quarter video poker and keep the free drinks rolling. YEA! That was definitely the highlight. Well, no, the highlight was my dad winning $600. That part was awesome. We were starving and planned to eat there, but all they have is a little cafeteria which just didn't look inviting or appetizing. Another bummer. There were some positives and some negatives. It's small and personally, I can only spend a little time in a casino like that with not much else to do, thus the 2 stars. BUT, if you are into playing slot machines or gambling in general, you might love it and it's the only actual CASINO in the virgin islands, although there is gaming all over.

I have been to Casinos all over the world, but I have never once had the rules on a game changed in the middle of playing! This was definitely a first for me at a Casino! As soon as the pit boss saw that we were starting to get up some, they walked over and changed the bonus rules on the black jack table!! They refused any explanation. There were several angry customers that night yelling at the pit boss and now I know why! STAY AWAY this place is a scam!! Also earlier in the night playing craps there were customers trying to steal my chips off the table! Very seedy joint, I felt like I was going to get robbed the whole time I was there

Great casino.Always clean.Live music ,Texas hold em & cold drinks.Gambling in paradise

Small but sufficient casino. It has penny and nickel slots as well as a few tables. They have a little cafe to get a snack, and they serve alcoholic drinks, soda, and coffee (whatever you prefer) while gambling. We only spent like 45 - 60 minutes here bc we aren't big gamblers, but I did walk out with $10 extra dollars in my pocket!

Comparable to a Tribal casino in the States. Maybe a little never and cleaner. I have played more than once realizing I know more about the game than the dealer. You definetly got to watch them! They make about equal amounts of mistakes in your favor/ against you. So I don't think they try to intentually cheat, they just are that bad. A friend of mine who was the first time at a casino got hot at the Craps table. She started making people money until the pit boss told her to leave the table because she was a spotter. First of all, why would you need a spotter at a craps table? Secondly she was the one rolling and they just wanted to stop losing money. Plus if you really are caught doing something illegal, you should be thrown out of the casino, not just being told to leave the table.

I would avoid this place for any food or drinks. Gambling is questionable. There's only your typical bar food here, and the drinks are not very strong. Burgers and fries only satisfied a need at midnight, and the drinks were only good enough to get that Caribbean rum drink in right away. After 10 PM though, this is really your only option for miles around, so go if you must.