Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Balcony
Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio Suite | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1331 Estate Taarneberg, Bluebeard Loop, St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, 00802
  • Blackbeard's Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Yacht Haven Grande Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Magens Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite

  • 450 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 854 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle

3-star St. Thomas aparthotel close to Magens Bay Beach
This aparthotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a business center, and a children's pool. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a balcony. A TV, a stovetop, and a safe are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a children's pool, Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle provides an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the aparthotel's 2 restaurants. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This St. Thomas aparthotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle has designated areas for smoking.

Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle has 2 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Golfing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 30 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Castle Pension
Pirates Pension
Pirates Pension Bluebeards Castle
Pirates Pension Bluebeards Castle St. Thomas
Pirates Pension Bluebeards Castle Villa
Pirates Pension Bluebeards Castle Villa St. Thomas
Pirates Pension Bluebeards Castle Hotel St. Thomas
Pirates Pension Bluebeards Castle Hotel
Pirates At Bluebeard's Castle
Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle Aparthotel
Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle St. Thomas
Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle by Capital Vacations
Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle Aparthotel St. Thomas

Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 695 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms are really great and everything is clean. The slightly weird thing is there are still hurricane wrecks around the property. We dont mind that a bit and stay here all the time. The kitchenette is excellent for the 3 or 4 day work trips we do here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sydney

Traveled with family

OK property, bad attitude

The property is fine. A bit further from beautiful beaches but I knew that before arriving. However, the customer service is absolutely terrible. The front desk person is extremely rude, difficult to work with, and unfriendly. Other than enjoying the nice news of Havensight, my stay was average. With the attitude, I am for sure not going to come back nor recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whit

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoyable stay at Blue Beards

Nice studio unit with washer/dryer in convenient location. Also very pleasant pool and bar restaurant area with excellent views and pleasant service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but the driveway is pot hole city driving up to it, so terrible. Room was nice and clean but had a musty smell to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view outside by the balcony, seeing the cruise ship docking to the port was so nice to experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I am a frequent business traveler . I was provided no info at check-in about WiFi service. When I got to my room, I tried calling the front desk about 15 times to get an access code, but never got an answer (note, many of the hotel rooms are too far away from the lobby to walk there, especially at night). I then tried using the TV which was as complicated and unfriendly a system as I’ve ever experienced. Woke up this morning and tried calling the front desk to request a ride to the lobby, again, tried about 10 times with no answer. Eventually, security answered and basically told me to wait till someone showed up at the front desk because she didn’t have the keys for the golf cart. I ended up having to walk to the lobby, but when I got there, no one was at the front desk. Security told me someone would be there after 7. I left my key at the front desk and then had to figure out how to get a cab (but that’s another long, sordid story). This was my first and last stay at this facility.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittney

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not pleased by the ladies at the front desk. When I arrived, they did not ask if I’ve been there before or anything. As with other guests, (specifically other races), they gave them guides explained the process and how to get around the property. With me, I was piece milling everything together. In fact, they only told me about the $75 the morning I called to extend check out. (Again, wasn’t told of this process but that checkout was at 10). I wasn’t even aware of the food options, how to call a bell man or anything. With me being a content creator and knowing a lot of people - I cannot now recommend this property as I don’t want my friends and family lost or treated poorly by the front desk staff. Every time I’ve called to find out information, I was met with a nasty attitude as if I should have known or they should have told me when I arrived. No one told me anything! The island is gorgeous but find somewhere else to stay that’ll make you feel welcomed and honored to be a host. In addition, if you stay on at the hilltop please note it’s the same location. It’s just the other side of the property. This wasn’t advised to me either. I found out when I checked in again and she had a nasty attitude about me leaving my things in the room and someone would move them when my room was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our room. Beautiful view, spacious for a studio, newly remodeled. Stayed at Pirates Pension. Will come back. Restaurant food was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Villa was huge with stunning views of the harbour, updated interior. Decor was perfect and very comfortable. Everything worked great. Huge Shower. Well equipped kitchen. This resort is on a very steep slope and roads and parking lots have potholes and rough old macadam. But that didn't bother me. Food was very good at the restaurant and very nice wait staff. I only stayed 2 days after a sailing trip. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s beautiful! We have a great view of the harbor in our porch. The restaurant serves great food. The server is helpful. The pool is nice. If you need to get a taxi before 7 am, you need to plan ahead.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert, Dandridge

Traveled with partner
Not a good location for walking too and from
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and generous balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. You do need transportation to go anywhere. Front desk staff could be a little more happy and helpful. Restaurant and baggage staff are top notch! Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by Bluebeard's. The property had character and our room was quite clean, up to date, and the view was amazing. I highly recommend staying here when visiting St. Thomas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

jayesh

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice and Room are too good, Room are too goods. Staff are so rude and not help at all. Just scrolling in the phone and attitude was so bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Gibsonia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle is a great location for a visit at St Thomas. Situated on a hill above Charlotte Amalie you get a great view of the cruise ships and other boats in the water which is within walking distance. It is a hill, so walking is down and up. Nice location with nice rooms. A little noisy on weekends from the restaurants at the port
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Rooms in great condition and comfortable. Difficulties with transportation. The property is located up a hill and sidewalks are limited walking to town. Taxis are not always available specially on the days there are cruise ships in the bay. The staff at the restaurant, luggage storage is great. The front desk , on the other hand, is nort very cordial.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Business traveler
Overall good location with gorgeous views of the bay. Beds and pillows were i bit to firm for my taste. The room was spacious and overall clean. Except the floor was fairly dirty and the back slider had a broken lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having the restaurant on the property was convenient and the food was decent. The pool and hot tub were nice, the room was clean and had everything needed. The wait staff was friendly all around. The castle was closed even though the sign said it was open daily Monday- Saturday which was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Frederik, Lathrop

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Expensive and the property is a little worn down and aging, but we loved how it preserved its former Danish and pirate culture and history. Our son was especially fascinated by all the canons and the statue of Blue Beard. Some of the front desk staff seemed a little disorganized and not the friendliest. The restaurant was ok and also a little over-prices. Our server, Shy, was terrific though and so friendly. But, the Pirate Pension rooms were spacious and had everything you needed. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025