Club Med is heading back to the US, and it's chosen one of the prettier spots in the Caribbean to do it. The brand's new St. Croix resort — a conversion of the old Carambola Beach Resort on Davis Bay, on the island's northwest coast — has just opened reservations for a November 12, 2027 debut.
The property has history. Carambola was developed in 1986 by Laurance Rockefeller, the conservationist-philanthropist with a track record of building quietly elegant resorts in dramatic natural settings. Club Med says it will keep that architectural heritage intact while modernising the interiors with Caribbean-inspired design, natural materials and open-air spaces.
What you'll actually get: 150 suites, every single one with an oceanfront or ocean-view position — no garden-view rooms hiding at the back. That's the standout detail here, since a sea view is baked into the base product rather than an upgrade you pay extra for. The resort sits under the Exclusive Collection banner, Club Med's premium tier, which brings concierge service and a step-up in dining and accommodation standards. It becomes the brand's second Exclusive Collection property in North America.
Guests must be 12 or older, so this is squarely for couples, adult groups and families with teenagers rather than young kids. Facilities include an infinity pool facing the Caribbean, a full-service spa and a Zen Oasis — an adults-only quiet zone that should keep honeymooners happy even when teens are in residence. On the activity list: snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, pickleball, yoga and fitness classes.
Dining covers three venues — international, Caribbean-inspired and an interactive concept — plus four bars and lounges. Notably, St. Croix will house Club Med's first-ever teppanyaki restaurant. Full menus haven't been published yet, so check what's included before assuming every meal is covered.
There's a wider island to enjoy, too. Christiansted's harbourfront and Frederiksted's west-coast waterfront both reward an afternoon of wandering, and Buck Island Reef National Monument — a short boat trip away — offers one of the region's best beach-and-snorkel outings. For American travellers there's a practical bonus: flying directly from the US mainland means no passport needed, since St. Croix is part of the US Virgin Islands.
Booking so far ahead might seem premature, but new all-inclusives with a set opening date tend to fill early-bird inventory quickly, and locking in a suite category now is the only way to guarantee the best positions. Reservations are open through Club Med directly and via travel advisors.
For anyone who liked the old Carambola, or who's been waiting for a genuinely upscale all-inclusive option on St. Croix rather than a day-trip from St. Thomas, this is the one to watch — or book.
