Welcome to Historic Bluebeard's Castle
Our favorite hotel on the island, Bluebeard’s Castle offers awesome amenities like a private pool and multiple restaurants and bars on-site. With grandeur views and an ideal location, you’re sure to love this quaint hotel as much as we do! For more information and special deals, look no further! Bluebeard’s Castle is historic and beautiful with plenty of amenities to keep you and your guests entertained throughout your vacation. Originally built in 1665, this local hotel offers breathtaking views and on-site restaurants as well as a private pool and workout rooms. Take a closer look at our favorite spot on the island and find special deals for your stay.
Amenities
Bluebeard’s castle offers many amenities that will make you feel at home on your tropical vacation.
Food & Drink
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The villas in St. Thomas offer a more secluded location for your island getaway. With luxurious amenities like private pools and access to personal automobiles, staying at a villa will allow you to do more with your vacation. So check out our guide to the island’s best villas.
A Timeline of Bluebeard's Castle
1665 Tower is built by the Danish as a watch tower.
1666 Tower became a fortified church service building.
1672 Fort built to protect from pirates
1689 Frederick’s Fort – fortified tower with cannon
1689-1753 Hill and Fort became known as Bluebeard’s Hill
1754 Property was made private.
1856-1859 Frederick’s Fort made into a resort by private owner.
1934 Became Bluebeard’s Hotel
1933-1954 54-acre property remodeled into a tourist attraction: mansion(lobby) became governor’s house and consulate offices
1980-2000 Timeshare associations formed and building constructed
1995 Hurricane “Marilyn” does major damage
1995 Kosmas purchased from John Cavenaugh
1996 Kosmas sells to Equivest Finance
2002 Cendant acquires the Castle property. Puts Fairfield as manager
2002 Timeshare owners elected to all boards
2004 SPM Resorts become manager
2008 Legal settlement attained
2009-2011 Rehabilitation to all associations and common areas
2011 Grand Reopening of lobby (April 12, 2011)