Club Med has opened reservations for its new St. Croix resort, with the first guests scheduled to arrive on November 12, 2027, according to Caribbean Journal’s report of November 5, 2026. The property is a rebuild of the former Carambola Beach Resort on the northwest coast of the island, and it will be Club Med’s second Exclusive Collection property in North America.
The basics
Club Med St. Croix will have 150 suites, all oceanfront or ocean-view. It sits in Davis Bay on the island’s northwest coast, between a crescent-shaped beach and forested hills. Reservations are open now through Club Med and travel advisors. The minimum guest age is 12, which makes this a resort for couples, groups of adults and families with older children rather than for young families.
The site has some history. Carambola Beach Resort was developed in 1986 by the conservationist and philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller, and the renovation is said to preserve the original architecture while adding contemporary Caribbean-inspired interiors, natural materials and open-air spaces.
What Club Med has announced for guests
- Pool and spa: an infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean and a full-service spa.
- Adults-only retreat: a dedicated area called the Zen Oasis.
- Dining: three dining experiences, described as international, Caribbean-inspired and interactive culinary concepts. They include Club Med’s first teppanyaki restaurant. There are also four bars and lounges.
- Activities: according to Club Med’s resort page, snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, pickleball, yoga and fitness.
- Service: personalised concierge services, which come with the Exclusive Collection designation.
What the Exclusive Collection label means here
Club Med uses Exclusive Collection for its higher tier of resorts. The report notes that concierge services are part of that designation. It does not spell out what the tier changes in terms of room standards or inclusions at this property, so treat the label as a signal of positioning rather than a list of guarantees. Our guide to all-inclusive brand tiers explains how to read tiers like this.
The age rule and the adults-only area
Two details in the announcement interact in a way worth checking. The resort accepts guests aged 12 and over, yet it also includes a dedicated adults-only retreat called the Zen Oasis. The report does not say whether access to that area is included in the rate, how it is managed, or what it offers. If a quiet space is what you are buying, ask for those specifics in writing. Our guide to adults-only areas inside family complexes explains what is usually shared and what is not, and our piece on minimum age policies covers why the number matters.
What has not been published
The report does not give pricing, suite sizes or layouts, complete menus, or whether spa treatments and excursions are included in the rate. Those are the details that decide the real cost of a stay, so ask before you book. Our guide to how to build the real total cost of an all-inclusive stay lists the questions to put to a resort.
Practical points before booking a new property
- Opening dates for new resorts can move. Check the cancellation and change terms before paying a deposit a year ahead. See what a resort’s cancellation and refund policy actually says.
- Confirm the age rule if you are travelling with children. The minimum age is 12.
- Plan for November weather. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs until November 30, so a stay in mid-November sits at the tail end of it. Our guide to how hurricane season affects a resort trip covers what to check.
- Look at how you will get there. United has announced nonstop flights to St. Croix, covered in our post on United’s Cartagena and St. Croix nonstops.
- Ask what is included in writing, especially for the spa, the concierge services and any activities beyond the ones listed above.
Where to go next
If you are weighing the island itself, see our guide to things to do in St. Croix beyond the resort. Because the opening is a year away, treat everything here as an announcement rather than a tested product, and compare it with options that are already open using our guide to comparing two all-inclusive resorts side by side.
Source: Caribbean Journal, November 5, 2026, report on Club Med St. Croix reservations. Check Club Med’s own booking pages for current details.