Ten dollar parking at Caneel
Ten dollar parking at Caneel
In a move that will NOT be popular on island, Caneel reopened yesterday without free parking for beach use, etc. They will now charge a flat $10, which will be waived if you spend that much on food, etc, while you're there. Looks like the parking along the road by the front gate will be crowded in the future....
The only beach we visit that requires parking is Honeymoon. Bar prices seem to be a bit on the high side when you can take a 10 min ride over to the Beach Bar.
What's the other option? Taxis??
But it's like everything else, when you've been doing it for over 10 years, you kind of take a second look.
What's the other option? Taxis??
But it's like everything else, when you've been doing it for over 10 years, you kind of take a second look.
Ask forgiveness not permission.SJfromNJ wrote:Since I have to pay $10 to park, I hope they don't mind if I go out to Scott Bay for a snorkel. I usually eat a lunch there too.
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I personally think that this is more than fair. I've only stayed at Caneel during the off season, and even then parking is very tight. The whole front of the lot is taken up by taxis (as it should be). I'd guess there are about 20 other spots before you have to park along the side of the road leading to the lot. I imagine it's much worse during the on season. I do think it's nice that they offer you a credit back. Tip: many cocktails are $5 each at the bar, 5 PM to sunset.
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My only thoughts are that they could be shooting themselves in the foot. The only reason we've ever even considered staying at Caneel with its outrageous prices is because we've walked around the grounds (for free) and liked the place. From the beginning if we had had to pay, we probably never would have gone there or ever considered staying there.
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I would think that if you were staying there, parking would be free,as part of the amenities. The fee sounds like its for non-guests/visitors. I might be wrong.
This might be the beginning of alot of new charges occuring,in other posts & forums,sounds like STJ & STT has finally started to feel the recession?
This might be the beginning of alot of new charges occuring,in other posts & forums,sounds like STJ & STT has finally started to feel the recession?
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I have mixed feelings about this... Caneel is undoubtedly feeling the economic pinch like everyone and is looking for innovative ways to provide income, and they certainly have a right to charge whatever they want to park on their property. But Honeymoon Beach is where my wife and I were married and we make a pilgrimage there on every trip. But I guess I should be grateful for all the free access I had there in the past, and look forward to discovering their bar drinks!