The photos make it look nice. It is in serious need of repair despite nice location and view. It is pretty much a dump, sorry to be so brutally honest.

I have stayed in a couple of hostels...and they seemed like the Waldorf Astoria in comparison to Villa Olga. This establishment needs an injunction, or they need to lower the daily rate to $20 per night. At least then you would get what you pay for. In case I wasn't clear about how poorly the property was maintained, let me be frank. It was beyond disgusting. We were shown multiple rooms, all of which had an overbearing mildew odor probably as a result of the old carpet which looked like it hadn't been changed since 1972. The towels were moldy, the beds didn't have a mattress pads or fitted sheets, the bathroom fixtures were missing, etc. I could go on about the inside of the rooms. The exterior was equally deplorable. The facade was in dire need of reconstruction. The wooden stairs and platforms needed to be replaced. I feared slipping through the cracks. The pools was dirty and the outside bar was dusty. We were there for New Year's Eve, during peak season...but nothing was highly recommendable about this place. I want my money back and then some for the mental shock I experienced. This place should be shut down or converted to a kennel. I can't make this stuff up.

Expect a welcoming greeting. Like you lived there. Nice. Expect your room to be minimal and sparse and not great. Look past the accomadations and embrace where you are. If your trip hinges on where you sleep stay away,otherwise embrace where you are. Go to bettys and pi hole. Thanks jill! Loved it~

Villa Olga is not the Westin, but what it lacks in details, it makes up for in value and location. I booked my stay online and had no problems with anything. The staff is friendly and accommodating, offering a map for nearby restaurants and shopping, and frequently checking in to make sure your stay is pleasant. The view is spectacular of downtown Charlotte Amalie and the harbor. Villa Olga is right next door to Oceana, some of the finest dining on the island. If you are looking for a great place to stay within a budget, I highly recommend Villa Olga. You can't beat it and Frenchtown is fairly safe, quaint, and full of adventure for the solo traveler. Plus free wi-fi by the pool...the pool is very nice.