The Hills St. John is a private hilltop wedding venue above Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, with an oceanview ceremony and reception space for up to 120 guests. The estate includes 22 private villas and vetted vendors for every wedding-weekend event, from ceremony to farewell brunch.
Perched high above Cruz Bay, The Hills St. John is set on one of the island’s most breathtaking overlooks, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, neighboring islands, and spectacular sunsets. Blending luxury villa accommodations with beautifully appointed event spaces, this private gated community provides an unforgettable setting where your ceremony, reception, and wedding weekend come together in one extraordinary destination.
Unlike a traditional hotel or resort, The Hills offers a more intimate wedding experience, where family and friends can gather, celebrate, and stay together throughout the property. Here, the backdrop is exactly as you’ve imagined—endless Caribbean views, warm ocean breezes, and a setting where your love story takes center stage.
A wedding at The Hills is more than a single day—it’s a destination wedding experience where your celebration unfolds across an unforgettable weekend, with each event taking place on the same beautiful property.
Your wedding morning begins steps from the terrace, in the privacy of your own villa. Villa walkways, tropical gardens, and Caribbean overlooks set the scene for first-look photographs before a single guest is seated.
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Ceremony on the terrace with panoramic Caribbean views. The estate’s elevated, west-facing location is perfectly positioned for golden-hour ceremonies and unforgettable evenings beneath the stars. Gentle Caribbean trade winds naturally flow across the terrace, creating a comfortable atmosphere for outdoor celebrations while the surrounding beauty provides an effortless backdrop for every photograph.
Declare your vows in paradise.
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Cocktail hour around the pool and in the air-conditioned Clubhouse. The indoor clubhouse is perfect for an indoor cocktail hour, located a floor below the terrace, with a lounge area and spectacular, panoramic views. Outside is a community pool with 1,158 square feet of deck space.
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Dinner under the stars on the terrace. As the sun sets over the Caribbean, the terrace transforms—string lights above, candlelight on the tables, and the lights of Cruz Bay glittering below.
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Dancing late into the evening. The celebration carries on under the night sky—on the terrace or the pool deck—until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Two spaces anchor the property, and most weddings use both across the weekend. To make planning as seamless as possible, we’ve provided the square footage and guest capacity for each venue space so you can confidently design your celebration.
The default setting for ceremonies and receptions of up to 120 guests, with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands.
Air-conditioned indoor space with a lounge area and one bathroom—ideal for cocktail hours and indoor celebrations, one floor below the terrace.
Open-air deck space surrounding the community pool, with panoramic views—a natural gathering place across your wedding weekend.
Welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches, all on-property.
The ClubhouseBecause The Hills is a villa estate, your guests can stay together on the same beautiful five-acre property where your wedding celebrations take place. A dedicated room block and transportation arrangements help create a seamless experience from arrival through your farewell brunch.
The Hills offers a variety of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom villas, providing accommodations for up to 102 guests, ensuring a comfortable stay for your beloved family and friends.
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Couples keep coming back to the same terrace for a reason—browse real ceremonies, receptions, and the stories behind them.
A licensed USVI wedding planner is required for every wedding at The Hills. They run the logistics: timeline, vendor scheduling, and (for legally binding weddings) helping align your marriage license paperwork with your ceremony date. Around them sits a vetted network of St. John photographers, florists, caterers, hair and makeup artists, and officiants, so you’re not sourcing a wedding long-distance from scratch.
Every wedding at The Hills includes the venue and access to our vetted vendor network for catering, florals, photography, and music. A full reception runs a $4,950–$9,500 venue fee, and a ceremony-only booking runs $2,500–$5,500, both depending on season, paired with a 3- or 5-villa booking (5–7 night minimum) so your wedding party stays where you marry.
Exclusive use of the venue space for your wedding. Allows for outside vendors.
| Month | Villas | Min. Nights | Venue Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 5 | $5,950 |
| February | 5 | 7 | $9,500 |
| March | 5 | 5 | $7,950 |
| April | 5 | 5 | $5,950 |
| May | 3 | 5 | $4,950 |
| June | 5 | 5 | $5,950 |
| July | 5 | 5 | $5,950 |
| August | 3 | 5 | $4,950 |
| September | 3 | 5 | $4,950 |
| October | 3 | 5 | $4,950 |
| November | 3 | 5 | $4,950 |
| December | 3 | 5 | $4,950 |
A semi-private option to use the venue space while the pool area and Clubhouse remain open to other guests. No outside vendors allowed.
| Month | Villas | Min. Nights | Venue Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 5 | $3,500 |
| February | 5 | 7 | $5,500 |
| March | 5 | 5 | $4,500 |
| April | 5 | 5 | $3,500 |
| May | 3 | 5 | $2,500 |
| June | 5 | 5 | $3,500 |
| July | 5 | 5 | $3,500 |
| August | 3 | 5 | $2,500 |
| September | 3 | 5 | $2,500 |
| October | 3 | 5 | $2,500 |
| November | 3 | 5 | $2,500 |
| December | 3 | 5 | $2,500 |
The minimum number of villas required for the event must be secured with deposits. Once the required villas have been confirmed, the venue space may be reserved. A wedding planner licensed in the Virgin Islands is required and must be hired. The planner must be onsite from the start of the event through the end of the event.
All villas require at least a 5-night minimum. Certain holidays will require 7 nights. Catered events require either Agave or Gardenia to be secured with a 5-night minimum for use of the kitchen during the event. Reservations are made by villa only, not by room. Each villa requires a separate rental agreement.
In addition to the signed venue contract, a release and waiver of liability form are required. Event insurance must be obtained; additional details are provided in the venue contract. The venue allows for an end time of 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10 PM Sunday through Thursday.
A room block contract is available and expires 6 months prior to the arrival date of the villas. The room block follows the same dates as the villas with the deposit and cannot exceed 7 nights per villa.
A credit card is required to be kept on file for a $1,000 security deposit. A final walkthrough is required by the wedding planner. No refunds 60 days prior to the arrival date for reservations and event date for the venue fee.
Legally marrying in the U.S. Virgin Islands is simpler than most couples expect: no residency requirement, no blood test, and no passport needed for U.S. citizens—just a $200 license fee and an 8-day posting period through the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.
For getting your guests here, flights land in St. Thomas with a short ferry to Cruz Bay.
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Venue fees, villa requirements, and what’s included, month by month.
Explore →Just the two of you on the private terrace above Cruz Bay.
Explore →The complete step-by-step guide to legally marrying in the USVI.
Explore →22 private villas for your wedding party and guests, on-property.
Explore →Cocktail hours, welcome parties, and gatherings across your weekend.
Explore →Flights to St. Thomas, ferries to Cruz Bay, and guest travel logistics.
Explore →The outdoor terrace allows up to 120 guests for a ceremony or reception. The indoor clubhouse (950 sq ft plus a 1,158 sq ft deck) serves as a secondary event space.
The Hills is a private, gated villa community. Your wedding is held within the property’s reserved event spaces, creating an intimate setting for your celebration, while villa owners and guests may also be enjoying the community during your stay.
Yes. A minimum of 3 to 5 villas must be reserved, depending on the time of year, with a 5 to 7-night minimum stay. This ensures your wedding guests can stay together and provides a beautiful, centralized location for your ceremony, celebrations, and wedding weekend events.
No. We will happily connect you with one of our trusted, licensed U.S. Virgin Islands wedding planners, who will guide you through every step of the planning process.
Full reception venue fees run $4,950–$9,500 and ceremony-only bookings run $2,500–$5,500, both depending on season, plus a villa requirement. See the packages page for the full breakdown by month.
No, but you do need to plan around it. The USVI requires a $200 license fee and an 8-day posting period through the Superior Court. Most couples apply a few weeks ahead. See the full marriage license guide.
Wedding pricing varies throughout the year. December through April are the busier travel months, while May through November offer greater flexibility. Explore the month-by-month pricing above to find the dates that best fit your celebration.
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