The romantic city of Philipsburg is full of attractions, such as Great Bay Beach and Port of St. Maarten, and is loved for its beaches and restaurants.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Maho Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots in the heart of Maho Reef. Catch the sunset by the shore at Simpson Bay Beach and Mullet Bay Beach, located nearby.
If you're in central Lowlands and want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Mullet Bay Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Maho Beach located nearby.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Great Bay Beach located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Philipsburg. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Little Bay Beach located nearby.
If being by the water is a major draw, Kim Sha Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Simpson Bay. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Flamingo Beach and Lay Bay Beach, both within a short walk.
Hoping to do some gaming? Try your luck at Casino Royale when visiting the center of Maho Reef. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Dawn Beach in the heart of Oyster Pond. Catch the sunset by the shore at Gibb's Bay Beach and Coralita Beach, located nearby.
You can stroll along Port of St. Maarten for relaxing water views when you're in Point Blanche. If you carry on walking you'll get to Harbour Point Village and Bobby's Marina for some more water views.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Simpson Bay Beach, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Simpson Bay. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Maho Beach located nearby.
We stayed for 5 nights and loved the hotel but what made the stay so special was the quality of the service from Marion Idalia and the entire staff
They were amazing so helpful and knowledgeable about the island. We felt as if we were staying with family.
The hotel is charming as well with large rooms that include a large outdoor patio
We stayed for 5 nights and loved the hotel but what made the stay so special was the quality of the service from Marion Idalia and the entire staff
They were amazing so helpful and knowledgeable about the island. We felt as if we were staying with family.
The hotel is charming as well with large rooms that include a large outdoor patio
Elizabeth
Reviewed February 23, 2025Reviewed February 23, 2025
Pauline & Jeremy!!! Fantastic warm welcome! You can tell that these owners absolutely love their guests. Too many details to mention from the private jacuzzi to concierge services provided by Pauline. Beautiful interiors, comfortable beds. Gated neighborhood 5 minutes on foot to Orient Bay beaches and restaurants. Good old fashioned bed and breakfast atmosphere. Oh!! The amazing, not-to-miss breakfast! Highly recommended.
Pauline & Jeremy!!! Fantastic warm welcome! You can tell that these owners absolutely love their guests. Too many details to mention from the private jacuzzi to concierge services provided by Pauline. Beautiful interiors, comfortable beds. Gated neighborhood 5 minutes on foot to Orient Bay beaches and restaurants. Good old fashioned bed and breakfast atmosphere. Oh!! The amazing, not-to-miss breakfast! Highly recommended.
My wife and I loved this place. It was smaller and quieter than your typical hotel or resort. The hosts provide a nice little breakfast each morning (croissants and baguettes with local jams, plus fresh fruit and juice). The pool is nice, as are the views. The property is a good location on the island, in my opinion. Easy drive to Anse Marcel on the northern tip (phenomenal beach up there). Also easy drive to Grand Case (best food ever) and Orient Beach (great scene in general). The hosts were...
My wife and I loved this place. It was smaller and quieter than your typical hotel or resort. The hosts provide a nice little breakfast each morning (croissants and baguettes with local jams, plus fresh fruit and juice). The pool is nice, as are the views. The property is a good location on the island, in my opinion. Easy drive to Anse Marcel on the northern tip (phenomenal beach up there). Also easy drive to Grand Case (best food ever) and Orient Beach (great scene in general). The hosts were...
This is the perfect place to have an ocean view room that is beautifully done. The hotel doesn’t offer a ton of amenities, but it’s in a great location on a beautiful beach. Come here to enjoy time with a partner, have access to beach restaurants and activities and rent a car to explore the island. Our concierge, Junior, was amazing and saved us by getting our passports to us after we had already arrived to the airport!
This is the perfect place to have an ocean view room that is beautifully done. The hotel doesn’t offer a ton of amenities, but it’s in a great location on a beautiful beach. Come here to enjoy time with a partner, have access to beach restaurants and activities and rent a car to explore the island. Our concierge, Junior, was amazing and saved us by getting our passports to us after we had already arrived to the airport!
We spent 4 nights at La Hibiscus. Really enjoyed everything about it. Florian gave us a free upgrade to the Jasmine suite. Large, comfortable bed, great shower and bathroom. Great terrace for sunning and looking at the mountains. We had the pool to ourselves which we loved. Very hands off approach by management which meant great privacy which we like. Only 5 minutes to Orient Beach….great choice of restaurants including a couple of breakfast places. Will definitely come back. FYI….renting a car...
We spent 4 nights at La Hibiscus. Really enjoyed everything about it. Florian gave us a free upgrade to the Jasmine suite. Large, comfortable bed, great shower and bathroom. Great terrace for sunning and looking at the mountains. We had the pool to ourselves which we loved. Very hands off approach by management which meant great privacy which we like. Only 5 minutes to Orient Beach….great choice of restaurants including a couple of breakfast places. Will definitely come back. FYI….renting a car...
My wife and I stayed at the Hotel L'Esplanade for a week! And it was out first time here on the French side and we enjoyed it a lot. Very comfortable and spacious accommodations with large bedroom, bathroom and Living/dining room with the full kitchen if you decide to ignore all of the restaurants nearby and decide to make a meal yourself. Big, beautiful terrace to enjoy breakfast or sip wine while watching the sunset. The pool is peaceful, and the food is freshly grilled right before you, while...
My wife and I stayed at the Hotel L'Esplanade for a week! And it was out first time here on the French side and we enjoyed it a lot. Very comfortable and spacious accommodations with large bedroom, bathroom and Living/dining room with the full kitchen if you decide to ignore all of the restaurants nearby and decide to make a meal yourself. Big, beautiful terrace to enjoy breakfast or sip wine while watching the sunset. The pool is peaceful, and the food is freshly grilled right before you, while...
Mikhail
Reviewed December 19, 2024Reviewed December 19, 2024
I highly recommend Mullet Bay Suites for its cleanliness, modern amenities, and comfort. The suites offer stunning views, especially in the morning, and feature convenient parking and robust security. The property is just a short walk to the beach, adding to its appeal. The management is excellent, and we received a warm welcome from the property manager, Emmanuel, who greeted us with cold towels and local banana rum—a delightful touch! Emmanuel is attentive, kind, and responsive, providing...
I highly recommend Mullet Bay Suites for its cleanliness, modern amenities, and comfort. The suites offer stunning views, especially in the morning, and feature convenient parking and robust security. The property is just a short walk to the beach, adding to its appeal. The management is excellent, and we received a warm welcome from the property manager, Emmanuel, who greeted us with cold towels and local banana rum—a delightful touch! Emmanuel is attentive, kind, and responsive, providing...
First time to the island. This resort was absolutely beautiful. Two areas for sun and beach. Beach chairs and umbrellas, water sports… we never had to wake up super early to get a chair which was awesome! We snorkeled around the resort, saw lots of fish, star fish, and found about 10 whole sand dollars! Food was very reasonably priced and delicious. Drinks were good - not watered down. Staff was very helpful and kind, check in was easy and our room was ready when we arrived. Rooms had all the...
First time to the island. This resort was absolutely beautiful. Two areas for sun and beach. Beach chairs and umbrellas, water sports… we never had to wake up super early to get a chair which was awesome! We snorkeled around the resort, saw lots of fish, star fish, and found about 10 whole sand dollars! Food was very reasonably priced and delicious. Drinks were good - not watered down. Staff was very helpful and kind, check in was easy and our room was ready when we arrived. Rooms had all the...
We rented a two bedroom unit (really two one bedroom units connected by a short hallway) with our 21 year-old triplets. It was a perfect setup for us. My wife and I took one unit, and our kids took the other. The resort is in a very convenient location- also very well-maintained. There are a number of restaurants and bars within walking distance, which our kids really liked because they could go out without waiting for us to drive them somewhere. There is a small grocery store about 100...
We rented a two bedroom unit (really two one bedroom units connected by a short hallway) with our 21 year-old triplets. It was a perfect setup for us. My wife and I took one unit, and our kids took the other. The resort is in a very convenient location- also very well-maintained. There are a number of restaurants and bars within walking distance, which our kids really liked because they could go out without waiting for us to drive them somewhere. There is a small grocery store about 100...
John
Reviewed January 17, 2025Reviewed January 17, 2025
This property was beautiful. Had a great time. Just be aware that there is a free shuttle into town that is not ran by the resort but by a jewelry store. When they get you into town they take you directly to the store. Try and sell you things. Before you can leave for your shopping in town.
This property was beautiful. Had a great time. Just be aware that there is a free shuttle into town that is not ran by the resort but by a jewelry store. When they get you into town they take you directly to the store. Try and sell you things. Before you can leave for your shopping in town.
Great staff! Had trouble with our rental car company and staff arranged to have different company drop car at hotel for us, such a breeze! Awesome morning breakfast, chocolate croissants were very tasty! Great proximity to the beach and a variety of restaurants in Orient Village. You MUST dine at La Table d'Antoine; best onion soup and duck breast w/5 vinegars, to die for!! Hotel has arrangement with Kakoa Beach Bar, so it as easy to get lounge chairs and umbrella each morning. If you're...
Great staff! Had trouble with our rental car company and staff arranged to have different company drop car at hotel for us, such a breeze! Awesome morning breakfast, chocolate croissants were very tasty! Great proximity to the beach and a variety of restaurants in Orient Village. You MUST dine at La Table d'Antoine; best onion soup and duck breast w/5 vinegars, to die for!! Hotel has arrangement with Kakoa Beach Bar, so it as easy to get lounge chairs and umbrella each morning. If you're...
Third stay in St Maarten/Martin since 1993. By far the nicest hotel of my 3 stays. While not directly on a beach, a short drive to Orient, or across the street to Dawn Beach at the Westin. We were on the upper level, building B and had a great view of the ocean across the street. Actually you can drove about anywhere on the island in 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. We stayed the first week of November 2015 and full season had not kicked in. The traffic is slow and you have to be...
Third stay in St Maarten/Martin since 1993. By far the nicest hotel of my 3 stays. While not directly on a beach, a short drive to Orient, or across the street to Dawn Beach at the Westin. We were on the upper level, building B and had a great view of the ocean across the street. Actually you can drove about anywhere on the island in 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. We stayed the first week of November 2015 and full season had not kicked in. The traffic is slow and you have to be...
Island visitor
Reviewed November 8, 2015Reviewed November 8, 2015
The honesty of staff, I left my safe unlocked and our housekeeper reported it to security. They came in and secured our valuables and assigned a new code. Which was then retrieved directly from security. The overall attentiveness of staff at front desk was also great for a speedy check in.
The honesty of staff, I left my safe unlocked and our housekeeper reported it to security. They came in and secured our valuables and assigned a new code. Which was then retrieved directly from security. The overall attentiveness of staff at front desk was also great for a speedy check in.
My husband and I have used about 20 hotels over the last 3 months, and this one was our best experience. The room isn't particularly special (although the jacuzzi bath was quite nice), but the gorgeous beach, Cyril who prepares your loungers and brings your beers in an ice bucket packed to the brim with ice, and the incredibly stylish restaurant (sadly only open for breakfast and lunch) which produces magnificent food are an unbeatable combination.
My husband and I have used about 20 hotels over the last 3 months, and this one was our best experience. The room isn't particularly special (although the jacuzzi bath was quite nice), but the gorgeous beach, Cyril who prepares your loungers and brings your beers in an ice bucket packed to the brim with ice, and the incredibly stylish restaurant (sadly only open for breakfast and lunch) which produces magnificent food are an unbeatable combination.
we have stayed at the royal palm beach resort 4 times in the past years. it is one of our favorite places
to stay. the staff and rooms are outstanding. I would recommend this resort to anyone.
we have stayed at the royal palm beach resort 4 times in the past years. it is one of our favorite places
to stay. the staff and rooms are outstanding. I would recommend this resort to anyone.