Esmeralda Resort

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel with 14 outdoor pools, near Orient Bay

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Esmeralda Resort is just 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can indulge in massages, and The Astrolabe serves French cuisine. Other highlights include 14 outdoor pools, a beach bar, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 14 outdoor pools
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is $232
$242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Why we love this property

Beach paradise awaits
Discover white sands steps from this hotel. Relax with beach loungers, umbrellas, and towels, then head to the beachfront restaurant and bar.
Food for every mood
Savor French and international cuisine at beachfront restaurants. The hotel offers a bar for evening drinks and a complimentary continental breakfast.
Dream-worthy beds
Premium bedding invites deep slumber while blackout drapes ensure uninterrupted rest. Each guestroom boasts a furnished patio for morning relaxation.

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

A spacious living room with a large mural, a television, and a balcony with a pool view.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A spacious living room with a large mural, a television, and a balcony with a pool view.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door, and a tropical-themed wall mural.

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a view of a swimming pool.

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a balcony with a pool, and a seating area with a view.

Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and yellow pillows. There is a large botanical mural on the wall behind the beds.

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 4 Bedrooms

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and yellow pillows. There is a large botanical mural on the wall behind the beds.

Deluxe Suite, 4 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 220 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for deluxe room

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a tropical leaf mural on the wall.

deluxe room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97071

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orient Bay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Case Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Maho Beach - 26 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Mullet Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) - 8 min drive
  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 37 min drive
  • The Valley (AXA-Clayton J. Lloyd Intl.) - 8.3 miles/13.3 km
  • Gustavia (SBH-Gustaf III) - 17.5 miles/28.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria du Mont Vernon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aloha - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Piment - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Esmeralda Resort

  • Esmeralda Resort is just 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can indulge in massages, and The Astrolabe serves French cuisine. Other highlights include 14 outdoor pools, a beach bar, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 14 outdoor pools

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

The Astrolabe - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine. Open select days.
Coco Beach - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 64.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Also known as

Esmeralda Orient Bay

Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay

Esmeralda Hotel Marigot

Esmeralda Resort St Martin

Esmeralda St Martin

Esmeralda Resort Marigot

Esmeralda Hotel Orient Bay

Esmeralda Resort Hotel

Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay

Esmeralda Resort Hotel Orient Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Esmeralda Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Esmeralda Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Esmeralda Resort?

Yes, there are 14 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Esmeralda Resort?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Esmeralda Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Esmeralda Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Esmeralda Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Esmeralda Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Paradise Plaza (14-min drive) and Hollywood Casino (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Esmeralda Resort and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in one of the 14 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Esmeralda Resort?

Yes, The Astrolabe offers beachfront dining and French cuisine.

Does Esmeralda Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator and a coffee maker.

Does Esmeralda Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

What's the area around Esmeralda Resort like?

Esmeralda Resort is located a short 8-minute walk from Orient Bay.

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Reviews

Esmeralda Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant served excellent food with a perfect menu of options and delicious dinners. (28 reviews)
  • The property's private beach area is a lovely perk, with some guests enjoying the beach clubs and scenic walks along the shore. (25 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and included a variety of options, with some guests also ordering additional items for an extra fee. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The location was amazing. Restaurant and beaches were superb! Our pool needed a good cleaning with some algae on the walls but otherwise a perfect location
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8/10 Very good

The rooms are large and spacious and located perfectly within a 1-2 minute walk to the beach and beach clubs where you will spend your days. Each area has its own pool to lounge at, particularly at the end of the day. The on site restaurant is excellent with a perfect menu of options.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay at the Esmeralda! The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The manager, Laura went over and above to help us! We will definitely be back and highly highly recommend the Esmeralda!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, beautiful beach, absolutely delicious dinner restaurant Very professional, helpful and lovely staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay here. Great location, beautiful grounds, nice clean room with private patio and pool. Entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant is AMAZING & Staff Soooo Great! Location great & room is calm & beautiful ambiance. As Americans, the hard key for room & pool were both difficult & annoying when you can't access without help? Close to Grand Case which is a MUST for foodies & walking to the square for variety of grea t food
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and it was spacious. The resort is well maintained and the pools are great
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very helpful and room was clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great; rooms are spacious but a bit outdated.
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10/10 Exceptional

nice room people nice
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8/10 Very good

Room was very clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Easy access to beach. Close to restaurants.
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8/10 Very good

Older property with ground-level Villas. Very close to the beach. Comfortable beds and adequate amenities. The staff are kind, attentive and accommodating. Audrey, the manager, went over and above to try to make my stay comfortable. She is really a lovely person. The restaurant and the continental breakfast were fantastic!
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10/10 Exceptional

Service was perfect. People are very nice. Most likely we will come back next year.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Clean and friendly. Great location.
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8/10 Very good

The staff was accommodating and did their best to help us out in our situation
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb location just off the beach.
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8/10 Very good

Very clean room
Great beach bar
Lovely boats in the harbor
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8/10 Very good

Beach and local restaurants were excellent and very accessible
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful few nights stay for our honeymoon. Very quiet and relaxing with very pleasant staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious. The staff was warm & super attentive. The unit had great features for safety, etc. I will return next year and stay more nights. Great beach life.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property with friendly staff. Quiet and peaceful. Big rooms, near beach, restaurant in property is a plus.
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10/10 Exceptional

5 min walk from a beautiful beach. Excellent service and rooms. Plenty of dining options nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance to great dining at the Village for dinner every night.
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8/10 Very good

Nice having semi-private pool. All of the staff very friendly and helpful. Including at L'Astrolabe for breakfast and dinner.