Hotel L’Esplanade is an upscale, 24-room boutique property tucked on a hillside overlooking the popular and lively Grand Case neighborhood of French St. Martin. The hotel is quiet and tranquil with Mediterranean architecture, tropical landscaping, and gorgeous views throughout. Each room has a balcony and full kitchen, and the units are spacious and sophisticated. The pool is scenic and lush with plenty of palm trees and loungers. The property is not located on the beach and due to its small size, lacks some of the amenities of a larger resort such as a fitness center or on-site eatery. Those who prefer a beachfront property in this caliber nearby should consider Le Petit Hotel.
Hotel L’Esplanade is an upscale, 24-room boutique property tucked on a hillside overlooking the popular and lively Grand Case neighborhood of French St. Martin. The hotel is quiet and tranquil with Mediterranean architecture, tropical landscaping, and gorgeous views throughout. Each room has a balcony and full kitchen, and the units are spacious and sophisticated. The pool is scenic and lush with plenty of palm trees and loungers. The property is not located on the beach and due to its small size, lacks some of the amenities of a larger resort such as a fitness center or on-site eatery. Those who prefer a beachfront property in this caliber nearby should consider Le Petit Hotel.
Perched on a hill overlooking the Caribbean, Grand Case Beach Club is a lovely four-pearl hotel with a laid-back but charming ambience. The four-pearl hotel features two small beaches -- Grand Case Beach and Petit Plage -- a spacious rooftop infinity pool, free water sports equipment to borrow, plenty of sunbathing terraces, and a small fitness center. All 71 rooms are modern and range in size from studios to two-bedroom units that feature flat-screen TVs, kitchens, and balconies. Fresh flowers and a welcome bottle of wine are nice additions. A daily continental (though somewhat sparse) breakfast is served in the open-air restaurant, Sunset Cafe, which also offers casual grill fare for lunch and dinner. Bleu Emeraude in Grand Case is a quieter beachfront option (with fewer amenities) at a slightly higher price.
Perched on a hill overlooking the Caribbean, Grand Case Beach Club is a lovely four-pearl hotel with a laid-back but charming ambience. The four-pearl hotel features two small beaches -- Grand Case Beach and Petit Plage -- a spacious rooftop infinity pool, free water sports equipment to borrow, plenty of sunbathing terraces, and a small fitness center. All 71 rooms are modern and range in size from studios to two-bedroom units that feature flat-screen TVs, kitchens, and balconies. Fresh flowers and a welcome bottle of wine are nice additions. A daily continental (though somewhat sparse) breakfast is served in the open-air restaurant, Sunset Cafe, which also offers casual grill fare for lunch and dinner. Bleu Emeraude in Grand Case is a quieter beachfront option (with fewer amenities) at a slightly higher price.
Le Petit Hotel lives up to its name -- with only 10 rooms, the property certainly is small. Guests can expect a relaxing atmosphere, personalized, attentive service, and plenty of room to themselves. The rooms are spacious and sophisticated with full kitchens, modern bathrooms with rainfall showers, dining tables for four, and private oceanfront balconies. Other perks such as free Wi-Fi, a free continental breakfast, and a beachfront location help make Le Petit Hotel a top upscale choice in the popular Grand Case area. Due to its small size, the resort lacks some amenities that you’d find at a larger resort such as a fitness area and on-site dining, and there is no pool. Sister property Hotel L'Esplanade has a pool but no beach, while Grand Case Beach Club has both but its rooms are less luxurious.
Le Petit Hotel lives up to its name -- with only 10 rooms, the property certainly is small. Guests can expect a relaxing atmosphere, personalized, attentive service, and plenty of room to themselves. The rooms are spacious and sophisticated with full kitchens, modern bathrooms with rainfall showers, dining tables for four, and private oceanfront balconies. Other perks such as free Wi-Fi, a free continental breakfast, and a beachfront location help make Le Petit Hotel a top upscale choice in the popular Grand Case area. Due to its small size, the resort lacks some amenities that you’d find at a larger resort such as a fitness area and on-site dining, and there is no pool. Sister property Hotel L'Esplanade has a pool but no beach, while Grand Case Beach Club has both but its rooms are less luxurious.
**Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017. The hotel is currently closed and hopes to reopen in spring 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino is a three-pearl, all-inclusive adults-only resort located just outside St. Maartin’s capital, Philipsburg. The hotel’s 257 guest rooms and facilities are generic, but the property does offer all the features that travelers would expect from a mid-range resort. The location is among the hotel's biggest perks, with its restaurants (and many rooms) offering striking views of Great Bay. The property backs onto a fine stretch of beach, and its setting is delightfully quiet despite its proximately to touristy Philipsburg. Travelers looking for a stylish boutique option could try the Holland House Beach Hotel, though it lacks a pool.
**Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017. The hotel is currently closed and hopes to reopen in spring 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino is a three-pearl, all-inclusive adults-only resort located just outside St. Maartin’s capital, Philipsburg. The hotel’s 257 guest rooms and facilities are generic, but the property does offer all the features that travelers would expect from a mid-range resort. The location is among the hotel's biggest perks, with its restaurants (and many rooms) offering striking views of Great Bay. The property backs onto a fine stretch of beach, and its setting is delightfully quiet despite its proximately to touristy Philipsburg. Travelers looking for a stylish boutique option could try the Holland House Beach Hotel, though it lacks a pool.
Sea View Beach Hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma **in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **Sea View Beach Hotel is a two-and-half-pearl hotel located in Philipsburg, the Dutch capital of St. Martin. Its 42 guest rooms are simple and include a private bathroom and flat-screen or tube-style TV. The hotel is set on one of the island’s busiest shopping streets, and it features direct access to beautiful Great Bay Beach. Other than a hot breakfast, on-site amenities are virtually nonexistent (no pool or restaurant). In general, Sea View Beach's appeal is restricted to affordable room rates and beach access. If your budget allows it, the nearby Holland House Beach Hotel is worth the upgrade for fresher lodging and a seafood restaurant.
Sea View Beach Hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma **in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **Sea View Beach Hotel is a two-and-half-pearl hotel located in Philipsburg, the Dutch capital of St. Martin. Its 42 guest rooms are simple and include a private bathroom and flat-screen or tube-style TV. The hotel is set on one of the island’s busiest shopping streets, and it features direct access to beautiful Great Bay Beach. Other than a hot breakfast, on-site amenities are virtually nonexistent (no pool or restaurant). In general, Sea View Beach's appeal is restricted to affordable room rates and beach access. If your budget allows it, the nearby Holland House Beach Hotel is worth the upgrade for fresher lodging and a seafood restaurant.
**Divi Little Bay Beach Resort was impacted by **Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is temporarily closed for repairs. The resort hopes to reopen by March 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. This upper-middle-range time-share resort is conveniently located on a semi-private peninsula just outside of Philipsburg. The resort is huge, with 235 rooms, three pools, four restaurants, shops and markets, and a long beach, among other amenities. Rooms are among the most stylish and modern available in this price range, and almost all have ocean views, although the decor is chain-like. Prices are typically a bit higher than at competing properties, such as the Simpson Bay Resort & Marina -- though Simpson Bay lacks Divi's rare optional all-inclusive package.
**Divi Little Bay Beach Resort was impacted by **Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is temporarily closed for repairs. The resort hopes to reopen by March 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. This upper-middle-range time-share resort is conveniently located on a semi-private peninsula just outside of Philipsburg. The resort is huge, with 235 rooms, three pools, four restaurants, shops and markets, and a long beach, among other amenities. Rooms are among the most stylish and modern available in this price range, and almost all have ocean views, although the decor is chain-like. Prices are typically a bit higher than at competing properties, such as the Simpson Bay Resort & Marina -- though Simpson Bay lacks Divi's rare optional all-inclusive package.
Holland House Beach House was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. We will update our review as soon as we know more information. The stylish three-and-a-half-pearl Holland House Beach Hotel is situated on bustling Front Street and along the white sands of Great Bay Beach. All 55 spacious rooms are sharp and modern, with private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso coffeemakers. Many of the rooms have stunning views of the Caribbean, while others overlook the cobblestone streets of Philipsburg. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor common space, plus a handful of restaurants and bars -- including Ocean Lounge and Bar, and a beach bar. There's also service directly on the beach, but the hotel lacks extras like a pool or spa. Travelers looking for something that's farther from the buzz of downtown might consider the Oyster Bay Beach Resort instead, which has more amenities at a consistently similar price.
Holland House Beach House was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. We will update our review as soon as we know more information. The stylish three-and-a-half-pearl Holland House Beach Hotel is situated on bustling Front Street and along the white sands of Great Bay Beach. All 55 spacious rooms are sharp and modern, with private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso coffeemakers. Many of the rooms have stunning views of the Caribbean, while others overlook the cobblestone streets of Philipsburg. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor common space, plus a handful of restaurants and bars -- including Ocean Lounge and Bar, and a beach bar. There's also service directly on the beach, but the hotel lacks extras like a pool or spa. Travelers looking for something that's farther from the buzz of downtown might consider the Oyster Bay Beach Resort instead, which has more amenities at a consistently similar price.
L'Esperance Hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma **in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **This low-priced, all-suite hotel in Philipsburg has no gym, no spa, and no restaurant. The only extras are a small but well-kept pool and a spacious and breezy lounge. What's worse, the suites’ living rooms lack air conditioning (which can prove unbearable in certain climates). But incredibly low rates for extremely spacious suites with kitchens or kitchenettes, and a lovely location just five minutes from two beautiful beaches make this 22-unit hotel worthwhile for those on a budget.
L'Esperance Hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma **in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **This low-priced, all-suite hotel in Philipsburg has no gym, no spa, and no restaurant. The only extras are a small but well-kept pool and a spacious and breezy lounge. What's worse, the suites’ living rooms lack air conditioning (which can prove unbearable in certain climates). But incredibly low rates for extremely spacious suites with kitchens or kitchenettes, and a lovely location just five minutes from two beautiful beaches make this 22-unit hotel worthwhile for those on a budget.
Pasanggrahan Royal Guesthouse was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Pasanggrahan Royal Guesthouse is a three-pearl hotel located in Philipsburg, the Dutch capital of St. Martin. The hotel’s 35 guest rooms range from quaint to grand, though all feature delightful vintage decor that pays homage to the building’s long history that dates back to 1904. All rooms have balconies, most of which overlook the ocean, and some also include kitchens and multiple bedrooms. The hotel offers direct access to Great Bay Beach, as well as the bustling shops of Front Street. Moana Steak & Sea Food Restaurant focuses on freshly caught seafood. Notable downsides are the lack of a pool and the fee for breakfast. Guests interested in a less touristy beachfront location might consider LOVE Hotel in Grand Case.
Pasanggrahan Royal Guesthouse was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Pasanggrahan Royal Guesthouse is a three-pearl hotel located in Philipsburg, the Dutch capital of St. Martin. The hotel’s 35 guest rooms range from quaint to grand, though all feature delightful vintage decor that pays homage to the building’s long history that dates back to 1904. All rooms have balconies, most of which overlook the ocean, and some also include kitchens and multiple bedrooms. The hotel offers direct access to Great Bay Beach, as well as the bustling shops of Front Street. Moana Steak & Sea Food Restaurant focuses on freshly caught seafood. Notable downsides are the lack of a pool and the fee for breakfast. Guests interested in a less touristy beachfront location might consider LOVE Hotel in Grand Case.
Horizon View Beach Hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. One of the cheapest options in St. Maarten, this 30-room hotel on Philipsburg’s Great Bay Beach certainly doesn’t roll out the red carpet. The entry through a dark corridor is unnerving, the rooms are old and musty, and an almost complete lack of amenities provide little enticement beyond budget-friendly prices. If money is less an issue, try the much nicer Holland House Beach Hotel next door -- the slightly higher rates are well worth it.
Horizon View Beach Hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. One of the cheapest options in St. Maarten, this 30-room hotel on Philipsburg’s Great Bay Beach certainly doesn’t roll out the red carpet. The entry through a dark corridor is unnerving, the rooms are old and musty, and an almost complete lack of amenities provide little enticement beyond budget-friendly prices. If money is less an issue, try the much nicer Holland House Beach Hotel next door -- the slightly higher rates are well worth it.