Flamingo Beach Resort sustained significant damage during Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and has cancelled all reservations through 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Flamingo Beach Resort is situated on the white sands of Pelican Beach and within easy walking distance of the restaurants and markets of Simpson Bay. The 240 rooms at the mid-range hotel are spacious and modern, featuring full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and balconies. With a spacious infinity pool, an open-air beach restaurant, and cute spa, this is a great option for couples. A few thoughtful extras include free laundry, a shuttle to its sister resort, and plenty of free parking, but breakfast costs extra and rooms are only serviced once a week. The nearby sister resort, Royal Palm Beach Resort offers a more family-friendly atmosphere at a similar price.
Flamingo Beach Resort sustained significant damage during Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and has cancelled all reservations through 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Flamingo Beach Resort is situated on the white sands of Pelican Beach and within easy walking distance of the restaurants and markets of Simpson Bay. The 240 rooms at the mid-range hotel are spacious and modern, featuring full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and balconies. With a spacious infinity pool, an open-air beach restaurant, and cute spa, this is a great option for couples. A few thoughtful extras include free laundry, a shuttle to its sister resort, and plenty of free parking, but breakfast costs extra and rooms are only serviced once a week. The nearby sister resort, Royal Palm Beach Resort offers a more family-friendly atmosphere at a similar price.
Belair Beach Hotel sustained major damage from Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. The hotel hopes to reopen in March 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. The all-suite Belair Beach Hotel is an older mid-range property located 10 minutes west of Philipsburg. It has a beautiful, spacious beachfront location and a small pool. All units have full kitchens and oceanfront patios or terraces. Room and hotel decor is dated -- right down to the tube-style TVs in the bedrooms, which are small, dark, and bare-bones. Wi-Fi comes with a fee. Guests might want to check out the more updated suites at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Divi Little Bay Beach Resort (Divi Little shares the beach with Belair).
Belair Beach Hotel sustained major damage from Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. The hotel hopes to reopen in March 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. The all-suite Belair Beach Hotel is an older mid-range property located 10 minutes west of Philipsburg. It has a beautiful, spacious beachfront location and a small pool. All units have full kitchens and oceanfront patios or terraces. Room and hotel decor is dated -- right down to the tube-style TVs in the bedrooms, which are small, dark, and bare-bones. Wi-Fi comes with a fee. Guests might want to check out the more updated suites at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Divi Little Bay Beach Resort (Divi Little shares the beach with Belair).
**Alamanda Resort was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017. The hotel is currently closed and plans on reopening in fall 2018.** Alamanda Resort is a 42-room mid-range property with an unbeatable location in Orient Bay, an upscale community that has several hotels, restaurants, and one of the island’s best beaches. The resort isn’t located directly on the beach -- the sand is a two-minute walk across a quiet road; many rooms in the hotel have ocean views. The resort has a large pool, free Wi-Fi, and includes a continental breakfast in the room rate. The room furniture, however is basic and rustic, and the rooms look a bit tired. Guests might also want to also check out the Hotel La Plantation, which has similar rooms and a chic pool with a lounge-like setting, and it’s cheaper. Marquis Boutique Hotel in Anse Marcel has similar rooms for a cheaper rate, but they are not on the beach.
**Alamanda Resort was impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017. The hotel is currently closed and plans on reopening in fall 2018.** Alamanda Resort is a 42-room mid-range property with an unbeatable location in Orient Bay, an upscale community that has several hotels, restaurants, and one of the island’s best beaches. The resort isn’t located directly on the beach -- the sand is a two-minute walk across a quiet road; many rooms in the hotel have ocean views. The resort has a large pool, free Wi-Fi, and includes a continental breakfast in the room rate. The room furniture, however is basic and rustic, and the rooms look a bit tired. Guests might also want to also check out the Hotel La Plantation, which has similar rooms and a chic pool with a lounge-like setting, and it’s cheaper. Marquis Boutique Hotel in Anse Marcel has similar rooms for a cheaper rate, but they are not on the beach.
Hotel La Plantation was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. The hotel is currently closed and plans on reopening in early 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Perched on a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Ocean, the mid-range Hotel La Plantation has a privileged location. It's within easy walking distance of Orient Bay Beach and Orient Village, but away from the lively beachfront bars and clubs, so it stays quiet. All 53 rooms are spacious and bright, and include kitchenettes, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi (though it can be spotty). French doors open to wraparound terraces in each room and are a major bonus. Other features include a pool with a snack bar, a casual open-air restaurant, free continental breakfast, and the ability to charge some local restaurant bills back to your room. For something closer to the beach, it's worth considering La Playa Orient Bay instead, which has similar amenities at sometimes comparable rates.
Hotel La Plantation was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. The hotel is currently closed and plans on reopening in early 2018. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Perched on a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Ocean, the mid-range Hotel La Plantation has a privileged location. It's within easy walking distance of Orient Bay Beach and Orient Village, but away from the lively beachfront bars and clubs, so it stays quiet. All 53 rooms are spacious and bright, and include kitchenettes, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi (though it can be spotty). French doors open to wraparound terraces in each room and are a major bonus. Other features include a pool with a snack bar, a casual open-air restaurant, free continental breakfast, and the ability to charge some local restaurant bills back to your room. For something closer to the beach, it's worth considering La Playa Orient Bay instead, which has similar amenities at sometimes comparable rates.
**This resort sustained significant damage from *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017 and is currently completely closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information.**The mid-range Esmeralda Resort is a low-key beachfront hotel with a colonial-inspired Caribbean vibe in Orient Bar. All 65 rooms are spacious and bright, with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and iPod speakers. The highlight of the rooms are the private terraces around shared swimming pools. Most rooms feature only one king-size bed, so expect to see mostly couples here. There's an attractive restaurant for continental breakfast and French food. The restaurant sits next to the small communal pool, though most guests ignore it in favor of the stunning beach and beachside service. The nearby Hotel La Plantation offers similar amenities and a free breakfast in a more affordable package.
**This resort sustained significant damage from *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017 and is currently completely closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information.**The mid-range Esmeralda Resort is a low-key beachfront hotel with a colonial-inspired Caribbean vibe in Orient Bar. All 65 rooms are spacious and bright, with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and iPod speakers. The highlight of the rooms are the private terraces around shared swimming pools. Most rooms feature only one king-size bed, so expect to see mostly couples here. There's an attractive restaurant for continental breakfast and French food. The restaurant sits next to the small communal pool, though most guests ignore it in favor of the stunning beach and beachside service. The nearby Hotel La Plantation offers similar amenities and a free breakfast in a more affordable package.
**La Playa Orient Bay, which was undergoing a renovation in September 2017, sustained significant damage during *Hurricane Irma* and has postponed its re-opening. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **La Playa Orient Bay is a laid-back mid-range hotel that's a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Orient Village. All 57 rooms are spacious and include balconies, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes -- though decor ranges from pleasantly modern to dated and worn. There's an open-air lobby and a beachfront restaurant that serves a free continental breakfast overlooking the Caribbean. With a moderately sized pool terrace, seasonal DJ sets, a two-minute walk to the beach, and an open-air restaurant serving free continental breakfast and eclectic French fare throughout the day, the hotel is a decent choice for families and couples. As an alternative, Hotel La Plantation has similar amenities and apartments with kitchens for about the same rates.
**La Playa Orient Bay, which was undergoing a renovation in September 2017, sustained significant damage during *Hurricane Irma* and has postponed its re-opening. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **La Playa Orient Bay is a laid-back mid-range hotel that's a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Orient Village. All 57 rooms are spacious and include balconies, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes -- though decor ranges from pleasantly modern to dated and worn. There's an open-air lobby and a beachfront restaurant that serves a free continental breakfast overlooking the Caribbean. With a moderately sized pool terrace, seasonal DJ sets, a two-minute walk to the beach, and an open-air restaurant serving free continental breakfast and eclectic French fare throughout the day, the hotel is a decent choice for families and couples. As an alternative, Hotel La Plantation has similar amenities and apartments with kitchens for about the same rates.
Palm Court Hotel wasimpacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. The three-pearl Palm Court Hotel has a simple, laid-back charm, though the best feature just might be the two-minute walk to Orient Beach. Expect to see tranquil gardens with hammocks and stone pathways throughout this impeccably clean and quiet property. The 21 rooms are spacious and bright, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. All feature balconies or terraces leading out to the pool. With a free poolside continental breakfast and a small library, features aren't too numerous, though there are plenty of restaurants all around. The hotel also has deals with two beach clubs for free chairs and umbrellas. Travelers looking for more on-site dining and nightlife might check out Hotel La Plantation instead, which has more amenities, but sometimes higher rates.
Palm Court Hotel wasimpacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. The three-pearl Palm Court Hotel has a simple, laid-back charm, though the best feature just might be the two-minute walk to Orient Beach. Expect to see tranquil gardens with hammocks and stone pathways throughout this impeccably clean and quiet property. The 21 rooms are spacious and bright, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. All feature balconies or terraces leading out to the pool. With a free poolside continental breakfast and a small library, features aren't too numerous, though there are plenty of restaurants all around. The hotel also has deals with two beach clubs for free chairs and umbrellas. Travelers looking for more on-site dining and nightlife might check out Hotel La Plantation instead, which has more amenities, but sometimes higher rates.
**This hotel was significantly impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017 and is currently closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **Even a brief stay at this two-and-a-half-pearl hotel might tempt you to leave the staff a list of much-needed repairs. Broken elevators, broken computers in the business center, and rusty machines in the fitness room are just a few of the problems at the Sapphire Beach Club Resort. The 180 rooms are spacious, but they smell musty and are outdated. The hotel has a large pool and a small beach plus a possibly closed restaurant, and the rates are low, but the nearby Rainbow Beach Club, also in Cupecoy Bay, is a far better choice with functioning amenities.
**This hotel was significantly impacted by *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017 and is currently closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. **Even a brief stay at this two-and-a-half-pearl hotel might tempt you to leave the staff a list of much-needed repairs. Broken elevators, broken computers in the business center, and rusty machines in the fitness room are just a few of the problems at the Sapphire Beach Club Resort. The 180 rooms are spacious, but they smell musty and are outdated. The hotel has a large pool and a small beach plus a possibly closed restaurant, and the rates are low, but the nearby Rainbow Beach Club, also in Cupecoy Bay, is a far better choice with functioning amenities.
**This hotel was tragically destroyed during *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017.The hotel is currently completely closed for the foreseeable future.** The Summit Hotel is a three-pearl hotel located on the Dutch side of St. Martin, overlooking Simpson Bay Lagoon. The hotel’s 50 guest rooms are clean and pleasant, featuring queen-size sofa beds and kitchens with stove tops. The pool, open-air restaurant, and many guest room balconies are positioned to highlight the property’s striking bay views. Tang's Hideaway serves Asian fare, but breakfast isn't offered. Two nice beaches and a large casino are within a 15-minute walk, to prevent it from feeling overly isolated. But it’s worth comparing rates with the Azure Hotel on Simpson Bay, which lacks the Summit House’s pool but offers direct beach access.I think the restaurant photo album is incorrectly named. According to their website, the restaurant is called Tang's Hideaway, not Fat Tony's. MW
**This hotel was tragically destroyed during *Hurricane Irma* in September 2017.The hotel is currently completely closed for the foreseeable future.** The Summit Hotel is a three-pearl hotel located on the Dutch side of St. Martin, overlooking Simpson Bay Lagoon. The hotel’s 50 guest rooms are clean and pleasant, featuring queen-size sofa beds and kitchens with stove tops. The pool, open-air restaurant, and many guest room balconies are positioned to highlight the property’s striking bay views. Tang's Hideaway serves Asian fare, but breakfast isn't offered. Two nice beaches and a large casino are within a 15-minute walk, to prevent it from feeling overly isolated. But it’s worth comparing rates with the Azure Hotel on Simpson Bay, which lacks the Summit House’s pool but offers direct beach access.I think the restaurant photo album is incorrectly named. According to their website, the restaurant is called Tang's Hideaway, not Fat Tony's. MW
Located on a popular tourist road, the mid-range Royal Palm Beach Resort is beachfront to Royal Palm Beach and within walking distance of Simpson Bay’s restaurants and shops. It features a spacious pool terrace, a casual open-air restaurant and swim-up bar, and a spacious fitness center. All 140 rooms are contemporary and spacious, expect to see modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, and coffeemakers. The ocean views from all the rooms are a major highlight with stunning sunsets, but housekeeping is weekly. With an activity center and barbecue pits, this is an ideal location for families. Those looking for a little more quiet might try Flamingo Beach Resort, a sister resort, for a similar price.Editor's note: This hotel was badly damaged during Hurricane Maria and is currently closed for renovations. Check back at the end of 2018 for an updated review.
Located on a popular tourist road, the mid-range Royal Palm Beach Resort is beachfront to Royal Palm Beach and within walking distance of Simpson Bay’s restaurants and shops. It features a spacious pool terrace, a casual open-air restaurant and swim-up bar, and a spacious fitness center. All 140 rooms are contemporary and spacious, expect to see modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, and coffeemakers. The ocean views from all the rooms are a major highlight with stunning sunsets, but housekeeping is weekly. With an activity center and barbecue pits, this is an ideal location for families. Those looking for a little more quiet might try Flamingo Beach Resort, a sister resort, for a similar price.Editor's note: This hotel was badly damaged during Hurricane Maria and is currently closed for renovations. Check back at the end of 2018 for an updated review.