Easily the most luxurious resort in St. Martin, the 55-acre La Samanna resort brings tranquility to an otherwise tourist-filled island. Featuring two beautiful pools, an extensive wine cellar, a yoga and Pilates studio, a European-style spa, and the island's most pristine beach, this 81-room, eight-villa retreat is hard to beat. The vibe is about as fancy as it gets for St. Martin, so of course everything -- from the nightly rates to the dinners and spa treatments -- comes at a sky-high cost.
Easily the most luxurious resort in St. Martin, the 55-acre La Samanna resort brings tranquility to an otherwise tourist-filled island. Featuring two beautiful pools, an extensive wine cellar, a yoga and Pilates studio, a European-style spa, and the island's most pristine beach, this 81-room, eight-villa retreat is hard to beat. The vibe is about as fancy as it gets for St. Martin, so of course everything -- from the nightly rates to the dinners and spa treatments -- comes at a sky-high cost.
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.
The Azure Hotel has reopened to guests following the impact of Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Travelers should note that St. Martin/St. Maarten wassignificantly impacted by the storm. Located on Simpson Bay in a residential neighborhood just south of the airport, the Azure Hotel is a small, intimate property with only eight rooms and plenty of natural beauty. The property is located directly on beautiful and scenic Simpson Bay with white sand and turquoise water. The small size of the property means that the beach is quiet and never crowded. The friendly owners live on-site, are always accessible, and provide guests with plenty of advice about the area. The buildings are on the older side and the rooms are fairly basic but well-maintained. The very reasonable rates, beachfront location, and personalized service make Azure Hotel an excellent value. However, there's no pool here -- those seeking a bigger property with more features may prefer the similarly priced Mary's Boon Beach Resort or Simpson Bay Resort & Marina.
The Azure Hotel has reopened to guests following the impact of Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Travelers should note that St. Martin/St. Maarten wassignificantly impacted by the storm. Located on Simpson Bay in a residential neighborhood just south of the airport, the Azure Hotel is a small, intimate property with only eight rooms and plenty of natural beauty. The property is located directly on beautiful and scenic Simpson Bay with white sand and turquoise water. The small size of the property means that the beach is quiet and never crowded. The friendly owners live on-site, are always accessible, and provide guests with plenty of advice about the area. The buildings are on the older side and the rooms are fairly basic but well-maintained. The very reasonable rates, beachfront location, and personalized service make Azure Hotel an excellent value. However, there's no pool here -- those seeking a bigger property with more features may prefer the similarly priced Mary's Boon Beach Resort or Simpson Bay Resort & Marina.
Location is key for the Royal Islander Club La Plage. It is one of the few properties situated directly on Maho Beach, one of the best and most popular beaches on the island, allowing guests enjoy turquoise blue water, white sand, and calm breezes. The hotel also has a huge, lively pool with palm trees, a bar, and a sandy area with loungers. The pool and the beach can both get crowded, however. Although the hotel has a lot to offer, it also has considerable drawbacks -- namely dated furniture in the rooms, a charge for Wi-Fi and parking, and lack of amenities on the property, such as a fitness or business center.
Location is key for the Royal Islander Club La Plage. It is one of the few properties situated directly on Maho Beach, one of the best and most popular beaches on the island, allowing guests enjoy turquoise blue water, white sand, and calm breezes. The hotel also has a huge, lively pool with palm trees, a bar, and a sandy area with loungers. The pool and the beach can both get crowded, however. Although the hotel has a lot to offer, it also has considerable drawbacks -- namely dated furniture in the rooms, a charge for Wi-Fi and parking, and lack of amenities on the property, such as a fitness or business center.
Le Beach Hotel is a mid-range beachside property, a 10-minute walk from Marigot's shops and restaurants. The basic rooms leave a lot to be desired, though all include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Features include a decent-size pool area overlooking the ocean, a smallish but ample beach with a bar, and an on-site restaurant. Room rates are on the high side, but most include free breakfast. Mercure Saint-Martin Marina & Spa up the road has slightly lower rates and more contemporary rooms.
Le Beach Hotel is a mid-range beachside property, a 10-minute walk from Marigot's shops and restaurants. The basic rooms leave a lot to be desired, though all include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Features include a decent-size pool area overlooking the ocean, a smallish but ample beach with a bar, and an on-site restaurant. Room rates are on the high side, but most include free breakfast. Mercure Saint-Martin Marina & Spa up the road has slightly lower rates and more contemporary rooms.
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.
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).
