Resorts in St.Maarten

The Dutch side of the island is more developed and hence the place where you’ll find most of the fancy resorts and hotels. The resorts give you the possibility to either book an all inclusive package or choose what suits you best, having the liberty to choose the activities you want to do during your vacation.

Tourist season

Summer is a great time to visit the island as the accommodation price tends to be at the lowest. Of course, the peak season is during Christmas and New Years, while the highest season extends until April.

Worth trying

Dutch side

Port De Plaisance Casino Resort

Located in Cole Bay, the resort offers 88 deluxe suites overlooking the private lagoon. There’s a pool, a pool bar and a grill available for the guests. All suites have fully equipped kitchen, TV and king size beds. There are also a spa and a tennis club. In November (start of high season), prices range between US$109.76 per nigh for a junior suite (sleeps 1 or 2), US$158.54 for a 1 bedroom suite (sleeps 1 or 2), US$195.12 per night for a 1 bedroom suite (sleeps 3), US$237.80 per night for a 2 bedroom suite (sleeps 2) and US$271.95 per night for a 3 bedroom suite (sleeps 5).

Alamanda Resort

Located on Orient Beach, the resort has rather small offering only 42 rooms for its guests. But all rooms have great views of the ocean. The resort has a swimming pool and tennis courts, as well as several restaurants. Water sports can be practiced on the resort’s beach. In November prices range between US$240 per night for a deluxe beach room and US$420 per night for a presidential junior suite. The highest rates are between Dec 20, 2008 and Jan 2, 2009.

French side

Le Flamboyant Hotel And Resort

Located in Nettle Bay, between the sea and the lagoon, in a lush tropical forest, the resort offers 271 rooms and suites for its guests. All of them are equipped with AC, private balcony or terrace, full bath, satellite television, direct dial telephone and complete kitchenette. There are swimming pools, fitness room, as well as the possibility to play volleyball, pool and try some of the water sports. In November the prices range between €136.47 per night for a standard room with garden view (sleeps 1 or 2), €170.59 per night for a deluxe room with lagoon view (sleeps 1 or 2) and €671.76 per night for a All Inclusive-duplex deluxe lagoon view (sleeps 4).