The best available Resorts to stay near Philipsburg

April 23, 2023 Leida Jutras

Philipsburg is the capital of Dutch St. Maarten, a Caribbean island divided into Dutch and French (Saint Martin) sides. Bargain seekers flock to the duty-free and sales-tax-free stores of Philipsburg's mile-long commercial district. Visitors also enjoy the city's art galleries, historic forts, casinos and zoo, as well as Great Bay Beach and its boardwalk. Offshore, on the 12 Metre Challenge, guests can work as part of the crew on one of five boats used in the 1987 America's Cup competition.
Restaurants in Philipsburg

1. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

Little Bay Road, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
49%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3360 reviews

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

Explore the beauty and otherworldly charms of St. Maarten when you vacation at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. This resort is completely renovated and opening May 2018. Nestled on a private peninsula between two crystal clear bays — Little Bay and Great Bay — our Caribbean resort offers stunning beaches and close proximity to Phillipsburg, the Dutch capital.

Amazing Property!!!!!

Reviewed By FarAway681505

I visited for my Birthday in May and I was very impressed with everything!! The check- in process, the staff, my suite was a 1.bedroom on the Oceans side and it was beautiful. The property was maintained very well and I would see the staff working hard to do so daily!! I must say my stay was extra special because of the manager Tina!!! She was spectacular and so resourceful. Tina is genuinely friendly and caring and always made sure my party and I were always happy. I recommend this hotel for sure. I will be back this year!!! Renee F

2. Royal Palm Beach Resort

Welfare Rd 115, Philipsburg 3035 St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
47%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1038 reviews

Royal Palm Beach Resort

Welcome to Royal Palm Beach Resort, your Cole Bay “home away from home.” Royal Palm Beach Resort aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. As your “home away from home,” the resort rooms offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free internet access available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and 24 hour security while staying at Royal Palm Beach Resort. In addition, Royal Palm Beach Club St Maarten offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Cole Bay trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Travelers looking to enjoy some ribs can head to Melange International Grill. Otherwise, you may want to check out a Thai restaurant such as Little Buddha. Royal Palm Beach Resort puts the best of Cole Bay at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Awesome Resort

Reviewed By mdpettit88

Can't say enough about Royal Palm Beach Resort. From the front desk to the pool bar, service was outstanding. The room was clean and beautifully decorated. Beach area was clean and not crowded. We will be back!!

3. Holland House Beach Hotel

Front Street 45, Philipsburg 00393 St Martin / St Maarten 1 (721) 542-2572
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1056 reviews

Holland House Beach Hotel

Perfectly located, right on the beach in downtown Philipsburg, the Holland House offers great charm, a unique ambiance and a rich Caribbean experience. Meet the friendly Islanders, relax and enjoy all that St. Maarten has to offer. The hotel is located on Front Street, where you will find the best shops and boutiques on the island, all still Duty Free! The Hotel offers 55 rooms and suites all recently renovated, an award winning restaurant and wine cellar, a beautiful outdoor lounge deck and a magnificent beach right in front of the hotel with personal and attentive service. It's great to be here!

Phenomenal team treated us like family; excellent food; nice rooms with full ocean view; suboptimal beach

Reviewed By crosvs

This was our first trip in 2+ years; our first with our new baby; and my wife's birthday celebration, too. Unfortunately, due to a room mixup at La Playa Orient Bay (review forthcoming pending a dispute), we had to change hotels after our first night, and Naomi and the rest of the front desk staff literally saved our vacation by getting us into a spectacular full ocean view room on Day 2 of our vacation. So first things first, a *HUGE* shout out to Anissa, Davia, Latoya, John, Kelly, and Mathilda! You guys totally treated us like family; and we miss you all. Thank you for your kindness, your sincerity, your helpfulness. Our little one says hi! :) As for the hotel itself: - Vibe: 5/5. Very modern/chill Southern California vibe but without a crazy party ambience; the perfect balance of "cool" yet "relaxing" - Food: 5/5: By far the best food around SXM - Service: 5/5. Everyone from the front desk, restaurants, beach bar, and even the room cleaning team, is second to none (though room service is not provided). - Comfort/quiet: 5/5. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable rooms. The upgraded rooms are awesomely modern, but the non-upgraded rooms actually offer a few benefits like a ceiling-mounted fan so you can turn off the AC at night and leave the window open to hear the waves outside. (We experienced both rooms due to limited availability necessitating a room change.) - Beach: 3/5. It's calm and pretty, so good for families with babies in the sense that it's not rough waters; unfortunately however, the sand is full of debris including broken glass that made for an unpleasant feel. Also, frequent cruise ship passengers spike the beach crowd from several 10s of people to several 100s (or more). Fortunately, Divi Beach is just a 5-10 minute tax ride away and is one of the finest beaches on the island with no crowds, great casual food, and beach chairs/umbrellas and cabanas available ($15-$30). A huge thank you again to the entire team at Holland House. You guys rock. We'll miss you! *hugs*

4. Horizon View Beach Hotel

Front Street 49, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
22%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 144 reviews

Horizon View Beach Hotel

"Perfectly located between shopping and paradise." Horizon View Beach Hotel is situated right in the heart of Sint Maarten. It is nestled between the best duty-free shopping one one side and the stunning Great Bay Beach on the other. Horizon View Beach Hotel offers spacious and spectacular beach front suites ideal for long-stay guests. All the rooms are known to be the perfect combination of comfort, space and affordability.

Great location and great service

Reviewed By K9103ZDroberte

We initially booked for one night prior to joining a cruise out of Philipsburg but enjoyed it so much that we booked in again for the two additional nights on the island post the cruise. The location couldn't be better for enjoying the lovely beach or for exploring Philipsburg. The rooms that we had (we were travelling as two couples) were perfect for what we required and were priced accordingly. The team on the front desk were extremely helpful and couldn't do enough for us. When trying to find the best way to get our Covid tests on a Sunday (all closed until Monday), prior to flying via Miami to the UK, they contacted a local clinic who came into the hotel to undertake the testing. That's what I call service. An unexpected surprise that made the extra days in St Maarten, a holiday in their own right.

5. Port de Plaisance Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Union Road 155 Cole Bay, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
17%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
24%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 104 reviews

Port de Plaisance Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Located on a private and very quite lagoon island, all 88 deluxe junior, 1&2 bedroom suits contain water view terraces, fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, in Room safe, queen or king size beds, & deluxe amenities. the resort has island largest casino, and marina , with 5 selective restaurants to choose from, with state of art gym, spa 2 swimming pools and 9 tennis courts and wedding / convention facilities.

A bad experience

Reviewed By marjude

We booked 2 nights in advance of boarding a cruise ship. Because of stringent Covid reporting requirements at the airport we missed our flight out of Chicago and had to take a later one to Miami where we spent the night. Having paid in advance for two nights we showed up on the second night and we’re told the had no rooms. We are both over 80 and they wanted to take us and luggage back to the main road where we could get a taxi. The desk clerk candidly admitted that they sold our room to others.They seem to feel double booking is their right. They finally found us a room on the top floor with no water or electricity or telephone. Then the moved us to a lower floor where the were still cleaning at 10:00 p.m. There was someone’s food in the fridge. I asked to see the manager but was told she wasn’t in. The reception clerk said nothing in response to my questions about double booking our room when we missed the first night. The bellmen probably saved our lives by moving our luggage and helping us get food through our ordeal. Avoid this place!

6. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

Little Bay Road, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
49%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3360 reviews

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

Explore the beauty and otherworldly charms of St. Maarten when you vacation at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. This resort is completely renovated and opening May 2018. Nestled on a private peninsula between two crystal clear bays — Little Bay and Great Bay — our Caribbean resort offers stunning beaches and close proximity to Phillipsburg, the Dutch capital.

Amazing Property!!!!!

Reviewed By FarAway681505

I visited for my Birthday in May and I was very impressed with everything!! The check- in process, the staff, my suite was a 1.bedroom on the Oceans side and it was beautiful. The property was maintained very well and I would see the staff working hard to do so daily!! I must say my stay was extra special because of the manager Tina!!! She was spectacular and so resourceful. Tina is genuinely friendly and caring and always made sure my party and I were always happy. I recommend this hotel for sure. I will be back this year!!! Renee F

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