Beachfront hotels in Philipsburg

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Philipsburg. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Pasanggrahan Boutique Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Hotel. Established in 1904, Pasanggrahan Boutique Hotel is Sint Maarten's oldest hotel. This elegant property is located a 15-minute walk from historic central Philipsburg, and offers free Wi-Fi and sea views. The historic Pasanggrahan was formerly used as a residence for the island's governer and the Dutch royal family. Rooms retain colonial-style décor and feature air conditioning, cable TV and private bathrooms. Some also have a seating area and a fridge. Guests will be able to find several restaurants, bars and cafés within 1 km. The property also has a bar and restaurant on site, as well as a garden and terrace where guests can relax. Pasanggrahan Boutique Hotel is also home to the St Maarten Classic Yacht Club. Free parking is available on site. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $289.

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• 2 Holland House Beach Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Hotel. This boutique hotel is located right on Great Bay Beach, St. Maarten, and offers spacious rooms with 30-inch flat-screen cable TVs. Captain Hodge Pier is a 7-minute drive away. Featuring Caribbean décor, each room and suite provides a refrigerator and is air conditioned. Ocean view rooms are available at the Holland House Beach Hotel. The Ocean Lounge Restaurant and Bar offers dishes made from local ingredients and fresh seafood. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can listen to Caribbean reggae or European lounge music at the Lounge. Jet skis are available for rent at the Holland House Hotel. The Breeze Beach Boutique features various sun and beach items for sale. This hotel is located in the duty-free shopping area in St. Maarten. Fort Amsterdam is a 10-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $339.

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• 3 All Inclusive Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Resort. This beachfront All Inclusive Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is 12 minutes’ walk from Captain Hodge Pier. Features include 3 freshwater pools, a children’s activity centre, and on-site shops. A private balcony, cable TV, and dining table are featured in every room as well as a microwave and refrigerator. All Inclusive Divi Little Bay Beach Resort extras include towels, linen, and iPod dock. The watersports centre features jet ski, fishing, and body board hire as well as kayaks. An internet café, tennis court, and free WiFi access are offered as well. The 4 on-site restaurants include international cuisine-centred Toucan’s Café, poolside Seabreeze Restaurant, and salad-sandwich Bayview Café. All restaurants are open for breakfast and dinner. F.W. Vlaun and Son B.V. shopping centre is 4 minutes’ walk away. The resort is also 2.6 km from Saint Marteen Zoo and 10 km from Princess Juliana International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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• 4 Belair Beach Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Hotel. Set in Philipsburg, 300 metres from Little Bay Beach, Belair Beach Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation features karaoke and a tour desk. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Dutch, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Great Bay Beach is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Koolbaai is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Princess Juliana International Airport, 7 km from Belair Beach Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $350.

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• 5 Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Resort. Located on the beautiful island of St. Maarten, this family-friendly resort is situated directly on the beach, and features exceptional service, endless recreational activities and all the comforts of home. The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is ideally situated along a semi-private peninsula, on St Maarten's Little Bay. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports, local shops, restaurants, and casinos only minutes from the resort. There is always something to do when at the Divi. With 3 swimming pools, a children's activity center and on-site shopping, there is something for everyone. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $357.

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• 6 Horizon View Beach Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Hotel. Horizon View Beach Hotel is located beachfront facing the Great Bay in Sint Maarten. It offers the guests terraces, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The apartments, studios and suites at this property are air conditioned,and include cable TV, a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. They all have a balcony as well, and the bathrooms have showers.Some rooms all have a balcony as well Horizon View Beach Hotel also offers services such as concierge, car rental, business centre, meeting rooms and laundry. A lounge is also available. Taloula Mango’s Bar & Restaurant is less than 100 metres from the complex, while St. Maarten Museum is 600 metres away. The Simpson Bay Lagoon can be reached in a 25-minute drive. Some recommended activities are snorkelling and swimming. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $195.

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• 7 Seaview Beach Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Hotel. Seaview Beach Hotel is a comfortable property located beachfront in Great Bay. It is located in the heart of Philipsburg. The property also offers Wi-Fi access in public areas and the use of safes. The rooms have a functional decoration and are well illuminated. They also include ironing facilities, cable TV, linens, towels and air conditioning. The private bathroom provides free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Seaview Beach Hotel offers room services and has a dining room. Guests can also visit popular Hard Rock Café, which is 80 metres away. The Rouge et Noir Casino is about 600 metres from Seaview Beach Hotel, an central Philipsburg is less than 1 km away. Some popular activities include the casinos, shopping and fine dining. Show full description Guest review score 6.6, rooms from around $139.

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• 8 Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Bed and Breakfast. With Great Bay Beach reachable in 60 metres, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm features accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar. There is a casino on site and guests can enjoy the on-site snack bar. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a fridge. A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Little Bay Beach is 1.9 km from Calinago Friendly Family Sxm, while The Villa is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Princess Juliana International Airport, 7 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $40.

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• 9 The Aquila Villa Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Apartment. Featuring a garden, a bar, and a casino, The Aquila Villa features accommodation in Philipsburg with free WiFi and sea views. Boasting free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. The apartment with a terrace and city views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment. Great Bay Beach is 300 metres from The Aquila Villa, while Little Bay Beach is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Princess Juliana International Airport, 9 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $81.

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• 10 Ocean Shore Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Apartment. These beach-style apartments come with free Wi-Fi and parking and are situated only 100 metres from Point Blanche Bay in Phillipsburg. Ocean Shore apartments feature fully equipped kitchens. Each furnished apartment at this property comes with a balcony with sea views and a comfortable dining and seating area. The bathrooms include a shower and toilet. Guests will find a range of restaurants within 3 km of the property, and there is a supermarket about 5 km away for cooking at home. Mullett Bay Golf Course is just 14 km away from Ocean Shore, and St Maarten Zoo is a 10-minute drive away. Guests can also enjoy activities like snorkelling, diving and swimming. Princess Juliana International Airport is 12 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 11 The Black Palm Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

  

  Apartment. The Black Palm features pool views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Philipsburg, 2.5 km from Little Bay Beach. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A dishwasher, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Koolbaai is 2.8 km from The Black Palm, while Simpson Bay is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Princess Juliana International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $351.

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