The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in June 2026. 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 Sint Maarten. I hope you will like it!
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1 Pasanggrahan Boutique Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
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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.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $289.
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2 Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach Sint Maarten Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
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This hotel is located next to the Simpson Bay Beach. Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach Sint Maarten offers a restaurant, infinity-edge pool and fully functional operational water sports and activity center, and three separate beaches. Free Wi-Fi is available in the business center, as well as free parking on site.
Every studio at the Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach Sint Maarten offers a fully kitchen and a coffee maker. A balcony or terrace is also included in each studio. Select studios feature an ocean view.
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach Sint Maarten is home to a Beach Bar and Topper's By the Sea Restaurant. Activities such as parasailing and deep-sea fishing are available on site, while the Hollywood Casino is a short walk from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $228.
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3 Holland House Beach Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
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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.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $339.
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4 The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
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The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort & Marina has an unparalleled location in front of the shores of Simpson Bay. The hotel offers 5 outdoor swimming pools and sun terraces.
The Villas at Simpson Bay feature a spa, a casino and a marina. It also features the largest on site water sport facility on the island: Aqua Mania Adventures.
The rooms at the Villas have balconies with sea views, free Wi-Fi, seating area, and an equipped kitchen or kitchenette. All rooms have air conditioning as well. Cleaning services are offered daily.
The Villas has 5 restaurants, a coffee shop, a deli snack bar, 2 lounge bars, a beach bar and 3 swim-up bars.
Paradise Plaza, the Casino Royale and Mullet beach, all important spots at Simpson Bay, are located less than 3.5 km away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $274.
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5 All Inclusive Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
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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.
Guest review score 7.9
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6 Belair Beach Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
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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.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $350.
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7 Mary's Boon Beach Plantation Resort & Spa Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
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Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Mary's Boon Beach Plantation Resort & Spa is located right on the beach in Simpson Bay.
This property offers fully equipped, air-conditioned studios and apartments with a kitchen and a seating area. Some have views of the Caribbean Sea or the property’s lush tropical gardens.
Guests enjoy delicious international-style cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and the property also has a fully stocked bar. Other options can be found within a 10-minute walk.
Mary's Boon Beach Plantation Resort & Spa offers water sports at the property, and can help arrange other activities like snorkelling and para sailing.
The St. Maarten Museum is 10 km from the property, while Princess Juliana International Airport, located right next to the property, can be reached in a 2-minute drive.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $135.
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8 Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
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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.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $357.
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9 Atrium Beach Resort and Spa St Maarten a Ramada by Wyndham Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
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Situated in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, this resort features a private beach, the Greenhouse Restaurant and tropical-style accommodation with kitchenettes. The Hollywood Casino is 400 yards away.
Kim Sha Beach is 300 yards from the Atrium Beach Resort. Philipsburg Princess Juliana International Airport is 1.5 miles away.
Each studio and apartment features a private balcony, some with lagoon and ocean views. All accommodation at the Atrium Beach Resort offers air conditioning and a seating area with cable TV.
The tour desk can arrange snorkelling trips and island tours. An on/site business centre is offered, as well as free WiFi access available in the lobby.
An outdoor pool and children’s pool are on site at the resort. Guests also have access to a gym and laundry facilities.
Guest review score 7.6
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10 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. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $195.
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11 Seaview Beach Hotel Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
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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.
Guest review score 6.6,
rooms from around $139.
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12 Simpson Bay Resort Marina & Spa Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
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The Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa is set in the shores of Simpson Bay Beach. It offers 5 outdoor swimming pools, sun terrace, spa, casino and the on-site water sport facility Aqua Mania Adventures.
The rooms offer free Wi-Fi, seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Some rooms may have balconies with sea views. All rooms have air conditioning as well and maid services are offered daily.
The Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa features 5 different restaurants, a coffee shop, a snack bar and deli, 3 bars, one located in the beach, and 3 swim-up bars for guests to enjoy.
Paradise Plaza, the Casino Royale and Mullet beach, all important spots at Simpson Bay, are located less than 3.5 km away.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $263.
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13 Oyster Bay Beach Resort Dawn Beach, Sint Maarten
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Situated on a coral reef overlooking the Caribbean ocean and Oyster Pond Marina, Oyster Bay Beach Resort is located in Dawn Beach. This hotel offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and fitness centre. Free WiFi access is available.
Each room at the resort provides a TV, microwave, coffee machine and balcony. Private bathrooms come complete with a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. An iron, linens and towels are also provided.
A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to the Oyster Bay Beach Resort, which boasts a spa and wellness centre, live entertainment and barbecue facilities. Other amenities offered at the hotel include barbecue facilities, laundry services and a gift shop. The property offers free parking.
Princess Juliana International Airport is located 17.2 km away from the resort.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $238.
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14 Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa Maho Reef, Sint Maarten
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Situated on Maho Beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this resort and casino is 1 km from Princess Juliana International Airport. It features on-site dining, 2 pools, and a spa.
The rooms at Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort & Casino feature a bright, tropical décor and offer a private balcony with views of the island and the adjacent golf course. They are equipped with cable TV and an electronic in-room safe. Rooms are located on low floors in the Sky Tower building.
Casino Royale boasts 30 game tables, 400 slot machines, and a poker room. The nightly outdoor movies for kids and adults, and daytime activities as snorkelling, tennis, and pool tables can be enjoyed by the guests.
Guest can choose between The Point Restaurant offering tropical seafood and steak; the Ocean Terrace serving all-day buffets; The Palms Grill, a beach-front café, for lunch and dinner; the Pizzeria Napoli for hand-crafted pizzas; and The Ascot Pub & Sports Bar for English pub food.
Downtown Phillipsburg is 12.5 km from Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort & Casino. Simpson Bay Beach is 10 minutes away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $299.
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15 Sonesta Ocean Point Resort- All Inclusive - Adults Only Maho Reef, Sint Maarten
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Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Sonesta Ocean Point Resort-All Inclusive is located in Maho Reef, 200 metres from the sea. Free WiFi access is available in this resort.
The suites will provide you with a satellite TV, iPod dock and air conditioning. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. You can enjoy sea view and pool view from the room. The resort offers 3 outdoor swimming pools and 8 restaurants as well.
At Sonesta Ocean Point Resort-All Inclusive you will find a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include entertainment staff, a ticket service and a tour desk. Guests will also have full all-inclusive access to Sonesta Maho Beach Resort.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkelling. This property is 1.5 km from Princess Juliana International Airport.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $549.
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16 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. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $40.
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17 The Horny Toad Guest House Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Aparthotel. The Horny Toad Guest House offers studios and apartments located right on the Caribbean Sea in Simpson Bay. The airport is a short 2-minute walk away. The studios at this property are air-conditioned and come with a kitchenette and wardrobe. The apartment has a spacious seating area that includes a sofa and dining table. Free Wi-Fi is available. Restaurants and bars can be reached a short 5-minute walk, and guests will find a major supermarket within 5 km. Mullet Bay Golf Course can be reached in a 2-minute drive, while St. Marteen Museum is 15 minutes away by car. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $274.
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18 Tradewinds Apartments Simpson Bay Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Apartment. Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the pool, Tradewinds Apartments Simpson Bay is set in Simpson Bay and offers accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment provides guests with a patio, 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 free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. Popular points of interest near Tradewinds Apartments Simpson Bay include Simpson Bay Beach, Kim Sha Beach and Simpson Bay. The nearest airport is Princess Juliana International Airport, 1 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.1
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19 Fourteen at Mullet Bay Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
Apartment. Situated 200 metres from Mullet Bay Beach, Fourteen at Mullet Bay features accommodation with a terrace, a casino and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the apartment free of charge. Some units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a coffee machine, as well as a kitchen. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or snorkelling or relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near Fourteen at Mullet Bay include Cupecoy Beach, Maho Beach and Lowlands. The nearest airport is Princess Juliana International Airport, 1 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $260.
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20 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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21 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. Guest review score 8.4
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22 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. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $351.
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23 Caribbean Sea Condo - 1BR next to The Morgan Resort Maho Reef, Sint Maarten
Apartment. Featuring a terrace, a restaurant, and a bar, Caribbean Sea Condo - 1BR next to The Morgan Resort offers accommodation in Maho Reef with free WiFi and sea views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 90 metres from Maho Beach. This apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The apartment offers a children's playground. Hiking, snorkelling and cycling are possible within the area, and a casino is available on site. Simpson Bay Beach is less than 1 km from Caribbean Sea Condo - 1BR next to The Morgan Resort, while Mullet Bay Beach is a 15-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Princess Juliana International Airport, a few steps from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $155.
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