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View of the Creole villas and tropical garden at Hotel Esmeralda Resort
4-star resort with villas and private pools

Hotel Esmeralda Resort

Parc de la Baie Orientale, French side of Saint Martin

Creole villas and private pools on Orient Bay

Hotel Esmeralda Resort is a 4-star address set in a 3-hectare tropical garden, a short walk from Orient Bay beach. The resort stands out with its colonial architecture in turquoise, yellow, pink and lavender tones, spread across 14 Creole villas dotted among bougainvilleas, hibiscus and coconut trees.

The hotel offers 50 rooms and suites distributed in the villas, in 6 categories: Superior, Deluxe, Sea View, Superior Suite, Deluxe Suite and Presidential Suite. Every room is on the ground level with a private terrace and direct access to the villa's pool, decorated with Caribbean craft details, king-size beds, air conditioning, renovated bathrooms, Wi-Fi, mini bar and safe.

Esmeralda's signature feature is its 14 private pools, one per villa, only accessible to the villa's guests. This rare layout brings a resort vibe while keeping the intimacy of a pool shared by only 3 or 4 rooms. The gastronomic restaurant L'Astrolabe serves refined French cuisine in a romantic setting, breakfast is served by the main pool from 7:30 to 10:30 am, and the concierge helps plan activities around the bay.

The location gives walking access to Orient Bay beach, its 2 km of white sand, beach clubs, beach bars and water sports. It is also the most lively and family-friendly part of Saint Martin, with restaurants, shops and seasonal events in high season.

Mood

Charming resort inside a tropical garden, Creole villa vibe, private pools and a gastronomic restaurant.

Best for

Couples, families, longer stays, travelers looking for intimacy and an authentic tropical setting.

Good to know

Not directly on the sand but 100 m from the beach, no on-site spa, lively public beach, hotel open since 1991 and regularly renovated.

Highlights

14 Creole villas in a 3-hectare garden

14 private pools, one per villa

50 ground-level rooms and suites

Colorful colonial architecture

Gastronomic L'Astrolabe restaurant

Poolside breakfast service

Orient Bay beach 100 m away

Free parking and concierge

Family-friendly and romantic vibe

Gallery

Main pool at Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Deluxe room with king-size bed at Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Orient Bay beach a few steps from Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Colorful colonial architecture of Esmeralda villas
Private villa pool at Hotel Esmeralda Resort

Looking for a resort in a tropical garden?

Compare Esmeralda Resort with La Playa Orient Bay and Orient Beach Hotel in the where-to-stay guide.

Read the where-to-stay guide