Hotel Esmeralda Resort

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.