Holland House Beach Hotel

Holland House Beach Hotel is a landmark address opened in 1978, set directly on the sand of Great Bay and opening onto the Philipsburg Boardwalk. It is one of the few hotels in the Dutch capital with direct beach access while staying steps away from shops, restaurants and the cruise terminal.

The boutique hotel offers 54 rooms and suites in several categories: City View, Beach View, Junior Suite, Executive City View, Executive Beach View on the 4th floor and the Royal Suite with a large oceanfront terrace. Each room includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a rain-shower bathroom, a private balcony (city or ocean view depending on category), room service and daily housekeeping.

The heart of the hotel is the Ocean Lounge, a beachfront restaurant and bar with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The menu highlights local produce, fresh seafood, lobster and grilled meats, from breakfast to fine dining at night, with sunsets over the bay and a DJ session every Friday. Cabanas, sun loungers, parasols, beach service, jet-ski rentals and the Breeze Beach Boutique round out the experience. The hotel also has a hair salon, event and conference spaces, and a 24-hour front desk.

The location is ideal to combine beach time and a city break: Front Street and its duty-free shopping are right outside, the cruise terminal is a 2-minute walk, Fort Amsterdam 10 minutes and Princess Juliana Airport 15 minutes by car. A great base for travelers who want to experience Philipsburg without renting a car.