First beach stay
Orient Beach Hotel or Grand Case Beach Club are easy choices for beach, restaurants and simple logistics.
HOTELS
Hotels in Saint Martin
Compare the hotel pages already available on the guide: beach hotels, resorts, boutique stays, family-friendly properties, luxury escapes and practical bases for exploring the island.
The best hotel mostly depends on area: Orient Bay for easy beach life, Grand Case for dining, Maho and Simpson Bay for nightlife, Terres Basses for quiet luxury, Dawn Beach for a larger resort setting.
Which hotel should you choose?
Luxury and calm
La Samanna remains the most exclusive address, with Baie Longue, villas, suites and high-end service.
Families and resorts
Sonesta Maho, JW Marriott and Simpson Bay Resort offer more services, pools, dining and capacity.
Dining focus
Hotel L Esplanade and Grand Case Beach Club make Grand Case dinners easier without driving much at night.
All hotel pages
Curated hotel pages with style, area, services and practical notes so you can compare with confidence.
Exclusive luxury
Luxury
Baie Longue / Terres Basses
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel
5 stars
La Samanna in Saint Martin: 5-star Belmond hotel on Baie Longue, with rooms, suites, villas, private beach, restaurants, spa and booking tips.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Large luxury resort
Luxury
Dawn Beach / Oyster Pond
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa in Sint Maarten: 5-star resort on Dawn Beach, with rooms, beach, pool, restaurants, spa and booking tips.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Lively all-inclusive
High
Maho Bay / Maho Village
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
4 stars
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in Sint Maarten: family all-inclusive resort in Maho, with rooms, restaurants, pool, kids club, casino, spa and practical tips.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Boutique beach stay
High
Grand Case / Petite Plage
Grand Case Beach Club
4 stars
Grand Case Beach Club in Saint Martin: beachfront boutique resort on Petite Plage, with equipped rooms, two beaches, Sunset Cafe, pool, watersports and practical tips.
Beach
Pool
Families
Parking
Lagoon hotel
High
Baie Nettle / Lagon
Hommage Hotel & Residences
4 stars
Hommage Hotel & Residences in Saint Martin: 4-star hotel residence in Baie Nettle, with rooms, pool, Boho Beach Club, watersports, lagoon and practical tips.
Beach
Pool
Families
Parking
Marina resort
High
Simpson Bay / Pelican Key
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
4 stars
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa in Sint Maarten: Pelican Key resort with beach, marina, pools, restaurants, spa and tips for staying in Simpson Bay.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Beach boutique hotel
High
Orient Bay
Orient Beach Hotel
4 stars
Orient Beach Hotel in Saint Martin: beachfront boutique hotel on Orient Bay, with junior suites, pool, breakfast, parking and booking tips.
Beach
Pool
Families
Parking
Hillside charm
High
Grand Case / Stick Hill
Hotel L'Esplanade
4 stars
Hotel L'Esplanade in Grand Case: hillside boutique resort with sea-view rooms, terraces, full kitchens, heated pool, Ti Spa, yoga and practical tips.
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Beachfront boutique hotel
Luxury
Grand Case
Le Petit Hotel
4 stars
Le Petit Hotel in Grand Case: 10-room beachfront boutique hotel with full kitchens, kayaks, yoga, evening shuttle and access to L'Esplanade pool and spa.
Beach
Families
Boutique beach hotel with restaurant
Luxury
Grand Case
Le Temps des Cerises
4 stars
Le Temps des Cerises in Grand Case: 8-room boutique beach hotel with on-site restaurant, bohemian-chic vibe and Anguilla views.
Beach
Families
Beachfront 4-star hotel
High
Baie Orientale
La Playa Orient Bay
4 stars
La Playa Orient Bay: 4-star beachfront hotel with 56 junior suites on Orient Bay, pool, spa, beach restaurant and direct access to the sand.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
4-star resort with villas and private pools
Luxury
Baie Orientale
Hotel Esmeralda Resort
4 stars
Hotel Esmeralda Resort on Orient Bay: 14 Creole villas, 50 rooms and suites, 14 private pools, tropical garden and white-sand beach steps away.
Beach
Pool
Families
Parking
All-inclusive resort on a private peninsula
High
Little Bay
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort: 211 rooms and suites on a private Sint Maarten peninsula, 3 ocean-view pools, 7 restaurants and a white-sand beach.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Hillside boutique hotel above Cul-de-Sac
Luxury
Cul-de-Sac
Karibuni Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Karibuni Boutique Hotel: 6 suites and 2 villas with private pools above Cul-de-Sac, free boat shuttle to Pinel, beach restaurant and yoga.
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
4-star design resort at Maho
Luxury
Maho
The Morgan Resort & Spa
4 stars
The Morgan Resort & Spa: 4-star design resort at Maho with 122 rooms and suites, oceanfront infinity pool, Blu Spa, SALT restaurant and rooftop overlooking the runway.
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
4-star resort on the Oyster Pond peninsula
High
Oyster Pond
Oyster Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Oyster Bay Beach Resort: 4-star resort at Oyster Pond with 178 oceanfront rooms and suites, infinity pool, marina and Dawn Beach steps away.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Caribbean boutique beach hotel
High
Simpson Bay
Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa: boutique beach hotel on Simpson Bay with authentic Caribbean vibe, Boon Beach restaurant and spa.
Beach
Spa
Families
Parking
Boutique hotel on Philipsburg beach
High
Philipsburg
Holland House Beach Hotel
4 stars
Holland House Beach Hotel: beachfront boutique hotel on Great Bay in Philipsburg, Ocean Lounge restaurant, Wine Spectator Award and direct Boardwalk access.
Beach
Families
Parking
4-star residence hotel on Orient Bay
High
Baie Orientale
Palm Court Residence & Hotel
4 stars
Palm Court Residence & Hotel: 4-star residence 50 m from Orient Bay beach, colorful junior suites, pool and tropical garden.
Beach
Pool
Spa
Families
Parking
Boutique hotel right on the sand
High
Grand Case
LOVE Boutique-Hotel
3 stars
LOVE Boutique-Hotel in Grand Case: 11 rooms right on the sand, bohemian-chic vibe, sea or village view and direct access to the boulevard beach.
Beach
Tips for comparing hotels
Look at the area
Before the star rating, a beautiful isolated property may require driving for every dinner. Think about your daily routes.
Beach access
Check whether the beach is direct, walkable or only nearby by car to avoid surprises.
Included services
Compare breakfast, beach chairs, parking, kitchen, all-inclusive, spa or kids club to match your stay style.
Book early
In peak season, book small Grand Case and Orient Bay properties early because availability goes fast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hotel for a first stay in Saint Martin?
For an easy first stay, Orient Beach Hotel, Grand Case Beach Club and Simpson Bay Resort are good starting points depending on whether you prefer French-side beach life, dining or nightlife.
Should I stay on the French or Dutch side?
The French side is stronger for beaches, restaurants and village atmosphere. The Dutch side is more practical for the airport, casinos, bars and larger resorts.
Can I stay without a car?
Yes in Orient Bay, Grand Case, Maho or Simpson Bay if you stay within the area. A car is still recommended to explore several beaches.
Do hotel rates change by season?
Yes, high season often brings higher rates and minimum stays. Compare shoulder dates and mid-week nights to stretch your budget.