On the Dutch side of St. Maarten is Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, the island's largest hotel and resort. Sonesta features a casino, two pools and a swim-up bar, and its all inclusive package options will ensure that you are always well fed and hydrated. The resort is located within a stone's throw of Princess Juliana Airport. Balconies with a southern view offer the spectacular sight of jumbo jets landing over Maho Beach, the strip of shore adjacent to the resort's grounds. To up the intensity, try standing on the beach during a takeoff or landing---it's an experience you can't find anywhere else.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort
1 Rhine Road
Maho Bay, St. Maarten N.A.
800-766-3782
sonesta.com/mahobeach
Situated on an oceanfront strip known as Pelican Key, Flamingo Beach Resort offers Caribbean luxury on the island's Dutch side. Tucked away with its own strip of white, sandy beach, the resort offers studio-style suites that include full kitchens and king-size beds. The resort features a fitness center to go with its outdoor pool, and the Caribbean's clear blue waters can be seen from the rooms' balconies and terraces. Topper's Restaurant, located on The Flamingo's grounds, offers delicious meals and happy hour drink specials.
Flamingo Beach Resort
Pelican Key, Simpson Bay
6 Billy Folly Road
Philipsburg, St. Maarten N.A.
800-438-2929
flamingo-beach-resort.com
The Grand Case Beach Club, a secluded oasis on the island's French side, offers the perfect island escape. Shielded by the island's green hills, the resort provides fantastic views of the Caribbean from a lush beachfront setting. The resort is a terrific combination of elegance and relaxation, and offers snorkeling, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and tubing on-site. A variety of room accommodations are available, including studios, lofts, and one- and two-bedroom suites.
Grand Case
97150 St. Martin
French West Indies
800-344-3016
grandcasebeachclub.com
The Esmeralda Resort provides luxurious lodging, access to fine dining and entertainment, and a view of one of St. Martin's most famous beaches. Adjacent to Orient Bay Beach, the resort offers 18 four-room villas, each with is own private swimming pool. Lodging options range from rooms and suites to the presidential suite, which offers an ocean view and includes a private pool and terrace. The nearby beach is lined with gourmet restaurants and family-friendly eateries.
Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Baie Oriental
B.P. 5141
+59-05-90-87-36-36
esmeralda-resort.com
