Hotels in St. Maarten

Sint Maarten is a very small country occupying more or less a third of the island of Saint Martin in the Lesser Antilles. Public transportation in Sint Maarten comes in the form of multi-passenger vans with the word “BUS” on their license plates. In the front window of the vans, there is generally a sign indicating their route and their first and last stops. With these buses, you can get to different areas of Sint Maarten including Philipsburg, the capital city, along with others like St. Peters and Simpson Bay, as well as crossing to the French part of the island to Marigot or the French Quarter. Find hotels in Sint Maarten near the main bus stop in Philipsburg to get around easily, somewhere like the Alicia’s Inn, centrally located in the city. The bus fare depends on the route you take and how far you go.

Sint Maarten is a Caribbean country known for its various casinos, rum drinks, nightlife, and beaches. One of the top attractions to take part in while you’re in Sint Maarten is renting a sailboat or a yacht to relax and explore the beautiful Caribbean Sea, coves, and other islands of the Lesser Antilles such as St Barts and Anguilla. Another top destination to visit in Sint Maarten is the Cupecoy Beach located on the southwest tip of the island and surrounded by limestone cliffs, giving it a golden backdrop. Look for Sint Maarten hotels nearby, like the Cupecoy Beach Club, to get the most out of your experience. You’ll find Cupecoy Beach at the end of the Maho area of Sint Maarten. The beach access is free of charge. If you’re looking to do some shopping, enjoy finding some great bargains for jewelry and more along Front Street in the capital city of Philipsburg and find cheap hotels in Sint Maarten around the area like the Horizon View Beach Hotel.

Sint Maarten is known for its nightlife, casinos, and parties. You’ll find plenty of places to go out and have fun wherever you end up, especially along the coast. There are various nightspots along Simpson Bay as well as the bay in Philipsburg. It shouldn’t be too difficult to find decently cheap hotels in Sint Maarten that are close to the nightlife and casinos. For instance, travelers can stay at the Simpson Bay Resort Marina & Spa to be right next door to the Hollywood Casino and close to the clubs and dive bars along the bay. Apart from the nightlife, Sint Maarten has plenty of local dishes you should try while you’re visiting, like the conch and dumplings, sea snail, or callaloo soup. For breakfast try some Johnny Cakes, similar to what would be a corn version of American pancakes. The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa is located near restaurants of a variety of cuisines like the Izi Ristorante Italiano.

Sint Maarten is known for its outdoors and beaches. However, there are a few sites that could attract travelers interested in history and cultural experiences. For instance, crossing into the French part of the island, Saint Martin, you can explore Fort Louis. Not only does this Fort have an interesting history, but it also gives you a great view of the city of Marigot below. It’s a steep climb but the access is free of charge. You can expect lots of visitors in general on the island from around December to April. The Parrote Ville Bird Sanctuary is a great destination for nature lovers, tucked in the interior of Sint Maarten. However, it does have an entrance fee but doesn’t get too crowded. You can book hotels in Sint Maarten in Philipsburg, like the Holland House Beach Hotel, to have ways to get to all the spots easily.

When travelling to St. Maarten it would be best to plan your trip around the month of September, as the prices are significantly lower than in January - just ₹ 14,562 per night.

While the country has many desirable locations to visit, the most popular city in St. Maarten to travel to is Simpson Bay.

The number of operators available for hotels in St. Maarten is 1,605 as of April 2024.

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