St. Maarten is an island in the Caribbean that has a wide variety of resorts for tourists to stay in during their visit to the island. St. Martin is known for its famous moniker “The Friendly Island” and this is an attitude and spirit that is reflected at the best resorts in St. Maarten. When tourists arrive at their resorts in St. Maarten they are greeted with a warm and friendly hello and treated like family throughout the entirety of their stay. Many tourists return again and again to the resorts located in St. Martin throughout the years due to the excellent service and wonderful ambiance that they experience at these resorts.
The best resorts in St. Maarten are located next to popular tourist attractions on both the French and Dutch sides of the island such as art galleries, shopping centers, museums, gift shops, beaches, fine restaurants, and more. Many tourists like to be near many of these exciting activities but also value the privacy and solitude the best resorts in St. Martin offer them during their stay. The best resorts in St. Maarten truly offer the best of both worlds for many who are looking to soak in the full experience of St. Martin. Some of the best resorts in St. Martin are listed below.
- Belmond La Samanna
- Sonesta Ocean Point Resort
- Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
- Simpson Bay Resort
- Esmeralda Resort
- Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa
- Oyster Bay Beach Resort
- Hotel L’Esplanade
- The Morgan Resort and Spa
- Grand Case Beach Club
1. Belmond La Samanna

Belmond La Samanna is a 55-acre (222,577 sq meter) paradisaic resort that is located on the western coast of French Saint Martin. Belmond La Samanna has been one of the top resorts on the island since its doors opened in 1976 and is located 2.7 miles (4.5 km) away from Princess Juliana International airport.
Belmond La Samanna is one of the most luxurious hotels on the entire island of St. Maarten and is the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Upon walking into this opulently styled hotel guests are swept away by the relaxing atmosphere and the beautiful views of nearby Baie Longue beach. Belmond La Samanna Hotel has a plethora of amenities that guests love such as tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center, and a spa. This resort is also located nearby Baie Longue beach which is a serene and private beach that many guests love to visit.
Guests of Belmond La Samanna also enjoy the hotel restaurants that are at the resort, the comfortable and spacious suites, and the attentive and friendly staff of the resort. The prices for the Belmond La Samanna range from $515 to $1,629 (€456 to €1,443) per night.
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2. Sonesta Ocean Point Resort

The Sonesta Ocean Point resort is a lovely five-star resort that is located in Maho Village on the southwestern coast of Dutch Sint Maarten. The Sonesta Ocean Point Resort is an all-inclusive resort that is located 0.6 miles (950 m) away from Princess Juliana International Airport. The Sonesta Ocean Point Resort is an all-inclusive resort that is 19,000 square feet in size. This popular resort has 130 gorgeous suites, gourmet restaurants, and excellent activities for guests to participate in.
The Sonesta Ocean Point Resort opened its doors in 2014 and has been satisfying guests ever since. The resort is known for its breath-taking views, restaurants, bars, and magnificent swimming pools. Many guests of the Sonesta Ocean Point Resort have praised the resort for its cleanliness and comfortability. The resort has many recurring guests who return to the island year after year and choose the Sonesta Ocean Point Resort as their home on the island year after year. The staff is known for being friendly and treating guests with excellent hospitality from the moment they arrive.
There are different complimentary services offered at the Sonesta Ocean Point Resort such as car services, laundry/dry cleaning services, high-speed wireless internet, and more. The price of the Sonesta Ocean Point Resort ranges from $579 to $1,010 (€513 to €894) per night.
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3. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is an all-inclusive resort located in Philipsburg on the southern Dutch coast of Sint Maarten. Divi Little Bay Beach resort is located on a private peninsula that is situated between two of the most popular beaches on the entire island of St. Maarten, Great Bay Beach, and Little Bay Beach. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is located 5.4 miles (8.6 km) away from Princess Juliana International Airport.
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort has a prime location in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. This resort is located next to all the amazing shopping on Front Street, as well as nearby museums, restaurants, and famous beaches on the island of St. Maarten. This is an amazing location for tourists who would like a luxurious resort that is located next to all the fun happenings on the island.
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is praised by guests for its beautifully designed rooms that overlook the turquoise blue waters of the bay, the friendly and efficient resort staff, and the nearby historical site of Fort Amsterdam. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort has wonderful amenities for guests such as a spa, a salon, a fitness center, babysitting services, 24-hour front desk service, and more. The average price of a night at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort ranges from $179 to $262 (€165 to €241) per night.
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4. Simpson Bay Resort
The Simpson Bay Resort is located atop a hill overlooking the beautiful blue Simpson Bay on the southwestern coast of Dutch Sint Maarten. The Simpson Bay Resort is located just 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from Princess Juliana International Airport. This resort is a favorite among many returning guests to the island of St. Martin because of its optimal location in Simpson Bay and proximity to the airport.
The Simpson Bay Resort is a Mediterranean-style resort that offers guests all of the services they would ever need during their stay in St. Maarten. The resort features a sheltered private beach, gardens full of colorful flowers, five pools, jacuzzis, tennis courts, and more. There are also nearby beaches that guests love to visit nearby such as Simpson Bay Beach, Mullet Bay Beach, and Maho Beach.
Guests who visit the Simpson Bay Resort especially appreciate the attentive staff and the cleanliness of the rooms and ground of the resort. The Simpson Bay Resort has excellent amenities such as free high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry services, a fitness center, a casino, 24-hour concierge services, and more. The average price of a night at the Simpson Bay Resort ranges from $128 to $157 (€118 to €145) per night.
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5. Esmeralda Resort

The Esmeralda Resort is a four-star resort that is located nearby Orient Bay Beach on the north-eastern coast of French St. Martin. The Esmeralda Resort is an excellent choice for tourists who want to enjoy all of the pleasures of the French side of the island because the resort is located near many of the popular tourist attractions on the French side such as beaches, restaurants, nature parks, and more. The Esmeralda Resort is located 9.4 miles (15.8 km) away from Princess Juliana International Airport.
The Esmeralda Resort is located near Orient Bay which is one of the most popular beaches in Saint Martin. This lovely resort offers guests an intimate stay in beautiful villas each with its own private entrance, hot tub, and terrace. Guests at the Esmeralda Resort can enjoy the serene and relaxing atmosphere of the resort as well as the excellent restaurants located at and nearby the resort.
The Esmeralda Resort has incredible amenities for guests such as multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk assistance, luggage services, room service, free parking, rentable scuba diving equipment, satellite television, and more. The average price for a night at the Esmeralda Resort is $300 (€276) per night.
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