St. Martin

La Samanna is perfectly placed: equidistant to the nightlife on the Dutch side of St. Martin and the shopping and restaurants on the French side. — Travel + Leisure

The roomy suites in this sophisticated, luxurious enclave are some of the very best accommodations on the island. — Fodor's

An ideal location for shoppers and sun worshippers, this historic hotel faces the Front Street pedestrian mall; to the rear are the boardwalk and a long stretch of Great Bay Beach. — Fodor's

This 395-room behemoth is within waving distance of Princess Juliana International Airport. — Lonely Planet

Bordering the lovely but sparsely populated Little Bay, this renovated property is well located and is awash with water sports. — Fodor's

Jutting out into Oyster Bay, this happening condo/time-share resort sits on Dawn Beach. The renovated rooms are spacious and neat, with fresh paint and granite bath vanities. — Fodor's

This beachfront property on a cove at the east end of Grand Case has a friendly staff and spectacular sunset views. — Fodor's

Perched high above Orient Bay, this colonial-style hotel is a charmer, and guests give high marks to the recent renovations. — Fodor's

The hotel is a more informal and less sophisticated version of the nearby Esmeralda, which provides private plunge pools, but the location here...is better. — Star Service

Perched on a dramatic hill above Dawn Beach, this 51-room condo property has jaw-dropping views. — Oyster

Because of its stupendous view of Simpson Bay and the simple but comfortable rooms with creative decor, this lovely guesthouse is widely considered the best on this side of the island. — Fodor's

This upper-middle-range resort in popular and beautiful Simpson Bay on the Dutch side is one of the best values on the island. — Oyster

Bright and breezy waterfront escape between Marigot and Maho Beach, with a French-Creole restaurant and a private beach. — Jetsetter

A budget hotel located on the southwest side of the island near Marigot, Hotel Le Flamboyant is a good choice for travelers looking for a cheap place to eat and sleep. — Oyster

Lush tropical foliage in the glassed-in lobby—hence the name—makes a great first impression at this good base for island explorations. — Fodor's