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Divi Little Bay Beach ResortvsAlamanda Resort
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Divi Little Bay Beach Resort scores marginally better than Alamanda Resort. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort scores 84 with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Little Bay Road, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
From $269/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Bordering the lovely but sparsely populated Little Bay, this renovated property is well located and is awash with water sports." Full review
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If you think you would enjoy watching the cruise ships arrive then ask for a bayfront unit.
DK Eyewitness "The massive grounds invite strolling, and there are three pools, restaurants and bars, and spa, tennis courts, and several watersports."
Star Service "Divi's rooms are a little more rustic, though there are fewer of them, which translates into more solitude. Again, it resides on one of the island's top beaches, a sprawling golden swath of sand." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range time-share resort is conveniently located on asemi-private peninsula just outside of Philipsburg." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Previous lodgers raved about this resort's affordable room rates and picturesque setting, citing its desolate sands, calm waves and superb snorkeling as highlights. " Full review
Frommer's "The architecture evokes a European seaside village, with stucco walls and terra-cotta roofs, with some Dutch colonial touches." Full review
Alamanda Resort Star Service Fodor's Oyster Frommer's
Baie Orientale (Orient Beach), Orient Bay 97071, St Maarten-St Martin
From $177/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service "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." Full review
Fodor's "One of the few resorts directly on the white-sand beach of Orient Bay, this hotel has a funky feel and spacious, colonial-style suites with terraces that overlook the pool, beach, or ocean." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Mid-range property with an unbeatable location in Orient Bay... the resort has a large pool, free Wi-Fi, and includes a continental breakfast in the room rate." Full review
Frommer's "Comfortable if dated lodgings are set in colorful two-story Creole-style buildings...rooms are spacious, however, each with its own terrace or patio and decorated in colonial teak " Full review
