Alamanda ResortvsLa Vista Resort
Alamanda Resort and La Vista Resort are both recommended by professionals. Overall, Alamanda Resort ranks significantly higher than La Vista Resort. Alamanda Resort is ranked #17 in St. Martin with positive reviews from 4 sources including Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
Alamanda Resort
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
Oyster
Mid-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
La Vista Resort
53 Billy Folly Road | Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $231/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"This small timeshare resort lies at the foot of Pelican Cay. For a fee, guests can use the more elaborate facilities of the nearby Pelican Resort, with its casino, shops, and spa." Full review
Fodor's
"Hibiscus and bougainvillea line brick walkways that connect the wood-frame bungalows and beachfront suites of this intimate and friendly, family-owned time-share resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Accommodations are in a variety of rooms, suites, and cottages, all with kitchenettes. Facilities are limited, but include a large pool."