Oyster Bay Beach ResortvsAlamanda Resort
Oyster Bay Beach Resort and Alamanda Resort are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Oyster Bay Beach Resort scores slightly better than Alamanda Resort. Oyster Bay Beach Resort scores 85 with recommendations from 5 publications such as Oyster, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Oyster Bay Beach Resort
Emerald Merit Rd 10, Oyster Pond 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $185/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"At the end of a twisting, scenic road... this retreat was originally designed for vacationers who don't like overly commercialized megaresorts; now it's largely a timeshare." Full review
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." Full review
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If you can, get a renovated unit.
Travel + Leisure
"This condo resort and timeshare complex sprawls along the tip of a narrow sandy peninsula between the ocean and Oyster Pond marina." Full review
Star Service
"This expansive operation continues to provide families and couples in search of residential comfort a dependable option with more regional than international flavor." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Rooms are modern and come in studio and one- or two-bedroom configurations, and many have kitchens." Full review
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The infinity pool is a highlight with its attractive curved design and beautiful views of the ocean.
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