Alamanda ResortvsSimpson Bay Suites
Both Simpson Bay Suites and Alamanda Resort are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Alamanda Resort ranks significantly better than Simpson Bay Suites. Alamanda Resort comes in at 78 with praise from 3 reviewers such as oyster.com, Frommer's and Fodor'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
Simpson Bay Suites
Simpson Bay RD, Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $102/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 18-unit condo hotel in Simpson Bay offers some of St. Maarten's most affordable and spacious rooms. And on that strength alone it's a great choice for families who want plenty of space." Full review