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Alamanda ResortvsThe Horny Toad Guest House
Both The Horny Toad Guesthouse and Alamanda Resort are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Alamanda Resort scores slightly higher than The Horny Toad Guesthouse. Alamanda Resort comes in at #17 in St. Martin with endorsements from 4 publications like Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
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
The Horny Toad Guest House Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet Frommer's Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
2 Vlaun Dr., Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $275/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "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." Full review
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Book early, because the Toad fills up fast, but know that smoking is not allowed at all.
DK Eyewitness "This spotlessly clean inn, steps from the water's edge, does not have any restaurants, bars, or organized activities."
Lonely Planet "In a wooden building that was once a governor's house, this aging guesthouse by the sea features a handful of apartment-style rooms sporting kitchenettes and loads of wicker furniture." Full review
Frommer's "This meticulously maintained guesthouse close to the airport is warmly welcoming, a favorite of repeat visitors who appreciate the location, rooms with fully equipped kitchens, and good value" Full review
Lonely Planet "This beachfront guesthouse still brims with character and conviviality. All eight apartment-style units sport full kitchens and a dining area facing the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This beachfront guesthouse still brims with character and conviviality. All eight apartment-style units sport full kitchens and a dining area facing the sea." Full review
