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Belair Beach HotelvsHotel Esmeralda Resort
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Esmeralda Resort scores significantly better than Belair Beach Hotel. Esmeralda Resort ranks #13 in St. Martin with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
Belair Beach Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Little Bay Beach, P.O. Box 940, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
From $218/night
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "This time-share complex has an unbeatable location on Little Bay Beach, one of St. Maarten's nicest and least crowded stretches of sand."
OysterMid-Range
"The all-suite Belair Beach Hotel is an older mid-range property located 10 minutes west of Philipsburg." Full review
Hotel Esmeralda Resort Fodor's Oyster
Star Service
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Baie Orientale, BP 5141, Orient Bay 97071, St Maarten-St Martin
From $211/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A recent $2.5-million renovations to the rooms has given them considerably more style and comfort and brought the resort up to a higher standard, while keeping it a very good value." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Esmeralda Resort's colorful Creole-style villas offer seclusion and elegance with semi-private pools (shared among four units), stylish tropical rooms, and a well-respected restaurant." Full review
Star Service "Tucked away in a quiet setting on the northeastern side of the island, splayed across a low hill overlooking the prized sands of Orient Beach...this tantalizing hybrid offers options." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Facing the beryl-tinted waters of St&*& Martin's Orient Bay, Esmeralda Resort boasts 65 rooms and suites spread throughout 18 villas." Full review
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Recent guests said the resort's rooms are spacious and well-maintained, adding that you should request a room closer to the beach (only two villas face the ocean) for the best views.
Frommer's "This village of 18 green-roofed Creole-style villas boasts a spacious garden sprawl that spills down to the beautiful beach at Orient Bay" Full review
