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Divi Little Bay Beach ResortvsHotel Esmeralda Resort
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort and Esmeralda Resort are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Divi Little Bay Beach Resort scores marginally higher than Esmeralda Resort. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort scores 84 with accolades from 5 publications such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Little Bay Road, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
From $269/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Bordering the lovely but sparsely populated Little Bay, this renovated property is well located and is awash with water sports." Full review
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If you think you would enjoy watching the cruise ships arrive then ask for a bayfront unit.
DK Eyewitness "The massive grounds invite strolling, and there are three pools, restaurants and bars, and spa, tennis courts, and several watersports."
Star Service "Divi's rooms are a little more rustic, though there are fewer of them, which translates into more solitude. Again, it resides on one of the island's top beaches, a sprawling golden swath of sand." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range time-share resort is conveniently located on asemi-private peninsula just outside of Philipsburg." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Previous lodgers raved about this resort's affordable room rates and picturesque setting, citing its desolate sands, calm waves and superb snorkeling as highlights. " Full review
Frommer's "The architecture evokes a European seaside village, with stucco walls and terra-cotta roofs, with some Dutch colonial touches." 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
