Divi Little Bay Beach ResortvsSonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
Both Divi Little Bay Beach Resort and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa scores slightly higher than Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Gayot.
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
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
Oyster
Upper-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 Report
4.0
"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
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
1 Rhine Road | Maho Beach, Maho, St Maarten-St Martin
From $202/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Fodor's
"This full-service resort offers everything right on the premises at reasonable rates, and it is located very close to the airport." Full review
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A major renovation is in the works at this writing; in the meanwhile, be sure to ask for a room on an upper floor.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"By far the biggest resort in St. Maarten, this 534-room behemoth is a veritable village." Full review
Gayot
"Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino offers 537 guest rooms and suites, as well as its very own shopping promenade, casino and entertainment venue." Full review
Star Service
"Not everyone's mug of rum punch though, this international-scale resort hotel does offer elegant surroundings, nicely appointed guest rooms and enough recreational pursuits." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 395-room behemoth is within waving distance of Princess Juliana International Airport." Full review
Frommer's
"Welcomes families with open arms, offering a supervised Maho Bungalow Kids Club (ages 4–12) and plenty of kid-friendly water sports. It's got loads of adult-centric action as well, from Casino Royale" Full review