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Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. MaartenvsHotel Esmeralda Resort
Flamingo Beach Resort and Esmeralda Resort are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Esmeralda Resort ranks significantly higher than Flamingo Beach Resort. Esmeralda Resort comes in at 83 with praise from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, Star Service and Frommer's.
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
Oyster
Star Service
6 Billy Folly Road, Pelican Cay, Simpson Bay, Philipsburg 29572, St Maarten-St Martin
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
OysterMid-Range
"This 240-room, family-oriented resort on Simpson Bay’s Pelican Key is flanked on two sides by the beach, and boasts full kitchens and balconies in every room." Full review
Star Service "In a prime position to enjoy sunsets and within walking distance (albeit vigorous and uphill) to nightlife, this casual beachfront compound gives holiday-goers a surprising amount of privacy. " 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
