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Green Cay Villa vs Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Both Green Cay Villas and Esmeralda Resort are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Esmeralda Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Green Cay Villas. Esmeralda Resort ranks #13 in St. Martin with approval from 4 reviewers like Star Service, Oyster and Frommer's.
Green Cay Villa
Frommer's
Fodor's
Parc de la Baie Orientale, Orient Bay 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $285 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This gated hillside community overlooking the sweep of Orient Bay features 16 fully equipped three-bedroom, 418-sq.-m (4,499-sq.-ft.) villas with private pools at -- comparatively -- bargain rates."
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Fodor's
"Surrounded by 5 acres of lush greenery high above Baie Orientale, these villas are a great deal for families or other groups looking for privacy and the comforts of home."
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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."
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Oyster
Mid-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."
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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."
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U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Facing the beryl-tinted waters of St&*& Martin's Orient Bay, Esmeralda Resort boasts 65 rooms and suites spread throughout 18 villas."
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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"
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