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Hotel Esmeralda Resort vs La Vista Resort
Esmeralda Resort and La Vista Resort are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Esmeralda Resort scores significantly higher than La Vista Resort. Esmeralda Resort comes in at 83 with accolades from 4 publications like Star Service, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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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La Vista Resort
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
53 Billy Folly Road | Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $231 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"This small timeshare resort lies at the foot of Pelican Cay. For a fee, guests can use the more elaborate facilities of the nearby Pelican Resort, with its casino, shops, and spa."
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Fodor's
"Hibiscus and bougainvillea line brick walkways that connect the wood-frame bungalows and beachfront suites of this intimate and friendly, family-owned time-share resort."
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DK Eyewitness
"Accommodations are in a variety of rooms, suites, and cottages, all with kitchenettes. Facilities are limited, but include a large pool."
