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Le ShambalavsHotel Esmeralda Resort
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Esmeralda Resort ranks significantly higher than Le Shambala. Esmeralda Resort is ranked #16 in St. Martin with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and oyster.com.
Le Shambala
Frommer's
28 Bd de Grand Case, Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $453/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Frommer's "The hotel's five private suites have a crisp Caribbean chic, with pitched ceilings, creamy white wainscoting, and soft linens...the hotel's gourmet restaurant and Sand Bar lounge are waterside" 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
