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Palm Court HotelvsHotel Esmeralda Resort
Both Palm Court Hotel and Esmeralda Resort are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Esmeralda Resort ranks slightly better than Palm Court Hotel. Esmeralda Resort comes in at 83 with approval from 4 publications including Frommer's, Oyster and Fodor's.
Palm Court Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Parc de la Baie Orientale, Orient Bay 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $230/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The romantic beachfront units of this hotel de charme are steps from the fun of Orient Beach yet private, quiet, and stylish." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"But little details give the property something special: Lush grounds filled with cozy hammocks... create a distinct charm and sense of privacy." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Just a short walk to the sand at Baie Orientale, these spacious rooms have a sitting area, balcony or patio, and kitchenettes."
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
