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Hotel Esmeralda ResortvsPrincess Heights Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Esmeralda Resort ranks marginally higher than Princess Heights Hotel. Esmeralda Resort scores 83 with accolades from 4 reviewers 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." 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
Princess Heights Hotel Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service Frommer's
Oyster Pond Road #156 | Dawn Beach, Oyster Pond, St Maarten-St Martin
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's "In the hills above Dawn Beach, just across the road, this boutique all-suites condo hotel has heart-stopping panoramic views." Full review
Fodor's "Perched on a hill 900 feet above Oyster Bay, newly renovated, spacious suites offer privacy, luxury, and white-balustrade balconies with a smashing view of St. Barth." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Perched on a dramatic hill above Dawn Beach, this 51-room condo property has jaw-dropping views." Full review
Star Service "Unlike the centrally located Atrium, clients here are usually seeking a castaway location. The family-owned management takes pride in offering excellent service on a first-name basis." Full review
Frommer's "It may not be on the beach, but a stay in this all-suites condo hotel high up on the cliffs above Dawn Beach guarantees breathtaking sea views and a real sense of privacy" Full review
