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Hotel Esmeralda ResortvsSonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
Esmeralda Resort and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa ranks slightly higher than Esmeralda Resort. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa comes in at #9 in St. Martin with recommendations from 6 reviews such as Gayot, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa Fodor's Oyster
Gayot Star Service
Lonely Planet Frommer's
1 Rhine Road | Maho Beach, Maho, St Maarten-St Martin
From $202/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Fodor's "This full-service resort offers everything right on the premises at reasonable rates, and it is located very close to the airport." Full review
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A major renovation is in the works at this writing; in the meanwhile, be sure to ask for a room on an upper floor.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"By far the biggest resort in St. Maarten, this 534-room behemoth is a veritable village." Full review
Gayot "Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino offers 537 guest rooms and suites, as well as its very own shopping promenade, casino and entertainment venue." Full review
Star Service "Not everyone's mug of rum punch though, this international-scale resort hotel does offer elegant surroundings, nicely appointed guest rooms and enough recreational pursuits." Full review
Lonely Planet "This 395-room behemoth is within waving distance of Princess Juliana International Airport." Full review
Frommer's "Welcomes families with open arms, offering a supervised Maho Bungalow Kids Club (ages 4–12) and plenty of kid-friendly water sports. It's got loads of adult-centric action as well, from Casino Royale" Full review
