Hotel Esmeralda ResortvsThe Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten
Both Esmeralda Resort and The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten is the choice of most reviewers compared to Esmeralda Resort. The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 4 reviews like Fodor's, Frommer's and Star Service.
Hotel Esmeralda Resort
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
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." 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 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." 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
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten
144 Oyster Pond Road, Oyster Pond, St Maarten-St Martin
From $184/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Straddling the border between the Dutch and French sides, the modern Westin sits on one of the island's best beaches." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 314-room Westin Dawn Beach's mostly ocean-view rooms... make it a solid option for families and couples." Full review
Star Service
"Travelers in search of a familiar—and dependable—name in the sand will feel right at home here—and there is even a smallish casino which during high season can be quite lively." Full review
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If you're allergic to feathers, be sure you have that addressed when reserving.
Frommer's
"To be fair, the hotel's colonnaded beachfront facade is much more elegant than its character-free backside. And the huge freshwater infinity pool fronting Dawn Beach is beautiful." Full review