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Holland House Beach HotelvsSonesta Ocean Point Resort
Both Holland House Beach Hotel and Sonesta Ocean Point Resort are recommended by professionals. On balance, Holland House Beach Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Sonesta Ocean Point Resort. Holland House Beach Hotel is ranked #5 in St. Martin with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Star Service, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Holland House Beach Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Frontstreet 43, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "An ideal location for shoppers and sun worshippers, this historic hotel faces the Front Street pedestrian mall; to the rear are the boardwalk and a long stretch of Great Bay Beach." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The stylish 54-room Holland House Beach Hotel might be missing a pool, spa, and fitness center, but its location in the middle of Philipsburg gives guests the best of everything else." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This mid-town boutique hotel has become quite trendy. Redesigned rooms feature chic colors, upscale bedding, and flat-screen TVs."
Star Service "Located in the center of town amid high-priced diamond shops and souvenir shops, within walking distance of the cruise ship docks." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront boutique on St. Maarten, with a lounge bar and restaurant, beach attendants and a private balcony in every room." Full review
Lonely Planet "Has a central beachfront location in the heart of Philipsburg and 54 spacious rooms." Full review
Frommer's "One of a handful of city hotels right on the Philipsburg waterfront, Holland House brings a hip quotient to the Great Bay boardwalk scene" Full review
Lonely Planet "With rooms dressed primly in shades of white and rose, this is a great base for shopping and the beach" Full review
Sonesta Ocean Point Resort Star Service Oyster Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
1A Rhine Road, Maho, St Maarten-St Martin
From $323/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This all-inclusive, adults-only resort is the former Ocean Terrace building at the adjacent Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This adults-only, all-inclusive resort features direct access to Maho Beach, along with 129 bright rooms with private balconies or terraces and large bathrooms." Full review
Fodor's "The roomy suites in this sophisticated, luxurious enclave are some of the very best accommodations on the island." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Each of the all-suite property's 130 accommodations features a neutral color palette, a minifridge...recent visitors heaped praise on the resort's friendly employees and clean accommodations." Full review
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However, many warned that several areas of the property are still undergoing renovations to repair damage from Hurricane Irma, meaning you may hear construction noise and encounter missing or malfunctioning suite amenities during your stay.
Frommer's "Butler service and custom-designed suites with marble baths, private terraces, and scads of cool stuff (Nespresso machines, 400-thread-count sheets, Molton Brown toiletries)." Full review
