Holland House Beach HotelvsTurquoise Shell Inn

Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, Holland House Beach Hotel scores significantly better than Turquoise Shell Inn. Holland House Beach Hotel comes in at 85 with accolades from 6 sources including oyster.com, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.

Holland House Beach Hotel

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:Frontstreet 43, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin

Price:

From $261/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge

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Expert reviews:

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

Oyster

Upper-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

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Turquoise Shell Inn

Tripexpert score:

7/10

Location:34 Simpson Bay Rd., Simpson Bay 00000, St Maarten-St Martin