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Hotel La PlantationvsSimpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Hotel La Plantation is preferred by most writers compared to Simpson Bay Resort & Marina. Hotel La Plantation comes in at #16 in St. Martin with endorsements from 4 publications including Frommer's, Star Service and Fodor's.
Hotel La Plantation
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
C5 Parc de La Baie Orientale, Orient Bay 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $187/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Perched high above Orient Bay, this colonial-style hotel is a charmer, and guests give high marks to the recent renovations." Full review
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Be sure to check into advantageous free-night promotions especially in the slower months.
OysterMid-Range
"Hotel La Plantation’s colorful Creole-style villas offer seclusion with well-spaced and stylish tropical rooms, a small but lovely restaurant... and beautifully lush grounds." Full review
Star Service "This longtime favorite could just as well be called Le Petit Four thanks to its intimate size and charming staff." Full review
Frommer's "You'll sleep serenely in villas pillowed in gardens of palm and banana trees and be just a 10-minute stroll from the buzzing action of Orient Bay when you book a room at this low-rise hotel" Full review
Lonely Planet "A 450m walk from the beach, this plantation-style resort's spacious suites and studios are scattered across a landscaped slope along with a timber-decked swimming pool and two tennis courts" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A 450m walk from the beach, this plantation-style resort's spacious suites and studios are scattered across a landscaped slope along with a timber-decked swimming pool and two tennis courts" Full review
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa Star Service Oyster Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Billy Folly Road #37, Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Although nominally a time-share resort, Simpson Bay is nonetheless widely available for weekly unit rentals and sales purchased from the resort itself, from time-share owners." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range resort in popular and beautiful Simpson Bay on the Dutch side is one of the best values on the island." Full review
Fodor's "Tucked away on Pelican Key, Simpson Bay Resort borders both the bay and the ocean, giving you a front-row seat for island sunsets from your terrace." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Simpson Bay Resort & Marina in St&*& Maarten is home to 336 spacious suites. All accommodations are decorated in vibrant tropical hues and come equipped with kitchens, free internet..." Full review
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Others praise the beautiful grounds and facilities but caution that those with mobility issues should request a room on the first floor since the resort's elevators are often out of order.
Frommer's "The resort feels off the beaten track, nestled inside a crescent cove and framed by the lush hills of the Anse Marcel National Nature Reserve...modestly outfitted rooms and suites are pleasant enough" Full review
