Hotel L'EsplanadevsSonesta Ocean Point Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel L'Esplanade scores slightly better than Sonesta Ocean Point Resort. Hotel L'Esplanade comes in at #3 in St. Martin with recommendations from 5 reviews including Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
Hotel L'Esplanade
Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Fodor's
"Enthusiasts return again and again to the classy, loft-style suites in this immaculate boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"On a hill above Grand Case, all units at this luxurious resort overlook the sea. Rooms are spacious and upscale with a full kitchen and private furnished terrace."
Star Service
"The hillside views from this hotel are almost as panoramic as those from La Samanna, but its premises are often quieter, and its guest quarters are in some cases even larger." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Each room has a balcony and full kitchen, and the units are spacious and sophisticated. The pool is scenic and lush." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"L'Esplanade Hotel is a boutique hotel tucked into the verdant countryside of St." Full review
Frommer's
"It just gets everything right, and does it with style. High standards are keenly maintained in the collection of contempory suites, all featuring sun-splashed tile terraces facing the sea" Full review
Sonesta Ocean Point Resort
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Report
3.0
"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