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Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. MaartenvsSonesta Ocean Point Resort
Royal Palm Beach Resort and Sonesta Ocean Point Resort are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sonesta Ocean Point Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Royal Palm Beach Resort. Sonesta Ocean Point Resort comes in at #6 in St. Martin with accolades from 4 publications including Oyster, Star Service and Fodor's.
Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten
Oyster
Fodor's
115 Welfare Road, Cole Bay 3035, St Maarten-St Martin
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"A central location on a quieter portion of Simpson Bay places this 140-room resort close to virtually every attraction on the island’s Dutch side." Full review
Fodor's "Step out onto your balcony for a sweeping view of the ocean and the large swimming pools that shimmy up to it." 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
