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Sea View Beach HotelvsSonesta Ocean Point Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Sonesta Ocean Point Resort ranks significantly better than Sea View Beach Hotel. Sonesta Ocean Point Resort has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 4 sources like Star Service, Oyster and Frommer's.
Sea View Beach Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
67 Front St., PO Box 965, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
From $84/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
OysterBudget
"Its 42 guest rooms are simple and include a private bathroom and flat-screen or tube-style TV." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 42 spartan rooms at this beachfront property with peeling paint aren’t particularly inviting, but they're cheap (for Sint Maarten) and you can rent a safe and fridge (per day each US$5)." 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
