The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. MaartenvsSonesta Ocean Point Resort
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sonesta Ocean Point Resort ranks marginally higher than The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten. Sonesta Ocean Point Resort scores 87 with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Star Service, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten
144 Oyster Pond Road, Oyster Pond, St Maarten-St Martin
From $184/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Straddling the border between the Dutch and French sides, the modern Westin sits on one of the island's best beaches." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 314-room Westin Dawn Beach's mostly ocean-view rooms... make it a solid option for families and couples." Full review
Star Service
"Travelers in search of a familiar—and dependable—name in the sand will feel right at home here—and there is even a smallish casino which during high season can be quite lively." Full review
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If you're allergic to feathers, be sure you have that addressed when reserving.
Frommer's
"To be fair, the hotel's colonnaded beachfront facade is much more elegant than its character-free backside. And the huge freshwater infinity pool fronting Dawn Beach is beautiful." 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