Are there any grocery stores near Beachside Villas? Are they open on Sunday? Thanks JAR

The closest one is the Maho Market and it is open till very late on every day of the week.

What are you looking for? Are you looking for just a couple of snacks and some drinks or a full grocery store?

As Elizabeth said, the closest store is Maho Market. I personally don't care for it very much, if you're looking for a full grocery store, but it will definitely do if you're just looking for a few things. Parking is tight, but doable. They are open on Sunday till perhaps 11 PM or so.

A bit further would be Carrefour Market, past the airport, across the causeway and turn right. A full, wonderful grocery store, good prices, nice produce, better parking than Maho, although still not great, and now open until 6 PM on Sundays.

Market Garden is in Simpson Bay, at the corner of Billy Folly Road, full grocery store, open till I think around 9 PM, ample parking, prices are higher than the others, but a full produce department.

My two favorites at the moment are both a bit further, Super U in Marigot, having a senior moment, but I think also open till 6 on Sunday, great prices, wonderful parking, on the French side in Marigot, but a quick trip now, over the Causeway. My other favorite is Grand Marche by the roundabout, the furthest in time, but again open until 6 PM now, good meats and produce, good liquor and wine specials, ok parking.

Or, if you just need a few things, check out Jeannie at Shop N Drop, who will deliver groceries to your unit, so it will be there when you arrive!

In response to Carol's suggestion of the various supermarkets, we find the Maho market to be adequate too, but for sure, not the best choice for major supplies. I would also recommend the various Carrefour and Grand Marche stores over Maho Market even though they aren't as close. But really, once you're in the car, a couple of extra miles is not a big deal.

Personally speaking, as one who absolutely hates to grocery shop ANYWHERE and under ANY circumstances, I'm one of Shop n Drop/aka Jeannie's earliest and most vocal fans and supporters. Her service is the BEST!

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