SDecehert--SXM is all about choices, and it would not be nearly so attractive if there weren't the Dutch and French sides. Both are different and wonderful, in their own way. As to which one is better and which I would recommend, it really depends on what YOU want. In 2019, we spent one wonderful week in a villa above Grand Case and later on, 10 days at Beachside Villas on the Dutch side. Both were fabulous. Your mileage may vary.