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Re: Resort Recommendation?
[Re: JL Wrangler]
#187173
03/12/2019 09:03 PM
03/12/2019 09:03 PM
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Posts: 14,654 Brookfield, CT.
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Most here will suggest AI is NOT the way to go on SXM since dining and traveling around the island freely are two of the biggest draws here over all the other islands and all the other beaches in the Caribbean. Plenty of resorts to enjoy. Right now the Holland House in P’berg is getting very good reviews. We personally enjoy the Grand Case Beach Club if we are looking for a true resort feel. So many places, so little time, but once here, please do get out and enjoy ALLthat is Sint Maarten/St. Martin. There is so much more than just Orient Beach and it’s all wonderful and all different from the beach before it. Have a great trip whenever, wherever!
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Resort Recommendation?
[Re: JL Wrangler]
#187182
03/12/2019 10:05 PM
03/12/2019 10:05 PM
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Posts: 82,976 Central Florida!
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A/I on SXM is a waste of money. As far as a RESORT on SXM, what are you looking for, in particular? Are you looking for a resort on Orient? As if so, there really isn't a resort on Orient open, as of now, other than Esmeralda. LaPlantation is open also, but not directly ON Orient. They don't have direct beach access. Other than on Orient, there are LOTS of great resorts open and available around the island. Personally, my FAVORITE place on earth is Beachside Villas, which provides your own private condo ON the best beach on SXM, as far as I'm concerned, with all the comforts of home. I don't need a restaurant at the resort, as we cook a lot on island, so my requirement is a GRILL of my own, not a restaurant. And I don't want or need entertainment at my hotel, other than watching boats go by during the day, and an occasional TV show at night. Your wants and needs may be different.
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Re: Resort Recommendation?
[Re: JL Wrangler]
#187203
03/13/2019 10:35 AM
03/13/2019 10:35 AM
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Posts: 14,654 Brookfield, CT.
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I guess I owe the OP a personal ‘MYBAD’ with regard to his question regarding his request for Resort Recommendations.
When I think of a resort, I think of a full service property which in St. Maarten/St. Martin, and most places for that matter, means it would offer beach and/or a pool, restaurants and possibly a bar on site, activities on site, possibly a rental car company, perhaps a gym and a spa, and finally, an activities desk which provides the opportunity to book activities across the island. These would be my minimum requirements for an actual resort-type property.
I am another who absolutely loves my stays at Beachside Villas but I don’t personally consider it to be a ‘RESORT’ property using my own definition of what constitutes a resort. I guess in my mind I think of it as more of a ‘beachfront home’ with all the amenities of home? The Horny Toad Guesthouse and Le Petite Hotel also get very good reviews from repeat guests who stay there but I never thought of them as ‘resorts’ so please know I meant no slight as far as not recommending them along with so many other island prperties that are quite nice as well. I tend to think of many of the larger properties such as Divi, Sonesta, Simpson Bay Resort, and Grand Case Beach Club to mention but a few, as actual resorts.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Resort Recommendation?
[Re: JL Wrangler]
#187265
03/13/2019 09:10 PM
03/13/2019 09:10 PM
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Posts: 82,976 Central Florida!
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Absolutely, Beachside has a website! Scroll UP to TTOL sponsors, and then click on SXM sponsors, for BSV, which is what we call it. The beach is Simpson Bay Beach. I love my privacy and the beach at BSV is not crowded in the least. The direct link to their website is Beachside Villas
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Re: Resort Recommendation?
[Re: JL Wrangler]
#187271
03/13/2019 10:02 PM
03/13/2019 10:02 PM
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Posts: 90 Port Huron, Michigan
KitKat
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We just returned home from St. Maarten, at Divi Little Bay Resort. It has everything a resort should have. 3 pools. Several restaurants, car rental, all sizes of accommodations, beautiful beaches, etc. And it is rather secluded on a peninsula, and gated. But like others have said, don't do all inclusive on St. Marten. Too much to see, and too many wonderful restaurants to visit! Rent a car and explore the island.
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Re: Resort Recommendation?
[Re: JL Wrangler]
#187282
03/14/2019 05:54 AM
03/14/2019 05:54 AM
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Posts: 4,412 Rhode Island
RonDon
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We have stayed many places on the island and by far for price, location, accommodating staff BSVillas is the best. We also like Divi and Grand Case Beach Club. GCBC expensive, Divi at time noisy and room cleaning not up to our standards BS V. Is perfect,
We are here now and waking up to the sound of the surf, sitting on lanai just a foot of pristine, quiet, beach sand between us and the water cannot compare to elsewhere,
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