The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Philipsburg

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Philipsburg

If it's your first trip to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Philipsburg. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Philipsburg. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Philipsburg for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Philipsburg beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Philipsburg for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holland House Beach Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Philipsburg
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Frontstreet 43, Holland House Beach Hotel has great rooms from $206 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, laundry services, golf, city views, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Divi Little Bay Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $247. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Little Bay Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Fitness room
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Princess Heights Luxury Condo Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Philipsburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Princess Heights Luxury Condo Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $158. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Oyster Pond Road #156. You'll also find child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.9 km from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Pasanggrahan Royal Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $237, The Pasanggrahan Royal Boutique Hotel, at 19 Front Street - Saint Maarten provides a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Alicia's Inn

Inn with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Philipsburg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Alicia's Inn has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The great rooms here start at $109 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Backstreet 42. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Simpson Bay, Grand Cul-de-Sac, and West End Village.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Philipsburg, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Philipsburg, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Philipsburg, or Best Hotels for One Week in Philipsburg.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Philipsburg?

Philipsburg Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$191

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $191. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Philipsburg.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $247
  • 3-star hotels: $200
  • 2-star hotels: $109


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