The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Simpson Bay

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Simpson Bay

If it's your first trip to Simpson Bay, 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 Simpson Bay. 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 Simpson Bay. 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 Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay for your first trip!

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

Simpson Bay Resort Marina & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at Billy Folly Road 37, Simpson Bay Resort Marina & Spa has great rooms from $162 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground


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Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Simpson Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten which has nice rooms starting at $114. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, 6 Billy Folly. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 km from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $238. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Billy Folly Road No. 37A. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.6 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground


Royal Islander Club Resort La Plage

4-star Resort with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $178, Royal Islander Club Resort La Plage, at 1B Rhine Road provides an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, rooms with kitchens, golf, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just 0.5 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


The Morgan Resort Spa Village

4-star Resort with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Simpson Bay

The Morgan Resort Spa Village has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $304 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2 Beacon Hill Road. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten

4-star Resort with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $156, and it's located at Airport Road - Simpson Bay. We also love the rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Vista Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Simpson Bay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is La Vista Resort because it has great rooms that start at $183. It has an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Billy Folly Road 53. Only 2.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, free parking, and horse riding at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa

3-star Resort with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $135 (before taxes). It's located at 117 Simpson Bay Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, free parking, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. 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
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Baker's Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Simpson Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Spinel Road #2, Baker's Suites has great rooms from $100 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find bicycle rental, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.7 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cocovaa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Cocovaa which has nice rooms starting at $149. Offering a casino, a restaurant, snorkeling, free parking, and air-conditioning, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 34 White Sands Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a refrigerator, private parking, and water sports. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. 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
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Gustavia, Simpson Bay, and Basseterre.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Simpson Bay, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Simpson Bay, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Simpson Bay, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Simpson Bay, Best Hotels for One Week in Simpson Bay, Best Hotels for One Night in Simpson Bay, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Simpson Bay.


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

Simpson Bay Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$172

After analyzing 10 first time trip hotels in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $172. 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 Simpson Bay.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $238
  • 4-star hotels: $183
  • 3-star hotels: $139
  • 2-star hotels: $149


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