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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sint Maarten

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Sint Maarten

Visiting Sint Maarten for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Sint Maarten, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Sint Maarten based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Sint Maarten for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Sint Maarten before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Sint Maarten for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Sint Maarten for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Flamingo Beach Resort By Diamond Resorts

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
3-star Resort with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sint Maarten
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at 6 Billy Folly Road, Flamingo Beach Resort By Diamond Resorts has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holland House Beach Hotel

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Holland House Beach Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $206. Offering room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Frontstreet 43. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, laundry services, golf, city views, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

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

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
4-star Resort with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach
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We found Divi Little Bay Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $247. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Little Bay Road. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

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
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Royal Palm Beach Resort

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
3-star Resort with prices starting at $289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Sint Maarten
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $289, Royal Palm Beach Resort, at 115 Welfare Road, Cole Bay provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, 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 rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Fitness room
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
4-star Resort with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $146 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Billy Folly Road No. 37A. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, a hot tub, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
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Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
4-star Resort with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sint Maarten
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $110, and it's located at Billy Folly Road #37. We also love the a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
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La Vista Resort

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
3-star Resort with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is La Vista Resort because it has great rooms that start at $169. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Billy Folly Road 53. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, kids meals, evening entertainment, car rentals, and a tour desk at this convenient hotel. 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
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Princess Heights Luxury Condo Hotel

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sint Maarten
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Princess Heights Luxury Condo Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $158 (before taxes). It's located at Oyster Pond Road #156 and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. 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
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Carl's Unique Inn

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Located at 18 Orange Grove Rd, Carl's Unique Inn has great rooms from $94 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, and horse riding which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Pasanggrahan Royal Boutique Hotel

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is The Pasanggrahan Royal Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $237. Offering a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 19 Front Street - Saint Maarten. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

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
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Sint Maarten, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Sint Maarten, Best Beach Hotels in Sint Maarten, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sint Maarten, Best Hotels for One Week in Sint Maarten, Best Hotels for One Night in Sint Maarten, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Sint Maarten, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Sint Maarten.


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

Sint Maarten Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$187

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sint Maarten. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sint Maarten based on data from 15 hotels is an affordable $187. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sint Maarten.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $168
  • 3-star hotels: $211
  • 2-star hotels: $102


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