Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide

Philipsburg

A coastal town with buildings, a clear blue sea, and mountains in the background.
A narrow waterway with a small boat, surrounded by lush greenery and buildings with red roofs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a backdrop of green hills and buildings.
A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.
A coastal town with a beach, boats, and buildings.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Philipsburg

Holland House Beach Hotel

Holland House Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Front Street 45 Philipsburg
The price is Rp4.272.734 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp4.272.734
Rp5.127.389 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I had an enjoyable stay overall. The hotel’s oceanfront location is excellent, with direct access to a beautiful beach. Since I visited during the low season, the entire area was incredibly quiet, with many nearby bars and restaurants closed and the beach almost empty—which was exactly what I was ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Holland House Beach Hotel
Seaview Beach Hotel

Seaview Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
#85C Front Street Philipsburg
The price is Rp1.405.578 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp1.405.578
Rp1.686.694 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (861 reviews)
"Perfect location. Great walkable area"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Seaview Beach Hotel
MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

2.5 out of 5
Kruythoffsteeg#10 Philipsburg
The price is Rp1.543.835 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.543.835
Rp1.852.566 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Great Bay Beach and St. Martin Beaches are ...
7.4/10 Good! (65 reviews)
"Close to the beach and shops on front street! A very simple affordable hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM
Horizon View Beach Hotel

Horizon View Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Front Street, 49 Philipsburg
The price is Rp2.048.571 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.048.571
Rp2.458.286 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 5 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (514 reviews)
"The stay took place in June and I expected more of a busy vacation ambiance but many of the restaurants along the beach were closed or closed early/opened later. The hours and open statuses shown on Google are criminally fraudulent. The place itself is okay in the sense that it never felt unsafe ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Horizon View Beach Hotel
Sea Palace

Sea Palace

3 out of 5
Front Street 147 Philipsburg
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Maho Beach and Great Bay Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (123 reviews)
"Very Friendly, helpful staff !"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Sea Palace
Alicia's Inn

Alicia's Inn

2.5 out of 5
Backstreet 42 Philipsburg
The price is Rp1.752.305 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.752.305
Rp2.207.904 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (350 reviews)
"For a project in town I was looking for an accommodation in the town and at walking distance from my project and the ferry (I live on 1 of the neighbouring islands). Alicia's Inn is perfectly located, not only for those who want to be in town but conveniently (very) close to the "dollar busses" which ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Alicia's Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Philipsburg

Find the best Downtown Philipsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Indigo Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.

Point Blanche

While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.

Belair

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.

Sucker Garden

When in Sucker Garden, you can plan a visit to Guana Bay Beach and Dawn Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vineyard

While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of St. Maarten and Front Street District.



Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide