Fort William Travel Guide
Philipsburg
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Popular places to visit
Great Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Philipsburg Boardwalk
Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Fort Amsterdam
The remains of the first Dutch military base in the Caribbean offer stunning views across the ocean and over the town of Philipsburg behind it.
Philipsburg Courthouse
Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Guana Bay Beach
The picturesque shores of this tranquil bay provide a great opportunity to escape the crowds and jump in the crystal clear water for surfing or swimming.
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit in Philipsburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line
St.Maarten Beach Hopping Tour
Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour in St Maarten
St Maarten Beach hopping tour (Oreint beach and Maho beach combo)
Top hotels in Fort William
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Very beautiful place but staff are not attentive at all
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Staff is very friendly and accommodating to your needs. We had some issues with the cleaning of our bathroom even after leaving a generous tip on the first day of our stay. Ashanti at reception was very nice and took care of our issues. The breakfast food was ok the lunch and dinner food at the buffet ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Amazing place
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
Clean room
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Oyster Bay Beach Resort
The hotel is isolated with 2 restaurant options, both great. Pool is beautiful, beach unfortunately full off seaweed and unusable to no fault of the resorts. Car is a must if you want to see the island. Overall we were very happy with resort and would return.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Staff friendly but not very helpful with travel and shuttle or bus options. Very limited hotel shuttle and staff overly advised using expensive taxi services.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort William
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.
Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Madame's Estate
While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.
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 Museum of Sint Maarten and Port of St. Maarten.
Hope Estate
While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Guana Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
