Indigo Bay Travel Guide
Philipsburg

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.

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.

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.

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

Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line

Edge Ferry Tickets to St. Barts

St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

Anguilla - Discovery Speed Boat tour

Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Adventure

Tango Sunset Cruise with Caribbean Dinner & Open Bar
Top hotels in Indigo Bay

condostmaarten by the sea -Adults Only-
Parking was easy abd sdcure and shops was nearby
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Amazing Stay
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Such an amazing place where kids and adults can enjoy themselves! St. Maarten is so beautiful and Sonesta knows how to show travels that beautiful.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Always my first choice! Staff and rooms are great and the beach is family friendly and free of seaweed!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
Awesome hotel & location. We enjoyed staying here everytime. Spent a week here for spring vacay after staying 2 weeks in Maho. Enjoyed it so much we are now official members of Hilton Resort Grand Vacations, Yay! Room was great facing the bay, great sunset views, accessible to supermarkets & a few ...
Reviewed on 15 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
Other neighbourhoods around Indigo Bay

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.

Fort William
While Fort William 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.

Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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