Vineyard 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.
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 Vineyard
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
The Morgan hotel is beautiful boutique style hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I was satisfied with my stay there. My favorite part was the beautiful clear blue pool area overlooking the ocean. The hotel is conveniently located close to the airport and there are other restaurants and activities ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
I would not recommend. To be a “4 star” hotel, there is no way I should hear guests walking above me, hearing furniture move/people taking in adjacent rooms. Couldn’t enjoy peace and quiet while on vacation.
Reviewed on 14 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 Vineyard
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.
Point Blanche
While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.
Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
