Saint Martin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Maho Reef featuring a coastal town, a beach and landscape views
Cupecoy showing rugged coastline
Saint Martin
Cupecoy showing landscape views, general coastal views and rocky coastline
Maho Reef featuring a beach, aircraft and an aircraft

The French half of a small dual-nation island in the Caribbean, Saint Martin is a popular year-round holiday destination. As well as boasting beautiful beaches, excellent shopping and delicious French Caribbean cuisine, this stunning island offers plenty of exciting water and outdoor activities.

Saint Martin Hotel + Flights

What’s better than unwinding on a tropical island? Scoring great savings along the way. With a Saint Martin Vacation Package you can save loads just by bundling your hotel and flight bookings. Choose from 3,578 Expedia-listed hotels starting at Rp1.717.198 a night, then add your flights. You can even include other bookings as well. Tours, experiences, car rentals? No problem. If you want to indulge your inner thrill-seeker, why not add a Fly Zone Treetop Adventure at Loterie Farm to your package as well?

Your Saint Martin Vacation Itinerary

  • Day 1: Most visitors arrive here via Princess Juliana International Airport in Philipsburg, in neighbouring Sint Maarten. Freshen up in your hotel in Saint Martin’s capital, Marigot, before checking out attractions like the West Indies Mall, Marigot Market and Fort Louis.

  • Day 2: Pick up the keys to a rental car and cruise around the island. Stop off at Loterie Farm then head to Quartier D’Orléans, a seaside village on the eastern coast.

  • Day 3: Don’t head home without savoring a sumptuous meal in Grand Case, known for its gourmet French cuisine. Time your visit to catch a glimpse of the elusive “green flash” as the sun sets over the ocean.

Saint Martin Information

Where to stay in Saint Martin

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Maho

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Maho, you might make a stop by sights like Mullet Bay Beach and Mullet Bay.

Maho
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Pelican Key

While visiting Pelican Key, you might make a stop by sights like Flamingo Beach and Lay Bay Beach.

Pelican Key
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Downtown Philipsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Philipsburg
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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.

Indigo Bay
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Oyster Pond

3/5(1 area review)

Oyster Pond is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Oyster Bay Marina or Dawn Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Oyster Pond
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Cay Bay

Though Cay Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flamingo Beach and Burgeaux Bay Beach.

Cay Bay
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Rhine Road, Maho Bay, Lowlands
The price is Rp3.383.437 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp3.383.437
Rp4.093.959 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lowlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,513 reviews)
"Invly"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road 37, Simpson Bay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.717.198 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.717.198
Rp2.060.638 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,291 reviews)
"Let’s talk about the check in process…. SLOW as molasses!! For such an advanced 2025, hand receipts should not be a thing at a major resort, checking desk. The rooms are spacious and clean with the exception of hair all over in the shower from previous guests. The maid didn’t do a good job. Also ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
The Morgan Resort Spa Village

The Morgan Resort Spa Village

4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,811 reviews)
"Amazing and well maintained property!!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fourteen at Mullet Bay

Fourteen at Mullet Bay

3.5 out of 5
2 University Drive, Cupecoy, Lowlands
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Lowlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (333 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten

Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten

4 out of 5
115 Welfare Road, Simpson Bay
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
"Great place to stay walking distance to night life and supermarket and Captain's Rib Shack. yumm. Love that it is beach front has beautiful water views of Simpson Bay and the staff was extremely accommodating."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten
July Apartments

July Apartments

3 out of 5
A.T. Illidge Road 117, Philipsburg
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"The host is so warm & welcoming and the building is quiet."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

July Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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