Hope Estate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach

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.

Great Bay Beach
Philipsburg Boardwalk

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.

Philipsburg Boardwalk
Guana Bay Beach featuring cuddly or friendly animals, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Guana Bay Beach

Come to surf or swim in the waters of this picturesque bay away from the crowds of St. Maarten’s busier beaches.

Guana Bay Beach
Museum of Sint Maarten showing interior views and art

Museum of Sint Maarten

Learn about St. Maarten’s past, from its earliest inhabitants to colonisation, and the natural history of the island.

Museum of Sint Maarten
Philipsburg Courthouse

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.

Philipsburg Courthouse
Fort Amsterdam showing military items, building ruins and heritage elements

Fort Amsterdam

This former Dutch military base is known for its colony of pelicans and stunning views across historic Philipsburg and the Caribbean Sea.

Fort Amsterdam

Activities

Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

AU$213
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
At the border!

4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin

AU$155
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin
Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

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

AU$68
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
All In One Island Tour of St. Martin

All In One Island Tour of St. Martin | St. Maarten

AU$123
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All In One Island Tour of St. Martin | St. Maarten
St. Maarten 6 Pack Island Tour

St. Maarten 6 Pack Island Tour

AU$95
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Maarten 6 Pack Island Tour
UTV/ ATV

UTV / ATV Guided Tour in Philipsburg

AU$1,037
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
UTV / ATV Guided Tour in Philipsburg
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Our pick of the best Hope Estate Hotel Deals

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$488 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$488
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,445 reviews)
"Extremely helpful especially Concierge. Booking ferries etc.Staff was extremely nice."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
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 AU$417 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$417
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Lowlands. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,968 reviews)
"I like everything It was the ideal place for my group."

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

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
The price is AU$292 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$292
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Looking for a resort that feels homely and quiet surrounded by sand, sea & sun? Then Simpson Bay Resort & Spa is for you! The tranquility, the ambiance and beauty of the compound is worth it! If you don't intend to explore St.Martin or just came to have some peace and quiet you'd definitely love ..."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road No. 37A, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$308 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$308
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,110 reviews)
"Great people who work there. Great location."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Little Bay Road, Philipsburg
The price is AU$416 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$416
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This was my first time out of the country. My birthday trip was amazing. It was a great experience for me being only 26. Everyone was welcoming all the way down to the other guest. It was mostly an older crowd but I did not mind they were still a VIBE. My room was the beach front room. The other ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Sonesta Ocean Point All Inclusive, Adults Only Resort
Sonesta Ocean Point All Inclusive, Adults Only Resort
5 out of 5
1A Rhine Rd., Maho Bay, Lowlands
The price is AU$836 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$836
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Lowlands. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was exactly what we wanted and needed for our honeymoon. The room service was on point, the meals at all the dining establishments were top notch. The adult side pools were perfect combo of fun and relaxation. We are already looking at booking another seven day stay next year."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Sonesta Ocean Point All Inclusive, Adults Only Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Hope Estate

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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 Sint Maarten Park and Philipsburg Courthouse.

Vineyard
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Sucker Garden

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

Sucker Garden
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Point Blanche

When in Point Blanche, you can plan a visit to Museum of Sint Maarten and Sint Maarten Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Point Blanche
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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 Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Madame's Estate
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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.

Fort William
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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.

Belair

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