Saint Martin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Maho Reef showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a coastal town
Cupecoy which includes rocky coastline
Saint Martin
Cupecoy which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and rugged coastline
Maho Reef showing aircraft, an aircraft and a coastal town
The French half of a small dual-nation island in the Caribbean, Saint Martin is a popular year-round vacation 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 3,557 Expedia-listed hotels starting at AU$144 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

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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Oyster Pond

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 Dawn Beach or Oyster Bay Marina while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Oyster Pond
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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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Dawn Beach Estates

When in Dawn Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Dawn Beach and Gibb's Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dawn Beach Estates
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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
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$559 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$559
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (2,037 reviews)
"On my aviation nerd bucket list to visit Maho Beach and the Sonesta offers a near perfect location."

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$730 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$730
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,523 reviews)
"Beautiful property, well appointed rooms. Service is typical or better for St Maarten. I never got the extra blanket I requested but the cool wet towel and rum punch at check in was top notch."

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
144 Oyster Pond Resort, Building A, Oyster Pond, Sint Maarten
The price is AU$1,098 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$1,098
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oyster Pond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"It is ok"

Reviewed on 25 Jan. 2025

JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
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 WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews)
"Nice new property. Helpful staff. Nice pool area. Close to the beach. Wish the gym was bigger with larger free weight options and a better cable machine. Also wish room came with at least 4 large bath towels versus just the 2. Otherwise very nice overall."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Fourteen at Mullet Bay
July Apartments
July Apartments
3 out of 5
A.T. Illidge Road 117, Philipsburg
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"Very comfortable accommodation, was able to have window open during stay, no need for the AC. Yosef was very friendly and helpful. Bianca spent time explaining and diagramming the local “bus” routes."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

July Apartments
The Hills Residence
The Hills Residence
3 out of 5
69 Welfare Rd, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Maho Beach and Orient Bay Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Wow! Such a great experience staying at The Hills residence! Beautiful 2 bedroom really cozy, quiet, beautiful roof top pool. Free parking very close to all the food and shopping"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

The Hills Residence
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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