Sofia’s Picks: The Best Hotels in St. Martin

A curated collection of the hotels in St. Martin that stand out for their setting, atmosphere, service, and sense of place, from refined beachfront resorts to quieter island retreats. Each offers its own distinct experience of the island, shaped by thoughtful hospitality, beautiful surroundings, and a character that feels uniquely connected to St. Martin itself.

1 | La Samanna

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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel (often searched as "lasa monna") is a legendary, ultra-luxury 5-star resort nestled on the secluded cliffs of Baie Longue (Long Bay) in the exclusive Terres Basses (French Lowlands) region of St. Martin. Spanning 55 acres, it is globally celebrated for its Mediterranean-inspired white architecture and elite clientele.

2 | The Morgan Resort & Spa

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The Morgan Resort & Spa (officially The Morgan Resort Spa & Village) is a world-class, ultra-contemporary luxury boutique hotel located on Beacon Hill Road in Simpson Bay, on Sint Maarten's Dutch side. It is highly celebrated for its modern "tropical chic" architecture and its prime position adjacent to the runway.

3 | JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa

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JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa (officially the JW Marriott St. Maarten) is a newly transformed 4-star luxury oceanfront property located on the sands of Dawn Beach, near Oyster Pond on the island's eastern Dutch side. Rebranded and fully renovated from the former Westin resort, it functions as a secluded wellness sanctuary.

4 | Sonesta Resort

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Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten is a duo of beachfront, all-inclusive oceanfront properties situated on the western tip of the Dutch side, directly adjacent to the iconic plane-spotting runway at Maho Beach.

5 | Hôtel Esmeralda Resort

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Hôtel Esmeralda Resort is an intimate, 4-star boutique property nestled within a 3-hectare tropical garden right on the edge of Orient Bay on St. Martin's French side. Built in a classic colonial-inspired architectural style, it offers a distinctive, private plantation-style layout rather than a traditional mega-resort building

6 | Le Karibuni 

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Le Karibuni is an exclusive family-run hospitality brand on St. Martin’s northeastern French side, famous for spanning two distinct properties: an ultra-private, hillside Boutique Hotel in Cul-de-Sac and a legendary, barefoot-luxury Beach Restaurant on neighboring Pinel Island

7 | The Caribbean Princess Condos

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The Caribbean Princess Condos on St. Martin (SXM) are a set of 10-12 luxurious, colonial-style, two-bedroom beachfront units located directly on Orient Bay. Situated approximately 40-50 meters from the beach near Coconut Grove and Pinel Beach, they offer fully equipped kitchens, large balconies, a shared pool, and walking access to beach bars, water sports, and restaurants in Orient Village.

8 | Grand Case Beach Club

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Grand Case Beach Club is a highly rated, intimate 4-star oceanfront resort located at the far western end of Grand Case on St. Martin’s northern French side. Celebrated for its tranquil, unpretentious atmosphere, the resort is uniquely nestled between two pristine, calm-water Caribbean beaches

9 | Le Temps des Cerises

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Le Temps des Cerises (commonly known as LTC La Plage) is a highly popular, bohemian-chic boutique hotel and beach club situated directly on the sand in Grand Case, on St. Martin’s northern French side. Known for its intimate and trendy French-Mediterranean vibe, the property blends colonial Creole architecture with casual luxury

10 | Orient Beach Hotel

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Orient Beach Hotel is a premium, 4-star luxury boutique resort located directly on the sands of Orient Bayon St. Martin’s northeastern French side. Fully renovated in 2020, it is celebrated for being the only true beachfront property where every single room directly faces the ocean