The Best Hotels Closest to Great Bay Beach in Philipsburg for 2026

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A beachside lounge with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.

A multi-story hotel with a grand entrance, a pool area, and outdoor seating.

A person relaxing on a beach chair with a drink, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant shoreline.

A Holland House Beach Hotel reception area with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a signboard.

1. Holland House Beach Hotel

Downtown Philipsburg, 1.2 km from Great Bay Beach

Eugene

￥38,698

￥46,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A clear blue sky, a swimming pool with a view of the sea, and a hillside with buildings.

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with clear blue waters and a distant shoreline.

A person standing by a large window with a view of a body of water and a distant shoreline.

A coastal scene with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a hillside with buildings.

2. condostmaarten by the sea -Adults Only-

Indigo Bay, 2 km from Great Bay Beach

Muneca

￥47,780

￥70,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a chair. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel with a balcony, large windows, and a view of a mountain range.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a rug, and a patterned wall.

3. July Apartments

Madame's Estate, 1.7 km from Great Bay Beach

JoyAnn Carolyn

￥16,930

￥17,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A neatly made bed with a red bedspread, two matching lamps on either side, and a colorful pillow on the headboard.

A beige armchair in a room with a white wall, an exit sign, a framed picture, and two potted plants.

Alicia's Inn Guest House with a sign for Victor's Cosmetics.

A corridor with red and white walls, a fire exit sign, and barred windows.

4. Alicia's Inn

Downtown Philipsburg, 1.2 km from Great Bay Beach

Shelda

￥12,361

￥15,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An aerial view of a beach resort with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with a blue facade.

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a tropical garden and the ocean. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, palm trees, and beach umbrellas.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows with a view of the outdoors.

5. Belair Beach Hotel

Belair, 0.9 km from Great Bay Beach

Roman

￥25,261

￥30,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and two wall-mounted pictures.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, white tablecloths, and red sashes on chairs.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and two side tables with lamps.

A patio area with a small plant, a chair, and an umbrella.

6. Carls Unique Inn

3.1 km from Great Bay Beach

Candy

￥17,670

￥21,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lounge area with a large window overlooking the sea, featuring a modern sofa set, a round coffee table, and a decorative vase.

A resort with beachfront villas, a pier, and clear turquoise waters.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, overlooking a coastal area.

7. Oceans at Divi Little Bay

0.4 km from Great Bay Beach

Candis

￥32,517

￥41,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A swimming pool with a red roof, surrounded by potted plants and a white fence.

A stone-paved courtyard with potted plants and a building with a red roof.

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, a television, and potted plants.

A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and various potted plants.

8. L'Esperance Hotel

1.5 km from Great Bay Beach

Linda

￥19,847

￥23,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy shore, and a mountainous backdrop.

A view of a coastal area with a large ship in the water, a small boat, and a building with a red roof.

A reception area with a white counter, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a sofa, a glass table with a bottle, curtains, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

9. Horizon View Beach Hotel

Downtown Philipsburg, 1.1 km from Great Bay Beach

Chris De

￥17,982

￥21,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A beachside restaurant with two plates of fried food and two bottles of Corona beer, overlooking the beach and the sea.

A room with a floral sofa, a wooden bench, a metal drying rack, and a view of a body of water through a window.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

10. Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

Downtown Philipsburg, 0.8 km from Great Bay Beach

Phyllis

￥10,275

￥17,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A swimming pool with clear blue water, steps leading into the pool, and a few lounge chairs by the poolside.

A room with a dining table, two chairs, a red armchair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden table with a fruit basket, and a window with curtains.

A Mini Mart with a green facade, outdoor seating area with black chairs and tables, and potted plants.

11. The Paradise Inn

1.6 km from Great Bay Beach

ulander

￥14,258

￥15,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A view from inside a building looking out to a beach with clear turquoise water and a distant ship.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a small table, and a door leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

12. MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

Downtown Philipsburg, 0.4 km from Great Bay Beach

Yollanda

￥10,602

￥12,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A circular window view of a beach with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sandy area with umbrellas.

A view through a window with tropical curtains, revealing a beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A beach scene with a sign that reads "WE LOVE St. Maarten" and a view of boats in the background.

A bartender at Seaview Beach Hotel in St. Maarten, with a bar stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

13. Seaview Beach Hotel

Downtown Philipsburg, 0.8 km from Great Bay Beach

Madina

￥13,083

￥16,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a building with balconies, and a backdrop of dense green foliage.

A building entrance with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery.

A living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A beach view with a palm tree, a wooden fence, and a chair.

14. The Crown House Hotel

Downtown Philipsburg, 1.3 km from Great Bay Beach

Monique

￥19,821

￥24,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small fridge, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a TV, an air conditioner, and a small cabinet.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower area.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

15. Philips Scott House Calinago

Downtown Philipsburg, 0.8 km from Great Bay Beach

￥21,285

￥34,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A resort pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings featuring red roofs, a rocky shoreline, and a clear view of the sea.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.

16. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

0.7 km from Great Bay Beach

Gabreille Lynn

￥26,810

￥34,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and inflatable rings.

A beach with a woman walking, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A view of a tropical resort with a pool, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

17. Le Martin Boutique Hôtel

9.3 km from Great Bay Beach

Cassandra

￥33,370

￥42,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A glass table with a white mug and a loaf of bread, a decorative vase, and a poolside lounge area with a view of purple flowers and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a wooden bowl of fruit, and a white cabinet.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with candles, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool area with a lounge chair and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

18. Pomme Cannelle Luxury Suites & Spa

7.9 km from Great Bay Beach

Mircea

￥46,002

￥47,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A beach resort with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a landscaped garden and palm trees.

A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a tray with breakfast items, and a view of the beach and ocean.

19. Orient Beach Hotel

8 km from Great Bay Beach

Coura

￥35,518

￥36,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

A stone staircase with a metal railing, surrounded by various plants and rocks.

A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

20. La Villa Hibiscus

8.7 km from Great Bay Beach

leonardo

￥28,217

￥29,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Bay Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holland House Beach Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
condostmaarten by the sea -Adults Only-	9.2 Wonderful 43 reviews	View
July Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 254 reviews	View
Alicia's Inn	8.8 Excellent 353 reviews	View
Belair Beach Hotel	8.8 Excellent 221 reviews	View

Top Great Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our beachfront room!!"

Oceans at Divi Little Bay

10/10 Excellent

"I love everything about the resort, I would highly recommend"

Holland House Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The meals at Ocean were phenomenal!"

The Paradise Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Seaview Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

".."

Beachfront Villa #9 on Great Bay

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing property right on Great Bay Beach. Best location and time we’ve ever had in Saint Martin. Definitely will be back to Villa #9!! Wally was an excellent manager and neighbors who lived there year-round were awesome as well!! Easy walk to the boardwalk with great food and amazing people and shops! Everything was beyond our expectations!"

Alicia's Inn

8/10 Good

"Clive to the beach and shopping center"

Luxury Beachfront 2 Bedroom Condo In The Heart Of Philipsburg/Great Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We had an absolute blast during our stay here. You couldn't ask for a better spot in Philipsburg, steps from the sand and right on the boardwalk made exploring, and relaxing on the beach amazing.The condo was spotless, incredibly comfortable, and provided everything we needed for the week. Our host was exceptional, super responsive, welcoming. Highly recommend to anyone visiting St. Maarten!"

The Crown House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was greattttt"

Other attractions near Great Bay Beach

Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit during your trip to Philipsburg. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A pier with a red roof, flags, and a sign for 'S&Martin'.

Philipsburg Boardwalk

8.8/10 (97 reviews)

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.

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A Courthouse with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars.

Philipsburg Courthouse

8.4/10 (325 reviews)

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.

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A coastal fortification with rusted cannons, a clear blue sea, and green hills in the background.

Fort Amsterdam

8.8/10 (245 reviews)

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.

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A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.

Front Street District

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Front Street District during your trip to Philipsburg.

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Little Bay Beach

9.4/10 (366 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Little Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Philipsburg. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Cyrus Wathey Square

8.6/10 (32 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cyrus Wathey Square and enjoy the boating in Philipsburg. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Bobby's Marina

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Philipsburg with a trip to Bobby's Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Bay Beach?

Great Bay Beach is located in Philipsburg. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 115 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Great Bay Beach?

Adjacent to Great Bay Beach, Oceans at Divi Little Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Other good choices close by include Divi Little Bay Beach Resort and MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Great Bay Beach?

Expedia has 115 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Great Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Great Bay Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Great Bay Beach?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Great Bay Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Great Bay Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Sint Maarten and St-Martin Archaeological Museum. Fort Amsterdam, Fort St. Louis, and Tahuna Shipwreck are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Cyrus Wathey Square and Seaside Nature Park.

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Our top choices for Great Bay Beach hotels

1. Holland House Beach Hotel

2. condostmaarten by the sea -Adults Only-

3. July Apartments

4. Alicia's Inn

5. Belair Beach Hotel

6. Carls Unique Inn

7. Oceans at Divi Little Bay

8. L'Esperance Hotel

9. Horizon View Beach Hotel

10. Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

11. The Paradise Inn

12. MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

13. Seaview Beach Hotel

14. The Crown House Hotel

15. Philips Scott House Calinago

16. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

17. Le Martin Boutique Hôtel

18. Pomme Cannelle Luxury Suites & Spa

19. Orient Beach Hotel

20. La Villa Hibiscus

Compare popular hotels close to Great Bay Beach

Top Great Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

Oceans at Divi Little Bay

Holland House Beach Hotel

The Paradise Inn

Seaview Beach Hotel

Beachfront Villa #9 on Great Bay

Alicia's Inn

Luxury Beachfront 2 Bedroom Condo In The Heart Of Philipsburg/Great Bay

The Crown House Hotel

Other attractions near Great Bay Beach

Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Courthouse

Fort Amsterdam

Front Street District

Little Bay Beach

Cyrus Wathey Square

Bobby's Marina

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