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where to stay??
Posted by: cheryl (---.home1.cgocable.net)
Date: July 28, 2006 11:06AM

Hi all,
we are just starting to research a stay in St. Martin. We've been twice visiting from a cruise and we love what we've seen so far.

Could anyone please recommend where to stay - we are a family of 4 - 2 adults, two kids ages 7 & 4 - we want something with a nice beach, pool, nice rooms / view and family / kid friendly. Ideally, some basic spa services would be great too.

Thanks much!!

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: John (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 28, 2006 12:26PM

Did you want to stay on the French side or Dutch side.
French side is quieter and Dutch side has most of the nightlife.
On the Dutch side, my recommendation would be for the Sonesta Maho, The Royal Islander Timeshares, The Pelican or Flamingo, or Divi.
My recommendation for the French side would be Grand Case Beach Club.

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: ANON (---.nycmny83.covad.net)
Date: July 28, 2006 12:39PM

I'm inclined to agree with John but will be more specific. I would strongly recomend Divi or Pelican on Dutch side because both have beaches that are pretty kid friendly and GCBC on French side for same reason. Other places good to but these are just better and Divi has a great spa if its still there.

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: cheryl (---.home1.cgocable.net)
Date: July 29, 2006 08:21PM

Thanks for the advice - I'll give them all a look on the internet!!

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: ellen (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: July 29, 2006 08:26PM

We just came back from GCBC with our 7 year old and loved it there - there are two beaches - the GC one is shallow - it has some good beginner snorkeling for a little one - enough fish and stuff to keep them amused - the other beach has waves and a dropoff but is also nice. The rooms are immaculate and the staff is great. It is a plus to be able to walk into GC to eat dinner, although we loved the Sunset Cafe at the GCBC!

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: sandra (---.tstt.net.tt)
Date: August 14, 2006 10:33AM

My husband and I are from the island of Trinidad. We are looking for a reasonable guest house from 17.8.06 to 21.8.06. We love to tour and usually use a hotel for sleeping and showering. Do you have any suggestions?

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: Barbara1 (Moderator)
Date: August 14, 2006 05:47PM

try these places:
[www.travelinnhotel.com]
[stmaarten.wheretostay.com]
[www.visitsxm.com]

[www.turquoiseshellinn.com]

[www.theroyalturtle.com]

[www.thtgh.com]

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: Trinigerl (12.40.253.---)
Date: August 15, 2006 08:46AM

Hi sandra, you can try seaview hotel in dt p'burg, also sometimes the hotels offer a caricom rate for folks visiting from the other islands.

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: Chook (---.elyria.apk.net)
Date: August 16, 2006 09:19PM

Sandra,

Check the L'Esperance Hotel. I personally have stayed there one and have friends that stay there every year, for the same reasons that you list.

[www.lesperancehotel.com]

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: rickscott (---.rcc.org)
Date: August 17, 2006 05:11AM

Divi Little Bay would be an excellent choice. Great beach for kids, nice spa, nice accomadations.

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Re: where to stay
Posted by: John root (190.102.8.---)
Date: July 20, 2010 01:16PM

I stays at lesperance and found it was exe lent for my large family, and they have suites not small rooms cheers

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: SXMNorm (---.dsl.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net)
Date: July 21, 2010 02:36PM

Certainly would consider Oyster Bay Beach Resort. Although it's a timeshare, there are numerous places that have weeks for sale. It has a very kid friendly pool with water starting at about 12" going to almost 6' very gradually. It is also located right next to Dawn Beach. 15 minutes away is Galion Beach which is also extremely kid friendly. Can send more info on Oyster Bay if you need it.

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: CarolynandWalt (---.phlapa.fios.verizon.net)
Date: July 21, 2010 05:15PM

The question was from 2006! smiling smiley

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Re: where to stay??
Posted by: Barbara1 (Moderator)
Date: July 22, 2010 10:17AM

yes, it was. why do people keep resurrecting these old threads?

confused smiley

[barcann.livejournal.com]

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