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Esmeralda Resort

4.0 star property

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Superior Suite
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$430
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

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B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97071
  • Place, Orient Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Case Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Maho Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite, 4 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 220 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Orient Bay

A family-friendly stay in Orient Bay awaits you at Esmeralda Resort. You'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Orient Bay and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Grand Case Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 15 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Astrolabe, serves French cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Orient Bay hotel, you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Pinel Island and 16.5 km (10.3 mi) from Maho Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orient Bay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Case Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Maho Beach - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Pinel Island - 20 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sao - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wai Plage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kko Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Esmeralda Resort

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Esmeralda Resort for summer fun including 15 outdoor swimming pools, horse riding/rentals and a playground.

Free breakfast is served daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Orient Bay hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Esmeralda Resort offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Orient Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coco Beach
  • The Astrolabe

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 64.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 64.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Esmeralda Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort
Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay
Esmeralda Hotel Marigot
Esmeralda Resort St Martin
Esmeralda St Martin
Esmeralda Resort Marigot
Esmeralda Hotel Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort Hotel
Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort Hotel Orient Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Esmeralda Resort?

Esmeralda Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Esmeralda Resort?

As of 19 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esmeralda Resort on 25 Jun 2026 start from NZ$430, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Esmeralda Resort?

Yep, Esmeralda Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Esmeralda Resort?

The closest beach to Esmeralda Resort is Maho Beach (11.6 km).

Does Esmeralda Resort have a pool?

Esmeralda Resort has 15 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Esmeralda Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Esmeralda Resort.

Is Esmeralda Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and 15 outdoor pools, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Esmeralda Resort is a hit with families.

Does Esmeralda Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esmeralda Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Esmeralda Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Esmeralda Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Esmeralda Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 533 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Astrolabe restaurant on site superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Staff was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Great location, beautiful grounds, nice clean room with private patio and pool. Entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, beautiful accommodations and excellent staff. We could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful beach, absolutely delicious dinner restaurant Very professional, helpful and lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and it was spacious. The resort is well maintained and the pools are great
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room people nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was great; rooms are spacious but a bit outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was perfect. People are very nice. Most likely we will come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Easy access to beach. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was accommodating and did their best to help us out in our situation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Clean and friendly. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room
Great beach bar
Lovely boats in the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DRIFT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff treated us very well. Nice, friendly, smiles, all worth it based on that alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best relaxing environment
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location just off the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel A

Liked: Amenities
It was a continental breakfast, not much variety.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. The staff was warm & super attentive. The unit had great features for safety, etc. I will return next year and stay more nights. Great beach life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James Bayard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and great resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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