ST. MAARTEN/ST. MARTIN

This divided island is the smallest territory in the world shared by two sovereign states. The only way you’ll know you’re crossing an international border is when you see the sign BIENVENUE PARTE FRANCAISE. The island was officially split in 1648.

An island divided between the Netherlands and France, St. Maarten is the Dutch half, while St. Martin is French. The Dutch capital is Philipsburg and Front Street is the main thoroughfare. The capital on the French side is Marigot.

Getting Around

It is recommended to use a taxi, rental car, minibus or bicycle.

Where to Stay

A. Expensive (In St. Maarten)

Atrium

Belair Beach Hotel

The Caravanseral

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort and Casino

Great Bay Beach Hotel & Casino

Horny Toad Guesthouse

Maho Beach Hotel & Casino

Pond Beach Resort

Royal Palm Beach Club

B. Moderate/Inexpensive

Holland House

Mary’s Boon

Pasanggrahan

Pellican Resort

Summit Resort Hotel

A. Very Expensive (In St. Martin)

Esmeralda Resort

Green Cay Village

La Samanna

Le Meridien L’Habitation/Le Domaine

Le Mississippi

B. Expensive

Captain Oliver’s Resort Club Orient Naturist Resort

Grand Case Beach Club Hotel Alizea

Hotel Anse Margot Hotel Beach Plaza

Hotel L’Esplanada Caraibe Le Petit Hotel

Mount Vernon

C. Moderate/Inexpensive

La Residence

Le Royale Louisiana

Mercure simson Beach Coralia

Where to Dine

A. Expensive (In St. Maarten)

Antoine’s Da Livio Ristorante

Le Perroquet Saratoga

Spartaco

B. Moderate/Inexpensive

Cheri’s Cafe’ Chesterfields

Don Carlos Restaurant The Greenhouse

Lynette’s Wajang Doll

(In St. Martin)

La Brasserie de Marigot La Maison sur le Port

La Vie en Rose Le Mini Club

Mahogany Hevea

La Marine L’Auberge Gourmande

Le Cottage Villa Plantation

Beaches

Mullet Bay Beach

Maho Bay Beach

Simpson Bay Beach

Baie Rouge

Great Bay Beach

Little Bay Beach

Dawn Beach