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Overview
Facing the beryl-tinted waters of St. Martin's Orient Bay, Esmeralda Resort boasts 65 rooms and suites spread throughout 18 villas. Each villa features its own swimming pool with Jacuzzi jets, along with a private entrance and terrace. Recent guests said the resort's rooms are spacious and well-maintained, adding that you should request a room closer to the beach (only two villas face the ocean) for the best views. When you're not relaxing poolside, head to the beach and enjoy a complimentary chair and umbrella. Or, try your hand at surfing, Jet Skiing or parasailing, just a few of the activities available on-site. After working up an appetite, stave off hunger pangs with a meal at The Astrolabe restaurant. Though recent visitors raved about the eatery's French-inspired fare and attentive service, they're also quick to recommend eating off-site at one of Orient Bay's eateries. Also, keep in mind that despite the resort's reopening in late 2018 after sustaining damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017, some repairs are still ongoing. As such, construction noise may be occasionally heard, according to past travelers.
- Location
- Baie Orientale
- Hotel Class
- 4.0-star
- Property Type
- Boutique hotel, 65 rooms
- Primary View
- Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean
- Style
- Traditional
- Best For
- Couples, Families
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- 4.0Hotel Class
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Almost all of these traditional Caribbean-style, kitchen-equipped villas, which can be configured to meet guests' needs, have their own pool, and the fun of Orient Beach and the hotel's beach club is a two-minute walk away. A $2.5-million renovation to the rooms has given them considerably more style and comfort and brought the resort up to a higher standard, while keeping it a very good value.
This village of 18 green-roofed Creole-style villas boasts a spacious garden sprawl that spills down to the beautiful beach at Orient Bay. Each low-rise villa is split into four units and comes with its own communal pool, a nice option for large families or groups who desire a little privacy.
The mid-range Esmeralda Resort is a low-key beachfront hotel with a colonial-inspired Caribbean vibe in Orient Bar. All 65 rooms are spacious and bright, with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and iPod speakers.
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 441 have reviewed the Esmeralda Resort, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.
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TripAdvisor Travel Rating:Guest Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Bathrooms include showers or bathtubs
- Satellite TVs in all accommodations
Standard room size: 500 square feet
- Internet (free)
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Wireless Internet
- Guest rooms with patios and balconies
- Adjoining rooms available
Location & Parking
- Car rental desk
- Approximately 10 miles northeast of Princess Juliana International Airport
- 24-hour valet parking
- 24-hour self-parking (free)
- Airport shuttle
- Car service (with fee)
Within walking distance of:
- Grocery store
- Movie theater
- Theater
- Shopping
- Bus stop
- Train station
- Subway/metro stop
- Restaurants
- Beach
Dining
- Room rates include daily continental breakfast at The Astrolabe
- Room service available daily for breakfast and dinner
- Kitchenettes or kitchens in all accommodations
Number of restaurants: 1
Cuisine Types: American, French
- Fine dining
- Casual dining
- Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- 24-hour room service
- Free breakfast
Pool
- Free snorkel gear
- Fee-based water sports equipment includes Jet Skis, catamarans and kitesurfing boards
- Off-site scuba diving and deep-sea fishing excursions can be arranged (charges apply)
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Seasonal
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Indoor/outdoor combo
- Pool bar
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
Spa
Services offered:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
- Salon services
- Outdoor treatment area
- Steam room
- Sauna
Kids
- Charges apply for some water sports equipment rentals
- Off-site horseback riding and snorkeling excursions (fees apply)
- Kids club
- Cribs
- High chairs
Fitness
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
- Bicycles
- Tennis
- Guided runs
- Paddle boats (with fee)
- Motor boats (with fee)
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