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Esmeralda Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $273
$262 nightly
$273 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

Explore the area

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B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97071
  • Place, Orient Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mont Vernon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cul-de-Sac Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 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 WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 1938 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite, 4 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2368 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Orient Bay

When you stay at Esmeralda Resort in Orient Bay, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Orient Bay and Grand Case Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Maho Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Mullet Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Orient Bay - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mont Vernon - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cul-de-Sac Bay - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Maho Beach - 19 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orient Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

15 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at The Astrolabe, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Astrolabe - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine.
Coco Beach - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 64.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 64.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Esmeralda Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 531 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

BERNADETTE

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Staff was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Traveled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

sam

I selected Esmeralda Resort expecting a refined boutique experience. Unfortunately, the reality fell materially below reasonable hospitality standards for this price category. The only meaningful advantage of this property is its proximity to Orient Bay Beach. Beyond that, the experience was objectively disappointing. The “continental breakfast” was inadequate in both quality and presentation. Options were sparse, execution lacked care, and it felt more like a budget afterthought than an amenity at a resort charging premium nightly rates. Service was equally underwhelming. Hospitality should feel proactive and welcoming. Instead, interactions felt transactional and indifferent. There was no sense of attentiveness, follow-through, or pride in guest experience. For a boutique resort, this absence is glaring. At this price point in Saint Martin, guests have numerous alternatives that offer materially better service, amenities, and overall value. This property does not compete in its current form. In short: excellent beach location, but a product and service level that does not justify the cost. I would not return, nor would I recommend it to travelers expecting a true boutique resort experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marshall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laurence

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Port Coquitlam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a continental breakfast, not much variety.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DRIFT

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Rolando, Amsterdam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tomasz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Clean and friendly. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Lee

Traveled with family
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