La Playa Orient BayvsHotel Esmeralda Resort
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Esmeralda Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to La Playa Orient Bay. Esmeralda Resort is ranked #16 in St. Martin with praise from 3 reviews such as Fodor's, Frommer's and oyster.com.
La Playa Orient Bay
Oyster
Fodor's
116 Baie Orientale, BP 5146, Orient Bay 97071, St Maarten-St Martin
From $439/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
OysterMid-Range
"A one-minute walk to Orient Bay and the hotel's partner restaurant, bar, spa, and boutique gives guests additional resort-like amenities -- all for budget-hotel prices." Full review
Fodor's "You can't miss this property's white, multistory villas, where rooms are spacious and contemporary, with lots of light woods and pops of color. The hotel's La Playa Beach Club is relaxed..." Full review
Hotel Esmeralda Resort Fodor's Oyster
Star Service
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Baie Orientale, BP 5141, Orient Bay 97071, St Maarten-St Martin
From $211/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A recent $2.5-million renovations 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." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Esmeralda Resort's colorful Creole-style villas offer seclusion and elegance with semi-private pools (shared among four units), stylish tropical rooms, and a well-respected restaurant." Full review
Star Service "Tucked away in a quiet setting on the northeastern side of the island, splayed across a low hill overlooking the prized sands of Orient Beach...this tantalizing hybrid offers options." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Facing the beryl-tinted waters of St&*& Martin's Orient Bay, Esmeralda Resort boasts 65 rooms and suites spread throughout 18 villas." Full review
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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.
Frommer's "This village of 18 green-roofed Creole-style villas boasts a spacious garden sprawl that spills down to the beautiful beach at Orient Bay" Full review
