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Le Petit Hotel vs Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Both Le Petit Hotel and Esmeralda Resort are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Le Petit Hotel ranks significantly better than Esmeralda Resort. Le Petit Hotel is ranked #4 in St. Martin with praise from 5 sources including Frommer's, Fodor's and Star Service.
Le Petit Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Frommer's
248 Boulevard de Grand Case, Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Surrounded by some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean, this beachfront boutique hotel, sister hotel to Hotel L'Esplanade, oozes charm and has the same caring, attentive management."
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DK Eyewitness
"Set right on the beach and restaurant row, this classy Mediterranean-style boutique hotel is run by friendly staff offering excellent service and insider advice on activities and dining."
Star Service
"This three-story, eight-unit hotel feels both Moorish and Mediterranean, with slender pillars, statuesque balustrades and decorative blue and gold tile work."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Guests can expect a relaxing atmosphere, personalized, attentive service, and plenty of room to themselves."
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Frommer's
"This well-managed, thoughtfully designed hotel opens directly onto the sands of Grand Case Beach... the overall effect is of serene sanctuary."
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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."
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Oyster
Mid-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."
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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."
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U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Facing the beryl-tinted waters of St&*& Martin's Orient Bay, Esmeralda Resort boasts 65 rooms and suites spread throughout 18 villas."
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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"
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