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Oyster Bay Beach Resort vs Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Oyster Bay Beach Resort and Esmeralda Resort are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, Oyster Bay Beach Resort ranks slightly better than Esmeralda Resort. Oyster Bay Beach Resort comes in at #11 in St. Martin with recommendations from 5 publications like Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
Oyster Bay Beach Resort
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Oyster
Emerald Merit Rd 10, Oyster Pond 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $185 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"At the end of a twisting, scenic road... this retreat was originally designed for vacationers who don't like overly commercialized megaresorts; now it's largely a timeshare."
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Fodor's
"Jutting out into Oyster Bay, this happening condo/time-share resort sits on Dawn Beach. The renovated rooms are spacious and neat, with fresh paint and granite bath vanities."
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If you can, get a renovated unit.
Travel + Leisure
"This condo resort and timeshare complex sprawls along the tip of a narrow sandy peninsula between the ocean and Oyster Pond marina."
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Star Service
"This expansive operation continues to provide families and couples in search of residential comfort a dependable option with more regional than international flavor."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Rooms are modern and come in studio and one- or two-bedroom configurations, and many have kitchens."
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The infinity pool is a highlight with its attractive curved design and beautiful views of the ocean.
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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