Holland House Beach HotelvsLe Shambala

Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, Holland House Beach Hotel ranks significantly better than Le Shambala. Holland House Beach Hotel ranks #4 in St. Martin with endorsements from 6 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.

Holland House Beach Hotel

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:Frontstreet 43, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin

Price:

From $261/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge

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Expert reviews:

Fodor's

"An ideal location for shoppers and sun worshippers, this historic hotel faces the Front Street pedestrian mall; to the rear are the boardwalk and a long stretch of Great Bay Beach." Full review

Oyster

Upper-middle-range

"The stylish 54-room Holland House Beach Hotel might be missing a pool, spa, and fitness center, but its location in the middle of Philipsburg gives guests the best of everything else." Full review

DK Eyewitness

"This mid-town boutique hotel has become quite trendy. Redesigned rooms feature chic colors, upscale bedding, and flat-screen TVs."

Star Service

"Located in the center of town amid high-priced diamond shops and souvenir shops, within walking distance of the cruise ship docks." Full review

Jetsetter

"Beachfront boutique on St. Maarten, with a lounge bar and restaurant, beach attendants and a private balcony in every room." Full review

Lonely Planet

"Has a central beachfront location in the heart of Philipsburg and 54 spacious rooms." Full review

Frommer's

"One of a handful of city hotels right on the Philipsburg waterfront, Holland House brings a hip quotient to the Great Bay boardwalk scene" Full review

Lonely Planet

"With rooms dressed primly in shades of white and rose, this is a great base for shopping and the beach" Full review

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Le Shambala

Tripexpert score:

7/10

Location:28 Bd de Grand Case, Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin