Holland House Beach HotelvsSonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
Both Holland House Beach Hotel and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Holland House Beach Hotel scores slightly higher than Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa. Holland House Beach Hotel comes in at 88 with recommendations from 7 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Jetsetter.
Holland House Beach Hotel
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 Oyster
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 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
Frontstreet 43, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "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
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
 "This mid-town boutique hotel has become quite trendy. Redesigned rooms feature chic colors, upscale bedding, and flat-screen TVs." 
 "Located in the center of town amid high-priced diamond shops and souvenir shops, within walking distance of the cruise ship docks." Full review
 "Beachfront boutique on St. Maarten, with a lounge bar and restaurant, beach attendants and a private balcony in every room." Full review
 "Has a central beachfront location in the heart of Philipsburg and 54 spacious rooms." Full review
 "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
 "With rooms dressed primly in shades of white and rose, this is a great base for shopping and the beach" Full review
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
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 Oyster
 Gayot
 Star Service
 Lonely Planet
 Frommer's
1 Rhine Road | Maho Beach, Maho, St Maarten-St Martin
From $202/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Smoking Rooms
 
 "This full-service resort offers everything right on the premises at reasonable rates, and it is located very close to the airport." Full review
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A major renovation is in the works at this writing; in the meanwhile, be sure to ask for a room on an upper floor.
Upper-middle-range
 "By far the biggest resort in St. Maarten, this 534-room behemoth is a veritable village." Full review
 "Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino offers 537 guest rooms and suites, as well as its very own shopping promenade, casino and entertainment venue." Full review
 "Not everyone's mug of rum punch though, this international-scale resort hotel does offer elegant surroundings, nicely appointed guest rooms and enough recreational pursuits." Full review
 "This 395-room behemoth is within waving distance of Princess Juliana International Airport." Full review
 "Welcomes families with open arms, offering a supervised Maho Bungalow Kids Club (ages 4–12) and plenty of kid-friendly water sports. It's got loads of adult-centric action as well, from Casino Royale" Full review