Holland House Beach HotelvsThe Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Holland House Beach Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten. Holland House Beach Hotel is ranked #5 in St. Martin with endorsements from 7 publications such as Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Holland House Beach Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
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
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
OysterUpper-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
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten Fodor's Oyster Star Service Frommer's
144 Oyster Pond Road, Oyster Pond, St Maarten-St Martin
From $184/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Straddling the border between the Dutch and French sides, the modern Westin sits on one of the island's best beaches." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 314-room Westin Dawn Beach's mostly ocean-view rooms... make it a solid option for families and couples." Full review
Star Service "Travelers in search of a familiar—and dependable—name in the sand will feel right at home here—and there is even a smallish casino which during high season can be quite lively." Full review
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Frommer's "To be fair, the hotel's colonnaded beachfront facade is much more elegant than its character-free backside. And the huge freshwater infinity pool fronting Dawn Beach is beautiful." Full review
