Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. MaartenvsLe Shambala
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Royal Palm Beach Resort ranks marginally better than Le Shambala. Royal Palm Beach Resort scores 70 with praise from 1 reviews such as oyster.com.
Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten
 Oyster
 Fodor's
115 Welfare Road, Cole Bay 3035, St Maarten-St Martin
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
Mid-Range
 "A central location on a quieter portion of Simpson Bay places this 140-room resort close to virtually every attraction on the island’s Dutch side." Full review
 "Step out onto your balcony for a sweeping view of the ocean and the large swimming pools that shimmy up to it." Full review
Le Shambala
 Frommer's
28 Bd de Grand Case, Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $453/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 
 "The hotel's five private suites have a crisp Caribbean chic, with pitched ceilings, creamy white wainscoting, and soft linens...the hotel's gourmet restaurant and Sand Bar lounge are waterside" Full review