Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. MaartenvsSonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa scores significantly better than Royal Palm Beach Resort. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa comes in at 86 with accolades from 6 reviewers such as Gayot, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
OysterMid-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
Fodor's "Step out onto your balcony for a sweeping view of the ocean and the large swimming pools that shimmy up to it." Full review
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa Fodor's 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
Fodor's "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.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"By far the biggest resort in St. Maarten, this 534-room behemoth is a veritable village." Full review
Gayot "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
Star Service "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
Lonely Planet "This 395-room behemoth is within waving distance of Princess Juliana International Airport." Full review
Frommer's "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
