Esmeralda Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
French cuisine
Exterior
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97071
  • Place, Orient Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mont Vernon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cul-de-Sac Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 4 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 220 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Orient Bay

When you stay at Esmeralda Resort in Orient Bay, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Orient Bay and Grand Case Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Maho Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Mullet Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orient Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mont Vernon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cul-de-Sac Bay - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Maho Beach - 19 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sao - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wai Plage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kko Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kontiki - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orient Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

15 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at The Astrolabe, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Astrolabe - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine.
Coco Beach - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coco Beach
  • The Astrolabe

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 64.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 64.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Esmeralda Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort
Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay
Esmeralda Hotel Marigot
Esmeralda Resort St Martin
Esmeralda St Martin
Esmeralda Resort Marigot
Esmeralda Hotel Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort Hotel
Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort Hotel Orient Bay

Esmeralda Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 528 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marshall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room
Great beach bar
Lovely boats in the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Port Coquitlam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful beach, absolutely delicious dinner restaurant Very professional, helpful and lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sabby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was accommodating and did their best to help us out in our situation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a continental breakfast, not much variety.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DRIFT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff treated us very well. Nice, friendly, smiles, all worth it based on that alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando, Amsterdam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tomasz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Clean and friendly. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Easy access to beach. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. The staff was warm & super attentive. The unit had great features for safety, etc. I will return next year and stay more nights. Great beach life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best relaxing environment
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Neressa D

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice having semi-private pool. All of the staff very friendly and helpful. Including at L'Astrolabe for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free upgrade to pool villa close to the resort restaurant because my wife’s mobility problem. Thank you. The resort restaurant LAstrolabe serves delicious French cusine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was great, fast and efficient. I was in my room within 5 minutes of checking in, including the golf cart ride to my villa. After settling in I did my quick inspections of the room as far as cleanliness. The only thing that didn't pass my inspection was the floor. It clearly had not been mopped especially the bathroom. It wasn't a big deal to me at the time because I always wear slides any way so it was something i could look past until later on in the night when i needed to use the toilet. Ied down to line the toilet seat with toilet paper. Thats when i noticed the strong, pungent, undeniable scent of urine. When i took a closer look at the toilet seat there where dried up splatter stains from pee and also dried up pee stains on the floor around the toilet. At this time it was around 1045 pm so i knew housekeeping wasn't available and especially on this type of property. I tried to call the front desk, just to see if i could get some cleaning spray and paper towels or something so i could quicky clean the toilet in my bathroom myself, but phone didn't ring when i dialed the number to the reception. So i make my way to the reception to see whats going on. What i didn't expect was for the reception to be closed and the doors locked and a sign on the door stating "no front desk staff is available after 10pm until 7am". There 2 were numbers to call on the sign. One for reception and one for
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is absolutely gorgeous. The restaurant is very cute and the resort feels safe and secure. The rooms are a little on the older side and not sound proof. Loved this area and would totally stay here again if there was an updated room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nikolai, ISLAMORADA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is old but kept in good condition. The location is near perfect. On our previous stays we enjoyed very much the beach cafe directly from the hotel. It had great service and food, plus tiki huts for rent. This time the cafe was closed for renovation and we had to use the next one were the beach boys were outright rude and the food is mediocre. Stay away from KKO beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorien E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing! Staff is too! Swimming pool right outside the patio door, mini kitchen worked great. L’Astrolabe breakfast was perfect and dinners were too! Fridays and Mondays are a do not miss. A few quick minutes to the beach where your chair awaits, with staff to help you there! The beach restaurant’s food is also amazing! If you do not rent a car, it is easy to get a taxi. I used the same person the whole time. He was great. This property is lovely and I would definitely come back! There’s bird watching, the surf is perfect, food, entertainment for my style, bar, and no clocks. It is lovely.
North end Orient Bay, the beach restaurant side
Resort from the Rocky outcropping
Lobster night!
Some of the Continental breakfast yummy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025