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La Playa Orient Bay

4.0 star property

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Relax on the beach with comfortable chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a palm tree and the sound of the ocean.
Relax in this stylish living area with a sofa, desk, and balcony access.
Relax by the serene pool, surrounded by a soothing water feature and a shaded gazebo.
Relax in this serene space with a high ceiling, terracotta tiles, and a cozy wooden platform.
Relax in this open-plan living space with a high ceiling, featuring a sliding glass door to a balcony with ocean views and palm trees.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

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116 Parc de la Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97150
  • Orient Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Pinel Island
  • Orient Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite kitchen Premium Garden

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Garden

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Orient Bay

When you stay at La Playa Orient Bay in Orient Bay, you'll be on the beach, a 2-minute drive from Orient Bay Beach and 6 minutes from Grand Case Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Maho Beach and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Mullet Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orient Bay - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Grand Case Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Anse Marcel Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Dawn Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Del Arti - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rancho del Sol - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kontiki - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Playa Orient Bay

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
La Playa Orient Bay offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orient Bay hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Playa Orient Bay has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 250

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 28 and October 3.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 250 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property collects a per-night resort fee at check-in for all stays.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel L'Hoste
L'Hoste
L'Hoste Hotel
L'Hoste Hotel Orient Bay
L'Hoste Orient Bay
l Hoste Hotel Orient Bay
Playa Orient Bay Hotel
Playa Orient Bay
La Playa Orient Bay Hotel
La Playa Orient Bay Orient Bay
La Playa Orient Bay Hotel Orient Bay

La Playa Orient Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 578 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Robinson and Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Seda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff wasn't friendly at all! At the beach, you won't be able to see the staff to order drinks. If he was around, and maybe ask customers if they want anything, hotel would make much more money! At the beach bar, bartender was kind of rude. Breakfast was complimentary, but don't get excited, not many choices, very very basic ! Rooms we like, clean and good size! Beach was nice. That's it. Wouldn't go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

The hotel was the same as the pictures on their website. The room we had on the third floor was excellent with a nice size refrigerator and freezer which we used only to store some wine, water and I made some ice just because there was an ice tray. The hotel had a very convenient large ice machine. The staff were very friendly and helpful for the most part ,we had some miscommunication issues with the staff replenishing the coffee in the room but they made up for it by giving us some extra. It was no big deal. Only other issue was that when we went to lunch the first few days at the very convenient beach side restaurant the staff kept asking us if we had reservations even though the restaurant was never fully occupied. We then said we would like a reservation every day for lunch and the issue ended. The restaurant had many tables available every day so I’m not sure why they made such a requirement. The breakfast was a nice meal with a great view. Very relaxing way to start the day. There are many restaurants (8 or 9) for dinner a short walk from the hotel as well as a two small grocery stores which also sell wine and spirits, a good pizzeria ,ice cream shop, bakery and deli. Everything you would need plus a beautiful beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Elaine is a true professional
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfectly located on a beautiful beach and within walking distance to many nice restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

kristen

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect stay at La Playa. We loved the location and convenience of having the restaurants and small shops nearby. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tkachenko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome French Beach Resort

Best Boutique hotel on Orient Bay. First trip to St. Maarten. Awesome French beach vibe. Steps to local town and restaurants. 3 Miles from Grand Case where they have nice waterfront restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massiel, Bronx

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Location is great. Very good restaurants walking distance! Restaurant staff is friendly and helpful, but the VIP employee is Elena! Such great help, very knowledgeable and so helpful! She definitely made my stay easier with her recommendations! I would definitely be returning to this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The crew at this resort so friendly and helpful. We wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Johnstown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
300 steps to breakfast and another 100 to best beach in world- 500 steps to village filled with 5 star restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The towels in the bathrooms need to be replaced.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Puja

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was smelling like sewer. I complained about it everyday to three different people but no one took care of it. Everyday we would come back and room is still smelling. All they did was ran hot water, sprayed room freshener and opened sliding door. One day they even left the sliding door open for all the day without thinking about our safety that what if someone can just come in or steal our stuff. This is not a 4 star hotel. This is not the service you expect from 4 star hotel where you are paying more than $400 per room night. It was very disappointing and horrible experience. I book hotels on Expedia based on the raying given but this was definitely not a 9.4 star rating hotel. Very very disappointed!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at La Playa. It was fantastic as usual! The staff is exceptional and the resort is beautiful. It’s laidback and relaxing. The bartender GP is amazing. We love him!! Thanks GP, Carlos, and Alexandra. It was great to see u all again! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at La Playa was a luxury vacation without being over the top (simple elegance). Everything has been very well thought out - towel service, walkability to village for dinner/market, loungers at the beach, beautiful pool space, kitchenette in the room, breakfast by the beach, and the concierge team was helpful with every question we had. We had a wonderful vacation there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was as presented
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to major super U market, restaurants, long beach stretch to walk, theater and village restaurants and stage
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personnel is very welcoming and friendly! The location cannot be better as it is close to everything yet quiet. On the pricey side though. This was our second time in this hotel and equal good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Premium location access to the paradise
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved La Playa!

La Playa Orient Bay was excellent. It was clean, comfortable, perfectly located on the beach and near the restaurants, and the staff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommended and we'll be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025