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The Horny Toad Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Jasmine | Private kitchen
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2 Vlaun Drive, Simpson Bay
  • Place, Simpson Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Orchid

  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Bougainvillea

  • Sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hibiscus

  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frangipani

  • Sea view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea Grape

  • Sea view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Jasmine

  • Sea view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flamboyant

  • Sea view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mimosa

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Simpson Bay

When you stay at The Horny Toad Guesthouse in Simpson Bay, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach. .This beach apartment is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Grand Case Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Simpson Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Simpson Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Market Garden Supermarket - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Paradise Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hollywood Casino - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pollos Hermanos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Boon Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy Dock Sailors Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Balls - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Palapa Hidden Oasis SXM - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Horny Toad Guesthouse

The Horny Toad Guesthouse offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This apartment also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 floors
  • 8 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

This property does not have a Sint Maarten Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Horny Toad Guesthouse
Horny Toad Guesthouse Apartment
Horny Toad Guesthouse Apartment Simpson Bay
Horny Toad Guesthouse Simpson Bay
Horny Toad house Simpson Bay
The Horny Toad Simpson Bay
The Horny Toad Guesthouse Apartment
The Horny Toad Guesthouse Simpson Bay
The Horny Toad Guesthouse Apartment Simpson Bay

The Horny Toad Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Pacoli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like it being beachfront, wide verandas, spacious unit, host and staff were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will continue to come back! Beautiful beach, friendly and accommodating hosts, all the amenities you need, perfect distance to everything . The host was so welcoming and made us feel like a part of the family the second we arrived until we left!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deb & Doug are accommodating and great to talk to to get ideas of things to do. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is just cute, clean and friendly. Great beach and walk to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Olga

The view was amazing

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Valeria-ann

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from this property is amazing. Debbie and Doug are amazing hosts and want this to feel like home for you. One of the best experiences with a room I have had. The pictures do not do this place justice. It is so much better than it shows. I WILL BE BACK!!!!

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was huge and very clean. The owners were very friendly and available at anytime. The location was perfect and were were able to use the private beach right outside our door. Can't wait to book again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

adriaan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views, the privacy and the beach at your front door. But to top it off Debbie & her Husband went out of their way to make sure I was good my whole stay. Definitely recommend & will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to sit back, listen to the ocean and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place and we were greeted with a very warm welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olenka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place! Debbie and Doug are so nice and helpful! Right in the beach and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please don't even think of travelling to St. Marten unless you're going to stay at the Toad. When I arrived, four out of the eight suites were occupied by "regulars" who had been coming there for years. I found out why. A stunning view right on the water, steps to the warm sea. A parade of yachts going by. Always something to see. I enjoyed watching planes taking off and the sound was not bothersome. And then there's Debbie and Dan. You couldn't ask for nicer people. The nightly happy hour was a wonderful opportunity to chat with fellow travelers I didn't even rent a car for my six day visit. I walked to stores and restaurants You'll be happy to stay there!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, Bastrop, Texas

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

We Shall Return

As being First Time Visitors to St Maarten, Cherry meet us out late when we got there due to some airline Delays and gave us the lay of the land. The waves pounded outside at the beach all night and it was super relaxing. The beach is 10 feet from the edge of the yard and it is absolutely beautiful. It was located near bars and breakfast places within walking distance on the beach or driving down the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, great staff, great place to relax & get away from it all. Bars and restaurants close by.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to relax & unwind, right at the beach, with bars & restaurants near by,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

susan, bushnell,fl

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

quiet guest house on beautiful beach

Walk out of your room , onto white sand beach and into turquoise waters. Easy access to airport , restaurants, and water activities. Rooms are spacious with well-equipped kitchen. Fresh flowers and daily newspaper. Owners are great hosts, very helpful. They make you feel at home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Ruthie, Madison, WI

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

Just a overall great experience

We could not asked for anything more. We had such a great time, lots of walkable things to do and the staff could not have been nicer. We would so come back and tell all our friends.

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

might expect in a small hotel and then some.

Everything one might expect in a smaller beachfront hotel and then some. Owner/managers were very hospitable - they even threw a delicious St Patrick's Day dinner party and invited all the guests. Nightly happy hour gatherings. Located directly on a beautiful stretch of Simpson Bay Beach. Short walk to restaurants, stores and bus transportation. Very accessible to airport so there is some airport noise but not late at night..

10/10 Excellent

Becky L., Michigan

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

Excellent choice!

We prefer resorts that are not a franchise and are not all inclusive. We like to experience our vacation without the 'mega resort' environment. Based on reviews, we chose to stay at this resort and we loved it so much we already reserved our room for next year. The staff are excellent and could. It have been more friendly. The only reason we honored a four star for cleanliness is because as with mega resorts this place does not have tile/quartz floors, 24/7 cleaning staff and the most up to date accommodations, which was absolutely fine with us. However some individuals may expect different. We were pleasantly surprised that four of the couples who were at our resort have been returning for 10+ years. Just that alone confirms how well respected this resort is.

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Chicago

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

Perfect hide-a-away!

Our room faced the rolling surf, the sound was sooooo relaxing. I've never been a person to lay in a hammock but I actually fell asleep in theirs, sheltered in the guesthouse's community area. They have everything you need to enjoy your stay including an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and sea, a full stocked kitchen, beach towels and lovely hosts that can provide you with information at a moment's notice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome view

Cute hotel on the beach. Room was like a large effiency apt. with everything you needed.