Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide

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A coastal town with buildings, a clear blue sea, and mountains in the background.
A narrow waterway with a small boat, surrounded by lush greenery and buildings with red roofs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a backdrop of green hills and buildings.
A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.
A coastal town with a beach, boats, and buildings.

Stay near popular Downtown Philipsburg attractions

A white building with green shutters and a green door labeled "COURTHOUSE".

Front Street District

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Front Street District during your visit to Philipsburg.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Philipsburg Hotel Deals

Seaview Beach Hotel

Seaview Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
#85C Front Street Philipsburg
The price is NZ$173 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$173
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (889 reviews)
"Amazing location on the boardwalk. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc. The hotel is historic, and doesn't have elevators. Our room was very clean, the towels and bed sheets were clean. The pool was nice, overlooking the ocean. Staff was friendly and amazing. I just didn't understand why ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Seaview Beach Hotel
Holland House Beach Hotel

Holland House Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Front Street 45 Philipsburg
The price is NZ$499 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$499
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, centrally located. The staff were very nice. My only complaint, the bathroom was very nice looking, but not functional."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Holland House Beach Hotel
Horizon View Beach Hotel

Horizon View Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Front Street, 49 Philipsburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$261 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$261
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 5 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Horizon View Beach Hotel
Sea Palace

Sea Palace

3 out of 5
Front Street 147 Philipsburg
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Maho Beach and Great Bay Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
"If you are driving yourself and not being dropped off, it's a bit of a nightmare. You must first call the hotel so they can let down a chain for you to park your vehicle. They then give you a remote control to open and close a gate that's a short walk away from the hotel. The room wasn't bad. There ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

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MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM

2.5 out of 5
Kruythoffsteeg#10 Philipsburg
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$151 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$151
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach are located nearby.
MIDTOWN MOTEL SXM
The Crown House Hotel

The Crown House Hotel

3 out of 5
19 Voorstraat Philipsburg
The price is NZ$180 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$180
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Maho Beach and Great Bay Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"It was greattttt"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

The Crown House Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Philipsburg

Find the best Downtown Philipsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a marina, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Indigo Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.

A large cruise ship docked at a pier with a mountainous coastline and sailboats in the background.
Photo by Simon Gerald
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Point Blanche

While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.

A coastal town with a marina, mountains, and a bay.

Belair

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.

Vineyard

While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of St. Maarten and Museum of Sint Maarten.

A marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.

Sucker Garden

When in Sucker Garden, you can plan a visit to Guana Bay Beach and Dawn Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Philipsburg Travel Guide

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