Fort William Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach

Great Bay Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Great Bay Beach
Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Philipsburg Boardwalk
Fort Amsterdam showing military items, building ruins and heritage elements

Fort Amsterdam

See panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the town of Philipsburg from the ruins of a Dutch military fort.

Fort Amsterdam
Guana Bay Beach featuring cuddly or friendly animals, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Guana Bay Beach

Enjoy this peaceful paradise without the crowds and surf or swim in the warm Caribbean ocean.

Guana Bay Beach
Museum of Sint Maarten showing interior views and art

Museum of Sint Maarten

Shipwreck stories, native culture and colonial history can be discovered at this wonderful Philipsburg museum.

Museum of Sint Maarten
Philipsburg Courthouse

Philipsburg Courthouse

Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Philipsburg Courthouse

Activities

Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

NZ$248
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

NZ$125
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

NZ$154
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
At the border!

4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin

NZ$167
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin
Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

NZ$73
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
The All Ages Tarzan Swing

The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

NZ$232
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten
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Our pick of the best Fort William Hotel Deals

The Morgan Resort Spa Village

The Morgan Resort Spa Village

4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews)
"Excellent will visit again!!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Rhine Road, Maho Bay, Lowlands
The price is NZ$526 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$526
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Lowlands. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,397 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road 37, Simpson Bay
The price is NZ$155 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$155
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,228 reviews)
"It’s our favorite place to go. We’re thinking about retiring there. We just love it."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten

4 out of 5
Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, 6 Billy Folly, Simpson Bay
The price is NZ$220 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$220
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)
"Great people great location wonderful clean rooms"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort

4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road No. 37A, Simpson Bay
The price is NZ$226 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$226
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,189 reviews)
"This was our second visit there. We had an issue with the original room I didn’t care for it the manager did take care of it right away and we had a fabulous time. The views are amazing. We do stay at the villas. Restaurants are walkable and Minerva the beach bartender makes the best pina coladas. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa

JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
144 Oyster Pond Resort, Building A, Oyster Pond, Sint Maarten
The price is NZ$730 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$730
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oyster Pond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Property was lovely, excellent service however it was that time of year in the North that the seaweed took over the beach. The hotel tried to contain it but the smell was overwhelming."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Fort William

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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.

Belair
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Downtown Philipsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Philipsburg
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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.

Indigo Bay
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Madame's Estate

While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Madame's Estate
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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 Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Vineyard
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Point Blanche

When in Point Blanche, you can plan a visit to Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Point Blanche

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