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

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

NZ$127
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

NZ$252
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

NZ$185
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
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$95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
At the border!

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

NZ$203
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin
5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

NZ$237
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix
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Our pick of the best Fort William Hotel Deals

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$423 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$423
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (2,589 reviews)
"Had a great time booked my stay 3x that same week due to the airport getting closed , we was happy for the extra time there ."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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$206 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$206
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,348 reviews)
"This hotel out of the two was 100% the best! It was beautiful, comfortable, staff was excellent and the beach was great! Can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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$192 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$192
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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! (1,227 reviews)
"Such a great spot!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
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! (1,853 reviews)
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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The Morgan Resort Spa Village
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$217 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$217
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,239 reviews)
"Great resort"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
Grand Case Beach Club

Grand Case Beach Club

4 out of 5
21 Rue de Petite Plage, Grand Case
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$415 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$415
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Grand Case. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"I absolutely enjoyed my stay here for my solo Bday vacation. Everyone was so friendly and you can't beat those spectacular oceanviews. I stayed in the oceanfront townhouse style apartment. A teardrop fell when it was time to leave all this beauty on this gated property. Hands down on the wait staff ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Grand Case Beach Club
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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 Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Point Blanche

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