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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$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
Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

NZ$248
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
At the border!

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

NZ$199
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$231
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten
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Our pick of the best Vineyard 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$478 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$478
18 Aug - 19 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! (2,498 reviews)
"Planes. Did not like attitude of the pool bar tender"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$201 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$201
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,285 reviews)
"Very nice rooms, clean, pools amazing staff was great!! Will stay again"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
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! (1,801 reviews)
"The receptionist (morning shift) had a terrible mood, unpleasant and not kind at all. However, the ladies from the SALT RESTAURANT were extremely kind and lovely. Ravi was fantastic too, great member staff, super happy and kind."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

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The Morgan Resort Spa Village
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$257 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$257
21 Aug - 22 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! (1,150 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the beach was to die for. Everything was clean and well kept."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa, Ascend Hotel Collection

The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa, Ascend Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
6 Billy Folly Road, Simpson Bay
The price is NZ$210 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$210
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms is cozy and comfortable it’s affordable the beach out front is amazing"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa, Ascend Hotel Collection
Holland House Beach Hotel

Holland House Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Front Street 45, Philipsburg
The price is NZ$460 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$460
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"I loved the morning front desk staff (I wish I remembered her name). She was knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to. The food at the restaurant was delish and the atmosphere was a combination of vacation and corporate. Its like the ideal place for a business lunch even though I was not there on ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Holland House Beach Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Vineyard

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Hope Estate

While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Sint Maarten Park and Guana Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hope Estate
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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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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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Sucker Garden

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

Sucker Garden
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Fort William

While Fort William may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.

Fort William
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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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