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Carls Unique Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Great Bay Beach

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette
Terrace/patio
Microwave
Lobby
Banquet hall

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Explore the area

Map
18 Orange Grove Rd, Cole Bay, 00000
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Great Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maho Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Renovated in 2015
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Renovated in 2015
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cole Bay

At Carls Unique Inn, you'll be 6.2 km (3.8 mi) from Great Bay Beach and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Maho Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free self-parking and a conference centre. .The coffee shop, Carl & Sons Bakery, is open for breakfast and lunch. Meeting rooms and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Cole Bay hotel include Philipsburg Courthouse and American University of the Caribbean.

What's nearby

  • Kim Sha Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Simpson Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Maho Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buccaneer Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SkipJack Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Topper's Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Carls Unique Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Great Bay Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Carls Unique Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Carls Unique Inn was completed in January 2019.

This Cole Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1996
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Carls Unique Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Cole Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carl & Sons Bakery

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 6883

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Carls Unique
Carls Unique Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn
Carls Unique Inn Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn Hotel
Carls Unique Inn Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn Hotel Cole Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carls Unique Inn?

Carls Unique Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carls Unique Inn?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carls Unique Inn on 30 July 2025 start from AU$176.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Carls Unique Inn?

Yep, Carls Unique Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Carls Unique Inn?

The closest beach to Carls Unique Inn is Maho Beach (4.1 km).

Does Carls Unique Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carls Unique Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carls Unique Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Carls Unique Inn's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carls Unique Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Carls Unique Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Carls Unique Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 345 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A near and beauty place to stay in st Maarten
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Laurence Harbor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within a 15 minute walk, you have access to plenty of dining options, casino(s), and shopping. Ample parking. Located between Phillipsburg and the airport. You get a voucher to choose a few items from the bakery for breakfast every morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Joann was very helpful as was the rest of the staff. The breakfast provided at the bakery was wonderful with custom made breakfast sandwiches and fresh pastry. The housekeeping staff was very thorough and friendly.. I just wish the hotel were in a better area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One Day Only

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keiondre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room - very nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gylles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un poco lejos del centro y del bus
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

bobby

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carl’s Unique Inn is a perfect alternative to hectic Philipsburg, quiet, convenient access to nearby wharf and dining options of Cole Bay, and also the airport. Staff is friendly and the property is attractive. Added bonus is the hotel’s on-premises island-renowned bakery, providing the visitor fantastic, fresh meat pies and sandwiches. I highly recommend Carl’s Unique Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berislav, Calgary

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a quit wonderful friendly place to stay, this is it! The staff are extremely helpful, friendly, supportive and willing to help you with any issues or concerns you might have. They went out of their way to help me out with anything I needed. Very Nice location and handmade breakfast food and drinks. I would definitely recommend it! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hugues

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pas pour les personnes qui n'aiment pas les escaliers. 2 étages d'escaliers sans ascenseur
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This stay was about what I expected. Those who want fancy, this is not your hotel. It was clean. Immediate area is basically an industrial street. We didn't feel unsafe but far from charming. It was less than ten minutes to walk to the Cole Bay Marina area where we found an excellent restaurant. Lagoonies Bistro and Bar had good food with a trendy vibe. Friendly service there. For the price, Carl's was great value for a clean place to rest your head for a night. Light breakfast was included in the price. Lots of stairs for those with mobility issues and luggage. There was no wine cork available even after asking. So we couldn't enjoy our bottle of wine in the evening there since it had a cork. No hair blower in the room but asked and one was brought to us. These are basic hotel items we expect. Bed was noisy and soft. The mattress seemed to cave in the middle. Pillows were fairly flat. I bring my own, so not an issue for me. Linens fresh and clean. Lots of shampoo and conditioner provided. Towels were nice. The water kept changing temperatures during my shower...hot then cold then hot, etc. The staff were nice but I didn't feel like they were overly friendly or cared much about us being there. . Again, for the price, the stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just spent a night, it was ok but lean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and clean and comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Inexpensive but a lovely resort.

An unusual property set among retail and factory buildings, but a quiet area especially at night with enthusiastic staff. A short 10 minutes' walk away from the main road between Simpson Bay and Philipsburg. Excellent breakfast given included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

St. Elmore

It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Business traveller
Was very clean in my room. I stayed in two different rooms. The one over the bakery was very loud as it was on the street. The other was close to the courtyard and much quieter. A few no seeim bugs and trouble with the tv. I wish they had a recycle bin as they give you two free bottles of water.
View from the back patio
Cool shiplap ceilings!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024