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Esmeralda Resort

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 15 outdoor pools, near Orient Bay

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Relax on the beach with ocean views and shade from our comfortable lounge chairs.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a soothing mural.
Guests can dine al fresco at Kakoo Beach, surrounded by trees and ocean views.
Stroll through the lush garden, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with tables and chairs shaded under large umbrellas.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$395
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

Map
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97071
  • Orient Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Orient Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Pinel Island
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

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TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 220 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

About the area

Orient Bay

A family-friendly stay in Orient Bay awaits you at Esmeralda Resort. You'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Orient Bay and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Grand Case Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 15 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Astrolabe, serves French cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Orient Bay hotel include Pinel Island and Mullet Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orient Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grand Case Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Anse Marcel Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Maho Beach - 19 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Del Arti - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rancho del Sol - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kontiki - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Esmeralda Resort

Family fun on the beach, with 15 outdoor pools, near Orient Bay
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Esmeralda Resort for summer fun including 15 outdoor swimming pools, horse riding/rentals and a playground.

Free breakfast is served daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Orient Bay hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Esmeralda Resort offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Orient Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian, 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)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coco Beach
  • The Astrolabe

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 64.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 64.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Esmeralda Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort
Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay
Esmeralda Hotel Marigot
Esmeralda Resort St Martin
Esmeralda St Martin
Esmeralda Resort Marigot
Esmeralda Hotel Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort Hotel
Esmeralda Resort Orient Bay
Esmeralda Resort Hotel Orient Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Esmeralda Resort?

Esmeralda Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Esmeralda Resort?

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esmeralda Resort on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$394.80, 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 Esmeralda Resort?

Yep, Esmeralda Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Esmeralda Resort?

Yep, Esmeralda Resort is a short 5-minute walk from Orient Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Does Esmeralda Resort have a pool?

Esmeralda Resort has 15 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Esmeralda Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Esmeralda Resort.

Is Esmeralda Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and 15 outdoor pools, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Esmeralda Resort is a hit with families.

Does Esmeralda Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esmeralda Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Esmeralda Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Esmeralda Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Esmeralda Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 463 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nikolai, ISLAMORADA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is old but kept in good condition. The location is near perfect. On our previous stays we enjoyed very much the beach cafe directly from the hotel. It had great service and food, plus tiki huts for rent. This time the cafe was closed for renovation and we had to use the next one were the beach boys were outright rude and the food is mediocre. Stay away from KKO beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorien E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing! Staff is too! Swimming pool right outside the patio door, mini kitchen worked great. L’Astrolabe breakfast was perfect and dinners were too! Fridays and Mondays are a do not miss. A few quick minutes to the beach where your chair awaits, with staff to help you there! The beach restaurant’s food is also amazing! If you do not rent a car, it is easy to get a taxi. I used the same person the whole time. He was great. This property is lovely and I would definitely come back! There’s bird watching, the surf is perfect, food, entertainment for my style, bar, and no clocks. It is lovely.
North end Orient Bay, the beach restaurant side
Resort from the Rocky outcropping
Lobster night!
Some of the Continental breakfast yummy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Trint

Liked: Staff & service
Lots of insects in the room, some weather stripping around the door would help alot as you could see daylight around the entire frame. We came back to the room one afternoon from the beach and turned the water on for a shower and it came out brown so we opted for the pool instead. Later that day the water was fixed but it made us think twice about whether we should be showering and brushing our teeth with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice, but there are mosquitoes in the room and we were all bitten and have red spots next morning. The beach is nice but too rough and you cannot swim. I am glad we only stayed one night otherwise I will be so upset not to be able to swim in the ocean since I am not a pool person
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Esmeralda Resort/Spa is an ideal place for those that like a quiet, detached, peaceful, and less crowded type setting. Its situated behind a beach bar at the north end of the bay. Cabins of 4 units share their own pool, thus making it quite cozy and private to lounge in your "own pool". The restaurant is fantastic for the quality of the food and its staff. The staff were extremely helpful, friendly, and as a single traveler, they engaged in conversation but not too much so seem invasive. Do not mistake the restaurant for being low cost--it was not. It can be on the pricy end to dine there, yet well worth it. The included continental brunch, was sort of blah, as there is nothing but carbs, and more carbs to eat. A small bowl of fruit is provided, along with 2 types of cereal, teas and coffee. If eggs or meats or anything else beyond bread (too much bread) is desired, then there is a menue available for those items at a cost. I highly recommend Esmeralda and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach lounge chairs provided. No charge if you use the back row. Required to pay for the lounge chairs in front rows. It appears you Treat people from other resorts better than your own guests.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location just off the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upsides...Staff is outstanding. Proximity to the beach is excellent. Parking a positive. Downsides...a bit dated particularly with modern electrical outlets ie no HDMI outlets. Had 2 different units with #1 only one available outlet, Much better with 2nd unit. Also, quite pricey. Would I stay again? Probably.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Elise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been going to Esmaralda for many years, & will be back again next year! We love it here…& the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No beach at hotel, and the associated beach clubs are hit or miss--we felt like second class citizens at the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SEBASTIEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very confortable, in excellent conditions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to great dining at the Village for dinner every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was a beautiful property and the staff was very kind and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 5 nights in a Deluxe room in Feb 2025 and were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room! The bed was comfortable and we loved having the balcony to relax on. All of the staff were wonderful and so helpful. Very short walk to the beach and we appreciated that we had access to chairs at 4 beach clubs (KKO was our favourite). Short walk to Orient Village made dinners really easy. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 min walk from a beautiful beach. Excellent service and rooms. Plenty of dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The special dinners on resort seem pricey but they were incredible. Breakfast we ate mostly at resort was delicious. Rooms are a little dated but nice. Staff on resort were very helpful. Had a couple power outages they were short it was whole area. Had trash pickup from resort next to us woke us up some night. Few minute walk to beach if you want clothing optional end about 30min walk. Really enjoyed my stay here was very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Hunter

Travelled with partner
Short walk to the beach. Multiple locations where the resort gives you access to free chairs on the beach! Astrolabe restaurant on property is great for bepreakfast and dinner overlooking the pool. Easy walk to other restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cathya Judith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
average
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the rooms are spacious (with a front door and a back door leading to a small terrace). The kitchenette in our room consisted of a microwave, sink, coffeemaker and small fridge. The pool was incredibly clean and there was a small area with a hose to rinse off (located near the gate to exit the pool area). It is a short walk from the property to the beach and towels were always available from the front desk staff. The cleaning staff did an excellent job daily and front desk staff were always helpful and friendly. The Astrolabe restaurant had a lovely atmosphere for dinner and the food was quite tasty. The free breakfast in the mornings included: bread with a selection of various spreads available, chocolatines, croissants, juice, tea, coffee, fresh fruit and some cereal options. The staff always provided a menu to order other items for breakfast for an extra fee (e.g. scrambled eggs and bacon). It was overall comfortable and a pleasure to stay at the Esmeralda Resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025