Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

2.5 star property

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Studio Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Queen Studio

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Ocean View

Deluxe Double Ocean View

  • Beach view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Room, Sea View

City Room, Sea View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Philipsburg

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home puts you in the centre of Philipsburg, 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Great Bay Beach and 11.4 km (7.1 mi) from Mullet Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront B&B include a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Castaway bar & restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Other amenities include concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Downtown Philipsburg B&B include American University of the Caribbean and Grand Case Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Philipsburg Courthouse - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of St. Martin - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zee's Zee Grillin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marley’s Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caribbean Blue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Double Dutch Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This Philipsburg bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Air-conditioned accommodation at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home is accessible via exterior corridors and offers complimentary bottles of water and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Philipsburg bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Castaway bar & restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 7 (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

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 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, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

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

Friendly Island Sxm Family
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Philipsburg
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Bed & breakfast
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Bed & breakfast Philipsburg

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Yep, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home is a short 3-minute walk from Great Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing. You can also find water sports equipment.

What makes Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home.

Does Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

No, pets are not allowed.

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Márcio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach, bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!! Wonderful location and price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location, friendly Manager
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a modest property in an Excellent location. If you want a reasonable price in a Great Location, this is the place and the manager of the property is very helpful and there when needed. Good option for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned very thrust wordy and such lovely family make you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roger

They overbooked my original space but Andrae hooked me up with an acceptable alternative. Andrae was excellent to deal with. The property was right on the main beach on Front st, parking is definitely a nightmare if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

stay with your Friendly Family on the beach!

Great weekend getaway. This place is located right on the beach, tons of shops and good food and entertainment within easy walking distance. This is a family run place and they are very friendly. I received a warm welcome and they showed me to my room. Next time I come back to the island, I will try to get a room here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Brett

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room quality not reflected in the pictures. Poorly outfitted kitchenette. Nice view of the water but located in a back alley. We were left standing on a street corner for quite some time wondering if anyone was coming to check us in after our airport shuttle did not materialize. Basics such as soap was minimal. Would not go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MORNE

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

Everything you need in SXM

Friendly family run lodging at an excellent location. Everything essential is included in the clean room right on the beach promenade with shops and restaurants. Andrae helped me our with a last minute booking and transportation. Roof-top loungers overlooking the beach and cruise liner harbor. My pick if I visit SXM again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

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

St Maarten Dutch side accommodation

Andre was most helpful. My room had an ocean view, kitchenette with fridge, bikes to rent and 50 feet from the warm blue ocean. Andre arranged my taxi for the airport and island activities. I lovely stay, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival there was no-one to greet you or to find to help you! I took one look at the place I knew I wouldn't be staying there. It smelt of urine and was disgustingly dirty. I didn't even bother looking at my room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Fikile

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom shower bedroom no toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had very good air conditioning and refrigerator, the building was very quiet and super close to the boardwalk. Perfect space for a great price. The only issue was that there wasn't any hot water but i didn't need it. I would recommend staying here if you just need a good room near the boardwalk. Nothing fancy but it was perfect for a single traveler or couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Andre was a great host, taking care of our needs even before we arrived. He arranged for transportation from the airport, who was waiting for us as soon as we had our luggage. The room was already cooled down. It had a full mini kitchen in our suite. He had family helpers who assisted us with luggage, showing us features, connecting us to the WiFi, etc. This location is literally 100' from the beach, along with great little bars and restaurants that offer beach chairs and umbrellas already set up on the beach for reasonable rates. We were in the heart of the tourist shopping district and felt very safe. Our suite was clean, yet could be updated. But, if you're looking for a great location at a reasonable rate, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

ajay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property did not exist. Waited around for hours but property did not exist
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Seda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were free parking spaces next to the accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Karl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice host, wife and kids in plus dog at night. Very cloße to beach and bus-sto0p
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sibel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely and tidy studio apartment is equipped with everything you need. A big and comfortable bed, a useful kitchen and a nice bathroom. Drae is a great host and right there when you need him. Thanks to Drae Douglas and Friendly İsland SXM Family for a wonderful stay! We will be back soon😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathon

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022