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Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Adults-only beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools

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On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, beach umbrellas
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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Little Bay Rd 19, Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Little Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Philipsburg

An all-inclusive stay in Philipsburg awaits you at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa. Within steps you'll find Great Bay Beach and Front Street District within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront property include 4 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Serenity Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The buffet restaurant, Bay View, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 4 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the property. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find cabanas, and enjoy the on-site 24-hour gym and outdoor tennis court. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find a casino, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. Free buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Philipsburg property include Orient Bay Beach and Mullet Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Great Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Little Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Sint Maarten Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water's edge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Beef - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pollos Hermanos SXM - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pier - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slice Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Adults-only beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools
Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Enjoy the cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas for a relaxing day at the beach. At Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers outdoor tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness centre and a hot tub. Self parking is free.

  • 257 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers 257 accommodations with iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Philipsburg property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Serenity Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bay View
  • Il Pescatore
  • Pizzaria Capri
  • Water's Edge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Yep, Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Yep, Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is a short 10-minute walk from Little Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Is there a spa on site at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Yep, Serenity Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa have a pool?

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa has 3 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and free minibar items.

What makes Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa.

Is Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa family-friendly?

No, Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is an adults-only property.

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is offered at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

No, Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

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

Are pets allowed at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.