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Esmeralda Resort

4.0 star property

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97071
  • Place, Orient Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mont Vernon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cul-de-Sac Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed OR 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite, 4 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 220 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Esmeralda Resort

Spend the day on Esmeralda Resort's beach or relax by one of the hotel's 15 outdoor swimming pools.
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.

15 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Esmeralda Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Orient Bay. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Astrolabe, a fine-dining restaurant that serves French cuisine
  • Take a swim in the 15 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground and horse riding/rentals
  • 8 minutes by foot from Orient Bay and a 5-minute drive from Grand Case Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
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 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Astrolabe – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in French cuisine.
Coco Beach – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach 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
  • In-room 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
  • 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Esmeralda Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 531 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Staff was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, beautiful accommodations and excellent staff. We could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was perfect. People are very nice. Most likely we will come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and it was spacious. The resort is well maintained and the pools are great
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

sam

I selected Esmeralda Resort expecting a refined boutique experience. Unfortunately, the reality fell materially below reasonable hospitality standards for this price category. The only meaningful advantage of this property is its proximity to Orient Bay Beach. Beyond that, the experience was objectively disappointing. The “continental breakfast” was inadequate in both quality and presentation. Options were sparse, execution lacked care, and it felt more like a budget afterthought than an amenity at a resort charging premium nightly rates. Service was equally underwhelming. Hospitality should feel proactive and welcoming. Instead, interactions felt transactional and indifferent. There was no sense of attentiveness, follow-through, or pride in guest experience. For a boutique resort, this absence is glaring. At this price point in Saint Martin, guests have numerous alternatives that offer materially better service, amenities, and overall value. This property does not compete in its current form. In short: excellent beach location, but a product and service level that does not justify the cost. I would not return, nor would I recommend it to travelers expecting a true boutique resort experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marshall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room
Great beach bar
Lovely boats in the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Port Coquitlam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful beach, absolutely delicious dinner restaurant Very professional, helpful and lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sabby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was accommodating and did their best to help us out in our situation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a continental breakfast, not much variety.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DRIFT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff treated us very well. Nice, friendly, smiles, all worth it based on that alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando, Amsterdam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tomasz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Clean and friendly. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Easy access to beach. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. The staff was warm & super attentive. The unit had great features for safety, etc. I will return next year and stay more nights. Great beach life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best relaxing environment
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Neressa D

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice having semi-private pool. All of the staff very friendly and helpful. Including at L'Astrolabe for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free upgrade to pool villa close to the resort restaurant because my wife’s mobility problem. Thank you. The resort restaurant LAstrolabe serves delicious French cusine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025