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Hotels in Philipsburg & Great Bay

Stay for walkable history and shopping, not the island's liveliest evenings.

  • Midtown Motel Sxm

    Midtown Motel Sxm

    ★★

    In Philipsburg

    Axel
    $99 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Seaview Beach Hotel

    Seaview Beach Hotel

    ★★★

    In Philipsburg

    Axel
    $117 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Alicia's Inn

    Alicia's Inn

    ★★

    In Philipsburg

    Axel
    $131 /night

    Includes $6/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • The Crown House Hotel

    The Crown House Hotel

    ★★★

    In Philipsburg

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    $187 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Sea Palace

    Sea Palace

    ★★★

    In Philipsburg

    Axel
    $196 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Horizon View Beach Hotel

    Horizon View Beach Hotel

    ★★★

    In Philipsburg

    Axel
    $239 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Holland House Beach Hotel

    Holland House Beach Hotel

    ★★★★

    In Philipsburg

    Axel
    $391 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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Axel's take on Philipsburg & Great Bay

6.0/10

Stay for walkable history and shopping, not the island's liveliest evenings.

Getting around
6.1
On your doorstep
4.1
Hotels
5.2
Value
8.3
Axel’s verdict
6.6

Philipsburg is the town-and-beach option: Front Street for duty-free browsing, Back Street for everyday shops, and the Great Bay boardwalk for waterfront strolling. The courthouse, heritage museum and colorful side streets give it more historical character than the western resort strips. Stay here if shopping and sightseeing matter more than late nights.

The catch is the cruise rhythm. Streets and beach bars fill when ships dock, then much of the retail area quiets down; some waterfront restaurants and music venues still operate after dark. It suits independent travelers who like an early start, but beach-hoppers and bar-hoppers will spend more time arranging rides.

Best for
museums and cultureshoppingtravelers on a budget
Skip it if
You want a busy restaurant-and-bar scene every evening; Cruise-day crowds would spoil your beach time
Getting around
Walk Front Street and the boardwalk; Emmaplein has separate minibus routes toward Maho via Simpson Bay and toward Marigot; take a taxi or rental car from SXM or SFG.
After dark
Much quieter than daytime, with selected dinner and live-music spots rather than a continuous nightlife strip.

Where to look in Philipsburg & Great Bay

  • Front Street near the Courthouse. Choose the central shopping stretch for browsing on foot, with the beach and waterfront dining close by.

    Hotels here: Holland House Beach Hotel

  • Great Bay Boardwalk, central stretch. Stay along the promenade for beach bars, waterfront meals and easy strolls; suits beachgoers who want town convenience.

    Hotels here: Seaview Beach Hotel

  • Boardwalk toward Walter Plantz Square. Look toward the western end for colorful wooden buildings and waterfront restaurants away from the livelier eastern stretch.

    Hotels here: Sea Palace

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The best hotels in Philipsburg & Great Bay, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $187 a night · usually 9% under the public rate.

How to choose

  • Choose Holland House Beach Hotel if you want comfortable rooms, welcoming service and beach-view balconies rather than a full resort.
  • Choose Sea Palace if you need a full kitchen and apartment space, and accept limited facilities and electricity charges.
  • Choose Seaview Beach Hotel if you want the cheaper beachfront base with a pool and can accept stairs and uneven room condition.

What paying more buys

Pricier Holland House buys more dependable room comfort than budget-minded Seaview, but gives up Seaview's pool. Mid-priced Sea Palace instead buys full kitchens and condo space, with laundry in larger units. Skip Holland House's premium if you'll spend your days out and can accept Seaview's basic rooms.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $131 a night at Seaview Beach Hotel to $306 at Holland House Beach Hotel (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

  1. Holland House Beach Hotel
    #1 in Philipsburg & Great Bay

    Holland House Beach Hotel

    An independent, upscale beachfront hotel in downtown Philipsburg

    8.7/10

    A strong beachfront pick for friendly service and town convenience, not resort facilities.

    Why it's here:
    comfortable beach-and-town stays with welcoming service and standout beach-view balconies
    Accept:
    no pool, cruise-day bustle and limited paid parking
    • Couples wanting beach and town
    • Travelers who prefer smaller hotels
    • Shoppers exploring Philipsburg on foot
    Axel
    $391 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  2. Sea Palace
    #2 in Philipsburg & Great Bay

    Sea Palace

    A no-frills 3-star beachfront condo-style hotel in Philipsburg

    8.1/10

    A strong beachfront base for self-caterers, not a full-service resort.

    Why it's here:
    beachfront self-catering with full kitchens and laundry in larger condos
    Accept:
    electricity charges, limited facilities and occasional housekeeping lapses
    • Self-catering couples
    • Families wanting apartment space
    • Beachgoers who like walkable shopping
    Axel
    $196 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  3. Seaview Beach Hotel
    #3 in Philipsburg & Great Bay

    Seaview Beach Hotel

    a basic 3-star beachfront hotel in central Philipsburg

    6.9/10

    Come for the beachfront location and pool, not polished rooms.

    Why it's here:
    a cheaper central beachfront base with an ocean-facing pool
    Accept:
    stairs to every room, noise and uneven upkeep
    • budget-minded beachgoers
    • short pre-cruise stays
    • travelers exploring Philipsburg on foot
    Axel
    $117 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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Hotels in Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten from $141 a night (3★) and $423 (4★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $332 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.

Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten hotel prices by date: Axel private rates

USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.

Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten hotel prices in November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
4★ from$845$689$1,657.50$718.50
3★ from$282$209——
4★ Holland House Beach Hotel · Philipsburg & Great Bay$845$689$1,657.50$718.50
3★ Seaview Beach Hotel · Philipsburg & Great Bay$282$209——

Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten hotel prices in December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
4★ from$614$1,425$593$1,079———
3★ from$243$295.50$252$264$661$287$411
4★ Holland House Beach Hotel · Philipsburg & Great Bay$614$1,425$593$1,079———
3★ Seaview Beach Hotel · Philipsburg & Great Bay$243$295.50$252$264$661$287$411

Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten hotel prices in January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights
3★ from$262$254$265$257$377$268$278
3★ Seaview Beach Hotel · Philipsburg & Great Bay$262$254$265$257$377$268$278

Where to stay in Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten: featured hotels

  • Holland House Beach Hotel · 4★ · Philipsburg & Great Bay · from $282 a night in the next 30 days. comfortable beach-and-town stays with welcoming service and standout beach-view balconies
  • Sea Palace · 3★ · Philipsburg & Great Bay. beachfront self-catering with full kitchens and laundry in larger condos
  • Seaview Beach Hotel · 3★ · Philipsburg & Great Bay · from $94 a night in the next 30 days. a cheaper central beachfront base with an ocean-facing pool

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Axel's take on Philipsburg & Great Bay: #2 of 4 in St. Maarten, 6.0/10

Stay for walkable history and shopping, not the island's liveliest evenings. Philipsburg combines the strongest hotel value with the most nearby dining and sightseeing, but weaker hotel scores and quieter evenings hold it back.

Philipsburg is the town-and-beach option: Front Street for duty-free browsing, Back Street for everyday shops, and the Great Bay boardwalk for waterfront strolling. The courthouse, heritage museum and colorful side streets give it more historical character than the western resort strips. Stay here if shopping and sightseeing matter more than late nights.

The catch is the cruise rhythm. Streets and beach bars fill when ships dock, then much of the retail area quiets down; some waterfront restaurants and music venues still operate after dark. It suits independent travelers who like an early start, but beach-hoppers and bar-hoppers will spend more time arranging rides.

  • Best for: museums and culture, shopping, travelers on a budget
  • Skip it if: You want a busy restaurant-and-bar scene every evening; Cruise-day crowds would spoil your beach time
  • Getting around: Walk Front Street and the boardwalk; Emmaplein has separate minibus routes toward Maho via Simpson Bay and toward Marigot; take a taxi or rental car from SXM or SFG.
  • After dark: Much quieter than daytime, with selected dinner and live-music spots rather than a continuous nightlife strip.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $187 a night · usually 9% under the public rate

Where to stay in St. Maarten: every neighborhood ranked

Where to look in Philipsburg & Great Bay

  • Front Street near the Courthouse. Choose the central shopping stretch for browsing on foot, with the beach and waterfront dining close by. Hotels here: Holland House Beach Hotel.
  • Great Bay Boardwalk, central stretch. Stay along the promenade for beach bars, waterfront meals and easy strolls; suits beachgoers who want town convenience. Hotels here: Seaview Beach Hotel.
  • Boardwalk toward Walter Plantz Square. Look toward the western end for colorful wooden buildings and waterfront restaurants away from the livelier eastern stretch. Hotels here: Sea Palace.

How to choose

  • Choose Holland House Beach Hotel if you want comfortable rooms, welcoming service and beach-view balconies rather than a full resort.
  • Choose Sea Palace if you need a full kitchen and apartment space, and accept limited facilities and electricity charges.
  • Choose Seaview Beach Hotel if you want the cheaper beachfront base with a pool and can accept stairs and uneven room condition.

What paying more buys

Pricier Holland House buys more dependable room comfort than budget-minded Seaview, but gives up Seaview's pool. Mid-priced Sea Palace instead buys full kitchens and condo space, with laundry in larger units. Skip Holland House's premium if you'll spend your days out and can accept Seaview's basic rooms. Typical rates with Axel here run from $131 a night at Seaview Beach Hotel to $306 at Holland House Beach Hotel (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Philipsburg & Great Bay, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Holland House Beach Hotel 8.7/10, independent, upscale beachfront hotel in downtown Philipsburg. A strong beachfront pick for friendly service and town convenience, not resort facilities. Why it's here: comfortable beach-and-town stays with welcoming service and standout beach-view balconies. Accept: no pool, cruise-day bustle and limited paid parking. $391 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Sea Palace 8.1/10, no-frills 3-star beachfront condo-style hotel in Philipsburg. A strong beachfront base for self-caterers, not a full-service resort. Why it's here: beachfront self-catering with full kitchens and laundry in larger condos. Accept: electricity charges, limited facilities and occasional housekeeping lapses. $196 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Seaview Beach Hotel 6.9/10, basic 3-star beachfront hotel in central Philipsburg. Come for the beachfront location and pool, not polished rooms. Why it's here: a cheaper central beachfront base with an ocean-facing pool. Accept: stairs to every room, noise and uneven upkeep. $117 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 6, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates. Some hotels are near St. Maarten rather than in it; their row says where.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Midtown Motel Sxm · 2-star · in Philipsburg, not St. MaartenNov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$99 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Seaview Beach Hotel · 3-star · in Philipsburg, not St. MaartenNov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$117 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Alicia's Inn · 2-star · in Philipsburg, not St. MaartenNov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$131 a night · includes $6 a night paid at the hotel · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
The Crown House Hotel · 3-star · in Philipsburg, not St. MaartenNov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$187 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Sea Palace · 3-star · in Philipsburg, not St. MaartenNov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$196 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Horizon View Beach Hotel · 3-star · in Philipsburg, not St. MaartenNov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$239 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Holland House Beach Hotel · 4-star · in Philipsburg, not St. MaartenNov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$391 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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