
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
★★★★In Simpson Bay
Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31
See rooms for your datesThe easiest all-round base, provided you choose your street carefully.
4 hotels in and around Simpson Bay & Pelican Key seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 13% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31
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Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31
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Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3
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Includes $25/night paid to the hotel at check-in
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Includes $6/night paid to the hotel at check-in
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Includes $26/night paid to the hotel at check-in
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Rate for Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5
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The easiest all-round base, provided you choose your street carefully.
Simpson Bay is the easiest all-round Dutch-side base: Kim Sha Beach, boat trips, casual meals and late drinks cluster around Welfare Road and the foot of Billy Folly Road. Pelican Key adds a more tucked-away beach-resort feel, though uphill addresses are less convenient on foot. Visitors repeatedly favor this area for eating out without driving.
The compromises are traffic, patchy pedestrian routes and music near the nightlife strip. Bridge openings can delay journeys, and Pelican Key doesn't put every restaurant on your doorstep. Police-dock rebuilding began October 7, 2026; boat passengers should confirm meeting points. Skip it if silence or a historic townscape is the priority.
Welfare Road at Kim Sha. Start here for beach time and plenty of nearby places to eat; suits travelers who prefer an active waterfront.
Hotels here: Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten
Lower Billy Folly Road. Stay near the foot of the road for beachside meals and cafés without heading far into the hills.
Hotels here: Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Billy Folly Road hillside. Look uphill for a residential setting and coastal views; best if climbing back from outings doesn't bother you.
Hotels here: La Vista Resort
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 $263 a night.
Cheaper-than-most Simpson Bay Resort already delivers kitchens, beach access and six pools. Mid-priced La Vista buys a smaller, quieter setting; pricier Royal Palm combines roomy beachfront apartments with walkable dining, but nightlife noise remains a compromise. Neither upgrade is essential if family pool days and self-catering are your priorities.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $172 a night at Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa to $376 at Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
A small, family-run 3-star apartment resort on a hillside in Pelican Key
8.8/10
A strong small-resort pick for clean apartments, friendly staff and sea views.
Rate for May 28 to Jun 4, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 1

a comfortable beachfront apartment resort in lively Simpson Bay
8.5/10
Roomy beachfront apartments and walkable dining, with nightlife noise worth taking seriously.
Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

A sprawling 4-star beachfront timeshare resort with kitchen-equipped studios and suites
8.3/10
A strong family base for beach time and space, provided you can manage the hills.
Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31
Simpson Bay & Pelican Key, 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.
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| Hotel / area | Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving | Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $368 | $431 | $392 | $965 | $414 |
| 3★ from | $629 | — | $766 | $2,285.50 | $881.50 |
| 4★ Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | $368 | $431 | $392 | $965 | $414 |
| 3★ La Vista Resort · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | $629 | — | $766 | $2,285.50 | $881.50 |
| Hotel / area | Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek | Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $390 | $426 | $356 | $598 | — |
| 3★ from | — | — | — | — | $1,357.50 |
| 4★ Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | $549 | — | $688 | — | — |
| 4★ Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | $390 | $426 | $356 | $598 | — |
| 3★ La Vista Resort · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | — | — | — | — | $1,357.50 |
| Hotel / area | Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek | Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend | Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | — | $18,001 | $996 | $9,528 | $18,513 | $17,972 |
| 3★ from | $953 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4★ Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | — | — | $996 | — | — | — |
| 4★ Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | — | $18,001 | $18,001 | $9,528 | $18,513 | $17,972 |
| 3★ La Vista Resort · Simpson Bay & Pelican Key | $953 | — | — | — | — | — |
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4 hotels in and around Simpson Bay & Pelican Key seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 13% less than Expedia and Booking.com.
The easiest all-round base, provided you choose your street carefully. Simpson Bay leads on character, getting around and hotel quality, but patchy walking routes and uneven doorstep convenience keep it from being effortless.
Simpson Bay is the easiest all-round Dutch-side base: Kim Sha Beach, boat trips, casual meals and late drinks cluster around Welfare Road and the foot of Billy Folly Road. Pelican Key adds a more tucked-away beach-resort feel, though uphill addresses are less convenient on foot. Visitors repeatedly favor this area for eating out without driving.
The compromises are traffic, patchy pedestrian routes and music near the nightlife strip. Bridge openings can delay journeys, and Pelican Key doesn't put every restaurant on your doorstep. Police-dock rebuilding began October 7, 2026; boat passengers should confirm meeting points. Skip it if silence or a historic townscape is the priority.
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Cheaper-than-most Simpson Bay Resort already delivers kitchens, beach access and six pools. Mid-priced La Vista buys a smaller, quieter setting; pricier Royal Palm combines roomy beachfront apartments with walkable dining, but nightlife noise remains a compromise. Neither upgrade is essential if family pool days and self-catering are your priorities. Typical rates with Axel here run from $172 a night at Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa to $376 at Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
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| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
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| Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa · 4-star, Royal Hotels · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $237 a night · refundable | $324 a night on Expedia | $87 a night less (27%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Baker's Suites · 3-star · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $232 a night · non-refundable | $295 a night on Booking.com | $63 a night less (21%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort · 4-star, Royal Hotels · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $316 a night · non-refundable | $365 a night on Expedia | $49 a night less (13%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Commodore Suites, SureStay Collection by Best Western · 3-star, Best Western · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $209 a night · refundable | $222 a night on Expedia | $13 a night less (6%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten · 3-star, Hilton Hotels · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $245 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $228 a night on Expedia | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa, an Ascend Collection Resort · 3-star, Wyndham · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 2 to Dec 5, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $212 a night · includes $6 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten · 4-star, Hilton Hotels · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 8 to Dec 11, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $299 a night · includes $26 a night paid at the hotel · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| The Hills Residence · 3-star · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $286 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| La Vista Resort · 3-star · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 2 to Dec 5, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $466 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St. Maarten · 4-star, Hilton Hotels · in Simpson Bay, not St. Maarten | Dec 2 to Dec 5, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $498 a night · includes $26 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
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