The best hotels in Philipsburg & Great Bay, St. Maarten, ranked, from $141 a night

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.

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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.

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

Hotel / area 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 $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 / 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 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 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 / 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 Jan 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

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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.

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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

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

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