St. Maarten is the smallest Island in the world to be shared by two sovereign governments-namely the Dutch and French. The Dutch side, with Philipsburg as its capital occupies the southern 17 square miles of this 37-square-mile island; St. Martin, a French dependency, occupies the northern half. The dual nationality adds variety to this most unique of island gems in the Caribbean Sea.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
The deceptively small Dutch St. Maarten presents some interesting contrasts for the explorer. Wide beaches along the coast, full of sunbathers and surfers, seem a far cry from the quiet country roads and small towns of the hillsides. In the evening the hills of the interior become even more peaceful, while the glittering casinos and pulsing clubs of the coast just
begin to come alive.
Heading north by car on Pondfill Road from Philipsburg, visitors soon arrive at the Madam Estate area, site of the St. Maarten Park. Governed by the St. Maarten Zoological and Botanical Garden, it features animals, birds and plants native to the Caribbean Basin and South America.
Northeast of the St. Maarten Park are Dawn Beach, Oyster Pond and Guana Bay, the first best known as a favored snorkeling and windsurfing beach.
According to legend, Oyster Pond is the point where a Frenchman and Dutchman stood back to back and starting walking around the island in either
direction, determining the present-day boundaries between Dutch and French St.
Maarten. Oyster Bay remains divided between two governments, but the border is extremely informal--swimmers can cross back and forth between French and Dutch territory without even noticing!
The Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel and Casino invites you to experience a new level of luxury in St.
Maarten. Set in 10 acres of lush beachfront property with 534 rooms ranging from casual elegance to upscale sophistication. From the moment you arrive you will know this resort is something special. The magnificent lobby sets the mood for a truly memorable vacation.
This fabulous hotel is situated on a newly expanded beach, plus transportation to world-famous Orient Beach with use of the facilities at Bikini Beach is all included. Dining at Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel and Casino can be a casual affair, or if you like, make your evening a special one at one of the restaurants.
After an incredible meal take in a Las Vegas-style show and try your luck at the newly renovated Casino
Royale. Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel and Casino is ideally located just seven miles from Philipsburg the Dutch capital, seven miles from
Marigot, the French capital, and one mile from Princess Juliana International Airport. There's
an array of fine restaurants to satisfy every culinary desire, 40 boutiques carrying brand name jewelry and fashions and a new Marketplace with unrivaled nightlife and
daytime activities.
The resort offers 537 guestrooms in a four-story buildings and a 10-story tower. Rooms have balconies or ground-floor terraces furnished with chairs and cocktail tables, contain two-chair dining sets and 25-inch televisions, and offer both dial-up and wireless Internet access (surcharges). Decor includes tile floors, white walls and ceilings, light-wood furniture, and
tropical-print fabrics. Bathrooms contain shower/tub combinations and bidets.
All
Inclusive
•
Welcome
cocktail
upon
arrival
•
Daily
buffet
breakfast,
lunch
and
dinner
•
Unlimited
a la
carte
dining
•
BBQ
dinner
on
the
beach
(once
per
week)
•
Daily
snacks
•
Unlimited
premium
drinks
•
Selected
non-motorized
water
sports
(one
hour
per
person/per
day
The deceptively small Dutch St. Maarten presents some interesting contrasts for the explorer. Wide beaches along the coast, full of sunbathers and surfers, seem a far cry from the quiet country roads and small towns of the hillsides. In the evening the hills of the interior become even more peaceful, while the glittering casinos and pulsing clubs of the coast just
begin to come alive.
