St. Martin Accommodations

Choosing a place to stay while on vacation means assessing your traveling needs

Likely Lodgings

With both French and Dutch influences, the countries of St. Maarten and St. Martin both have something unique to offer its visitors when it comes to accommodations. Travelers will find the best deals on the island are usually in package vacations, which can be booked on both sides of the island.

The variety in culture and overall atmosphere of the island attracts many tourists to St. Maarten and St. Martin. Travelers can spend their time relaxing and soaking up some sun on any of the peaceful white sand beaches on the French side, and then head over to the Dutch side for some gambling and exciting night life. Vacationers who want to spend more time in a lively and entertaining atmosphere will probably enjoy lodgings on the Dutch part of the island, where many hotels and resorts feature casinos right inside the hotel and night clubs in close proximity. French St. Martin offers travelers a more serene stay with fabulous architecture and smaller establishments, that are more appealing for those vacationers trying to escape the crowds and indulge in a more relaxing environment.

With two very culturally distinct sides of the island, travelers may want to browse through the detailed descriptions of the hotels to find accommodations best suited to their needs. They will find an alphabetical list of hotels, resorts, and villas, that describe amenities and other details, as one way to research accommodations in St. Martin and Sint Maarten.

Although all-inclusive hotels aren't extremely popular on the island, both the Dutch and French side have this kind of hotels and resorts. All-inclusive accommodations let travelers book most aspects of their stay all on one bill. This kind of accommodation may be convenient for those vacationers who want to spend less time worrying about the little things and more time enjoying their trip. All-inclusive lodgings are also a good way to budget your vacation because the hotel or resort provides most amenities, meals, and activities all in one price, so vacationers won't have to worry about overspending on unplanned expenses.

Whether you are staying on the quieter less populated French side of St. Martin or the more upbeat Dutch St. Maarten, both areas have hotels and resorts that fit most travelers vacationing needs. From luxury to basic lodgings the island has hundreds of hotels and inns or vacationers to choose from. If your tastes are glitzy and more expensive, luxurious hotels can be found on both sides of the island. These lavish accommodations give their patrons almost any amenity they could want, but the extra pampering does come at a higher cost.

Vacationers traveling on a budget will find that value accommodations are located on both sides of the island, though more so in St. Martin. Quaint hotels have some of the same amenities as their larger and more expensive counterparts. Most of these simple guesthouses and inns provide their guests with comfort and friendly service. Some provide less amenities than others, and may only consist of a soft bed to sleep in.

St. Maarten's rental properties are gaining in popularity among tourist and vacationers. These accommodations are appealing to travelers because of the independence they offer their renters, and their homey amenities, like kitchens and large living areas. Families and large groups of travelers will find that rental villas and cottages are comfortable and can be inexpensive. These lodgings tend to be less crowded than some of the larger resorts and hotels, and tenants can enjoy a laid back atmosphere where cookouts and quiet picnics are not out of the usual. Timeshares are also available on the island, and are a good choice of accommodation for those who pay frequent visits to the island, or who enjoy traveling during the off-season, when the cost of renting a timeshare is at its lowest.

Finding the right accommodations in St. Maarten or St. Martin is as easy as deciding what you want out of your vacation: a quiet and relaxing getaway; exiting night life and party atmosphere. These are all things that are important to consider when choosing a place to stay on vacation, and once you've decided on your lodgings, you can spend the rest of your time enjoying all the wonderful things this unique island has to offer.

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