The resort commands famous Maho Bay on the island’s Dutch side, five minutes from Princess Juliana Airport. You watch jets skim the shore, then feel calm return as turquoise waves lap the soft strand. Philipsburg’s duty-free lanes lie fifteen minutes south, French Grand Case bistros twenty minutes north. Catamaran piers, golf greens and rainforest hikes all start within a short, scenic drive, yet sunset always draws you back to the golden curve outside the lobby.
All 416 rooms use fresh island colours, teak accents and floor-to-ceiling sliders. Signature Island View rooms gaze over lush gardens; Premier Ocean View upgrades to sweeping bay panoramas. One-bedroom Suites add a lounge, wet bar and wraparound terrace perfect for private sundowners. Each layout features pillow-top beds, a rainfall shower, a stocked mini-fridge and a smart TV. Daily housekeeping, fast Wi-Fi and espresso machines keep every moment polished and easy.
Begin with sunrise yoga on the Sky Deck, then snorkel near colourful reefs off Mullet Bay. Join the activities team for rum mixology, beach volleyball or a guided hike over to Fort Amsterdam. Shoppers stroll to Maho Village boutiques; golfers tee off at the nearby championship course. Evenings start with live steel-pan on the pool stage, roll into a dazzling theatre revue, and finish at the roulette wheel under sparkling casino lights.
Oasis Pool spans a large lagoon with a swim-up bar, a splash deck and four whirlpools. A second ocean-edge pool serves peaceful loungers. Serenity Spa offers aloe wraps, a steam room and couples cabanas, while the twenty-four-hour gym keeps state-of-the-art gear ready. Casino Royale delivers 21 tables, 400 slots and nightly live entertainment. The Beach House Kids Club and Teen Zone craft art labs, movie nights and island hunts, giving you relaxed time at the adults-only pizzeria or cocktail class.
Ocean Terrace hosts lavish breakfast and international dinner buffets beside the sea breeze. Palms Grill serves Caribbean plates that sizzle on heated lava stones, while The Point delights with refined Italian fare at candlelit tables. Late snacks call at Pizzeria Napoli; coffee aromas drift from Maho Café. Ascot Pub pours craft rum, and Latitude Bar shakes martinis before nightly theatre. Premium spirits, global wines, and fresh smoothies are all included, ensuring that your taste travels remain carefree.
Weddings shine on the sea-view gazebo, framed by bougainvillaea and coral sky. Planners craft bespoke menus, orchid arches and steel-drum serenades. Cocktail receptions flow on the Topper’s Deck, grand banquets fill the Aurora Ballroom, and intimate dinners settle on a private stretch of sand. Corporate retreats leverage 1,600 m² of flexible space, then bond during catamaran sunset sails. Every toast ends with soft surf, warm breeze and seamless Sonesta style.