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Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort

LITTLE BAY ROAD 19, PHILIPSBURG, Netherlands Antilles
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort
Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 77 reviews from 4 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Recommended
Based on 77 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "We are accustomed to much nicer hotels,but, I would still recommend this one to someone on their first visit." source Orbitz

    "Overall, just not recommended for someone looking for even an average hotel." source Hotels.com

    "I guess i was nit important enough to them to make me happy Overall, the resort was very nice, asside from the two items mentioned above." source Travelocity

    "I stayed at the Royal Sonesta Great Bay at the end of June and has a great experience." source Expedia

    "It was a great hotel." source Orbitz

  • Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "Left in morning to eat when I got back room was clean. Went to dinner came back room was clean again." source Travelocity

    "My room was spotless, the iron I requested was delivered within minutes and the breakfast buffet was very good." source Travelocity

    "The Hotel was very clean, we had a nice ocean view, nice swimming pools." source Travelocity

    "The place was wonderful, clean and I was impressed with the service." source Travelocity

    "Room was clean, people friendly, beach and pools great." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "Well, we were very surprised because there is no room service, and we love that item." source Hotels.com

    "Buffet is only served at the Bay View restaurant which isn't all that great either, the service also is not great, again, you wait for your check for quite some time. However, the only assets the hotel has going for them is the housekeeping service which is absolutely wonderful." source Travelocity

    "I feel the hotel needs to get their price point in line with the quality of the hotel, beach and service." source Expedia

    "On the positive side, the location and service are good." source Hotels.com

    "Great location and service but the food isn't that good." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Overall the hotel was a good deal for the price-inexpensive for a carribean location." source Hotels.com

    "It is just a short walk down the beach into downtown Phillipsburg and yet it is far enough out of town to maintain its resort feeling." source Travelocity

    "The hotel is conveniently located to town (a ten minute walk on the beach)." source Expedia

    "Very bland considering all the good restaurants in the area." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel staff was very nice and the hotel was in walking distance to front street (where you can do alot of shopping)." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "Everything at this hotel seemed to come with an extra cost, especially with beach/pool towels." source Travelocity

    "Sonesta in Maho Beach was a million times better and didnt cost that much more money." source Travelocity

    "Everything outside the room cost extra, $18/day for WI-FI, $10/day for ping-pong gear, but beach towels were free." source Expedia

    "I especially enjoy the all-inclusive package that is well worth the cost." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "We went back down and requested a non smoking room. We were told all the rooms were smoking." source Hotels.com

More information on Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort

Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino is situated on the Dutch side of Saint Maarten, 25 minutes from Princess Juliana's International Airport, and overlooking the Great Bay harbor. It is about a 10-minute walk from the downtown capital of Philipsburg where you can enjoy duty-free shopping.The resort s amenities include a full casino, infinity pool, heated outdoor whirlpool, gift shop, activity center, watersports, floodlit tennis court, panoramic elevator, and almost a mile of sandy beaches. For dining and drinks, the resort houses a lobby bar, swim-up pool bar, living room bar and lounge, Bay View Restaurant (buffet dining), Molasses Caribbean Restaurant (elegant indoor dinner dining) and La Cucina Eatery. The hotel also offers free parking. All rooms feature satellite TV, in-room movies, coffeemakers, hairdryers and individual climate controls.Please note that this property offers both all-inclusive and room only categories. Please choose the appropriate all-inclusive/inclusive room category if you would like for your stay to include meals, beverages and additional offers specific to the hotel. All-inclusive programs vary by hotel. The price listed for room categories not designated as all-inclusive reflects only the room rate, tax and fees and will not include meals or beverages.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Renovated:

2005

Total Rooms:

257

Total Floors:

7 floors.

Rooms:

257

Directions

Located on the Dutch side of the island, a 25-minute drive from Princess Juliana International Airport, and overlooking Great Bay Harbor. The capital of Philipsburg is only a 10-minute walk from the resort. The beachfront property is designed to reflect the tropical beauty of the Caribbean.

Area

19 Little Bay Rd. Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Attractions

Casinos 0 Mi / 0 Km

Dining

AnchorThe Anchor "Swim-Up" pool bar overlooks the beach and serves cool, refreshing beverages without ever having to leave the water!Lobby BarThe resort's Lobby Bar is designed with a spectacular granite floor and teak furnishings. Our guests love to stop by for a pre-dinner ap?ritif.Bay View BarBay View Bar is located next to the main restaurant, offering a place to relax, enjoy a drink and take it easy in the shade.The Living Room Bar & LoungeThis is the place for live entertainment and dancing, so let your hair down and enjoy some great local bands in this unique and relaxing setting.Bay View Restaurant3 meal buffet restaurant featuring international cuisine.

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