Beaches in St. Maarten

[Jerseygich]

Looking for a beach to goto that we can do on our own. Any suggestions. Not a lot of info on the St. Maarten board.

[CaptainSailPants]

MAHO Beach  , two birds with one stone .  Plus nice bar and food

[Panhandle Couple]

17 minutes ago, Jerseygich said:

Looking for a beach to goto that we can do on our own. Any suggestions. Not a lot of info on the St. Maarten board.

There is a beach in Phillipsburg, literally 2 blocks from the main street.  You can see it from the port.

 

It is maybe a 1/2 mile walk around the bay to get to it, or a quick water taxi to a dock in the middle.

 

From there you can rent chairs and umbrella with a bucket of beer.  Several bars and hotels offer this. With competition prices aren't too bad. 

 

I Recommend the Holland House hotel.  

 

If more than 2 ships in port it can get crowded quickly.

[Panhandle Couple]

Just now, Panhandle Couple said:

There is a beach in Phillipsburg, literally 2 blocks from the main street.  You can see it from the port.

 

It is maybe a 1/2 mile walk around the bay to get to it, or a quick water taxi to a dock in the middle.

 

From there you can rent chairs and umbrella with a bucket of beer.  Several bars and hotels offer this. With competition prices aren't too bad. 

 

I Recommend the Holland House hotel.  

 

If more than 2 ships in port it can get crowded quickly.

Phillipsburg is a very safe area.  You can get the chairs and then shop later.  Or shop single while 1 stays on beach.

[PORT ROYAL]

Great Bay Beach Phillipsburg 

 

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[genealogyfan]

I took the NCL beach excursion to Orient Bay beach. It was a great large beach. Nice facilities, nice restaurant with really good food. I'm sure it's easy to get to on your own. I would suggest to see if you go on your own, the option of renting lounge chairs and umbrellas.

[PORT ROYAL]

Coco on Orient or Rainbow on Grand Case
Excellent food, drinks, beds and ambience 

[rjrpar]

17 hours ago, genealogyfan said:

I took the NCL beach excursion to Orient Bay beach. It was a great large beach. Nice facilities, nice restaurant with really good food. I'm sure it's easy to get to on your own. I would suggest to see if you go on your own, the option of renting lounge chairs and umbrellas.

I agree Orient is a very good beach.  Very easy to take a van/cab for about $8/person each way.  

[sunkey1]

Orient Beach, go to Sunbeach Club, no charge for chairs/umbrellas if you purchase drink/food. Great service, drinks and food. Orange Beach Club is next door and nice as well, although they do charge for chairs/umbrellas.