Whether you are in French or Dutch side of the island- you can enjoy two holidays in one!

St Martin is the most sought after tourist destination where all kinds of tourists come every year.  

All sorts of travelers, from families and beach lovers to families and adventure tourists, attracted to the idyllic Caribbean island.

There are so many idyllic places in this islet: Dawn Beach on the east coast, Simpson Bay, and myriad of villas are perfect for vacationers seeking a lively holiday.

If you plan to embark on a vacation in St. Martin, you should know the best area to stay.

If you want to spend your day near the serene beaches yet within easy access to nightlife, bars, and restaurants.

We have listed 5 top best places to stay in St. Martin Island:  


Dawn Beach



Located on the eastern shores of St. Martin, Dawn beach is just 30 minutes away from the airport. The idyllic island is 13km in length and 16km wide, where one can easily explore the beach by car.

The long stretches of this white sandy beach are perfect for lounging, snorkeling, snipping cocktails, and watching tropical fish. Loteries Farm to go Zip-lining is one of the adrenaline rush activities that surely pumps your adrenaline! 

You can also spend your day in with the wildlife animals at the St. Martin Zoo.

Simpson Bay



 Are you looking for a romantic beach vacation to do some couple's activities?

Simpson Bay awaits you!

Yes, the perfect place to keep the romance in a relationship, and doing plenty of activities with your beloved during day and evening. If you choose Simpson Bay as your preferred location to stay, there's a range of St. Martin villa rentals, hotels, and apartments to suit all tastes and budgets. 

What could be better than a couple's massage on your terrace and overlooking the beach? 

With the long stretches of white sand leading to crystal-clear waters and myriad of restaurants, casinos and clubs surely make your day perfect!

The airport is just five minutes' walk away from Simpson Bay. 

Don't forget to watch the jet-planes pass over the head- one of the most popular activities. There are plenty of shops and supermarkets nearby the beaches if you wish to buy souvenirs. If you want to enjoy something "rich and famous" activities, enroll in the golf course. 

Cupecoy



Located in the southwestern shores of St. Martin, Cupecoy offers their tourist an impeccable place to stay – A soft white sands yet within the easy access to bars and restaurants, and tree-lined shores - a perfect place for couples and honeymooners. 

Lowlands



10 minutes away from Princess Juliana International Airport and the vibrant resort of Simpson Bay, Lowland locates on the southwest of the island. If your idea of the perfect place to stay is somewhere peaceful, within easy access to bars, golf courses, and nightlife, Low land will be the best place to stay. 

If you want to spend your whole day on the beach, snorkeling, diving, and waterfront bars are activities you can do to enjoy. Don't forget to relax with a cocktail as the sunsets! 

Philipsburg



Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side of St. Martin- Located on the Great Salt Pond- A pretty town!

There's a lively boardwalk lined with Duty-free shops, casinos, stylish boutiques and restaurants along the edge of Great Bay Beach. The cruise ships stop here all year round! Sounds great!

When it comes to staying, Phillipsburg never retrogrades to offer a wide range of hotels, luxury villas, and condo caters to everyone's needs. 

In short 

St. Martin is an idyllic island that caters to all sorts of vacationers. If you plan to visit this islet, the above beaches area mentioned-above are the best places to make your vacation enthralling. These are the best beaches on the island yet still close to bars, restaurants and nightlife are the best places to stay.