On Orient Bay
Overlooking the beach, the Esmeralda Resort enjoys a seafront location on the famed Orient Bay, on the French side of Saint Martin.
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Guests can enjoy Esmeralda Resort’s fine-dining restaurant, L’Astrolabe, and relaxed beachside dining at Coco Beach and several other nearby beachfront restaurants.
More hotel informationPool per villa
Each of Esmeralda Resort’s 18 one-story villas include a pool for 3–5 guestrooms, and rooms at this St Maarten resort include kitchenettes, ceiling fans, and air conditioning.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Esmeralda Resort, Orient Bay Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 73% of travelers (14 of 19) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Esmeralda Resort in Orient Bay
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Will go back
Looking forward to going back.. only complaint I had was the beds were very hard..
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Shabby hotel with rudest front desk ever
We booked two nights, changed rooms 4 times and checked out after one night. Front desk people, including the manager, were unbelievably rude. The resort is in an ideal location, but is clearly run down, even shabby. We overhead others complaining about their rooms and dissatisfaction with how the front desk handled their concerns. Avoid this place at all costs.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Laid back and Location
The Esmeralda is a comfortable spot steps from the famous Orient beach on the French side of St Martin. What it lacks in amenities it makes up for in simple comfort. This was our second time there and did not disappoint the staff makes you feel like you’re at home and the proximity to the beach and the beach bars/restaurants is a luxury. If you are looking for fancy and big you’re at the wrong place, if you’re l;ooking for cozy and comfortable not many compete.
Traveler's tip on dining
Dinners in Grand Case are a must