Philipsburg

Travel Guide

Guana Bay Beach which includes a beach and landscape views
Great Bay Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Philipsburg featuring street scenes and a festival
Philipsburg showing markets
Philipsburg which includes a coastal town and general coastal views

Where to stay in Philipsburg

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Indigo Bay

While Indigo Bay isn't home to many top sights, Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Indigo Bay
#Lunchtime Buddha Beach Bar. Great relaxing lunch spot on the water.

Point Blanche

4/5(5 area reviews)

While Point Blanche isn't home to many top sights, Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Point Blanche
Peaceful Bliss!

Belair

While Belair isn't home to many top sights, Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belair
Philipsburg showing zoo animals and bird life

Downtown Philipsburg

While visiting Downtown Philipsburg, you might make a stop by sights like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Downtown Philipsburg
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Vineyard

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vineyard and surrounding area, you can visit Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Vineyard
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Sucker Garden

Sucker Garden might not have many top sights, but Sint Maarten Park and Guana Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sucker Garden
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Little Bay Road, Philipsburg
The price is SAR 897 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
SAR 897
SAR 1,124 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Holland House Beach Hotel
Holland House Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
Front Street 45, Philipsburg
The price is SAR 795 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
SAR 795
SAR 960 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great customer service from everyone we came in contact with."

Reviewed on 25 June 2025

Holland House Beach Hotel
Oceans at Divi Little Bay
Oceans at Divi Little Bay
4 out of 5
Little Bay Road, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
The price is SAR 993 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
SAR 993
SAR 1,239 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (237 reviews)
"Great place to stay. The property is beautiful and well maintained. Staff were very accommodating."

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

Oceans at Divi Little Bay
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July Apartments
July Apartments
3 out of 5
A.T. Illidge Road 117, Philipsburg
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"Affordable"

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

July Apartments
Sea Palace
Sea Palace
3 out of 5
Front Street 147, Philipsburg
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Maho Beach and Orient Bay ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff were very polite and professional. Accomodation excellent, large rooms, very clean and in a great location."

Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Sea Palace
Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O)
Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O)
Sint Maarten
Book a stay at this beach villa in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Orient Bay Beach and Grand Case Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Hidden Gem
"Overall great stay Issues reported were addressed immediately. Property manage (Chris), deserves 6 stars. House is spacious including enormous kitchen. Pool is great. View is to die for. Cons: location. Property is located on the southern East coast so be prepared for a 20-40 min ride to any location ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O)
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Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Great Bay Beach

4.5/5(88 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Philipsburg. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Great Bay Beach
Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Philipsburg Boardwalk
Guana Bay Beach showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Guana Bay Beach

4/5(9 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Guana Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Upper Prince's Quarter.

Guana Bay Beach
Fort Amsterdam showing building ruins, military items and a castle

Fort Amsterdam

2/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Little Bay with a stop at Fort Amsterdam. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Fort Amsterdam
Museum of Sint Maarten featuring interior views and art

Museum of Sint Maarten

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Sint Maarten during your travels in Philipsburg. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Museum of Sint Maarten
Philipsburg Courthouse featuring an administrative buidling and street scenes

Philipsburg Courthouse

4/5(135 reviews)

Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Philipsburg Courthouse

Reviews of Philipsburg

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
45
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
81
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
28
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Dottie

Traffic and parking are impossible.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Boardwalk is nice but the haggling was annoying

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Philipsburg is not all the way back yet after the hurricane. Too many closed up/dilapidated hotels/restaurants. The beach in Great Bay is nice and clean though.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lots of good shopping, I felt safe walking around all day

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Too many sales people try to push everything.

4/5 - Good

Brad

The days vary widely based on how many ships come in. Many of the beach bars and restaurants start closing down around 4, and Phillipsburg is pretty quiet by 6pm.