Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino; St. Maarten All-Inclusive Resort

Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort
Location:	St. Maarten
Hotel Type:	All-Inclusive Beach Resort
Hotel Rating:	3-Stars
This Hotel Is Best For:	Families, Singles & Couples


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DESCRIPTION:
The Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino St. Maarten welcomes you to a luxurious, redesigned interior with a variety of exciting new facilities. Overlooking the beautiful Great Bay Harbor, and a short 10-minute walk from the Philipsburg, the island's capital, our prime location offers the best of both worlds: great shopping, dining and entertainment in the quaint downtown setting and a tropical escape within our beachfront oasis. With spectacular views, unparalleled service, a full range of amenities and nearly a mile of white, sandy beach, the Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino St. Maarten provides the ultimate Caribbean experience.
ACCOMODATIONS:
All 257 guest rooms have recently been redesigned with colorful drapes and new furniture, true to the flavor and tropical elegance of the Caribbean. Every guest room features: Satellite Television Hair Dryer Coffee Maker Private Balcony or Terrace Safety Deposit Box Wireless Internet Access Ocean View Rooms The resort's 152 ocean view guest rooms, which includes studios and 1- and 2-bedroom suites, all have breathtaking vistas of the pool, turquoise Caribbean waters, white-sand beaches and the harbor, teeming with cruise ships and pleasure boats. Mountain View Rooms 95 of the resort's guest rooms overlook Mount Willem, a magnificent backdrop of lush island landscape that offers a tranquil and relaxing setting from one's private balcony or terrace. Deluxe Rooms There are 10 deluxe rooms - 5 ocean view and 5 mountain view - each with luxurious amenities such as a spacious bedroom, living area and a bathroom which features a walk-in shower, whirlpool tub and bidet.
AMENITIES:
The Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino St. Maarten is located on the Dutch side of the island, a 25-minute drive from Princess Juliana International Airport and overlooking the beautiful Great Bay Harbor. The resort offers numerous amenities, including the Golden Casino, Vitality Oasis Health Club and spa services, Gift Shop, Activity Center, flood-lit Tennis Court and a mile of pristine beachfront. Notable resort features include a swim-up pool bar, unique panoramic elevator, infinity pool and heated outdoor whirlpool. The capital of Philipsburg is only a 10-minute walk from the resort and offers prime duty-free shopping, dining, historical attractions, nightlife and entertainment. Resort Amenities A mile of pristine Beachfront Four Bars, including a pool swim-up bar and an entertainment-filled lounge Activities Program, including games, land and water sports Water Aerobics Volleyball Crab Racing Scuba Diving Tennis Tournaments Shuffleboard Table Soccer Merengue Dance Lessons Black Jack Lessons Easy Downtown Access for duty-free shopping and island tours Three fine Restaurants offering a variety of cuisines Vitality Oasis Health Club for fitness and spa treatments The Golden Casino, open until 3:00 a.m. Car Rental Service Memorable Wedding Facilities
RESORT ACTIVITIES:
The Golden Casino The Golden Casino is conveniently located next to the lobby and is open every evening until the early morning hours. Enjoy the thrill of Caribbean Stud Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, and don't forget to try your luck at one of our state-of-the-art slot machines! 84 Slot Machines 10 Table Games 4 Blackjack Tables 1 Roulette Table 2 Golden Poker Tables
We offer over 200 sightseeing tours and activities throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. Plan and book your sightseeing activities before you get there. Sightseeing Tours & Attractions
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Getting There Airlines Air service to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in St. Maarten is provided by American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Northwest, USAirways, KLM, Spirit Air, Air France, United, LIAT, Windward Islands Airways (WINAIR) and many other major airlines. Entry Requirements International visitors need a valid passport. St. Maarten is the only completely duty-free port in the Caribbean. No vaccination certificates are required unless arriving from an area experiencing an epidemic. Airport Departure Tax For international destinations, there is a tax of US$30 for those age 2 and older. For islands within the Netherlands Antilles, the departure tax is US$6. Many airlines include the tax in your ticket, so please check with your carrier.
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BOOKING INFORMATION:
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TRIP ADVISOR INFORMATION:
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