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4.5 out of 5

"I would never give 4* for this hotel :) 3* is the best it could be. I often travel to Caribbean islands and believe me in Jamaica or Dominican Republi ... " More

By Viktorija K. on Mon 11 Jan 2016

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Hotel Description

During your stay at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, you're just a quick walk from Philipsburg Boardwalk. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Bay View, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, aromatherapy or body scrubs at Serenity Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour gym and fitness classes
  • 12 minutes by car from Orient Bay Beach and 12 minutes from Mullet Bay Beach

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 0.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

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3 out of 5

New year celebration

I would never give 4* for this hotel :) 3* is the best it could be. I often travel to Caribbean islands and believe me in Jamaica or Dominican Republic you don't feel much difference between 4*and 5*.... Cuba is known that there is no very good hotels but still they are much better. The beach disappointed me, sand also... It is hard to believe that it can be so different.. St.Barth just an hour from st.maarten and a sand, beach are fabulous. It is the first Caribbean island that I see such a sand. Philipsburg was dead in the evenings, no people at all, most of restaurants were closed, in casinos only local people no tourists. It was raining everyday... The food in the hotel was good. I missed fresh juices. the restaurant on the same level where is reception was poor :))) we ordered red wine from the wine menu, they bring us it from fridge :))) Beds on the beach was the worst what could be in that hotel. I would recommend to all travelers to rest in different places of the island. Grand case, orient bay, Marigot go to St. Barth for few nights, then to Anguilla... Or any other island around. St. Maarten/ St.Martin is just too small for two weeks and not the best choice if you wanna enjoy sun and beach. Of course it is much more European style island than others, depends what you are looking for.

Posted by on 11 Jan 2016

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5 out of 5

Goed Hotel, hoop vertier

Prachtig hotel, goed zwembad en lekker veel drinken.

Posted by on 19 Dec 2015

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5 out of 5

Is een goed hotel

Voldeed zeker aan de verwachtingen en een goed afwisselend menu ook de avond activiteiten waar lekker afwisselend

Posted by on 17 Sep 2015

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5 out of 5

Très bien

Bon accueil, personnel serviable et bienveillant, langue anglaise obligatoire Chambre au 1 er avec vue océan très restreinte All inclusive vrai: tous les repas, boissons, minibar Plage très belle Bonne localsation près de philipsburgh Location de voiture facile

Posted by on 4 Feb 2014

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About the Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Location Little Bay Rd 19, Philipsburg,

All-inclusive Details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
  • Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment
All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

  • Snorkelling

Land activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games
  • Dancing
  • Yoga

Entertainment

  • On-site entertainment and activities
  • On-site live performances
  • Theme parties

Not included

  • Golf green fees
  • Use of golf cart
  • Use of golf equipment
  • Motorised water sports
  • Sailboats
  • Scuba-diving certification
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Snorkelling excursions
  • Tennis lessons
  • Windsurfing
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Off-site tours
  • Transport to off-site activities

  • A la carte dining included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Volleyball included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Snorkelling excursions not included
  • Scuba diving certification not included
  • Motorised water sports not included
  • All available drinks included
  • Golf green fees not included
  • Use of golf equipment not included
  • Use of golf cart not included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Activities/services from independent operators not included
  • Transport to offsite activities not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • Yoga classes/lessons included
  • Windsurfing not included
  • Sailboats not included
  • Dancing classes/lessons included
  • Tennis lessons not included
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • Service charge included
  • Additional service charge accepted
  • All meals included
  • Surcharge for bottled wine
  • Surcharge for bottled liquor
  • Minibar (all drinks included)
  • Meals and drinks at companion properties included
  • All on-site activities, and facilities and equipment included
  • Onsite live performances included
  • Theme parties included
  • Snorkelling included

Property Features

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities. Enjoy the cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas for a relaxing day at the beach. At Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers outdoor tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness centre and a hot tub. Self parking is free.

  • 257 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers 257 accommodations with iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Philipsburg property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • iPod dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast. The property hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Bay View – Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Il Pescatore – This seafood restaurant overlooks the ocean and specialises in seafood. Open selected days.

Water's Edge – This restaurant overlooks the ocean and specialises in Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Pizzaria Capri – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkelling on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Serenity Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Caters to adults only

Hotel Names

  • Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort Casino All Inclusive Philipsburg
  • Sonesta Great Bay All Inclusive Beach Resort Casino Philipsburg
  • Sonesta Great Bay Beach Casino Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach Resort Casino Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach Resort Casino
  • Great Bay Beach Casino Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach Resort Casino Spa
  • Great Bay Beach Casino
  • Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa All-inclusive property

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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