Philipsburg

Travel Guide

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Great Bay Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town
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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, Philipsburg Courthouse and Sint Maarten Park 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
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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 Philipsburg Courthouse.

Vineyard
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Hope Estate

While Hope Estate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sint Maarten Park and Philipsburg Courthouse.

Hope Estate
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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
Holland House Beach Hotel
Holland House Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
Front Street 45, Philipsburg
The price is AED 927 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED 927
AED 1,113 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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)
"The hotel was absolutely beautiful! The amenities were great. We enjoyed a breakfast by the beach every morning and it was delicious! The beach bar was open everyday by 9 and the staff were very accommodating with rental cars, parking, activities, etc! Our room was super clean every day! Best stay ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Holland House Beach Hotel
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Little Bay Road, Philipsburg
The price is AED 855 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
AED 855
AED 1,072 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Our family of 4 had a great stay at Divi. The property was spacious, the beaches were beautiful, the staff was wonderful, the food was great. All around we would stay here again. It was easy to drive to / from town. Walking into town would be challenging due to hills and narrow streets, however there ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Seaview Beach Hotel
Seaview Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
#85C Front Street, Philipsburg
The price is AED 227 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 227
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (631 reviews)
"Comfortable and friendly. Very good value."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Seaview Beach Hotel
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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! (125 reviews)
"The property was very clean nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 20 May 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! (99 reviews)
"Will stay here again for sure.💕"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Sea Palace
Cozy one-bedroom & mezzanine apartment
Cozy one-bedroom & mezzanine apartment
3 out of 5
11 Goldfinch Rd. sin, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Philipsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attractions Orient Bay Beach and Maho Beach ...
"The host was incredibly communicative throughout our entire stay, from pre-arrival to departure. The location was perfect, with supermarkets and shopping centers nearby, and just a 12-minute walk to the town center. The apartment was beautifully presented, featuring a lovely shared pool and equipped ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Cozy one-bedroom & mezzanine apartment
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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

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

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

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

Fort Amsterdam
Philipsburg Courthouse featuring an administrative buidling and street scenes

Philipsburg Courthouse

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 beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Philipsburg Courthouse
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

Reviews of Philipsburg

4
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
2
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.