Hope Estate

Philipsburg

Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach

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
Fort Amsterdam showing heritage elements, a ruin and a castle

Fort Amsterdam

This former Dutch military base is known for its colony of pelicans and stunning views across historic Philipsburg and the Caribbean Sea.

Fort Amsterdam
Guana Bay Beach featuring cuddly or friendly animals, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Guana Bay Beach

Come to surf or swim in the waters of this picturesque bay away from the crowds of St. Maarten’s busier beaches.

Guana Bay Beach
Museum of Sint Maarten which includes art and interior views

Museum of Sint Maarten

Learn about St. Maarten’s past, from its earliest inhabitants to colonisation, and the natural history of the island.

Museum of Sint Maarten
Philipsburg Courthouse

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

Things to do

Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

P8,400
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

P4,228
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

P5,224
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
At the border!

4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin

P5,638
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin
Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

P2,481
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

P7,837
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix
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Top hotels in Hope Estate

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,741 reviews)
"The hotel was so beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Super close to the hotel and walking distance to many restaurants. Our poolside waitress Gabriela Paun was phenomenal, always very attentive whenever we were at the pool area. The massage from the hotel was also amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Rhine Road, Maho Bay, Lowlands
The price is P14,694 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P14,694
P17,779 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Lowlands. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,374 reviews)
"A little older, but overall a good resort. Decent food, we liked the Italian restaurant the best. The kids club was amazing, my daughter asked to go every evening. Poolside bar was really hard to get a drink at. Recommend getting a rental car, taxis are very expensive. The hotel has a parking garage ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road 37, Simpson Bay
The price is P6,749 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P6,749
P8,099 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,203 reviews)
"Loved our stay. Perfect location on the island. Would definitely stay here again when we return to the island. Literally zero complaints."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
4 out of 5
Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, 6 Billy Folly, Simpson Bay
The price is P5,829 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,829
P7,604 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,099 reviews)
"Clean and excellent service"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road No. 37A, Simpson Bay
The price is P8,722 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P8,722
P10,467 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,194 reviews)
"The stay was beautiful the staff were very pleasant , helpful , and courteous. Will stay there anytime."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
144 Oyster Pond Resort, Building A, Oyster Pond, Sint Maarten
The price is P18,923 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P18,923
P24,586 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oyster Pond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
"The staff was AMAZING! Our stay started weeks before arrival when Marla reached out to help plan our stay and was super responsive to all my inquiries. Then upon arrival, Frisner greeted us with the warmest and most welcoming smile. (more on Frisner later). At the front desk, Janis asked if we would ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Hope Estate

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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 are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sucker Garden
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
#Lunchtime Buddha Beach Bar. Great relaxing lunch spot on the water.

Point Blanche

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
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Madame's Estate

Though Madame's Estate might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Madame's Estate
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Fort William

While Fort William might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.

Fort William

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