Located close to Orient Bay and Pinel Island, Esmeralda Resort provides free continental breakfast, 4 beach bars and a terrace. With amenities such as beach massages and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, The Astrolabe, features French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Located in Orient Bay, Esmeralda Resort is near the beach. Loterie Farm and Rainforest Adventures St. Maarten are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Orient Bay and Grand Case Beach. Anse Marcel Beach and Port of St. Maarten are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Orient Bay travel guide
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97071
What's nearby
Orient Bay Beach
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Orient Bay
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Grand Case Beach
6 min drive - 5.2 km
Maho Beach
26 min drive - 19.8 km
Mullet Bay Beach
27 min drive - 21.0 km
Getting around
Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance)
8 min drive
Restaurants
Bikini Beach
10 min walk
Pirate Hideout Beach Bar
16 min walk
Le Piment
9 min walk
Aloha
15 min walk
Pizzeria du Mont Vernon
4 min drive
About this property
Esmeralda Resort
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Orient Bay
Located close to Pinel Island and Anse Marcel Beach, Esmeralda Resort provides free continental breakfast, 4 beach bars and a terrace. With amenities such as beach massages and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, The Astrolabe, features French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
14 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services and multilingual staff
A front desk safe, a vending machine and beach umbrellas
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
How much does it cost to stay at Esmeralda Resort?
As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esmeralda Resort on 20 Nov 2026 start from HK$2,080, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Esmeralda Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, Esmeralda Resort allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Esmeralda Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Esmeralda Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Esmeralda Resort?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Esmeralda Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Esmeralda Resort located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Orient Bay hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Orient Bay, Grand Case Beach and Pinel Island. Anse Marcel Beach and Loterie Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Esmeralda Resort Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The private cabin feel was excellent, clean and private. The beach was 5 min walk away. Breakfast is not "American" style but very good. The hotel is not in the middle of town, you do need a car but having a car is an extra adventure, worth it.
We would definitely go back.
The location was amazing. Restaurant and beaches were superb! Our pool needed a good cleaning with some algae on the walls but otherwise a perfect location
The rooms are large and spacious and located perfectly within a 1-2 minute walk to the beach and beach clubs where you will spend your days. Each area has its own pool to lounge at, particularly at the end of the day. The on site restaurant is excellent with a perfect menu of options.
Enjoyed our stay here. Great location, beautiful grounds, nice clean room with private patio and pool. Entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle
7 Apr 2026
We had a fantastic stay at the Esmeralda! The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The manager, Laura went over and above to help us! We will definitely be back and highly highly recommend the Esmeralda!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good
Tomasz
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good
Nel
14 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and it was spacious. The resort is well maintained and the pools are great
Restaurant is AMAZING & Staff Soooo Great! Location great & room is calm & beautiful ambiance. As Americans, the hard key for room & pool were both difficult & annoying when you can't access without help? Close to Grand Case which is a MUST for foodies & walking to the square for variety of grea
t food
Service was perfect. People are very nice. Most likely we will come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good
Tracey
21 Mar 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Older property with ground-level Villas. Very close to the beach. Comfortable beds and adequate amenities. The staff are kind, attentive and accommodating. Audrey, the manager, went over and above to try to make my stay comfortable. She is really a lovely person. The restaurant and the continental breakfast were fantastic!