First of all, I must say that whoever named St.Maarten the friendly island must have been on crack!!!! The people on this island (both sides) are rude...maybe two or three manage to share a smile( which happen to be Perry and Nakisha and Tony and the captain of the speedboat from the Apache boat tour and Rosie the Haitian sales... more

Came here to stay with friends for a week at the end of September, and it was still quite busy even thought it was low season. Most of the front desk staff was very nice and helpful, except for two women that we referred to as angry girls, because they looked like they hated their jobs, and gave us short,... more

Royal Islander La Plage is a very well maintained timeshare in Maho Beach - which is a small village complex with it's own exciting casino, the Tantra disco, numerous jewelry shops and boutiques, hair salon and a full service food market. It's just next door to a large Sonesta hotel that has many good restaurants. The new airport is very... more

I have owned a timeshare for many years and have traded with Interval for the past 7 years. This place is great! This is a timeshare so be aware that you will not have maid service every day, just a mid week clean. The unit was very clean, had many extra towels, right on the beach with beautiful landscaping. La... more

Great Place. Yes there are planes, it is part of the charm. Most planes are small. Service good, ocean is clean and clear. Pool is the same and fellow guests are good. Some have been coming every year for over 20 years. I write this on our last night here. more

I love it here! Huge pool, wonderful clean beach, beautiful landscaping, all the amenities you could ask for. Really good food at the Tortuga Restaurant, 2 for 1 happy hour every afternoon. Other resorts in St. Maarten had almost non-existent or rocky beaches, or beaches near a marina where the water wasn't as clean as in front of Royal Islander.... more

This was rated a 5-Star Resort by Interval International. I have owned a time-share since 1986, and have stayed in many places around the world. This is the second worst place I have ever stayed. This place was built around 30 years ago, and nothing has been replaced since it was built. I think even the bed coverings, etc were... more

Upon checking, I asked another guest... so how is this 'resort', he said awesome. Either he was high on airplane exhaust or paid for lots of drinks at the bar. This is not what we call a RESORT. We traded our timeshare at a 5 star resort for this 1 star hotel. Yes, it has a new remodel... if you... more

We have been staying at this resort for 23 years. It just gets better. When our kids and grandchildren come with us it is outstanding. Everyone gets to enjoy themselves. You never have to leave unless you want to. more