Service was more than expected with friendly welcoming staff. Good value for all-inclusive. Swim up bar and infinity pool are difficlult for anyone with mobility concerns to enter and leave on shaky, slippery poolside ladders. Only the upper pool has concrete steps with railing and a graduated, non-slip floor. Don't risk carrying a laptop - Internet cafe is only $12... more

We stayed at this resort for 7 nights all inclusive. We found it to be a good value for the price (we booked 4 days ahead of travel date for a great price with air inclusie). It is about a 10 minute walk to downtown Phillipsburg via the beach however on hot, sunny days the walk can feel blistering. Phillipsburg... more

My husband and I recently returned from a one week vacation from the Sonesta Great Bay. It was truly a great holiday followed by friendly staff and accommodations! Rooms: I would defiantly suggest booking an ocean front room, as it has a breath taking view to get up to each morning. The rooms were clean and a good size, the... more

I visited St Marteen with friends to celebrate my 50th Birthday. We stayed for 7 nights in the time share portion of the resort. The resort is rather old but the staff were very friendly. Although I did not spend much time at the resort I did spend some time at the swimming pools, walked along the beach and ate... more

This was a business trip 7 days. Marketing for the Caribbean is extremely effective, so I was really looking forward for this. The airport was really impressive. Went to the car rental and this is where the dissapointment started. Car was worn out and the road to the hotel was somewhat of a challenge. Never mind, the hotel should be... more

My wife and I and another couple planned a Carribean vacation to last from 12 Sep 09 to 19 Sep 09 and chose Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino in Philipsburg, St Maarten. On the second day there, while getting out of the swimming pool, I slipped, fell and fractured my left hip. Resort personnel were slow to respond,... more

Arrived at Resort no issues with check in--room was clean--Maid was great every day she cleaned --nice job--Beach was good--hard to get in and out of water--Water was nice-pools were good--Close to town--nice shopping--Can walk to town-15-min-Food was not bad--Beer was good-Bottle Beer--mixed drinks no good -cheap products--Need more Friendy staff--not enough bar tenders--Casino small--not many people winning--Did use the... more

This resort had exellent food, breathtaking oceanview, but terrible personnel who were slow to serve and rarely smiled. If you ask for a drink at the bayview bar or at the pool bar make sure you state how many you want to begin with or else the bartender will give you attitude. Give lots of TIPS if you want good... more

First night there we could not sleep because of barking dogs and rooster crowing. We requested to change our room which would be $50.00 more a night and closer to the barking dogs. We declined. Second night at dinner there were island children on the resort property. When they were asked to leave they got very upset. They threw rocks... more