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Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
19 Little Bay Rd, Philipsburg, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Canada
20 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
2
people found this review helpful

Had heard so-so reviews so our expectations were not high. Booked through Air Transat. Have done a lot of travelling around the world, but had never been to Caribbean - had always preferred slightly more adventurous and exotic travel (Indonesia/South East Asia, Morocco, Europe, etc). Usually go to a condo in Florida for our "sun vacation" (but the iffy weather,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Halifax
18 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
1
person found this review helpful

Having stayed at the Sonesta Maho twice before my expectations were a little high when entering the SGB. When you enter the Sonesta Maho you go WOW, when you enter Great Bay you kind of go, hmmm ok. That was my initial impression. The lobby could use some sprucing up, even if they re-upholstered the cushions on the center island... more

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2 of 5 stars
CT
11 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I just got back from 5 days at The Sonesta Great Bay Resort. We booked through Cheap Carribean (they are FAB) however the hotel needs some major TLC. We opted for the all inclusive for the first time ever. The food is ok - buffet for breakfast and two dinners is all we used and a few... more

Management response from
gmgreatbay19, General Manager

We appreciate your response and thank you for the business. Our types of beaches all across our wonderful island and various sand feeling. For us, it is shelly, but still a wonderful experience and close the heart of the capitol. We do carry various liquor products throughout the bars, but in our all-inclusive package we feature a nice choice ranging...

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2 of 5 stars
CANADA
29 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The hotel does look like any of the pictures. The main dining room does not have A/C. It was too hot to eat there. The water at the beach is full of seaweed and the sand feels like you are walking on broken glass. There were no activities. Oh, very important. There is absolutely nothing to eat between meals. The... more

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gmgreatbay19, General Manager

We appreciate the time in writing a opinion. We value our guests feedback and discuss it with our staff and becoming better in the hospitality. We do have multiple activities that feature physical and mental contest, water and land sports that are carried on throughout the daytime. I do apologize if you've missed out on the fun! Your are correct...

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5 of 5 stars
SOUTH AFRICA
21 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Business
2
people found this review helpful

The Sonesta Great Bay Hotel St..Maarten - A Jewel in the Caribbean Check-in... and you'll get a Free Leather Engraved Turquoise Strap Wrist Band that's yours to wear and keep with the all inclusive package at the resort - Glance towards the ocean from the sliding open picture window in the palatial Lobby and you know that you've got a... more

Management response from
gmgreatbay19, General Manager

We appreciate the kind review, we would like to thank you for the business. We value our guest opinions and share these with the staff. Thank you for visiting our resort and the island of St. Maarten! We look forward to next visit. With hospitality, Juan Fernandez- GM

Nice hotel
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4 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
20 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Business
1
person found this review helpful

my wife and I stayed in the hotel for one night the receptionist upgraded us to a sea veiw room hotel lobby was a bit tired, so that had me wondering about the room but the room was great, food was great and the beach execelent all in all enjoyed the hotel more

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4 of 5 stars
CDN
17 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
Rocky Mount, NC
15 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
Milton
19 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3
people found this review helpful

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

Management response from
gmgreatbay19, Manager

We appreciate the warm review. We can see you really embraced the full experience our wonderful resort and island has too offer for a vacation. We look forward to seeing you on your next journey to our resort and the island of St. Maarten!

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3 of 5 stars
New Jersey
9 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

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

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gmgreatbay19, Manager

Thank you very much for your review. We have some plans to upgrade our beach restaurant in November. In January we are purchasing an additional jacuzzi for the timeshare pool area. You are correct in your assessment on the beach, all beaches in St. Maarten are public, we have no control over sand and the shape and size. We appreciate...

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Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino Also Known As

  • Sonesta Great Bay Beach Hotel
  • Great Bay Beach
  • St Martin Great Bay Hotel
  • Sonesta Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach Hotel
  • Sonesta Great Bay
  • Philipsburg Sonesta
  • St Maarten Great Bay Hotel
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Address: 19 Little Bay Rd, Philipsburg, St. Maarten/St. Martin