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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at this resort. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and it is located in a very convenient location."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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 P14,749 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P14,749
P17,846 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
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! (2,402 reviews)
"I loved every bit of this trip!!! From my room to the food and everything on the island. I will definitely be returning ❤️"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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 P6,370 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,370
P7,644 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,220 reviews)
"Staff extremely pleasant and helpfu"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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 P5,891 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,891
P7,684 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! (1,108 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay, walking distance to a private beach, the restaurant onsite is great, the rooms are clean and spacious, very close to Nowhere Special, Captain’s Rib Shack etc which is a major plus! Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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 P8,000 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P8,000
P9,600 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (1,200 reviews)
"Great hotel will be back to visit"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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 P18,994 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P18,994
P24,677 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
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! (187 reviews)
"Property was lovely, excellent service however it was that time of year in the North that the seaweed took over the beach. The hotel tried to contain it but the smell was overwhelming."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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
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Downtown Philipsburg

While visiting Downtown Philipsburg, you might make a stop by sights like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Downtown Philipsburg
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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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