The Maho Beach Resort recently reopened after a major renovation. This 595 room hotel is amongst the largest on St. Maarten. Most of the rooms are in a large tower, adjacent to a 50 shop mall, casino, and a variety of restaurants. The hotel is quite close to the airport and fairly close to both Philipsburg and Marigot.
Rooms have a terrace or patio, television, walk-in closet, and many have ocean views.
This beachfront resort is comprised of two Le Meridien properties, L'Habitation with 251 rooms and Le Domaine with 145 rooms. The beach and facilities are shared by the two properties. The resort has a bright and airy feel, from the beautiful entrance with its Caribbean artwork to the large pool area and the uncrowded beach. A variety of water activities are available, made even more complete by the adjacent marina. Originally a private club for discerning home owners, the Esmeralda Resort evolved into a unique resort with 18 villas and a total of 65 rooms.