5Star Taxi Service — Local Island Transport from Simpson Bay
A personalized taxi and tour service operated by a local driver, based near Princess Juliana Airport in Simpson Bay.
Why Go
5Star Taxi Service runs 24/7 from a base on Airport Road in Simpson Bay, operated by a local driver who knows the island well enough to double as a tour guide. Whether you need an airport pickup at midnight or a full-day island tour that hits both sides of the border, this is a one-call solution.
The Experience
Getting around St. Maarten without a rental car means relying on taxis, and the experience varies enormously depending on who is behind the wheel. 5Star Taxi Service offers the personalized alternative to the taxi stand lottery — a pre-bookable, dedicated driver who knows the difference between dropping you at the Maho Beach viewing spot and dropping you at the wrong end of Simpson Bay. The Airport Road base in Simpson Bay puts the service within minutes of Princess Juliana Airport, which is where most visitors need their first and last ride. Between those two rides, the service covers the full range: hotel transfers, beach runs, restaurant drop-offs, and island tours that cross the Dutch-French border and cover both coastlines. The local knowledge component is the differentiator. A driver who has lived on the island can tell you which beach is least crowded today, which restaurant just reopened after renovation, and which road to avoid because of construction. That context transforms a ride from point-A-to-point-B transportation into an ongoing source of local intelligence.
What to Try
Book an airport transfer in advance to skip the taxi queue on arrival. Request a full-island tour that covers both the Dutch and French sides — budget half a day and let the driver set the route based on current conditions. Use the service for a dinner run to Grand Case (French side) when you want to eat well and not worry about driving unfamiliar roads at night.
Insider Tip
Pre-booking a taxi for your airport arrival saves both time and money compared to the walk-up taxi stand rate. Contact 5Star before your flight lands with your arrival time and flight number — the driver can track the flight and adjust for delays.
The Practical Stuff
Based on Airport Road, Simpson Bay, Dutch side. Available 24/7. Services: airport transfers, hotel shuttles, beach trips, island tours, private driver. Air-conditioned vehicles. Pre-booking recommended. Price range: moderate ($$). Covers both Dutch and French sides of the island.
Pair It With
- ExecuJet Sint Maarten FBO — Private aviation terminal nearby — 5Star covers VIP airport transfers
- Studio emerald Maho Guide — Nearby accommodation that benefits from a reliable local taxi service