Belair Beach Hotel — The Only All-Suite Oceanfront on St. Maarten
Two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, private balconies, and Little Bay Beach at your door.
Why Go
Belair Beach Hotel holds a distinction no other property on St. Maarten can claim — it is the island's only all-suite oceanfront resort. Every unit is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite with a full kitchen, dining area, living room, and private balcony or terrace looking directly at the Caribbean Sea. For families who need space, for groups who want to cook together, and for long-stay visitors who refuse to compromise on ocean views, Belair delivers a format that standard hotel rooms simply cannot match. Located on Little Bay Beach in Philipsburg, it combines residential-scale living with resort amenities and one of the quieter beaches near the capital.
The Experience
The all-suite format changes how you vacation. A full kitchen means breakfast on your own balcony watching cruise ships pass, rather than queuing at a buffet. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms mean families and friend groups coexist comfortably rather than stacking into a single room. The pull-out sofa adds capacity for larger groups. Little Bay Beach, more intimate than the busier Great Bay Boardwalk, is directly accessible with complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas. The Gingerbread Cafe on property serves breakfast through dinner for days when cooking feels like too much effort — the Monday all-you-can-eat BBQ has its own following. An outdoor freshwater pool, mini-mart, daily housekeeping, and free parking and WiFi complete the package. Philipsburg's cruise port, Front Street shopping, and Boardwalk are just minutes away.
What to Try
Eat at the on-site Gingerbread Cafe — especially the Monday BBQ all-you-can-eat special with ribs and seafood. Swim at Little Bay Beach, which is calmer and less crowded than Great Bay. Watch cruise ships from your private balcony. Stock the full kitchen from nearby supermarkets and cook with local ingredients. Walk or drive to Philipsburg's Front Street for duty-free shopping. Try the SXM Padel Club nearby for sport.
Insider Tip
Belair Beach Hotel's two-bedroom suites become dramatically better value when you split costs with another couple or bring the family. Per-person, the rate for a two-bedroom oceanfront suite often undercuts single hotel rooms at lesser properties, and you get a full kitchen and living room that a hotel room could never provide. Book the end units for the widest ocean views from your balcony.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Little Bay Beach, Octavius L. Richardson Road, Philipsburg. Premium pricing at $$$. All two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites with full kitchens. Private balconies with ocean views. On-site Gingerbread Cafe restaurant. Outdoor pool. Complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, towels. Free parking and WiFi. Daily housekeeping. Mini-mart on site. Near SXM Padel Club. Minutes from Philipsburg's cruise port and Front Street.
Pair It With
- Gingerbread Cafe Guide — On-site restaurant with Monday BBQ specials and ocean-view dining
- SXM Padel Club Guide — Sports facility nearby for active guests