Blue Sail Hotel — Marina Boutique Hotel at Anse Marcel
Small hotel at the marina with yacht views, beach access, and boat charter connections.
Why Go
Blue Sail Hotel at Anse Marcel Marina offers something rare on St. Martin — a boutique hotel embedded in a working marina where yachts and sailboats create a living backdrop to your stay. Located in the Résidence Les Acacias at Anse Marcel, this small property provides rooms and apartments with marina or sea views in one of the French side's most protected and beautiful bays. Anse Marcel is a natural harbor surrounded by green hills, making it one of the calmest anchorages in the Caribbean and a favorite among the sailing community. For boaters, couples, and travelers seeking peace, Blue Sail puts you at the intersection of maritime culture and Caribbean relaxation.
The Experience
Anse Marcel feels like a world apart from the rest of St. Martin. The bay is nearly enclosed by hills, creating a stillness that the open-coast beaches cannot match. Blue Sail Hotel uses this setting to maximum effect — marina views from your room, the gentle sounds of rigging and water, and direct access to the marina's charter operators for boat trips to nearby islands and snorkeling spots. The beach at Anse Marcel is protected and calm, ideal for swimming in water that barely ripples. Paper Boat Charter and St. Martin Boat Charter are right at the marina, meaning day trips to Tintamarre, Pinel Island, or Anguilla depart from your hotel's doorstep. Ristorante Del Arti nearby provides Italian dining in the Anse Marcel area. The proximity to Grand Case and Orient Bay means fine dining and beach life are within a 15-minute drive.
What to Try
Book a boat charter from the marina — Paper Boat Charter or Captain Sup Catamaran offer day trips from Anse Marcel. Swim at the protected Anse Marcel Beach. Dine at Ristorante Del Arti nearby for Italian food. Drive to Grand Case for the Gourmet Strip restaurants. Use the marina views as your daily meditation. Explore the surrounding hills on foot.
Insider Tip
Anse Marcel is the departure point for some of the best boat charters on the island because the protected bay makes morning departures smooth regardless of sea conditions. Book a half-day snorkeling trip to Tintamarre — the uninhabited island visible from Anse Marcel — for some of the clearest water and most pristine reefs in the region. The trip takes 20 minutes each way, giving you maximum time in the water.
The Practical Stuff
Located at Résidence Les Acacias, Anse Marcel Marina, 97150 St. Martin. Moderate pricing at $$. Boutique hotel with rooms and apartments. Marina and sea views. Some kitchenettes. Air conditioning, WiFi, parking. Direct marina access. Anse Marcel Beach nearby. Near Paper Boat Charter and St. Martin Boat Charter. Short drive to Grand Case and Orient Bay. French side.
Pair It With
- Paper Boat Charter Guide — Boat charter operator right at the marina for day trips
- St Martin Boat Charter - Captain Sup Catamaran Guide — Catamaran excursions departing from Anse Marcel