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Carrefour Market Cole Bay — Full-Service Grocery on Union Road

The supermarket locals count on in Cole Bay.

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Supermarket Groceries Self-Catering Duty-Free Alcohol Cole Bay

Why Go

Visitors to St. Maarten quickly discover that grocery shopping is part of the vacation — especially if you are staying in a villa or condo. Carrefour Market on Union Road in Cole Bay is one of the island's most reliable full-service supermarkets, stocking everything from fresh produce to French wines to household essentials.

The Experience

Carrefour Market in Cole Bay operates as a proper supermarket with the kind of selection that lets you do a complete shop in one trip. Fresh produce, meats, seafood, dairy, bakery items, beverages, snacks, alcohol, and household products line the aisles in a layout that will feel familiar to anyone who has shopped at a Carrefour anywhere in the world. The Cole Bay location on Union Road is central to the Dutch side, making it accessible from Simpson Bay, Philipsburg, and the surrounding residential areas. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM (Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM), it keeps hours that work for both early-morning stock-ups and last-minute evening runs. The duty-free pricing on the island means certain items — particularly alcohol and tobacco — come at prices significantly below what you would pay stateside. For self-catering visitors, this is one of the first stops after picking up your rental car.

What to Try

The wine and spirits aisle benefits from duty-free pricing — stock your villa bar here. Fresh bakery items tend to sell out by afternoon, so shop early for the best selection. Check the international products section for Caribbean and French items you will not find at home.

Insider Tip

Saturday mornings are the busiest time. Sunday hours end at 2 PM, so do not plan a late Sunday shop. If you are staying in Simpson Bay or Cupecoy, this Cole Bay location is often less crowded than the Philipsburg branch. La Chingona Taqueria in Cole Bay is nearby for a taco stop after shopping.

The Practical Stuff

Located at 53 Union Rd, Cole Bay. Open Mon-Sat 8 AM-8 PM, Sun 9 AM-2 PM. Full-service supermarket. Duty-free alcohol pricing. Parking available. Near La Chingona Taqueria and Vegas Casino.

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