Lola Flowers
Boardwalk florist at Plaza Soleil in the heart of downtown Philipsburg.
Why Go
Most flower shops are tucked away on commercial roads where you have to make a deliberate trip. Lola Flowers sits right on the Philipsburg boardwalk at Plaza Soleil — the kind of location where a spontaneous flower purchase happens naturally while strolling past Great Bay Beach, browsing shops, or heading to dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants.
The Experience
Lola Flowers benefits from what might be the best retail positioning of any florist on the island. Plaza Soleil on the Philipsburg boardwalk puts the shop in the path of both tourists and locals who are walking the waterfront strip. Fresh flowers, tropical bouquets, custom arrangements, and gift baskets are all available, with the usual event and occasion services — weddings, birthdays, anniversaries — handled through consultation. The boardwalk location makes Lola Flowers particularly convenient for cruise visitors who want to pick up something special during their port day, or for dinner-goers at nearby restaurants like Ocean Lounge at Holland House who want to arrive with flowers. The duty-free pricing environment keeps costs competitive, and the tropical varieties reflect what grows well in the Caribbean rather than the hothouse imports that dominate mainland florists.
What to Try
A tropical bouquet makes a memorable vacation purchase — either for your hotel room or as a gift for someone you are visiting on the island. Cruise visitors can grab a quick arrangement during their port day. Walk-in custom orders are handled on the spot for common requests.
Insider Tip
The boardwalk location means Lola Flowers catches foot traffic from the cruise terminal. On non-cruise days, the shop is quieter and more conducive to detailed custom order discussions. Pair a flower purchase with dinner at Ocean Lounge for a complete romantic evening.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 43 H Plaza Soleil, Boardwalk, Philipsburg. Moderate pricing ($$). Services: fresh flowers, tropical bouquets, custom arrangements, gift baskets, delivery. Walk-in friendly. Ocean Lounge and Dirty Sanchez Crew Bar are nearby on the boardwalk.
Pair It With
- Ocean Lounge @ Holland House Guide — Waterfront restaurant steps away for a dinner-and-flowers evening
- OMG Delicious — Nearby boardwalk restaurant for a casual bite while your custom order is prepared