Princess Heights — Luxury Clifftop Condos Overlooking Dawn Beach
A boutique condo hotel on Oyster Pond Road with panoramic views of Dawn Beach and the Atlantic.
Why Go
Princess Heights Luxury Boutique Condo Hotel commands one of the most dramatic positions on St. Maarten — perched on the hillside above Dawn Beach on the island's eastern shore, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean toward the unspoiled island of St. Barthélemy in the distance. At 156 Oyster Pond Road, this property trades the tourist density of the western beaches for the kind of elevated, panoramic luxury that makes you feel like you have discovered your own private corner of the Caribbean. Dawn Beach below is one of the island's most beautiful Atlantic-facing beaches, with surf energy and a wild character that the calmer Caribbean-side beaches lack.
The Experience
The condo hotel format at Princess Heights means each unit functions as an independent luxury apartment with kitchen facilities, living space, and the kind of room to spread out that standard hotel rooms cannot provide. The clifftop elevation delivers views that you feel in your chest — sweeping panoramas of the Atlantic, Dawn Beach's crescent of sand, and on clear days, the distant profile of St. Barths. The Oyster Pond area is the quietest corner of St. Maarten, which suits travelers who define luxury as peace and space rather than activity and crowds. Big Fish Seafood Grill at Oyster Pond provides nearby dining, and the Dutch-French border runs through the area, adding a curiosity that makes simple drives feel like international journeys.
What to Try
Watch the sunrise from your balcony — Dawn Beach faces east, and the Atlantic sunrise from the Princess Heights elevation is extraordinary. Walk down to Dawn Beach for swimming and bodyboarding in the Atlantic surf. Dine at Big Fish Seafood Grill in the Oyster Pond area. Drive the scenic road along the eastern coast. Arrange island transport through St. Maarten Taxi Service.
Insider Tip
Dawn Beach and the eastern shore are the sunrise side of the island — while everyone else on St. Maarten sleeps in and catches sunset on the western beaches, you get the most spectacular light show at dawn from your Princess Heights balcony. Set your alarm once for the sunrise, and you will set it every morning for the rest of your stay.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 156 Oyster Pond Road, Dawn Beach. Luxury boutique condo hotel on the hillside above Dawn Beach. Panoramic Atlantic views. Condo-style units with kitchen facilities. Near Dawn Beach, Big Fish Seafood Grill, and St. Maarten Taxi Service. On the eastern shore near the Dutch-French border. A car is essential for this location.
Pair It With
- Dawn Beach Guide — The stunning Atlantic beach directly below the property
- Big Fish Seafood Grill Guide — Seafood restaurant in the nearby Oyster Pond area