The Beach Condo — Beachside Living on Simpson Bay Road
Ground-floor condo steps from a mile of calm Caribbean water.
Why Go
Apartment B-1 at 105 Simpson Bay Road places The Beach Condo in the sweet spot of St. Maarten's most walkable beach strip. Ground-floor access means you skip the elevator queue and walk straight to a beach that stretches for over a mile of gentle, west-facing turquoise water. No lobby, no reception desk, no resort fees — just you and the sand.
The Experience
Simpson Bay Road runs parallel to one of the Caribbean's most consistent beach experiences. The water here stays calm thanks to a natural reef break, making it safe for swimming at virtually any hour. At address 105, you're in the section where the beachfront thins out from the busier marina end, giving you a slightly quieter stretch of sand while keeping everything walkable. The condo format delivers what hotel rooms can't: kitchen facilities for self-catering, your own living space for spreading out, and a front door that opens onto beach rather than a hotel corridor. The Boon Beach Bar & Restaurant operates nearby for grilled seafood with sand between your toes. Simpson Bay Beach itself is the main attraction — a beach that faces due west, catching every sunset the Caribbean throws at it. Empress Rent a Car sits nearby when you want to explore the French side, Philipsburg, or the mountain trails.
What to Try
Walk the full length of Simpson Bay Beach in the early morning for exercise and solitude. Snorkel the reef break in calm conditions for a surprising amount of marine life. Watch the sunset from the beach directly in front — no obstructions on this stretch of coastline.
Insider Tip
The 105 section of Simpson Bay Road is close enough to the marina restaurants to walk for dinner but far enough that you don't get the late-night noise. This balance of access and quiet is the specific advantage of the mid-beach condo locations.
The Practical Stuff
Apartment B-1 at 105 Simpson Bay Road, Dutch side. Ground-floor condo with kitchen facilities. Direct beach access to Simpson Bay Beach. Walking distance to restaurants and car rental. Princess Juliana Airport approximately 5 minutes by car. Self-catering friendly with nearby grocery stores.
Pair It With
- The Boon Beach Bar & Restaurant Guide — Beachfront dining steps away for grilled seafood and cold drinks
- Simpson Bay Beach Guide — Your front yard — a mile of calm turquoise water with sunset views