The Hills Residence — Elevated Living on Welfare Road in Simpson Bay
Residential-style accommodation on Welfare Road near Paradise Mall and culinary experiences.
Why Go
The Hills Residence on 69 Welfare Road in Simpson Bay combines the convenience of the island's most well-connected commercial road with the comfort of residential-style accommodation. Welfare Road is St. Maarten's main Dutch-side artery — the road where supermarkets, restaurants, and services line both sides, and where getting anything done on the island usually starts. Staying here means groceries, dining, and daily conveniences are steps away rather than a drive away. The nearby Paradise Mall and Creole Culinary Classroom add shopping and cultural experiences to the immediate neighborhood.
The Experience
The residence format at The Hills provides space that hotel rooms lack — the feeling of having your own apartment in a Caribbean neighborhood. Welfare Road's central position means you are connected to Simpson Bay's beach life, Cole Bay's commercial zone, and the broader Dutch-side infrastructure without needing to drive far for anything. The Creole Culinary Classroom nearby offers a unique island experience — learning to cook Caribbean food with local chefs. TenTenBody Club in the area provides fitness and wellness. Paradise Mall covers shopping needs. The combination of residential comfort and commercial convenience makes The Hills work for both short vacations and longer stays.
What to Try
Take a cooking class at the Creole Culinary Classroom nearby for hands-on Caribbean food culture. Shop at Paradise Mall for local and international brands. Visit TenTenBody Club for fitness and wellness. Walk to Welfare Road's restaurants for diverse dining options. Use the central location as a base for Dutch-side and island-wide exploration.
Insider Tip
The Creole Culinary Classroom near The Hills Residence is one of St. Maarten's most underrated experiences. Learning to cook Caribbean food with a local chef gives you skills that last long after the vacation ends, and the recipes work with ingredients available back home. Book a class early in your stay so you can practice what you learned in your own kitchen for the rest of the trip.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 69 Welfare Road, Simpson Bay. Residential-style accommodation on the main Dutch-side commercial road. Near TenTenBody Club, Creole Culinary Classroom, and Paradise Mall. Central Simpson Bay location with easy access to supermarkets, restaurants, and services.
Pair It With
- Creole Culinary Classroom Guide — Learn Caribbean cooking steps from your accommodation
- Paradise Mall — Shopping center nearby for retail and convenience