La Playa Orient Bay Boutique Hotel

St Martin, Caribbean

The La Playa Orient Beach boutique hotel is located directly on beautiful Orient Beach in Saint Martin, one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Restaurants, bars and nightlife can be found in the immediate vicinity. The capital Philipsburg, famous for its tax-free shopping, is only a 15-minute drive away. It is approximately  a 30-minute drive to the airport. The windsurf centre is approximately 3km south, around a 10 minute drive.
 

Accommodation
This beach hotel consists of 3 buildings located directly beside one another. It offers 56 rooms in total. Rooms categories include: Junior Suite Classic, Junior Suite Superior, Junior Suite Premium, Junior Suite Premium Garden View, Junior Suite Premium Ocean View, Junior Suite Superior and Suite Deluxe Ocean View. Connecting rooms are not available. The spacious Junior Suites come with an en suite bathroom, 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, a mini-fridge, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, Internet access, satellite/cable TV, a safe and individually regulated air conditioning. A kitchenette with a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities are provided for all suites except the Classic junior suite.

Facilities
Facilities include a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facility, 2 bars, 2 restaurants, conference facilities, Internet and WLAN access, housekeeping room and laundry services. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car. 
 

Activities
There is a small swimming pool with a children's pool and a poolside snack bar for those seeking refreshment. A sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols and gym facilities also feature. The nearby beach is sandy with sun loungers and parasols available. Beach volleyball is an option. There is also a spa belonging to the hotel located on the beach. For a fee guests may take advantage of the massage and spa treatments on offer. A range of water sports can be found in the area, including water skiing, jet skiing, diving, surfing, wind surfing, sailing, catamaran boating and canoeing (all subject to fees). The front desk can provide guests with more information. An entertainment and activity programme also features. Mullet Bay Golf Course is about a 15-minute drive away and the Grand case Creole village 5km, Oyster pond 5km, Philipsburg, Tax Free Shopping, Dutch Capital 15 km and Marigot Fine Dinning, French Capital around 20 km.
 

Windsurf / Surf / Stand Up Paddleboards
The windsurf centre is approximately 3km south, around a 10 minute drive. You will need a car to get there and back.


Our Opinion
The La Playa is in a fantastic location on Orient bay close to the beach, bars and restaurants, with pool, bar and restaurant you can relax here are a day on the water. The hotel service is personal and make the stay extra special.