About Great Bay Beach Resort
The 257-room beachfront Great Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten is located on a one-mile stretch of beach within walking distance to the capital, Philipsburg.
This four-star property offers three swimming pools, two whirlpools, three restaurants, four bars, the Golden Casino and the Vitality Oasis health club and spa.
Adding to the excitement and amenities are a host of water sports, tours and excursions, tennis, wireless internet and live entertainment. Get the St. Maarten experience at Great Bay!
Dining & Entertainment
Dining at Great Bay exudes understated style that is complemented by warm and professional service. Our three restaurants and four bars will entice your culinary senses and entertain your night owl in everyone!
Bay View Restaurant
In the casual and chic Bay View Restaurant you can experience all-day dining with a gastronomic journey of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Molasses International/Caribbean Restaurant
Linger over creative dishes and stellar views at the Molasses Restaurant, featuring a host of international and Caribbean options, with a fresh flavor signature to Great Bay. Spectacular ocean views create a dramatic and relaxing ambience for your evening dining experience.
La Cucina Eatery
More than just an Italian name, a passion for excellence embraces the cuisine at La Cucina Eatery offering a unique, delightful and delicious dining experience.
Bars and Lounges
Quench your thirst at our swim-up bar, or enjoy one of three other lounges, each with liberating libations from classic to exotic.
Anchor Swim-Up Bar
The Anchor Swim-Up pool bar overlooks the beach and serves cool, refreshing beverages without ever having to leave the water!
Bay View Bar
Bay View Bar is located next to the main restaurant, offering a place to relax, enjoy a drink and take life easy in the shade.
Lobby Bar
The resort's Lobby Bar is designed with a spectacular granite floor and teak furnishings. Our guests love to stop by for a pre-dinner aperitif.
The Living Room Bar & Lounge
This is the place for live entertainment and dancing, so let your hair down and enjoy some great local bands in this unique and relaxing setting.
The Golden Casino
When the sun sets in St. Maarten, that’s when the real fun begins! Now, it’s time to tempt Lady Luck at the Golden Casino. Enjoy the thrill of Caribbean stud poker, blackjack, roulette, or one of our many slot machines. The Golden Casino is conveniently located next to the lobby and is open every afternoon until the early morning hours.
Features & Activities
Great Bay Beach Resort St. Maarten is located on the Dutch side of the island, a 25-minute drive from Princess Juliana International Airport, and overlooking a beautiful mile long stretch of white sand beach. The capital of Philipsburg is only a 10-minute walk from the resort and offers prime duty-free shopping, dining, historical attractions, nightlife and entertainment.
Every heart’s desire is within reach at Great Bay—from an invigorating swim in our three swimming pools to a very deserving massage.
Hone your serve on our lighted tennis court, or tempt your competitive edge with volleyball, beach Olympics or table soccer. Keep in shape with a session of water aerobics, or work a sweat in our fully-equipped 13-station fitness centre.
Yearning to try something new? Dive under with scuba, or take home some moves (or luck!) with a meringue lesson or a black jack lesson. If true rejuvenation is on your list, then retreat to the Vitality Oasis Spa. Realize your optimum well-being and nourish your body and soul. A host of therapies and treatments are offered which focus on vital living.
Vitality Oasis Spa
The Vitality Oasis Spa offers a wide variety of therapies, treatments and teachings that enhance the art of vital living. It's the perfect place to unwind and experience relaxation, rejuvenation and self-healing.
Therapies
Vitality Oasis Spa offers an extensive range of services in bodywork and massage. Our mind-expanding selection assists you in release, relaxation, stress reduction, detoxification or whatever best fits your needs. The spa also offers additional services, such as an alignment session, reflexology, pre-natal massage and sun burn treatment.
Fitness
Our fully equipped, 13-station gym is complimentary for hotel guests. For fitness buffs, a personalized fitness program is available, with a variety of options, including workouts that emphasize endurance, interval, flexibility and/or strength training.
Five wellness massages are among our signature treatments. Each massage offers specific benefits and are a wonderful way to start your day, or finish one!
Local Area
Whatever your curiosity, whatever you’d like to discover or explore, we’re here to guide you on your adventure.
Between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond, you will find Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch St. Maarten. Founded in 1763 by John Philips, a Scottish captain in the Dutch navy, it soon became a bustling center of international trade. Today, Philipsburg bustles with a host of duty-free shops, cafés, boutiques and attractions. Its waterfront has become a popular stop for cruise ships, and the town's many restaurants, cafés and night clubs offer entertainment and dining options.
Front Street, the main thoroughfare, is lined with duty-free shops that offer everything from Italian leather goods, the latest technology and local handicrafts. Throughout the capital, visitors will also find examples of traditional West Indian and colonial architecture, as well as notable historic sites such as Fort Amsterdam, the first Dutch military outpost in the Caribbean.
Services
Great Bay’s excursion desk assists in creating a variety of island activities and tours, from biking and kayaking to sailing, scuba and deep sea fishing.
Wireless Internet (located throughout the resort) lets you connect to the world back home, or some simply make use of the cozy Internet café when not off enjoying myriad island activities.
If you want to tie the knot, the resort makes for dream destination nuptials, with a variety of locations.
Get where you want to go on the island with car rental service. Or pop into the resort boutique for souvenirs and sundries.
