Travel to Philipsburg
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Where to stay in Philipsburg
Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Museum of Sint Maarten are top sights worth seeing.
Philipsburg Beach Holiday
There's nothing like a Philipsburg holiday to put a bounce in your step. The soothing rhythm of rolling waves and the smell of salty air are sure to rejuvenate your mind and body. To be near the city centre on your trip to Philipsburg, base yourself around Little Bay Beach (2 kilometers away). If you're going to stick around a while, consider booking one of our Philipsburg holiday deals. Not only can you save cash, you'll also have other beautiful beaches around you to explore, like Guana Bay Beach and Indigo Beach. We call that a win-win!
Things You Should Know About Philipsburg
- Doze off to the calming sounds of the sea in one of our Philipsburg beach hotels. Nothing beats staying close to the ocean.
- Philipsburg also has a decent selection of villas. The Paradise Inn and Oceans at Divi Little Bay are a hit with travellers and are worth taking a look at.
- Around 1,400 people reside in Philipsburg. If you want suggestions about things to see and do, why not start a conversation with one or two of the locals? Our Philipsburg things to do page is also a handy source of information.
- Once you've made some great savings by booking a Philipsburg holiday package, you can splurge on unforgettable travel experiences. Little Bay Beach, Sint Maarten Park and University of St. Martin are three attractions that should be on your itinerary.
Top hotels in Philipsburg
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
Understaffed, in need of updates (rooms, property), cockroaches in room. Customer service very poor - long wait for service at restaurants. Wait staff can be rude but are also overwhelmed.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Seaview Beach Hotel
The room was small it’s an old but clean resort.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Paradise Inn
Room is pretty clean, not to spacious but enough for what you pay They don’t have shampoo or shower gel
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Fort Amsterdam
This former Dutch military base is known for its colony of pelicans and stunning views across historic Philipsburg and the Caribbean Sea.
Museum of Sint Maarten
Learn about St. Maarten’s past, from its earliest inhabitants to colonisation, and the natural history of the island.
Guana Bay Beach
Come to surf or swim in the waters of this picturesque bay away from the crowds of St. Maarten’s busier beaches.
What to do in Philipsburg
Edge Ferry Tickets to St. Barts
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
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