Hotels near Friar's Bay

"Great hotel and with a car rental it’s a perfect oasis "

"Great view, right on the beach with attentive staff"

"Staff is very nice and beach is perhaps the best or one of the best in SXM. Inconsistencies with how staff can / cannot bill lunch to your room. Reception says yes. Some restaurant staff say yes. Some say no, you need a card or cash. Why? They can’t, for some reason, or don’t want to include tips when charging to the room. But, beach boys have no problem with this. Something they need to fix. Grounds in desperate need of basic TLC… dingy concrete that needs power washing. Lawn hasn’t been trimmed in weeks or months. Rooms are clean, but cracks in tile, mirrors abound. Staff is very friendly but don’t think of them as concierge level for dinner reservations. I could book a resort restaurant dinner online what they told me what full. No gym at all. Nice sized spa that was completely closed and they didn’t know when or why is was or wasn’t open. Parking gate is tricky and takes ages to open. Need to ask for coffee maker, then they gladly provide Nespresso w pods. Room cleaning is spotty. Some areas cleaned, straightened, some not. Very odd. No locking the patio sliders. Didn’t work. If you want a clean room with decent lunch spot where you can walk to a gorgeous, uncrowded beach, then this is it. Just don’t expect top service or amenities."

"We only had one night with them, but we made the most of it having a fantastic dinner and enjoying the beach in the morning. Delighted with our complimentary bottle of wine on our balcony before dinner. Everyone was helpful and staff was easy to find."

"There was no door to the washroom and the toilet didnt flush properly. Also, the washroom isnt a seperate room. It opened out to the rest of the room so be sure to bring air freshener."

"friendly staff , more like a family"

"Spotless, has all the necessary amenities. The beach was perfect. Will definitely return."

"The breakfast was the same each day. Scrambled eggs and bacon with some fresh fruit"

"We had such a wonderful stay at The Forest with our baby Soleil on her very first trip to St. Maarten 🌿✨ The Forest is a beautiful boutique hotel, tucked away in the mountains on the quieter side of the island—perfect if you’re looking for peace and relaxation. Our room was comfortable and very spacious (honestly, more space than we needed since we love being out and exploring!), but it made our stay feel extra luxurious. One of our favourite parts was the private outdoor area. We spent time just sitting outside, enjoying the cool tradewinds and soaking in the hot tub—such a peaceful vibe. The food was also a highlight. Breakfast was always filling and delicious, and everything we had was well prepared and satisfying. Our host was incredibly pleasant and accommodating, and the staff were all so warm and friendly, which made the experience even better. We rented a vehicle, so getting around the island was easy despite being nestled in the hills. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and made such special memories for Soleil’s first trip. We would definitely return and highly recommend The Forest to anyone visiting St. Maarten 💚"