Esmeralda Resort

Amazing location. Exceptional staff. Facilities are a little old but well maintained. The bed was a little too firm for me but my husband loved it. Pool shared by the villa was a lovely bonus. Easy parking right in front of your room. Quiet, safe, fantastic access to the beach and complimentary access to chairs/umbrellas at multiple beach bars. Hotel restaurant (L'Astrolabe) was phenomenal.

The Esmeralda Resort/Spa is an ideal place for those that like a quiet, detached, peaceful, and less crowded type setting. Its situated behind a beach bar at the north end of the bay. Cabins of 4 units share their own pool, thus making it quite cozy and private to lounge in your "own pool". The restaurant is fantastic for the quality of the food and its staff. The staff were extremely helpful, friendly, and as a single traveler, they engaged in conversation but not too much so seem invasive. Do not mistake the restaurant for being low cost--it was not. It can be on the pricy end to dine there, yet well worth it. The included continental brunch, was sort of blah, as there is nothing but carbs, and more carbs to eat. A small bowl of fruit is provided, along with 2 types of cereal, teas and coffee. If eggs or meats or anything else beyond bread (too much bread) is desired, then there is a menue available for those items at a cost. I highly recommend Esmeralda and would gladly stay again.

The Staff is extremely friendly, as in Saint Martin in general. Response is immediate and efficient. Location is excellent, you get access to free transats at 4 beach restaurants where the service is superior. Dont forget to tip the waiters as their salary is very low and cost of livng is high.

Breakfast quality and standard could be better. It's probably due to the fact that everything is imported. Extra charge for salty breakfast. This should be included as the room price is not cheap. The island is not cheap in general. So in a way, it is understandable. Furniture is a bit tired and deserves a makeover.

Beach lounge chairs provided. No charge if you use the back row. Required to pay for the lounge chairs in front rows. It appears you Treat people from other resorts better than your own guests.

Superb location just off the beach.

Upsides...Staff is outstanding. Proximity to the beach is excellent. Parking a positive. Downsides...a bit dated particularly with modern electrical outlets ie no HDMI outlets. Had 2 different units with #1 only one available outlet, Much better with 2nd unit. Also, quite pricey. Would I stay again? Probably.

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We have been going to Esmaralda for many years, & will be back again next year! We love it here…& the proximity to the beach.