Oyster Bay Beach Resort

The resort is great and safe and filled with activities BUT we purchased a studio several years ago based on what we saw in the mainsail building and were placed there each year we used our week only to find out this year that the developers, because that building has an elevator and is in demand, has labeled those studios as " mega - studios" and our contract would require an additional sum of money to guarantee an exact week and an even greater amount of money to have what we thought we already had-- flexible week! We passed but a bad taste has been established for sure! The studio we had is sooooo small- if you have the coffee pot on the burners you cannot make breakfast-- it is stored on top of the fridge as is the toaster. You cannot have a lid to the frying pan per management so the advertised kitchen facilities are not meant to be used. There is no sofa in the small studios so spend your week sitting on a bed. We also had difficulty getting a pot holder and a kitchen towel so maybe take one from a thrift shop and just leave it there when you visit. We do love the remoteness of the resort-- you will relax and the book exchange is good. Tv and wifi great also-- just don't like the bait and switch attitude.

Ruim opgezet, nette ruime kamer! Iedere dag schone handdoeken en badlakens

We have been going here for about three years. We absolutely love staying here. They have everything to offer. Nice beach for snorkeling, Captain Alan for excursions, and evening events to have fun and new people.

Visited the Veranda and 12/10. Gregory with the tastiest bevs, Mimi takes a quality photo and YaYa has the best guest services. And absolute must!

We checked in for one night before our week began at the timeshare portion and were put in the garden area which has steps in order to access the units. I have an issue with breathing and they were fully aware of this situation from last year. We had an issue last year with Ricardo Perez, the general manager, who got mad when we would not purchase a unit in the elevator building (only one building has elevators). The entire resort is all steps, but some locations are easier than others with less steps. After that week, we were placed in the gardens and I was forced to climb 14 steps each and every time we left and returned. When we spoke to Marion at Oyster Bay, she said she could not change our location as it came from the top (ricardo perez). This year it carried over and we were placed in the gardens once again. My partner fell on the steps trying to get to our unit. Once that happened, we left and did not spend our vacation week at Oyster. They are never fully booked and we were told that they could not do anything for us. My recommendation to anyone who is older and cannot do steps or a lot of walking is don't go to Oyster Bay. The accomodations are mediocre at best. Not exactly the cleanest of the timeshares on the island. We will never return to that timeshare as they appear to be very vindictive and do not take their timeshare owners into consideration.

I am a local on the island attending the University of St. Maarten, and visiting one of the hotels was part of our assignment. Visiting this hotel was a great experience. The front desk was very kind and welcomed us with a huge smile. That is something that we don't see all the time as residents. Their brunch was AMAZING! From our waiters to the servers at the buffet area, they added extra points to the already amazing food. Our tour guides (from the resort itself and Coral Beach Club) were very nice and informative. We saw the Moonsail room, and it was SPECTACULAR! I must confess that I never thought about staying here before. However, after spending a few hours there, I shall be returning with my family whenever there is a holiday or when we are on vacation. Btw, I am planning on watching an NFL game at the bar very soon. I would highly recommend coming here!

Best resort hotel in St.Maarten ; Excellent view ; excellent privacy ; private beech ; private pool ; live music throughout evening; lively atmosphere; you choose want privacy or get together n enjoy aura vibrant atmosphere; Spacious room nice balcony ; home like stay ;

We have a wonderful weekend for my Birthday. The room, wow the room; amazing views, a private jacuzzy & really cozy room with everything you'll need. The people is really welcoming and friendly, from the lady on the reception desk, the bellboy and the waitress. Please Do not miss the Sunday Brunch!! DELICIOUS

The good: - Great infinity pool and jacuzzi, open 24 hours - Some employees were great The bad: - It is not a resort, but just a hotel. They say is 5 stars, but is a 3-4 stars at best - Studios are small and very outdated, with the cheapest selection from the local Home Depot - Inconsistent service. The ladies at reservations and the staff at front desk were nasty and raised their voices very easily - Location is far away, with very little to do around. Main attractions are 30 min away - Nearby beach is a disaster, with dark waters and dirty sand, if any - Smelly marina - Resort charges fees for everything. Beware! - Timeshare program is now a disaster, only intended to squeeze owners. DO NOT BUY. And if you are still interested, owners offer online their membership for free - Customer service is a disaster. They simply ignore you I am a timeshare owner since 2000, but did not visit the hotel for the last 5 years. I went there with friends on ultra low season (October), with the resort almost empty. I requested a studio with front ocean views in three different occasions to the ladies at reservations. They were nasty and raised their voices repeating “is upon availability!” (which I fully know). Upon arrival I did not get the requested view, with nobody explaining why. When I complained, the front desk man was also nasty, raised his voice and was very rude. Still did not get it. Instead, they gave us rooms with a side view to the smelly beach. I know they had renovated rooms available with the views, but they give the worst rooms to owners. When I purchased the timeshare program in 2000, it was great. Now is horrible - You get a flexible week (you can use any week subject to availability). Now they have very little availability - If you can not use the week, you could “save” it for 2 years. Now the saving has been reduced to just one year - You could upgrade the studio to a one or two bedrooms by paying a treasonable fee of $250 or $350. Now they increased the upgrade fees 3 times to almost $900 - Monthly maintenance was reasonable. Now it represents the same annual cost of paying a better hotel for a week. Where is the current benefit? - Upon arrival, they still charge you for utilities (up to $25/day) and for taxes ($50). I went with friends and they also charged them $75, even being with me AVOID THE HOTEL AND THE TIMESHARE!

A truly memorable stay. The room was spacious, clean, and offered a breathtaking view of the ocean—perfect for morning coffee and evening reflections. The resort staff were friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was inviting. We ate at the Veranda which I preferred better than Infinity the staff was friendlier especially JaJa who worked breakfast & lunch and then their was Kenny the sweetest boy who always brought you cold water and a cold washcloth when you arrived and by the pool every day. There also was a variety of activities to keep the guest occupied. We would definitely recommend this resort if you want to just relax and be away from it all. The only downside was the debris that washed up on the beach, it would be nice if they served lunch and drinks poolside, the bar was so close and internet was terrible.