Sonesta Great Bay Beach & Casino
19 Little Bay Road
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Distance from hotel to town, 1 miles (2 kms). Distance from hotel to airport, 7 miles (11 kms).  

The resort is situated on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, 25 minutes drive from Princess Juliana's International airport and positioned on one of the most beautiful beaches overlooking the Great Bay harbor itself in full view of the stationed cruise ships yet a 10 minute walk to the down town capital of Philipsburg where you can enjoy a truly remarkable duty free shopping experience never to be forgotten.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Activities Center
  • Bars (4)
  • Car Rental Desk ($)
  • Casino
  • Fitness Center
  • Gift Shop ($)
  • Pool (infinity)
  • Pools (2)
  • Restaurants (3)
  • Shuffleboard
  • Spa Services ($)
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis Courts (lighted)
  • Tour Desk ($)
  • Volleyball (beach)
  • Watersports
  • Whirlpool

Meeting/banquet Facilities Meeting and Private Functions can be arranged (subject to availability). ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• European Plan (EP):  

• Children under 11 years old are free of charge if staying with parents using existing bedding.  

• Children 12 and older are considered an adult.  

All Inclusive Plan (AI):  

• Children under 5 years old are free of charge, when accompanied by two paying adults.  

• Children 5-11 are charged a children's rate.  

• Children 12 and older are considered an adult.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• 2012 Mountainview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.  

• Deluxe Mountainview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.  

• Oceanview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.  

• Deluxe Oceanview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. 1-Bedroom Suite - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• 2-Bedroom Suite - 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.  

Mountainview, A magnificent backdrop of lush island landscape paints a thousand hues. Choose from 95 mountain view rooms, each offering a relaxing break on your private balcony overlooking Mount Willem. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Deluxe Mountainview, Indulge in one of 40 deluxe rooms which feature private balconies with spectacular mountain views. Amenities include a large bedroom with living area, refrigerator and bathroom. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Mountain.  

Oceanview, Arise to the sparkling Caribbean Sea each morning. These accommodations offer views of three of the resort's swimming pools, the mile long stretch of beach and the harbor, rich with ships and sailing vessels. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Deluxe Oceanview, Indulge in one of 40 deluxe rooms which feature private balconies with spectacular ocean views. Amenities include a large bedroom with living area, refrigerator and bathroom. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Ocean.  

One Bedroom Suite(*), One-bedroom suites are located in the Miramar wing, featuring a swimming pool, sun deck and outdoor whirlpool. Balcony, master bedroom and living room provide ocean views. Bedroom has a king-sized bed, satellite television, electronic safe, telephone, private balcony, large bathrooms. An open kitchen with refrigerator, stove and dishwasher gives way to the living area, equipped with television, telephone, dining table, comfortable seating and a sofa that easily accommodates into a double bed. Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Ocean.  

Two Bedroom Suite(*), These rooms are all with breathtaking views of pool, turquoise Caribbean waters, white beaches and stationed cruise ships (when in harbor). The bedding consists of 1 king size bed or 2 double beds. This category also offers a kitchen, sofa bed, lazy chairs, coffee table, and 2 full bathrooms (with a whirlpool bathtub in the master bathroom). Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Ocean.  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: chairs, hairdryer, television (satellite), air conditioning, telephone (direct dial), table (cocktail), bath or shower, data port and closet.  

Safe (in Accommodation): ($)  

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

The Anchor (swim Up) Bar, This purpose built bar not only allows you to enjoy a refreshing beverage but also the spectacular ocean scenery.  

The Bay View Bar, Located next to the main restaurant where you can simply relax, have a drink or just take it easy in the shade.  

The Living Room Bar & Lounge, This is the main bar entertainment and a dance floor that allows you to let your hair down and enjoy some great local bands in a unique surrounding.  

The Lobby Bar, Obviously situated within the main hotel lobby with a beautifully laid out granite floor and teak bar furnishing. This is simply the spot to be for that well deserved pre-dinner aperitif.  

La Cucina Eatery, An Italian restaurant, with a difference.  

Cuisine: Italian.  

The Bay View Restaurant, This is the main all day dining buffet restaurant located on the lower lobby and at pool level allowing you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  

The Molasses Caribbean Restaurant, Elegant indoor dinner dining, offering a choice of local and the surrounding Islands delicacies with spectacular views of the ocean. Fully air conditioned and currently open every evening.  

General Opening Days: Open daily on evenings.  

Specialty Package (All Inclusive 12) (back to top)

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE 2012  

Booking Dates: 12/12/2011 - 12/21/2012 Travel Dates: 12/18/2011 - 12/21/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Nightly accommodations  

• Full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day  

• Unlimited international and domestic premium beer and spirits, fruit drinks and soft drinks  

• Mini bar refreshed daily with soft drinks, bottled water (highest room category will have spirit and beer) -$10 in match bets (per person, over 18) for the resort's Golden Casino  

• All hotel taxes and gratuities  

• Guest Pass to Sonesta Maho Beach Resort for a day of pool relaxing and shopping in the Maho Village  

• Reservations at resort restaurants, featuring our Stay 1 Play 2 package  

• Nightly theme parties and live entertainment  

• Swim-up pool bar  

• Fitness center  

• Daytime activities such as: aerobics, bocce ball, board games, darts, jogging trail, ping-pong, snorkeling, tennis** and water aerobics  

Please Note:  

• (**) Lighted courts are available with a small charge for lights.  

Specialty Package (Single Parent 12) (back to top)

SINGLE PARENT ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE 2012  

Booking Dates: 04/01/2012 - 04/30/2012 Travel Dates: 04/08/2012 - 12/21/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Sonesta St. Maartens all-inclusive meals, drinks and activities program plus these great value-added features  

• Single parent pays adult rate with no single supplement  

• Kids 12 & under stay, play and eat free  

• Children 13-17 years old pay only the regular child rate  

• Stay at either Sonesta Maho Beach Resort or Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and enjoy free all-inclusive guest privileges at the sister resort!  

• Child welcome amenity (sand bucket, shovel, kids shades, kids sun block)  

• Daily kids club activities for ages 6 & up  

• Kids slumber party for 1 evening  

• Family movie night with popcorn, candy & drinks  

• Weekly single parent cocktail party  

• Free Entrance to Tantra Night Club & The Casino Royale  

Package Minimum Stay: 5 nights  

Please Note:  

• Program available only for single adult traveling with up to 3 children age 0-17. Maximum 4 persons in a room using existing bedding.  

• Five (5) nights minimum stay, for travel by 12/21/12.  

• Book by 04/30/12.  

• Not valid for groups.  

• Not combinable with other offers.  

• Combinable only with the All-Inclusive Super Sale (WAPRAI) for bookings by 04/30/12  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Bonus Features (back to top)

2012 Bonus Features Effective dates: 12/18/11-12/21/12  

• US $10.00 per person daily match bet casino voucher  

• Towels, resort chaise loungers, use of pools and beach  

• Manager's weekly cocktail party  

• Complimentary use of fitness center  

• Complimentary use of in room safety deposit boxes  

• Complimentary use of tennis court  

• Complimentary parking  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Stay at One Resort & Play at Two Option The Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten is now offering guests the option to Stay at 1 Resort and Play at 2! Guests may now enjoy the All-Inclusive (AI) amenities of both properties during their visit to the island. Please review below the amenities offered at each property.  

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino:  

• Serenity Spa  

• Casino Royale  

• Tantra Nightclub  

• Dine & Drink at Palms Grille or Ocean Buffet -2 Pools  

• Activities  

Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino:  

• 2-Mile Beach with walking access to shopping district  

• Dine & Drink at Bayview Buffet or Molasses  

• Watersports & dive shop -3 pools  

• Daily games  

New Years Eve AI Mandatory Supplement All New Years Eve All Inclusive (AI) bookings are subject to a per person surcharge for the New Years Eve Dinner Party.