Hope Estate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach

Great Bay Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Great Bay Beach
Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Philipsburg Boardwalk
Fort Amsterdam showing military items, building ruins and heritage elements

Fort Amsterdam

This former Dutch military base is known for its colony of pelicans and stunning views across historic Philipsburg and the Caribbean Sea.

Fort Amsterdam
Guana Bay Beach featuring cuddly or friendly animals, a coastal town and a sandy beach

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.

Guana Bay Beach
Museum of Sint Maarten showing interior views and art

Museum of Sint Maarten

Learn about St. Maarten’s past, from its earliest inhabitants to colonisation, and the natural history of the island.

Museum of Sint Maarten
Philipsburg Courthouse

Philipsburg Courthouse

Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Philipsburg Courthouse

Activities

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

AU$142
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

AU$115
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

AU$228
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
At the border!

4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin

AU$153
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin
Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

AU$67
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
The All Ages Tarzan Swing

The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

AU$213
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten
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Our pick of the best Hope Estate Hotel Deals

The Morgan Resort Spa Village

The Morgan Resort Spa Village

4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$407 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$407
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,789 reviews)
"No beach. You need to walk to Maho"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Rhine Road, Maho Bay, Lowlands
The price is AU$434 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$434
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Lowlands. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,457 reviews)
"Everything was exceptional"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road 37, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$103 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$103
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
"Like the location"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten

4 out of 5
Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, 6 Billy Folly, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$221 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$221
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,129 reviews)
"Comfortable"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort

4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road No. 37A, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$173 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$173
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,215 reviews)
"Was very nice and clean, everyone was nice and had a fun personality! Only one thing I can say is, we had to wait two days for clean face towels after asking for two days!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa

JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
144 Oyster Pond Resort, Building A, Oyster Pond, Sint Maarten
The price is AU$667 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$667
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oyster Pond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
"From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and impeccable service. The staff greeted me with genuine smiles and were incredibly efficient during check-in. My room was not only spotless but also beautifully designed, offering a serene space to unwind after a long day. The ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Hope Estate

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Vineyard

While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Vineyard
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Sucker Garden

When in Sucker Garden, you can plan a visit to Guana Bay Beach and Sint Maarten Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sucker Garden
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Downtown Philipsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Sint Maarten Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Philipsburg
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Point Blanche

When in Point Blanche, you can plan a visit to Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Point Blanche
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Madame's Estate

While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Madame's Estate
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Fort William

While Fort William may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.

Fort William

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