Sucker Garden 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

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
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

AU$167
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
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$86
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
At the border!

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

AU$183
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin
Sky Explorer & Schooner Ride

Sky Explorer & Schooner Ride

AU$136
per adult
Sky Explorer & Schooner Ride
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Our pick of the best Sucker Garden Hotel Deals

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$378 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$378
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (2,578 reviews)
"Overall the property was great. The spa was phenomenal! The service was just okay, some really excellent employees but mostly you’ll be getting a nod of acknowledgment and nothing else. The food was pretty decent for an all inclusive. Staying in the off season was definitely worth it if you want ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 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$183 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$183
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,334 reviews)
"Great staff amenities were out of date. Rooms were clean beach was perfect."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 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$162 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$162
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,209 reviews)
"Friendly staff Great room Clean"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
The Morgan Resort Spa Village

The Morgan Resort Spa Village

4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
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! (1,846 reviews)
"The property location was right in the middle of everything where it was easy to go to different locations , beaches and the airport."

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

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The Morgan Resort Spa Village
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$192 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$192
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,245 reviews)
"Friendly respectable staff accessible to places off the resort"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa, an Ascend Collection Resort

The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa, an Ascend Collection Resort

3 out of 5
6 Billy Folly Road, Simpson Bay
The price is AU$172 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$172
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The resort is really nice, studio room is excellent. Property is located right next to numerous restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

The Atrium Beach Resort and Spa, an Ascend Collection Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Sucker Garden

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Hope Estate

While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Sint Maarten Park and Guana Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hope Estate
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Downtown Philipsburg

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

Downtown Philipsburg
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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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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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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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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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