Fort William

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Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach

Great Bay Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 featuring a ruin, château or palace and military items

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 showing cuddly or friendly animals, landscape views and tropical scenes

Guana Bay Beach

4/5(1 review)

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 featuring 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

4/5(6 reviews)

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

Things to do

Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

S$191
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

S$96
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

S$119
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
At the border!

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

S$128
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

S$56
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

S$178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix
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Top hotels in Fort William

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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at this resort. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and it is located in a very convenient location."

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

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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 S$404 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$404
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (2,387 reviews)
"I like the room, and the hotel"

Reviewed on 13 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$147 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
S$147
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,216 reviews)
"It was clean, spacious and just right for my family of four. The staff are very pleasant and the shuttle service was so convenient to avoid the walk in from the street level to our suite."

Reviewed on 14 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 S$173 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$173
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,108 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay, walking distance to a private beach, the restaurant onsite is great, the rooms are clean and spacious, very close to Nowhere Special, Captain’s Rib Shack etc which is a major plus! Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 12 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 S$179 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
S$179
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,196 reviews)
"The resort was clean and the staff was friendly. The location was good"

Reviewed on 12 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 S$558 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
S$558
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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! (187 reviews)
"Property was lovely, excellent service however it was that time of year in the North that the seaweed took over the beach. The hotel tried to contain it but the smell was overwhelming."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Fort William

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Belair

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.

Belair
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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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Indigo Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.

Indigo Bay
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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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Point Blanche

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

Point Blanche

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