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Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Adults-only beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools

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On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, beach umbrellas
3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Little Bay Rd 19, Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Little Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Philipsburg

On the beach.With a stay at this Philipsburg property, you'll be steps from Great Bay Beach and a 5-minute walk from Front Street District. Philipsburg Boardwalk and Little Bay Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Great Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Little Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 1 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Sint Maarten Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water's edge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Beef - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pollos Hermanos SXM - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pier - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slice Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Adults-only beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools
Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas for a relaxing day at the beach. At Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers outdoor tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub. Self parking is free.

  • 257 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers 257 accommodations with iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Philipsburg property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Serenity Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa to the airport?

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is 6.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa.

How close is Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offer free breakfast?

Yes, Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Yes, there's a casino on site.

What time is check-in at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa have a pool?

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa features 3 outdoor pools.

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like seafood, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Serenity Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, body treatments, and body scrubs.

How close is Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa to downtown Philipsburg?

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is 0.6 mi away from Little Bay.