La Playa Orient Bay

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Orient Bay Beach
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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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116 Parc de la Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97150
  • Orient Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Pinel Island
  • Orient Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Garden

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Orient Bay

Beachside getaway.Within a 5-minute walk of this Orient Bay hotel, you'll find Orient Bay Beach and Orient Bay. Mont Vernon and Cul-de-Sac Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Orient Bay - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Case Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Anse Marcel Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Dawn Beach - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kko Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪YellowSub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kontiki - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Playa Orient Bay

4-star beachfront hotel near Orient Bay Beach
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly La Playa Orient Bay. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Orient Bay hotel.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 1991
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Playa Orient Bay offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orient Bay hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 250

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 28 and October 3.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Playa Orient Bay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 250 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property collects a per-night resort fee at check-in for all stays.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel L'Hoste
L'Hoste
L'Hoste Hotel
L'Hoste Hotel Orient Bay
L'Hoste Orient Bay
l Hoste Hotel Orient Bay
Playa Orient Bay Hotel
Playa Orient Bay
La Playa Orient Bay Hotel
La Playa Orient Bay Orient Bay
La Playa Orient Bay Hotel Orient Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Playa Orient Bay to the airport?

La Playa Orient Bay is 2.6 mi (8-min drive) away from the Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Playa Orient Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Playa Orient Bay.

How close is La Playa Orient Bay to the beach?

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

Does La Playa Orient Bay offer free breakfast?

La Playa Orient Bay offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Playa Orient Bay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Paradise Plaza (15-min drive) and Hollywood Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at La Playa Orient Bay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at La Playa Orient Bay?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La Playa Orient Bay have a pool?

La Playa Orient Bay features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does La Playa Orient Bay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Playa Orient Bay have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is La Playa Orient Bay to downtown Orient Bay?

La Playa Orient Bay is 0.3 mi away from Orient Bay.

La Playa Orient Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 591 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Imme and my family live la playa I would stay Shay without a doubt
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property right on the beach. Rooms are large & have a great kitchenette & refrigerator. Bar & dining are excellent. Great buffet breakfast with many options including eggs, pancakes etc. You have chairs & towels provided & there is drink service to the beach. The area near by has a grocery & several dining options. What would be nice in thè area is maybe a little more shopping options & maybe a bar/lounge for the evening other than Bikini Beach or the irish pub. Driving to Phiilipsburg or Marigot is not for the faint of heart. The beach area is clean & well kept, however in June it did suffer from seaweed as did most of the islands in the Carribean. The hotels etc do what they can but it is mother nature.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The main problem is the seaweed on the beach. It really detracts from the overall experience!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. Room was spacious and clean but there is barely a view of the ocean because of how the buildings are situated. The food was decent, it was the same breakfast every day. Staff was lovely and helpful and there are plenty of dining options behind the property. Beach was nice but unfortunately there was a lot of seaweed the week we were there so we went to other beaches instead-not the hotels fault.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imani

A hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

My favorite hotel that I return to every year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific property, very clean and with outstanding service. The staff, led by Manager Katy is very pleasant and willing to help at any time. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Own beach area with everything a few minutes walk from hotel room, including many restaurants with great food, reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall incredible. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to unplug and recharge for a couple of days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My crew and I had a great time at the resort, everything was beautiful, the rooms was super cute we stayed in the classic suites and the beach area was even better… Catherine and the whole entire staff was great some of the other names was Benedict and Russel there was another young lady with beautiful green glasses as well that was super sweet and helpful and made our time stay very nice and exactly what we wanted! Please book here and you will not be disappointed!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. Front desk staff are wonderful as is the bartender. The resort has large and comfortable rooms. There are some downfalls to be aware however. First is the large amounts seaweed coming up from the beach, note this is the only beach I had this experience at in SXM. Secondly, and this may have been my isolated experience, but there are stray dogs around that kept defecating on our patio everyday. And in the building closest to the spa there were large palmetto/cockroaches running around the walkways every day at dusk.... a bit unsettling. I would say regardless, La Playa is still an excellent option in Orient Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there in late May - we loved the quiet, relaxing vibe but also loved that it was walkable to lots of restaurants. Breakfast was average and the same each day. They only gave one beach towel per day and you had to let them know when you were returning it. Only one towel per person in the hotel room and no washcloths despite there only being liquid soap provided for the shower. Showerhead was amazing and water pressure was excellent! You can only use the padded beach chairs until 5pm and they are strict on that. Beach had lots of seagrass (not their fault of course)- a tractor tries to move it each morning but it’s everywhere. It’s a windy area so it’s fun to watch the kite surfing in Orient Bay but not a great place to swim or lounge in the water. The black out shutters were amazing to keep the sun out at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane B

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property is not what it seems online. The setvice was fair except at night. The evening workers were very pleasent. Ocean veiw means at about a quater of a mile you can see the middle of the ocean. Seaweed covers the entire beach front. Do yourself a favor and book a different hotel on the Dutch side. I read reveiws before I book anything and i wish i would of known what I learned about LaPlaya Hotel. Waste of money. DONT STAY HERE.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was buffet and nice, but same everyday. So we did venture out after four mornings with the same thing. The little village had some great restaurants for dinner. Was nice not to have to pay for the beach chairs. Room was beautiful. There is a little grocery store around the corner as well. We rented a car to visit the attractions since this is a little secluded.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

CELINE ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel and Staff was amazing and kind, place is quiet and just perfect after a day of adventure and excursions. It may be too quiet during low seasons but we don’t mind that. I can just imagine how lovely the place during peak times.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas, Miami

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property condition is below average with the exception of the room that we stayed in. Restaurant condition is below average, the breakfast is a joke literally. Staff in the restaurant and te bar need to trained for a good customer service. I feel that i was not welcoming and they were doing us a favor. On the other side the staff that work in the lobby are lovely and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude, Oakville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First day was excellent. We had to leave early because of family illness. They are very accommodating and that they’re a little coaching from Expedia. They refunded the days that we weren’t. There was very appreciative. I will stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are plenty of things I enjoyed during my stay. The hospitality of the hotel staff trumped everything else. Not only were the staff very respectful, they even helped me plan my Birthday events!! Food and drinks were amazing, local market and restaurants within a 2-3 minute walk. My room and view was perfect, super clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite resort hotel on St. Martin Island.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and peaceful!!! We will return soon:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025