PHILIPSBURG, Saint Maarten
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa on St. Maarten has reinvented itself as an adults-only, limitless all-inclusive resort, following sweeping renovations that have just been completed.
The elegant Caribbean destination hotel, situated on a mile-long white-sand beach and overlooking Great Bay and the sea, has turned its attention towards providing a more personalized stay for guests.
The all-inclusive experience now features Champagne check-in, premier liquors, stocked mini bars, beach service, room service, afternoon tea, evening turndown service and a host of other extras. The hotel has also changed its branding to 'adults only,' providing a quiet, romantic environment for couples, groups and friends traveling together.
Rooms and suites are updated with a contemporary Caribbean décor, vibrant colors, smart new furnishings indoors and out including teakwood tables and chairs on guest room balconies, and revamped bathrooms with thoughtful lighting.
Each room or suite features one king or two double beds, balcony or terrace. All accommodations offer a fully-stocked mini bar with soft drinks, and Ocean View rooms have fully-stocked liquor cabinets.
Personalized butler service is now a key feature of the resort, exclusively available to guests who choose to stay in the spacious, sumptuous Miramar Wing's one or two bedroom butler suites.
The resort presents an array of dining experiences including the newly-opened Il Pescatore seafood restaurant, while the same space offers à la carte breakfast complimented by views over the Caribbean Sea. The beachfront Tre Assi Pizzeria specializes in oven-fired authentic Italian pizza and casual daytime dining and at night transforms into the Water's Edge restaurant.
Guests can also enjoy a lavish buffet and a selection of dishes from live cooking stations at the Bay View Restaurant, which was massively renovated with new mosaic tiles, sizzling cooking stations and convenient seating.
Meanwhile, pool and beach lounging has spacious sun beds, additional loungers, ample shade and butlers to complete the experience.
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space, ranging from quiet nooks for smaller team sessions to banquet events with capacity for 250 attendees.
