For many travelers, eating the local food is a vital part of a great vacation experience. You will discover many intriguing dining possibilities in St. Martin, and plenty of new flavors to test. The local cuisine has always been full of flavor, heavily influenced by culture and tradition, and plentiful, no matter where you stay.
The accommodations discussed below are great options if you consider food as important as anything else. Some of them have multiple outstanding restaurants, and other are located in areas where restaurants near the property are popular and abundant.
Travelers tend to eat more meals at their hotels than they planned to—especially after an exhausting day. This could mean it's time to narrow your search to accommodations with the best and easiest dining options. Eating on-site is simple, convenient, and the food at most hotels is of excellent quality, which attracts vacationers of all kinds.
The following properties were ranked with many considerations in mind, such as room service, snack bars, and of course their full-scale restaurants.
| Property | Location | Snack Bar | Room Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino | Beacon Hill | ||
| The Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa | Oyster Pond | ||
| L'Hoste Hotel | Griselle | ![]() |
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| Hotel Alamanda Resort | Griselle | ![]() |
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| Le Meridien St Martin | Duzant |
Taking a top rank among the best accommodations when it comes to creative on-site dining, is the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, where those guests who stay at or somewhere near the resort are in for a few unforgettable days of feasting. At Maho Sonesta, guests may choose between ordering room service, or dining at one of two a la carte restaurants, and one buffet. The elegant The Point Restaurant is surrounded by tropical gardens and provides views of the Caribbean. The menu is speckled with Caribbean fare, with a focus on fresh, natural foods. Seafood and steaks are the best options here. Another restaurant available, The Palms Grill is located beach side, and is a casual, open air affair. The menu offers light choices, such as salads and sandwiches, as well as more filling options, such as barbecue. Next, a meal at the Ocean Terrace Restaurant is an experience. The eatery is set up to resemble a Mediterranean open air market, with food stations featuring various types of fare.
For important details about any of the hotels above, just click its name to continue reading a multi-page guide about each property — because even if you love their on-site dining, there's so much more to consider.
You may also want to consider the number of restaurants in close proximity to your hotel. While the food at your resort or hotel can be convenient, no trip would be complete without searching for a good nearby restaurant, particularly if your visit is for more than a few days.
Listed below are hotels ranked by how close they are to lots of neighborhood restaurants.
| Property | Location |
|---|---|
| La Plantation Orient Bay Resort | Griselle |
| Hotel Beach Plaza | Central Marigot |
| Captain Oliver's Resort | Oyster Pond |
| Summit Resort Hotel | Las Terres Basses |
| La Samanna | Las Terres Basses |
One of the best options, as far as accommodations near great dining, is La Plantation Orient Bay Resort. For instance, when staying at this property you will be within walking distance of favorites like Kakao Beach, where the menu stars International food.
Whichever accommodations you choose, remember that a lot of St. Martin's most popular restaurants are in hotels, so your most memorable dining experience may occur at a hotel you overlooked. By clicking the name of any of the hotels listed you'll be able to see photos and detailed info about each property, in addition to all the food and beverage details you need to know.
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