Pros
- Three-minute walk to the white sands of Orient Bay Beach
- Spacious rooms, all with balconies and some with ocean views
- All rooms have kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers
- Small, private pool terrace with a handful of lounge chairs
- A few common areas on offer for guests to use
- Additional amenities available for free at the front desk
- Plenty of free parking available for guests
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Concierge services available for car rentals, surfboard rentals, and taxis
Cons
- Beach club music can be heard from some rooms
- No restaurant or breakfast
- Limited front desk hours
Bottom Line
This hotel was impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. The quiet, budget Blue Bay Beach Hotel is an inviting Orient Bay property that has a relaxed and laid-back charm. The hotel is within walking distance of the white sands of Orient Bay Beach and the restaurants and shops of Orient Village. All 35 rooms are spacious with a rustic-chic decor, balconies or terraces, and some ocean views. Since rooms feature kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and iPod stations, this is a great choice for families and couples who want to self-cater. The hotel features a private (but small) pool, a few common areas, and some free extras at the front desk like sewing kits and mosquito nets. Those looking for a little more action should consider La Playa Orient Bay; it has DJ sets, free breakfast, and a small spa near the beach.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pool
Scene
Tranquil and quiet hotel with a few common areas for guests to hang out
Located at the end of a mostly quiet side street, Blue Bay Beach Hotel has a relaxed and tranquil vibe throughout. Travelers can expect a minimalist beachy decor through the use of tropical flowers, cacti, and seashells placed throughout the common areas and lobby. There's a wooden patio with tables and chairs where guests can relax. The small, gated pool is located at the back of the hotel amidst a quiet garden. Though small, the pool is rarely busy. With only 35 rooms and no restaurant, there isn’t much of a social scene at the hotel, but the restaurants and shops of Orient Village, as well as Orient Bay Beach, are within easy (and safe) walking distance of the hotel. Most of the guests here are international couples on vacation, though school holidays bring children as well.
Location
In Orient Bay, a 40-minute drive to Princess Juliana International Airport
Situated at the end of a quiet side street, Blue Bay Beach Hotel has an enviable location. The white sands of Orient Bay Beach are a three-minute walk away and the restaurants and shops of Orient Village are a five-minute walk from the hotel. Located on the French Side in the beach collectivity of Orient Bay, the hotel is a 10-minute drive to the L’esperance Airport and a 20-minute drive to the French Capital, Marigot, a small market town. For those looking for more nature, the hiking trails of Pic Paradis are a 25-minute drive from the hotel. Situated on the Dutch Side, the main airport, Princess Juliana International Airport, is at least a 40-minute drive (though St. Martin traffic can be unpredictable) from the hotel. The small cruise town of Philipsburg is a 25-minute drive.
Rooms
Rustic-chic rooms, all with balconies and moderately-sized kitchenettes
There are 35 rooms at the Blue Bay Hotel and all of them are spacious and decorated in a rustic-chic style. Guests can expect to see rattan furniture on king- and queen-size bed frames, couches with brightly colored geometric cushions, and spacious armoires. Colors throughout skew towards beige and white, and all rooms have accent walls painted green, fuchsia, gray, or blue with corresponding throw pillows and bed runners.
Rooms come with a flat-screen TV and high-speed air-conditioning. Terraces or balconies are furnished with dark wood tables and chairs. Some balconies even feature ocean views. Each room comes with a moderately-sized kitchenette with a microwave, hot plate, and mini-fridge. Kitchenettes have dishware and cooking utensils available for guests to use.
Bathrooms are moderately sized to small, with pops of color in green, fuchsia, and blue. The simple bathrooms have separated standing showers and plenty of vanity space. Each bathroom comes with toiletries and towels. Past guests have reported loud music from a nearby nightclub.
Features
Small private pool terrace, quiet gardens, a few concierge services, and free Wi-Fi
As a boutique property with kitchenettes in the rooms, Blue Bay Beach Hotel offers a pared-down list of amenities. Situated in the back of the hotel, the small, gated pool terrace has a handful of blue-and-white lounge chairs. Cushions for the pool lounge chairs are one of the amenities offered by the front desk. Guests can also request irons and ironing boards, mosquito nets, and sewing kits. There are a few common areas for guests to hang out and socialize, including the tranquil gardens at the back of the hotel, and a front patio area with a few chairs and table.
Concierge services are available at the front desk, from where guests can rent cars, body boards, and surfboards. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout and plenty of free parking for guests.
Scene
Tranquil and quiet hotel with a few common areas for guests to hang out
Located at the end of a mostly quiet side street, Blue Bay Beach Hotel has a relaxed and tranquil vibe throughout. Travelers can expect a minimalist beachy decor through the use of tropical flowers, cacti, and seashells placed throughout the common areas and lobby. There's a wooden patio with tables and chairs where guests can relax. The small, gated pool is located at the back of the hotel amidst a quiet garden. Though small, the pool is rarely busy. With only 35 rooms and no restaurant, there isn’t much of a social scene at the hotel, but the restaurants and shops of Orient Village, as well as Orient Bay Beach, are within easy (and safe) walking distance of the hotel. Most of the guests here are international couples on vacation, though school holidays bring children as well.
Location
In Orient Bay, a 40-minute drive to Princess Juliana International Airport
Situated at the end of a quiet side street, Blue Bay Beach Hotel has an enviable location. The white sands of Orient Bay Beach are a three-minute walk away and the restaurants and shops of Orient Village are a five-minute walk from the hotel. Located on the French Side in the beach collectivity of Orient Bay, the hotel is a 10-minute drive to the L’esperance Airport and a 20-minute drive to the French Capital, Marigot, a small market town. For those looking for more nature, the hiking trails of Pic Paradis are a 25-minute drive from the hotel. Situated on the Dutch Side, the main airport, Princess Juliana International Airport, is at least a 40-minute drive (though St. Martin traffic can be unpredictable) from the hotel. The small cruise town of Philipsburg is a 25-minute drive.
Rooms
Rustic-chic rooms, all with balconies and moderately-sized kitchenettes
There are 35 rooms at the Blue Bay Hotel and all of them are spacious and decorated in a rustic-chic style. Guests can expect to see rattan furniture on king- and queen-size bed frames, couches with brightly colored geometric cushions, and spacious armoires. Colors throughout skew towards beige and white, and all rooms have accent walls painted green, fuchsia, gray, or blue with corresponding throw pillows and bed runners.
Rooms come with a flat-screen TV and high-speed air-conditioning. Terraces or balconies are furnished with dark wood tables and chairs. Some balconies even feature ocean views. Each room comes with a moderately-sized kitchenette with a microwave, hot plate, and mini-fridge. Kitchenettes have dishware and cooking utensils available for guests to use.
Bathrooms are moderately sized to small, with pops of color in green, fuchsia, and blue. The simple bathrooms have separated standing showers and plenty of vanity space. Each bathroom comes with toiletries and towels. Past guests have reported loud music from a nearby nightclub.
Features
Small private pool terrace, quiet gardens, a few concierge services, and free Wi-Fi
As a boutique property with kitchenettes in the rooms, Blue Bay Beach Hotel offers a pared-down list of amenities. Situated in the back of the hotel, the small, gated pool terrace has a handful of blue-and-white lounge chairs. Cushions for the pool lounge chairs are one of the amenities offered by the front desk. Guests can also request irons and ironing boards, mosquito nets, and sewing kits. There are a few common areas for guests to hang out and socialize, including the tranquil gardens at the back of the hotel, and a front patio area with a few chairs and table.
Concierge services are available at the front desk, from where guests can rent cars, body boards, and surfboards. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout and plenty of free parking for guests.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Cribs
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Swim-Up Bar
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