Our Resort
Discover a vibrant, all-inclusive escape at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, the largest family-friendly resort in St. Maarten. Blending energetic island experiences with a sophisticated, international flair, the resort offers something for every traveler—from relaxation to adventure—all in one dynamic beachfront setting.
Located in the heart of lively Maho Village, guests are immersed in a destination within a destination—home to the island’s most exciting nightlife, shopping, and entertainment. Just minutes from Princess Juliana International Airport, the resort overlooks iconic Maho Bay, placing guests at the center of one of the Caribbean’s most recognizable beachfront scenes.
Spanning 10 oceanfront acres, the 420-room resort features a wide variety of accommodations, diverse dining options, and engaging experiences designed for couples, families, and groups of all sizes. Younger guests can enjoy the Sonesta Kids Crew Club and dedicated activities, while adults seeking a more elevated stay can retreat to the exclusive Ultimate Adults-Only Club, featuring premium amenities and added privileges.
At the heart of the experience is the signature Oasis Pool—an expansive social hub featuring waterslides, a swim-up bar, and a dedicated children’s aqua play area. Guests also enjoy multiple restaurants, casual dining options including a pizzeria and café, several bars, a fitness center, oceanfront wedding venues, and more than 24,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Enhancing the resort experience is Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck—the Caribbean’s first all-inclusive rooftop adventure and entertainment space. Beginning June 2026, guests can experience an expansive open-air environment that brings together interactive attractions, social gathering spaces, and elevated dining—all included as part of their stay.
Additional amenities include the tranquil Serenity Spa, access to the island’s largest gaming destination, Casino Royale, and a variety of Nexus tours and excursions to explore St. Maarten and neighboring islands beyond the resort.
Key Highlights and Quick Facts
- All-inclusive 4-star resort for all ages
- Online mobile check-in available on the day of your arrival and check-out on the day of departure
- Beach House Kids Club with supervised activities, game area and playground for children ages 3 to 12 and Teen Zone, a hangout area equipped with entertainment dedicated for teens ages 13 and over
- Ultimate Adults-Only Club featuring exclusive top-floor accommodations with premium amenities and priority services
- Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck — the Caribbean’s first all-inclusive rooftop adventure experience, featuring mini golf, a rock-climbing wall, sport simulators, a rooftop bar, and live entertainment (opening June 2026)
- Large Oasis pool with slides and kids pool with small aqua park
- Daytime activities and nightly entertainment
- In the heart of shopping and nightlife district, Maho Village, including Casino Royale
- Five restaurants with kid’s menu available, a pizzeria, Maho Café, and five bars
- Tour desk, car rental desk and Ocean Breeze gift shop
- Serenity Spa with steam and sauna rooms* and Maho Gym
- Wedding gazebo and 24,000 square-feet of meeting/conference facilities and stunning outdoor venues
- Famous plane spotting at Maho Beach, walking distance to Mullet Bay Beach and Mullet Bay golf course
- Brand new rooms with connecting options
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas
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The Ultimate Adults Only Club
Elevate your stay at our Ultimate Adults-Only Club, where premium amenities and personalized service create a sophisticated retreat above it all. Located on our top floors, this exclusive sanctuary offers a refined escape within our vibrant resort.
Pools
The large signature Oasis pool with swim-up bar and waterslides as well as a separate junior aqua park and pool for young children accompanied by parents. Oasis pool has two main waterslides for guests ages 17 and under and between 40”/100 cm to 67”/170 cm tall.
Beaches
The property is situated on Maho Beach, renowned for its popular plane spotting activities. The resort includes a man-made beach, known as The Palms Beach, which serves as both a private beach and an extension of Maho Beach. Maho Beach can be accessed via a walking path that starts from the upper man-made beach area in front of Palms Grill.
Aqua Park
The Aqua Park is a 1,400 square-foot pool (1.6 feet depth) featuring three aquatic animal-themed slides (for children up to 40”/100 cm) and a spacious pool deck with loungers and umbrellas creating the perfect environment for parents to share in quality time and fun under the warm Caribbean sun.
Serenity Spa
The resorts’ signature well-being retreat, the peaceful world of Serenity Spa, offers you a relaxation journey, whether you are looking to quiet your mind, ease muscular tension or reconnect to your mind, body and soul.
Casino Royale
As the largest gaming emporium on the island of Sint Maarten, the resort’s Casino Royale boasts over 21,000 square-feet of gaming and offers an abundance of gaming tables and slot machines, a private “high-roller” area, VIP packages, screenings, free membership with the Players Club – the most rewarding player’s program in the Caribbean. Located across the street from the resort.
Tours & Excursions
Our dedicated tour desk will guide you through all our daily events and help with any information and reservations to start your adventures on or off-property. Snorkeling, scuba, sunset dinner cruises, private tours, ATV and dune buggy tours, distillery tours, private charters and more are available for an additional charge.
Resort Map
Explore the Sonesta Resorts in St Maarten before you arrive with our resort map. View the amenities, activities and restaurants so you can plan your trip today!
