Hotel L'Esplanade

What a phenomenal hotel. Everything was top shelf from start to finish! Make sure to book direct with the hotel, not Expedia or another 3rd party for best experience and rate. Yummy free breakfast, full kitchen to add on to their offerings, massage at spa was one of the best, yoga space gorgeous with authentic teachers, flowers on grounds along with birds were so enjoyable! What else, short walk to beach/dinner, loved Grand Case Bay the best for beach, no need to go elsewhere - hang at Le Temps des Cerises, Rainbow or Tropics depending on vibe you are looking for. Loved hanging at pool/bar mingling with other guests. This is a boutique experience, if you are looking for cookie cutter, go elsewhere. Considered Orient Beach Hotel and soooo happy we stuck with L’Esplanade, seaweed was nuts on Orient and OBH didn’t have the charm or class that L’Esplanade has. Like the hotel says, “EVERYTHING IS BETTER IN GRAND CASE”!!!

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. We both agreed that this is the best hotel we have ever stayed at in our lives. Great food cooked fresh by Frank at the pool bar. We loved our breakfast on our private patio every morning. Easy walk to Grand Case restaurants for dinner every night. The bed was so comfortable. We've hardly left and we're talking about when we can return. Thank you for a great stay!

What an amazing experience one like no other. Amazing view and comfortable stay with lots of space to enjoy your vacation. You can get away to the pool which is not crowded and have a drink at the bar. A limited selection of breakfast choices other options cost extra but overall a wonderful place to be for a getaway or vacation to St Martin.

Hidden Gem with Incredible Food and Hospitality We weren’t staying at the hotel but stopped by the pool bar for lunch—and it was a fantastic experience. The triggerfish sandwich was outstanding—fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The bartender was welcoming and fun, adding great energy to the relaxing setting. The chef and his wife were incredibly warm and clearly passionate about what they do—you can taste it in every bite. With amazing food, stunning views, and genuine hospitality, this spot is a hidden gem. Highly recommended!

We went to this hotel a few years ago and loved it so much we came back on our honeymoon! The staff are so friendly and helpful and the views are just breathtaking. We love the pool and pool bar, the complementary yoga classes at the temple, the spa, and how convenient it is to beaches and restaurants. The rooms are also spacious and luxurious. Can't recommend enough!

Very nice Caribbean hotel with beautiful rooms and grounds. Manix provided excellent transportation to dinner each night of our stay. Totally French restaurants in Grand Case are very good. Breakfast pastries and fruits were welcome each morning. Would stay again.

My partner and I hosted a retreat at L'Esplanade, which has long been one of my favorite hotels on the island. The service our guests received was the 5-star service I am used to and so love from this hotel. Patricia, Frank, Kenny., Franjesca, Kristin and the others took such great care of us all. I will return to this hotel and their sister hotel, Petit Hotel, time and time again, and will undoubtedly be holding next year's retreat with my L'Esplanade family.

I’m not even sure where to start, as there are just so many fabulous aspects of this hotel to recount. My husband and I just had our first trip to Sint Maarten/St. Martin, and I had wavered between booking this property and another popular one in Grand Case for our time on the French side. The moment we drove up the hill to the beautiful reception area, I knew I had made the right decision. We were enthusiastically welcomed by Christine, who offered rum punch and a celebratory bottle of wine to be placed in our room (I had emailed the hotel asking for recommendations for an anniversary dinner before we arrived). She walked us to the room and showed us around; it was delightfully cool with the A/C running, chill music playing, and a fridge stocked with complimentary soft drinks, water, and beers. These warm personal touches exemplify the atmosphere at L’Esplanade. We stayed in a studio room, which was spacious, thoughtfully decorated, and unbelievably clean (not a speck of dust, even on the chandelier chain or in the sconces). The view of the bay from our balcony was stunning, and we enjoyed it alongside the delicious complimentary breakfast each morning. I opted in for fresh squeezed orange juice for a slight up charge and it made for perfect mimosas to kick off the day. The pool area was beautiful and relaxing, and became our favorite place. Frank at the pool bar whipped up fantastic drinks and the simple menu was outstanding. I had some of the best fish I have ever had for lunch there one day. We love to travel and it’s very tempting to explore other islands, but the experience at L’Esplanade is so impeccable, I find myself wanting to return as soon as possible.