Fort William

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Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach

Great Bay Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Great Bay Beach
Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk

Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Philipsburg Boardwalk
Guana Bay Beach showing cuddly or friendly animals, landscape views and tropical scenes

Guana Bay Beach

4/5(1 review)

Come to surf or swim in the waters of this picturesque bay away from the crowds of St. Maarten’s busier beaches.

Guana Bay Beach
Fort Amsterdam featuring a ruin, château or palace and military items

Fort Amsterdam

This former Dutch military base is known for its colony of pelicans and stunning views across historic Philipsburg and the Caribbean Sea.

Fort Amsterdam
Museum of Sint Maarten featuring interior views and art

Museum of Sint Maarten

Learn about St. Maarten’s past, from its earliest inhabitants to colonisation, and the natural history of the island.

Museum of Sint Maarten
Philipsburg Courthouse

Philipsburg Courthouse

4/5(6 reviews)

Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Philipsburg Courthouse

Things to do

Lunch at Meads BAy

Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

S$191
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

S$96
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

S$141
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

S$57
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island
At the border!

4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin

S$775
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin
The All Ages Tarzan Swing

The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

S$180
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten
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Top hotels in Fort William

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
4 out of 5
2 Beacon Hill Road, Simpson Bay
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,687 reviews)
"I would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025

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Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Rhine Road, Maho Bay, Lowlands
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$350 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
S$350
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Lowlands. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,276 reviews)
"Very nice property, food was very good"

Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2025

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road 37, Simpson Bay
The price is S$181 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
S$181
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,133 reviews)
"The property was very neat, clean and very accommodating. They had many facilities (5 pools) and activities available and the service was very friendly, as were the locals."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
4 out of 5
Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, 6 Billy Folly, Simpson Bay
The price is S$243 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
S$243
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
"Amazing! Excellent place to relax. Beautiful rooms, excellent staff. Relaxing."

Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
4 out of 5
Billy Folly Road No. 37A, Simpson Bay
The price is S$196 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
S$196
19 Jun - 20 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Simpson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,177 reviews)
"The property was very nice, clean and beautiful. The beach area was very nice with huts for shade. Plenty of chairs to relax in. The pool area was cleaned everyday and not crowded. The jewelry shop owner was the nicest man. Easy to talk to with no pressure to purchase anything. Several restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort
Sonesta Ocean Point All Inclusive, Adults Only Resort
Sonesta Ocean Point All Inclusive, Adults Only Resort
5 out of 5
1A Rhine Rd., Maho Bay, Lowlands
The price is S$558 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
S$558
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Lowlands. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Book it! Came for 5 days (Wed-Sun) with my fiancé, we had a great time! Property, service, amenities, room and restaurants/ food were excellent! This resort is on the adults only side is a lot more quiet, relaxed and classy. If you are looking for something more lively with entertainment on the property, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Sonesta Ocean Point All Inclusive, Adults Only Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Fort William

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Belair

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.

Belair
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Downtown Philipsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Philipsburg
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Indigo Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.

Indigo Bay
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Madame's Estate

While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Madame's Estate
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Vineyard

While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach.

Vineyard
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Point Blanche

When in Point Blanche, you can plan a visit to Sint Maarten Park and Great Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Point Blanche

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