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Carls Unique Inn, steps from Great Bay Beach, offers relaxation and exploration. Enjoy the peaceful garden or borrow bikes to visit Philipsburg Courthouse. The inn provides continental breakfast, WiFi, and a staff ready to enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cole Bay, Carls Unique Inn is in the business district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Bay Beach and Maho Beach. American University of the Caribbean and Grand Case Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Cole Bay travel guide
Map
18 Orange Grove Rd, Cole Bay, 00000

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Casino
    Hollywood Casino
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Paradise Plaza
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Flamingo Beach
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Simpson Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Indigo Beach
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Naked Pirates Rum Bar
    13 min walk
  • Coffee lounge 2.0
    13 min walk
  • Cup of Joy
    13 min walk
  • Ginger Sushi
    13 min walk
  • Panda Sushi
    16 min walk

About this property

Carls Unique Inn

Hotel near Great Bay Beach
Located close to Maho Beach and Philipsburg Courthouse, Carls Unique Inn provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Carls Unique Inn boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carl & Sons Bakery

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 6883

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Sint Maarten Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Carls Unique
Carls Unique Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn
Carls Unique Inn Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn Hotel
Carls Unique Inn Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn Hotel Cole Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Carls Unique Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carls Unique Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carls Unique Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Does Carls Unique Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 20.00 per room applies.

Where is Carls Unique Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Great Bay Beach, Maho Beach, and Philipsburg Courthouse. American University of the Caribbean and Grand Case Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Carls Unique Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 423 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Starick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned everyday ,the breakfast is better than i expected
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Breakfast was outstanding!!! We had a car rental so the location wasn’t an issue however if you don’t have a car it wouldn’t be as convenient. Would highly recommend if your plan is to travel the island all week like we did. Great stay, clean and delicious breakfasts
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Roxanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, well equipped, and spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast at the bakery was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As written by others, this hotel has very clean rooms, a friendly, helpful staff and a good included breakfast from the baker downstairs. Do take notice that there are two flights of stairs up to the reception. A good, no-thrill choice for a quick overnight close to the airport.
Outside
A patio provides access to all rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent a week in Sint Maarten with my son. Had comfortable beds, clean towels daily, and the employees were very nice. Down stairs in the bakery they made tasty breakfast sandwiches and fresh pastries. Great place to stay if you are going to be out and about most of the time a d exploring the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diving With Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, it's a bit of a climb up the stairs but nothing too crazy. The receptionist I met was very friendly and helpful to point me to a restaurant nearby. The room was clean and comfortable and I slept well.. all good from my perspective!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff was so helpful, and the breakfasts were fantastic and plentiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, courteous staff, and the smells from the bakery have us excited about the complimentary breakfast in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast fresh..room clean.. parking fine. Steps were an issue
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean; however, there was no water during the entire stay and the TV did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chong Han Sung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice clean room, good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Inn does not have an elevator but the staff helped with our luggage. Room was clean and the price was great. Only thing was that our two single beds badly need new mattresses but I believe they may be updating the rooms as they can. Good continental breakfast at the bakery next store. Shuttle (available at a "surcharge") may be available for clerk told me we could just call on our own for a taxi to the airport which we did.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kendrick and Joanne and other staff very kind and helpful....would highly recommend Carl's Unique Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, I enjoyed the thanksgiving menu. very clean room and very nice front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 4th stay at Carl's Unique Inn. The property is a convenient place to overnight when traveling. The property is generally clean. The staff is friendly and accommodating. My main challenge has been the stairs which you have to climb up and down with your bags upon arrival and when leaving. The rooms are on the second floor. There is no elevator. It would be nice to have someone who can help guests with bags upon arrival and when departing. Otherwise, you can certainly consider this property for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. All day breakfast. Close to Simpson Bay and the movies.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!. Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean cozy quiet rooms. Wonderful friendly staff! Perfect holiday! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!✌🏖🌞🎅
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always wonderful and accommodating. Excellent breakfast. Convenient location. Very clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and helpful during my stay. The room however had bugs all over, it was extremely unpleasant… i wanted to change rooms but it was already night. The shampoo bottles were used, and there was only one sheet in the bed so I had to put up the temperature in order not to get sick.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast sandwich should really say sub and pastry drink at the bakery downstairs. Staff was very friendly, and the place was very clean. The location isn’t great though and there’s two flights of stairs to get up. Unfortunately, on our last day, we discovered there was a nice bar an a five minute walkaround the corner on the water. It would be nice for the staff to know some places to recommend like that. One problem was then I could not turn off the fan and there was only sheets on the bed no blankets. To be fair, we didn’t ask if we could get any. Would’ve been nice as a choice in a cupboard somewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room - very nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and friendly personal who made our stay appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025