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Carls Unique Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Great Bay Beach

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and a striped armchair.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by artwork and decorative accents.
Enjoy a home away from home with a kitchenette featuring a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, and sink.
Banquet hall with round tables set for dining, featuring white tablecloths, cutlery, and napkins.
Relax in the serene outdoor seating area with a patio, table, and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded space.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Orange Grove Rd, Cole Bay, 00000

What's nearby

  • Kim Sha Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Simpson Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Great Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Maho Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buccaneer Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SkipJack Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Topper's Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Carls Unique Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Great Bay Beach
Located close to Philipsburg Courthouse and Maho Beach, 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, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • 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

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • 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

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 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 at Carls Unique Inn?

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).

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Carls Unique Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 346 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millangelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Stay
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Definitely budget accommodations. The area is more residential/commercial. My room was big though, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

8/10 Good

Hillegonda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inside the property clean and near, nice service bt the receptionist, close to the airport. First impression of the site less attractive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within a 15 minute walk, you have access to plenty of dining options, casino(s), and shopping. Ample parking. Located between Phillipsburg and the airport. You get a voucher to choose a few items from the bakery for breakfast every morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Joann was very helpful as was the rest of the staff. The breakfast provided at the bakery was wonderful with custom made breakfast sandwiches and fresh pastry. The housekeeping staff was very thorough and friendly.. I just wish the hotel were in a better area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and clean and comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carl’s Unique Inn is a perfect alternative to hectic Philipsburg, quiet, convenient access to nearby wharf and dining options of Cole Bay, and also the airport. Staff is friendly and the property is attractive. Added bonus is the hotel’s on-premises island-renowned bakery, providing the visitor fantastic, fresh meat pies and sandwiches. I highly recommend Carl’s Unique Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just spent a night, it was ok but lean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inexpensive but a lovely resort.

An unusual property set among retail and factory buildings, but a quiet area especially at night with enthusiastic staff. A short 10 minutes' walk away from the main road between Simpson Bay and Philipsburg. Excellent breakfast given included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick reliable and breakfast Convenient property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a quit wonderful friendly place to stay, this is it! The staff are extremely helpful, friendly, supportive and willing to help you with any issues or concerns you might have. They went out of their way to help me out with anything I needed. Very Nice location and handmade breakfast food and drinks. I would definitely recommend it! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay.ver
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned business and family attended, very clean, quaint and a great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

St. Elmore

It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, had everything needed for a business trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick easy reliable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024