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Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

2.5 star property
Beachfront bed & breakfast for sun and fun

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Beach/ocean view
Fridge, stovetop, cleaning supplies, paper towels
Deluxe Queen Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, cleaning supplies, paper towels
Deluxe Double Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double Ocean View | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, cleaning supplies, paper towels
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home offers a genuine Caribbean experience steps from Great Bay Beach. Enjoy beach activities, designer shops, and local cuisine at Castaway bar & restaurant. The property provides free WiFi, dry cleaning, and tour assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Beach/ocean view

On the beach

This bed & breakfast is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the white sand beach. Chill out at the beach bar and savor a delicious apertif. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your trip are beachside massages. Water skiing is a popular activity to check out nearby.

Terrace/patio
Front of property
What guests liked about the beach

The property is located right on the beach with shops, restaurants, and entertainment within easy walking distance.

Room options

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City Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

City Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home is in Downtown Philipsburg, a neighborhood in Philipsburg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Bay Beach and Orient Bay Beach. Mullet Bay Beach and Maho Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as water skiing.
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Frontstreet 98, Philipsburg, St.Maarten

What's nearby

  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Little Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Maho Beach - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Orient Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zee's Zee Grillin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eat Something 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caribbean Blue - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Double Dutch Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Island - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

Bed & breakfast near Great Bay Beach
Located close to Maho Beach and Orient Bay Beach, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home provides a beach bar, designer stores on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With a white sand beach, beach massages, and sun loungers, this bed & breakfast is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, Castaway bar & restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, water sports equipment, and concierge services
  • Beach towels and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Castaway bar & restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 7 (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

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 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, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Friendly Island Sxm Family
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Philipsburg
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Bed & breakfast
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Bed & breakfast Philipsburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 2:00 AM for a fee of USD 45.

What time is check-out at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home located?

Located in Downtown Philipsburg, this beachfront bed & breakfast is in the city center, steps from Great Bay Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Orient Bay Beach and Mullet Bay Beach. Maho Beach and American University of the Caribbean are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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