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Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Adults-only property with 4 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, beach umbrellas
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
View from property
Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa overlooks the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway. Enjoy beach massages or try facials and manicures at Serenity Spa. Four restaurants serve breakfast to fresh seafood, and fitness enthusiasts love the 24-hour gym with classes.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

About the neighborhood

Map
Little Bay Rd 19, Philipsburg

What's nearby

  • Great Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Little Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 1 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Sint Maarten Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water's edge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Beef - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pier - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slice Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cindy’s Roti - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

All-inclusive property by the ocean
Consider a stay at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a casino, and a swim-up bar. This property is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach cabanas, and beach massages. Indulge in a hot stone massage, aromatherapy, and a body scrub at Serenity Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and seafood. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include snorkeling, volleyball, and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Beach towels, concierge services, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 257 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Dancing
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bay View
  • Il Pescatore
  • Pizzaria Capri
  • Water's Edge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include snorkeling, volleyball, dance classes, and more.

Where is Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa located?

Located in Philipsburg, this beachfront property is on the boardwalk/promenade and within a 10-minute walk of Front Street District and Philipsburg Boardwalk. Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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