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La Playa Orient Bay

4.0 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

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116 Parc de la Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97150
  • Orient Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Orient Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pinel Island
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Classic Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Ocean

  • 517 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • 517 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite kitchen Premium Garden | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Garden

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Orient Bay

When you stay at La Playa Orient Bay in Orient Bay, you'll be on the beach, a 2-minute drive from Orient Bay Beach and 6 minutes from Grand Case Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Maho Beach and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Mullet Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orient Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Orient Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Case Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Pinel Island - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Anse Marcel Beach - 19 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Del Arti - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rancho del Sol - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kontiki - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Playa Orient Bay

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Orient Bay Beach
La Playa Orient Bay offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orient Bay hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Playa Orient Bay has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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 250

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 28 and October 3.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 250 (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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property collects a per-night resort fee at check-in for all stays.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel L'Hoste
L'Hoste
L'Hoste Hotel
L'Hoste Hotel Orient Bay
L'Hoste Orient Bay
l Hoste Hotel Orient Bay
Playa Orient Bay Hotel
Playa Orient Bay
La Playa Orient Bay Hotel
La Playa Orient Bay Orient Bay
La Playa Orient Bay Hotel Orient Bay

La Playa Orient Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 479 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Perfect location. Updated and well maintained property. Super nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed here for a night because we had an extra day in St. Martin after visiting Anguilla. The staff was excellent, letting us check in early and setting up late check-out without us asking after they asked the time of our flight the following day. It's a great-looking facility with greenery and a good breakfast/bar area next to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

william, hendersonville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A serviceable hotel
The staff flex between over hyping amenities (e.g. an “immaculate ocean view”, when the view is fine, but is obstructed and far from immaculate, to acting put upon for basic requests (e.g. ordering a good coffee from the bar at breakfast). The breakfast is fine, but you’d be better served going to another place around the island. This is a serviceable place but does not meet the expectations that were generated by the listing on the site.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. easy beach access. Beautiful property and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very pleasant, I have not one complaint about this hotel. I will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the folks working at this property were great. The resort was nice but not pretentious.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nonna

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
7 days in paradise!
Really loved this resort, and the island. Our suite had everything we needed and was super comfortable. Lived the small kitchen and that the toilet and shower room was separate. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Right on the beach, and the pool was fabulous too. Would definitely go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vadim, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Had a great time. VERY relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true piece of paradise! My best friend and I visited La Playa for a girls trip for three days and wish we stayed longer. The staff at La Playa are all very friendly, professional, positive and helpful. Room was clean and exactly as described/seen in the photos. La Playa is located within steps to the downtown of Orient Bay where you have many great dining options. The beach and beach service is to die for! Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here ... always been completely satisfied. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the location is absolutely perfect. Too many good places to eat that it's hard to choose!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient to restaurants and beach is right on property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAFSICA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you happened upon this resort and am wondering if you should go…. please do not hesitate a single second longer! This was the absolute best experience and vacation my husband and I have ever been on. We have a hectic day to day schedule and wanted a vacation that would be beautiful first and foremost, but also extremely relaxing. We got both and couldn’t be happier. The hotel serves a delightful breakfast serving traditional American items as well as continental. If you haven’t had a Nespresso provided in your room before breakfast you are sure to have a wonderful outside overlooking the incredible water. The beach is kept clean every morning which is steps away from your room. You are provided lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels for your day as well as food and drink service. Lunch is served at an additional price so you must try it out, but your room also has a kitchenette which was amazing! We walked steps to a supermarket and bought many items to make ourselves lunch on other days. The hotel does not serve dinner, but steps away are many amazing restaurants serving every type of food to match your tastes. The staff at the hotel are all very friendly and accommodating. A simple Bonjour will break the ice and you are on your way to great conversation with them. With all that said… if you are looking for the most relaxing vacation of your life this is the resort to stay at.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this resort!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

kawanza

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is scheduled for remodeling post my stay. It was comfortable with most necessary amenities. An older property. Cute little swing with in pictures was not at the property. The restaurants around the property were delicious. A few stray dogs like to hang around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk staff are wonderful!! However… the staff at the restaurant and bar leave something to be desired. Not friendly, not helpful, and they watch/stand over you at breakfast. It felt as if we were annoying them by simply wanting to eat there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELENA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at La Playa. Staff was amazing. Rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast was very good with plenty of options. There is a good amount of seaweed this time of year but it didn’t affect our stay. Overall great resort. Will definitely return
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed
We were so disappointed with La Playa this time. In November 2023 we stayed at this hotel and loved it, so we decided to go back and spend another week, even though it was much more expensive than other hotels in Orient Bay. Apparently, the management was never there. It seems that housekeeping lacks training, and they would come in at odd hours. (one day at 9:00am, another after 3:30pm) They never change the water for the mops, taking the dirty water from room to room. Furthermore, they only changed the bed sheets after 5 days because I asked them to. The vane of the A/C was falling apart so we asked them for some tape to fix it and stop it from falling. Hopefully all this will be better after the coming renovation. We had to buy our own paper towels and dishcloths for the kitchen, as they don’t supply you with any, and our entire sink area was full of water due to the leakage of the coffee maker. What’s the use of a complete kitchen with detergent and sponge and nothing to dry the dishes/utensils with? The pillows were lousy. The rules for using the beach loungers and umbrellas seemed to have changed: you cannot take any of your own snacks, not even water. You must use their restaurant that now belongs to a separate owner. (this isn’t disclosed when making reservations and not standard in other St Martin hotels, where we have been coming to for the last 25 years). As a precaution for being rainy season, they taped out 1/3 of the parking spaces within the gates in case it
Forgetful housekeeping
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Playa has one of the nicest beaches we have been to. The grounds are well kept and the facilities are always being improved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024