Carls Unique Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Microwave
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Television

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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18 Orange Grove Rd, Cole Bay, 00000
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Simpson Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

Standard Studio, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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About this property

Carls Unique Inn

This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Carls Unique Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Cole Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carls Unique Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Paradise Plaza. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 8 minutes by car from Great Bay Beach and 8 minutes from American University of the Caribbean
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Carls Unique Inn. Self parking is free.

This Cole Bay hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Carl & Sons Bakery – This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Carls Unique Inn offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 6883
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a flight cancellation and was grateful to find this very reasonably priced room in Sint Maarten. Since I arrived early, I was allowed to sit in the courtyard until my room was ready, which I really appreciated.The room fixtures and furnishings were a bit old, but very clean. I had problems with the tv and fell coming up the stairs to the upper courtyard. There is a sign warning people to use the handrail, which admittedly I was not doing as I was carrying the free breakfast (very good, btw). This is not a place to come if you have mobility issues as all rooms are on the upper floor and only accessible by stairs. Also the area, though safe, is kind of on the outskirts and walking is difficult due to a lack of sidewalks in some parts. I was able to walk to a restaurant in less than 10 minutes, which was very convenient. Overall, I would recommend the place if you need an inexpensive, safe and clean place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chong Han Sung

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

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Petronella

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Need to have staff on site earlier than 8am as some people check out early and no one is there. Needs elevator to help disabled persons. Steps are very steep and there are too many to climb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DEBBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is like an old house, the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

2/10 Terrible

Ranjan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kyette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genoya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay there. I would definitely do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tramaine

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tavalei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine, ANGUILLA

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

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Moranda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin, willemstad

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