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La Playa Orient Bay

4.0 star property
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Restaurant
Aerial view
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

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116 Parc de la Baie Orientale, Orient Bay, 97150
  • Place, Orient Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mont Vernon
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Coconut Grove Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

La Playa Orient Bay

When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers. Change of towels is available on request
La Playa Orient Bay offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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 on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at La Playa Orient Bay. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Orient Bay. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
  • Steps from Orient Bay and 8 minutes on foot from Green Cay
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly La Playa Orient Bay. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of La Playa Orient Bay was completed in July 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Orient Bay hotel.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
La Playa Orient Bay has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • 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
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - July 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 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 250

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 28 August and 3 October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Playa Orient Bay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 12 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 250 (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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property collects a per-night resort fee at check-in for all stays.
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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. 534 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 685 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zinoviy, Staten island

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to place to stay in St. Maarteen. Consistently excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy Coish, Montreal

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean at 85%, food was good ! staff with the french attitude! their are never wrong the client is !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Scarsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding! Remember to bring European plugs!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel renovated, great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and being right off the beach was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at this resort, which offers a lot of convenience and comfort. The location is excellent, with many dining options within walking distance, and the included breakfast was consistently good. My room was very nice, stylish, and comfortable, which added a lot to the overall experience. The staff throughout the property were always helpful and available whenever needed. Beach towels were provided and exchanged daily, which made beach days easy. The beach itself was somewhat busy, but I never had trouble finding a set of chairs and an umbrella. The beach staff were especially attentive—they were quick to help with finding loungers, adjusting umbrellas, and taking food or drink orders. While the sand was good, the water had significantly more sea grass than what I experienced in Anguilla, which was a bit disappointing. The waves were also rougher than I prefer. Staff mentioned that beach toys were available for kids, but when I arrived at the beach, I was told they didn’t have any this season. The resort has a more commercial feel compared to other Caribbean beach stays I’ve had, but the service remained consistently strong. The staff also helped arrange a taxi to the ferry terminal, which made departure smooth. Overall, I would recommend staying here—the resort is nice, the service is reliable, and the location is convenient. That said, I probably wouldn’t return to this particular island myself, mainly because the water conditions weren’t quite what I was
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff at the reception!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Renee M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed La Playa . It is a smaller boutique hotel on the ocean. Lovely staff, ok breakfast, lunch is better, rooms are a great size, housekeeping was efficient, 1 towel per day, per person, no wash cloths. I would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, staff, security and over all service was incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our one-week stay at La Playa Orient Bay was nothing short of outstanding. From the moment we arrived until the day we left, every member of the staff was extremely attentive, kind, helpful, and genuinely welcoming. The level of care and professionalism exceeded our expectations in every way. Every need and request was handled graciously, promptly, and without hesitation. The staff consistently went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and happiness, making us feel truly valued as guests throughout our stay. La Playa Orient Bay delivers not only a beautiful setting, but also exceptional service that makes the experience unforgettable. We give the highest positive recommendation and are planning to return as often and as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly and attentive staff, prime amenities, and unmatched beach location and weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More variety.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berta

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable with a seating area as well as king size bed. I loved the shower with the overhead rain head! Staff was very helpful in arranging transportation and in making sure our stay was pleasant. Breakfast was the same every day……more variety would have been nice. The beach area is one of the best we have been on! Plenty of chairs and umbrellas for everyone!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and courteous staff, eager to provide excursion input and assist with vehicle rentals and taxis. Expedia / Hotels.com gold status provides additional perks such as free wine, waived resort fees, and late checkout, which are appreciated extras.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had garden view which was fine and breakfast meet our expectation
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yuliya, Livingston

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and most staff was wonderful. Russell from maintenance was awesome! Breakfast was solid but it would be nice to see a little variety from day to day.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute best place to stay in Saint Martin. We have been here twice and don’t plan to go anywhere else!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny, Howell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately had to leave early due to medical reasons but I would certainly return. The manager Katy, was very understanding and offered to do everything she could for us on our next trip. The property is ideally located on the beach and is beautifully maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025