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La Playa Orient Bay

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Ocean

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite kitchen Premium Garden

Junior Suite kitchen Premium Garden

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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 Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orient Bay - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Grand Case Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Anse Marcel Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Dawn Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

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-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
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). Unwind at the end of the day with a 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 transport

  • 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)
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 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

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 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 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

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

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
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
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. 428 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 550 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

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved La Playa!

La Playa Orient Bay was excellent. It was clean, comfortable, perfectly located on the beach and near the restaurants, and the staff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommended and we'll be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be back to Saint Martin, not this area

Beach is beautiful. Facilities were clean. More like a Florida condo than being on Saint Martin in this hotel and orient bay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca s

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was within extremely close walking distance to many restaurants and a few grocery/convenient stores. I wish there were some stores for clothing and souvenirs but we ended getting that at the airport on our way back. The hotel is right on the beach, which is the best beach on the island! The beach in front of La Playa is also one of the less crowded areas. We walked most of the orient beach and other areas are crowed and/or full of seaweed. The staff here are all very friendly and helpful. We took a taxi to the Dutch side a couple of times which was $40 (kinda pricey in my opinion!) the hotel called for us each time. Takes about 30 mins when there is no traffic, ask the front desk for the best times. I would recommend La Playa to everyone!!! Very quiet and beautiful!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach, tons of restaurants to walk to. Awesome breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff are amazing Katie the manager was very helpful and all around amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The only real positive was the proximity to the beach, but even that was tainted by the lackluster service at both the beach and restaurant. I later learned the attendants and staff aren’t employed by the hotel, which explains the dismissive attitude, they seemed to treat hotel guests with a certain contempt, clearly prioritizing cruise ship passengers and outside chair rentals, or regulars, which appear to be their main source of revenue. As a hotel guest, you’re an afterthought. It left a bad taste in my mouth. The price simply doesn’t match the service or accommodations, and I wouldn’t stay here again, though I might return to rent beach chairs while staying elsewhere nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful boutique hotel on a gorgeous beach and walkable to a lovely village with excellent shopping and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennadiy, Staten island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Igor E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and spacious rooms, good restaurant at premises and plenty of restaurants and stores around (within 5 min walk). Very good beach. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all good experience. Improvements needed: thicker bath towels, face towels need to be provided, hair conditioner needs to be added, and double the water for the room. They are skimping on things that are not that expensive based on the cost of the rooms. Beach experience was great with good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, New York

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna, Staten island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it a lot!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ALLISON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service. Clean and comfortable rooms. Location was great and accessible to beach restaurants shopping.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Room 303 has a full view of the ocean! Large spacious room with balcony, mini kitchen with all the necessary items.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During my stay at La Playa Orient Bay in St Martin, I was impressed by the great service and the spacious, beautifully decorated rooms. Though the ocean view is more of a partial view, it's still a delight to wake up to the soothing sound of waves each morning. The rooms were exceptionally clean, and the staff at the reception were incredibly helpful and welcoming. One minor hassle was the beach towels policy, as you can't change them during the day if they get dirty. However, I do appreciate their effort towards minimizing environmental impact. The breakfast could use an upgrade; it’s not bad if you're staying for a few days, but the lack of variety may become monotonous if you're here for an extended period. The beach itself is stunning and the on-site restaurant offers delightful meals. The hotel's surrounding area is amazing too, with plenty of fantastic restaurants within walking distance. Overall, La Playa Orient Bay is a great choice for a relaxing stay in St Martin, despite a few minor inconveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to restaurants and stores and right on the beach
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very safe super friendly staff willing to go out of the way to help was right next to beach they drag the beach almost every morning so it’s very clean breakfast and bar service was great plenty of places to eat across the street we looked at several places so happy we picked this location we stayed in Jan if we go back we will stay here for sure
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Only stayed for one night , efficient check in, lovely room,clean and all the amenities that you could want. Only thing I didn’t realise it was European sockets. Beautiful beach & very friendly staff. French guy at the bar was a real hoot! Would definitely return if we were around longer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yelena

Travelled with group
Rooms were excellent, spacious and modern, but I found two cockroaches in the bathroom during my stay, and the towels were old and worn. Extra towels were not provided upon request. Coffee was available in the room but every time I asked for more (coffee at breakfast was bad), I was told that guests are only allowed two coffee capsules per day per room. Breakfast was below average. Breakfast hours were 7 am to 10 pm. One morning I wanted to take a piece of bread at 10:10 am, and bread was still out on the bread board. I was told by staff that I was not allowed to take it because breakfast was over at 10 am. The next day I came a little after 7 am, but yogurt was not available until 7:15. Despite a good location, I will not choose this hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check will n could have been more pleasant. It was rules on rules with lots of info to process and restrictions. Not very personal. The room read ocean view and was not. It was blocked with a view of the garden and the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place for family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024