Carls Unique Inn

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (128 reviews)
18 Orange Grove Rd, Cole Bay, 00000 , Cole Bay , SX

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Boat tours nearby
Express check-out
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Continental breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Satisfactory service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
8.81
Specific sentiment from text suggesting satisfactory service.
Location
8.85
Very convenient location as mentioned in reviews.
Room Quality
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Amenities
8.53
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall a good experience based on positive feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:30

Property Description

Discover a delightful retreat at Carls Unique Inn, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Cole Bay.

Recreational Opportunities
Embrace the beautiful surroundings by renting bicycles or soaking in stunning views from our terrace and garden.

Delectable Dining
Savor delicious meals at Carl & Sons Bakery for lunch or enjoy a quick snack at our coffee shop/cafe, with a complimentary continental breakfast to kickstart your day.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with modern conveniences, and make use of our event facilities designed for meetings and conferences.

Experience the charm of Carls Unique Inn for an unforgettable stay. Book your getaway today!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SXM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 128 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
L
Leroy
10
Pros:

Everything was good

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
G
Gordon friends
8
Pros:

It's good enough for a quick overnight.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
J
Jannie
10
Pros:

Great place. Very convenient.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Nickolas partner
10
Pros:

It was great

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
C
Chrissy
10
Pros:

Great location

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
J
John friends
10
Pros:

Convenient location. Professional staff.

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
K
Kesha
6
Pros:

Definitely budget accommodations. The area is more residential/commercial. My room was big though, and clean.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
H
Hillegonda partner
8
Pros:

Inside the property clean and near, nice service bt the receptionist, close to the airport. First impression of the site less attractive.

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
M
Millangelo
10
Pros:

Nice Stay

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
C
Cesar partner
10
Pros:

A near and beauty place to stay in st Maarten

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
J
John friends
10
Pros:

Within a 15 minute walk, you have access to plenty of dining options, casino(s), and shopping. Ample parking. Located between Phillipsburg and the airport. You get a voucher to choose a few items from the bakery for breakfast every morning.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
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Lewis
10
Pros:

The staff was excellent. Joann was very helpful as was the rest of the staff. The breakfast provided at the bakery was wonderful with custom made breakfast sandwiches and fresh pastry. The housekeeping staff was very thorough and friendly.. I just wish the hotel were in a better area.

2025-04-09 via Nuitee
N
Nickolas
10
Pros:

It was great

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
S
Simon
10
Pros:

Very clean room - very nice staff.

2025-03-11 via Nuitee
P
PABLO
10
Pros:

Un poco lejos del centro y del bus

2025-03-07 via Nuitee
K
Kirk
10
Pros:

Carl’s Unique Inn is a perfect alternative to hectic Philipsburg, quiet, convenient access to nearby wharf and dining options of Cole Bay, and also the airport. Staff is friendly and the property is attractive. Added bonus is the hotel’s on-premises island-renowned bakery, providing the visitor fantastic, fresh meat pies and sandwiches. I highly recommend Carl’s Unique Inn.

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
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charliedO6726DJ Solo travel
10
Must stay
Pros:

This is the absolute best place to stay for a wonderful local experience. Fresh breakfast made to order from restaurant downstairs. Portions are extremely tremendous. Local flavor, drinks, bakery.

The staff was so kind, everyone I met from this hotel was very friendly and helpful with my stay. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to get the best of the island experience.

The rooms were extremely clean, there’s a courtyard to enjoy your breakfast or drinks. Very quiet and friendly and safe neighborhood. Not far from airport, Dock Marteen and Simpson Bay!

Bravo to you all who helped make my experience a wonderful one!

Denise

2025-02-19 via Tripadvisor
D
Denise
10
Pros:

If you want a quit wonderful friendly place to stay, this is it! The staff are extremely helpful, friendly, supportive and willing to help you with any issues or concerns you might have. They went out of their way to help me out with anything I needed. Very Nice location and handmade breakfast food and drinks. I would definitely recommend it! Thanks so much!!

2025-02-19 via Nuitee
H
Hugues partner
8
Pros:

Pas pour les personnes qui n'aiment pas les escaliers. 2 étages d'escaliers sans ascenseur

2025-02-11 via Nuitee
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Shane partner
8
Pros:

This stay was about what I expected. Those who want fancy, this is not your hotel. It was clean. Immediate area is basically an industrial street. We didn't feel unsafe but far from charming. It was less than ten minutes to walk to the Cole Bay Marina area where we found an excellent restaurant. Lagoonies Bistro and Bar had good food with a trendy vibe. Friendly service there. For the price, Carl's was great value for a clean place to rest your head for a night. Light breakfast was included in the price. Lots of stairs for those with mobility issues and luggage. There was no wine cork available even after asking. So we couldn't enjoy our bottle of wine in the evening there since it had a cork. No hair blower in the room but asked and one was brought to us. These are basic hotel items we expect. Bed was noisy and soft. The mattress seemed to cave in the middle. Pillows were fairly flat. I bring my own, so not an issue for me. Linens fresh and clean. Lots of shampoo and conditioner provided. Towels were nice. The water kept changing temperatures during my shower...hot then cold then hot, etc. The staff were nice but I didn't feel like they were overly friendly or cared much about us being there. . Again, for the price, the stay was fine.

2025-02-08 via Nuitee