Orient Beach Hotel

Localização, limpeza, conforto.

Great location, with lots of beach lounging options. Loved the room & views and having lots of food options near by.

Beautiful hotel and friendly staff! We stayed there for 4 nights in June for our anniversary and had a great time. Our room was well-appointed and clean. The bed was comfortable, the AC strong and the view was incredible - even being on a ground floor unit that technically was considered a garden view.

The only thing that wasn’t great was the TV wasn’t working (it kept freezing) which ordinarily wouldn’t matter on vacation but it’s the World Cup so was hoping to catch some games at the end of the day. They had literally switched tv providers the day we arrived (on a Friday) and once Monday rolled around they had someone come out and fix it so that evening was fine. I’m sure it’s fine now and going forward.

The breakfast at KKO Beach was lovely. Light and refreshing to start the day but filling enough for the day. It was so nice to just take a short little stroll to sit outside and eat while watching the waves.

We didn’t make use of the pool or the other beach clubs so can’t speak on those but everything is walking distance which is great.

We enjoyed the little village area and all the restaurants nearby (the little pizza place Bona Mama is divine in particular).

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again!

Ein modernes, angenehmes Hotel mit guter Ausstattung, das durch sein schwaches Frühstück und die schleppende Kommunikation leider unter seinen Möglichkeiten bleibt.

My room was clean, and the daily housekeeping was good. The complimentary continental breakfast was basic, but that was all that I needed. The ability to use multiple beach clubs was a bonus. The sargassum was a bit of an issue, but workmen regularly removed what collected on the beach. Parking at the hotel was limited, and the parking spots were small, so renting a very small car is advisable if you need to drive around the island. I never had an issue finding a parking spot. There are a lot of restaurants at the Orient Bay Village, which is within walking distance of the hotel, so a car is not needed if you plan to stay just in the Orient Bay area.

The rooms were great and had everything we needed. The staff was also kind and welcoming. The location can’t be beat esp with ocean facing rooms. We stayed in building 4, perfect for beach access. The other restaurants and convenience shops in orient village were just a 3 min walk from the hotel. Be sure to use the beach club access that’s a wonderful addition- we found coco beach to be the best fit for our style. The only negative I had was the beds were hard, i prefer a softer mattress. We will definitely be back!

We very much enjoy going to Orient Beach Hotel. People are very nice and offer good service. There are many dinner options within easy walking distance from the Hotel. We had no problem getting chairs at the beach or at the pool. Thank you

Disappointing Stay – Not Worth the Price

I recently stayed at this property from April 22–28 and, unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations—especially given the nightly rate of approximately $465.

We specifically chose this hotel for a beachfront vacation, but several key aspects were deeply disappointing. Most notably, we paid for an oceanfront room but received only a partial, obstructed view. When we raised this concern during our stay, no alternative or resolution was offered.

Another major issue was the beach itself. Orient Bay was completely unusable due to heavy sargassum. What made this especially frustrating was the lack of communication prior to arrival. Had we been informed, we would have seriously considered rescheduling. Instead, we had to make last-minute arrangements and pay out of pocket for transportation every day and access to alternative beaches each day. All of the beach club locations they normally partner with were affected by the Sargassum, making the beach smelly, unswimable due to the thick seaweed. they should have offered free transportation or a partnership with a beach club in a swimable area.

Additional concerns included:

Torn and worn linens that did not reflect a luxury standard
Minimal, underwhelming breakfast despite being advertised as included
No assistance with luggage upon arrival
A lackluster pool area with little ambiance
The presence of roaches in the orient bay community in the village, on the walk too and from the hotel and near the ice machine on property.

Ultimately, we paid a premium price for what amounted to little more than a place to sleep, as we were unable to enjoy the amenities or beachfront experience we had specifically booked.

Based on this experience, I would not recommend this property, particularly at this price point.

We loved the Orient Beach Hotel - the location was perfect, a short walk from our room to the beach. We had a 1st floor room with patio which was very nicely decorated, spacious and a comfortable bed. It was nice to have the small kitchenette to be able to keep cold drinks and have a coffee. The pool was nice and we like the continental breakfast served next door at KKO beach club. Overall, an excellent, relaxing stay.

The rooms were very well appointed and we enjoyed the beach chair access. Did a pretty good job removing the sargassum that accumulated daily. Friendly staff. The village was a 5 min beach walk with lots of restaurants to choose from.

Front desk people were nice and room was nice inside

Stayed for 5 nights with my teen, beautiful rooms and great location right on the beach. Rented a car and drove around the French side; definitely felt Orient Beach area to be the nicest. Rooms were beautifully appointed and well kept. Our ground level garden room allowed easy walk out to the beach and a nice patio area for sitting and enjoying the ocean breeze with a pre- dinner drink or snack. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Easy to grab beach chairs any time of day. Short walk to the nearby small town with a few shops, grocery, bakery, deli and multitude of exceptional restaurant choices for dinner each evening. Very family friendly and relaxed area. Highly recommend this small gem of a hotel!

We just returned from another marvelous week at Orient Beach Hotel on the French side of St. Martin. This was our first time visiting in April as we usually travel in June. As before, the hotel room was pristine and our view from our third-floor balcony was like a postcard (or AI meme for you younger folk…).
The king bed was comfortable, the AC worked great, there was ample space for storing clothes, and the bathroom was fine with a large shower. We mainly liked the balcony and glass doors that look out over the amazing view and pool. The small kitchenette was functional and we mainly used the fridge and microwave. A small grocery story is about a quarter-mile away, a short five-minute walk.
General Manager Myriam and her team took great care of us, helping with arrangements for lunch at Anse Marcel Beach Restaurant (highly recommend) and dinners in The Village, along with lining up taxi rides to Grand Case for shopping and dinner and to other locations. They care about their guests and make you feel at home.
Another overlooked benefit of staying there is you get access to beach chairs at a variety of Orient Beach clubs, saving anywhere from $30-75 a day. Likewise, you get free access to the Wai Wild Gym on the beach, a fun outdoor gym that also offers (small fee) fitness classes on a platform looking out over the sea.
While at Orient Beach, be sure to splurge a night at L’Atelier, our favorite restaurant, for some of the best steaks you’ll find outside of Chicago, Kansas City or NYC, along with impeccable service. The beach clubs offer sea views and delicious lunches and we frequented Wai Plage, KonTiki and Bikini Beach.
We highly recommend Orient Beach Hotel and look forward to our next visit.

I spent 3 days with my daughter and this hotel was a pleasant surprise. The room was very charming, clean, and had a sea view. The only thing that leaves something to be desired is a very weak breakfast. A shame, because that's what's missing to give it 5 stars.

Good size rooms with excellent facilities.