Indigo Bay Travel Guide
Philipsburg


Popular places to visit

Great Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Philipsburg Boardwalk
Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Fort Amsterdam
The remains of the first Dutch military base in the Caribbean offer stunning views across the ocean and over the town of Philipsburg behind it.

Philipsburg Courthouse
Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Guana Bay Beach
The picturesque shores of this tranquil bay provide a great opportunity to escape the crowds and jump in the crystal clear water for surfing or swimming.

Museum of Sint Maarten
Discover where the native population originally came from and learn about major events in the island’s colonial, social and natural past.
Things to do

Edge Ferry Tickets to St. Barts

Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line

High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths

Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman

Lambada Sunset Sail with Open Bar & Snacks

Divi Little Bay Beach Day Package
Top hotels in Indigo Bay

condostmaarten by the sea -Adults Only-
Paradise. Such a beautiful, private location. You open the curtains electronically in the morning to the most amazing view as cruise ships head into Philipsburg, followed later by sailboats and yachts. We loved having a private patio deck with hammock and a pool that we usually had to ourselves. ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
The infinity pool is wonderful. Beautifully designed with the area made to look like you're wading on the edge of the beach, plus the view to the ocean is lovely. The rooms are nice, bathrooms are very nice. My only complaint is that housekeeping is TERRIBLE. We had our room cleaned ONCE in six days, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Hotel is beautiful, food is fresh but always cold. The hotel need to ensure the food are hot or at least warm enough for consumption. Hotel staffs are not warm nor pleasant... forget trying to give cash tips because they don't appreciate it nor thank you for it. Well not only the hotel staffs, the ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Staff were friendly but not exceedingly helpful. Someone could have taken 2 minutes to show us to our room. Instead we struggled to find the place in the rain. Also, when we entered the room we noticed a message that they would fumigate room next day and we climbed to have that done. The property ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
No. Only part of the ocean view
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Our apartment overlooked the pool and golf course and Mullet Bay beach in the distance. The condos were well situated with lots to do in Maho and Cupecoy. We would recommend 14 Mullet Bay to anyone travelling to Sint Maarten!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Indigo Bay

Belair
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach.

Fort William
While Fort William may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.

Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

Madame's Estate
While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.

Vineyard
While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of St. Maarten and Great Bay Beach.

Point Blanche
While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.
