Fort William Travel Guide
Philipsburg
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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 seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.
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.
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.
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
Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten
Top hotels in Fort William
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
The hotel had an odor and the rooms were not properly cleaned. The bathroom tiles had grime and the hotel cups had lipstick stains.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Nice room and view. Beautiful pool, cool slide and great hot tub. Salt restaurant had good variety for breakfast but limited selection for other meals. Valet parking was nice but 2 mornings in a row the passenger seat came back to us with cigarette ashes one day and other dirt the next. Not sure ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Plenty of accomodation at beach and proximity to each bar/food.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
I had good time
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Amenities and the view. There was no TV until someone from the staff helped us with their Samsung account. For our two week stay there was scarce supply of toilette paper and shampoo.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hommage Hotel & Residences
Rooms were perfect and location was great for us. We walked to grocery store and a couple amazing restaurants in the water and a secluded beach was less than a mile walk.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort William
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.
Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.
Indigo Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.
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.
Hope Estate
While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Guana Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
