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.
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 Fort William
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Room was delayed for daily cleaning, consistently had to asked for clean towels ( room cleaned but not enough bath towels left for number of guests. Bathroom does not have a door so it soak the floor when you shower. Entertainment ( actual person singing / music noise level right above the rooms ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Resort needs an upgrade. there is not enough amenities compared to the amount of people the resort books. everything is over crowded.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Everyone was friendly, everything you need with in walking distance. Room was very clean and very comfortable
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
We had an oceanfront balcony. The view was beautiful, but we could not go on the balcony cause next door were smoking on the balcony even though it’s a non-smoking property.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Le balcon offre une vue superbe sur la plage de Mullet Bay . La chambre est spacieuse, lumineuse moderne et bien équipée . . Les électroménagers (plaque à induction, frigo/congelateur/lave-vaisselle/ laveuse/secheuse ) sont propres et fonctionnent bien . Grande douche. Literie confortable. Matelas ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hommage Hotel & Residences
Nice property but the rooms with a garden view are not quiet at all. You can hear cars from the road nearby and we could hear our noisy neighbours as if they were actually in our room sometimes. Except from these inconveniences, our stay was really great, the hotel is really well located and offers ...
Reviewed on 4 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.
