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 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 Indigo Bay

Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Overrated and over priced! Stayed at similar resorts for a much much better price! Would never pay such outrageous prices if not for a cancelled flight and airlines paying for it.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Morgan Resort Spa Village
From the ambience to the location to the staff to the room, everything was perfect. The staff were very welcoming very nice and very attentive. From the front desk, staff to the staff at the restaurant to the guys that run the shuttles and take your bags. The young lady in charge of the excursions ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
We weren't able to get into our room until after 4pm. The staff seemed unimpressed with our annoyance. Although they verbally expressed their regrets for the delay, they did not seem at all sincere. The room was clean and neat, no complaints there. The facility is massive, having 4 pools and many ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
The room was spotless and I do mean spotless, We had three full sets of towels and bathroom supplies were generos. Staff couldn't do enough to assist us with whatever we needed. We had breakfast on the premises where the staff, Nina, Devon and another young man were wonderful. The cook was great ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Clean, wonderful staff and amenities.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hommage Hotel & Residences
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 Museum of Sint Maarten 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 Museum of Sint Maarten and Great Bay Beach.

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

