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Turquoise Shell Inn

2.5 of 5
34 Simpson Bay Rd., 00000, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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Turquoise Shell Inn
Ranked #1 of 6 hotels in Simpson Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
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  • Grocery store(9)
  • Very clean(9)
  • Beach chairs(8)
  • Many restaurants(6)
  • Small pool(4)
  • Few steps(4)
  • Rental car(3)
  • Back gate(3)
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Philipsburg
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Lovely rooms, very spacious. Carter spent much time showing us around the property, and he was easy to contact if we had any questions. He helped us so much with making ferry reservations and calling a taxi when we needed it. He is very knowledgeable about the area. The room was clean and beautiful. The inn is very close to... More

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TShellSxm, Owner at Turquoise Shell Inn, responded to this review
May 15, 2012

Cornelia and I do our best to make each guest feel welcome and enjoy a clean comfortable room. In this case, we seem to have hit the mark. I appreciate guests taking time to write a review so that other guests can use the information to their advantage More

Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Great & central location, clean & well equipped rooms, friendly staff, a few steps from the beach and GREAT price! What else do you need? Would definitely stay here again!!

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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This was our first trip to St. Martin and Turquoise Shell Inn was the perfect place to stay.Our room was more than large enough and very clean.The beach was just a very short walk away and because we had a car rental we got to explore the island.Carter was extremely nice and answered any questions that we had.We would definitely... More

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Tortola
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This was our first short break in St. Martin and we loved it! The inn is very clean and the manager very polite and hand-on. This is a friendly environment so you feel like home. In addition, Simpson Bay is a good location, many restaurants around, clear beach and stunning sunset. We rented a car at the airport and explored... More

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Manning, South Carolina
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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We spent two nights here before going to Anguilla. Great place to stay, beach, restaurants at Simpson Bay. Safe secure place under the beauty of trees and tropical plants. Carter is very helpful with all your needs.

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Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Very convenient, affordable, and very easy to have a rental car (you can park right there and they will arrange to have one dropped off for you). Or, catch the bus if you don't rent a car. Everything you need is close by and if not, the staff will assist you in getting it. Loved having the kitchen too, that... More

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120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012
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We just returned from St. Maarten and the Turquosie Shell Inn was our first stop. I love that the owner, Carter, is very organized and environmentally conscious. Our room, #6, on the second floor was spotless and he provided a very detailed orientation when we arrived. He was very honest that the wifi wouldn't be what we were accustomed to... More

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North Jersey, NJ
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105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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"You should rethink your vacation plans" was a direct quote from the owner (Carter) after I explained to him that I needed email access from my laptop in the comfort of my room. After his snide comment, he directed me to the pool area for WIFI. After about 15 min. of mosquito bites, I gave up. Also, I asked him... More

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TShellSxm, Owner at Turquoise Shell Inn, responded to this review
April 19, 2012

I was very sorry to read that this guest had a bad experience. I was, also,surprised that top speed internet was the first priority for someone on vacation. Our caribbean internet is not up to US standards and therfore this guest's expections were not met. Other guests routinely have no trouble checking email and doing some basic google searches. We... More

Westminster, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stayed at the Turquoise Shell Inn for seven nights in March 2012. My wife, 15 yo daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Carter takes great pride in his property with top notch cleanliness, service and helpfulness. The property is very convenient to restaurants, gas station and grocery stores in Simpson Bay. There are also a number of excursions... More

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Address: 34 Simpson Bay Rd., 00000, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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