We really enjoyed our time at L'Esplanade although I have to say that we didn't actually spend much time there as most of our time was spent on the beaches (and this hotel is not on the beach). Pros: 10 minute walk to excellent restaurants in Grand Case; 5 minute walk to Petit Plage beach in Grand Case Beach Club;... more

You get a feel for just how great this place is when you start emailing the staff. Prompt and courteous response with answers and suggestions as required. They are located on the French side of the island. That says a lot as we found the Dutch side to be overdeveloped for tourists...especially of the cruise variety. The only thing you... more

We stayed at L'Esplanade four nights at the beginning of May 2009. I had read all the good reviews and was very eager to get there. I was truly delighted by the place, it's beautiful, so romantic, perfectly located, well maintained and the service is great. L'Esplanade is a place you won't want to leave! more

Although I agree with many of the positive reviews of Hotel Esplanade that describe the hotel as lovely, this property also has a number of drawbacks that are rarely mentioned in reviews. First, in off season (beginning May 1), there is no service at the pool at all. This means that you can not get lunch or even a drink... more

...and here is why...from the moment I arrived to moment of my departure I was thrilled to be there. . If you have never been to St. Martin or are making a return trip and looking for that something special, I highly recommend both LePetite and LEsplanade. Both hotels are situated in Grand Case and within walking distance to local... more

My wife and just got back from a phenominal honeymoon trip to St. Martin and Hotel L'esplanade. This place is exactly how it is depicted on the photos from the hotel website. We stayed in one of the smaller rooms (a Studio I think?) and it was perfect for us since it was just the two of us. The entire... more

The hotel and staff here are wonderfull and the price s reasonable. The only real downside is that this is not really a beach hotel. The beach in grad case is not one where you would want to spend a day laying out in the sun. Also, the resturats in this area are turley French, so expect anything expcet traditional... more

This hotel is everything you've been reading and so much more. The hotel is downright beautiful and the grounds are pristine. But what separates this hotel from the rest is the service. Anything you ask, they will take care of instantly. We were there for a combo wedding/honeymoon and our wedding party had 7 of the hotel rooms. Every member... more

Hotel L’Esplanade is exactly what you see online and with Tripadvisor’s photos. My wife and I just got back from an excellent vacation to St. Martin. We were very pleased in picking the French side and loved the location of L’Esplanade. This is not a large hotel and do not expect much, no grounds, just a sharp looking hotel and... more