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Hotel L'Esplanade

On the Hill of Grand Case, 97150, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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Hotel L'Esplanade
Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Grand Case
4.5 of 5 stars 390 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Short walk(10)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Rental car(7)
  • Restaurant row(6)
  • Orient beach(6)
  • Le Petit(6)
  • Sunset cafe(6)
  • Pool bar(5)
  • Pinel Island(4)
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uk
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Spent a week here mid-April, and it was as well-located, good and efficient as the reviews here say. Our one bedroom suite was massive with a lovely balcony and hammock (room 16), and the small touches everywhere indicate owners who know what they're doing. Although it's very near the local airport (handy for us to pop over to St Barts)... More

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Orlando, Florida
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

You would think your second visit to this hotel could not top the first one, but it did! The location is the best, everyday what views from your balcony. I already miss waking up having my coffee on the balcony with that view. What am I going to do without my sunsets! You cannot believe how beautiful. The staff is... More

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Connecticut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
6
people found this review helpful

Amazing staff, amazing rooms, amazing experience..... Don't come here expecting a resort or an all-inclusive experience, that's not the St. Martin experience -- at least on the French Side... this is a truly unique, special place to visit.... Perfectly situated on a hillside, gorgeous views from your two-story room.... not on the beach, but it makes no difference... you take... More

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St John's, Newfoundland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A big part of me doesn't want to review this hotel because I don't want anyone else to know about it--it's too good, in some ways too good to be true. My husband and I always say that if we had to design the perfect small hotel this would be it. Scores of reviews say the same thing and no... More

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Kristin Petrelluzzi, Owner at Hotel L'Esplanade, responded to this review
April 20, 2012

We just wanted to thank Raisinbread for the very poetic, touching review. It really brought tears to our eyes! Your last sentence was the icing on the cake for us, "The traveler who doesn't like L'Esplanade, doesn't like life." It seems that over the years you've really caught the L'Esplanade bug! Nothing makes us happier than when people "get" what... More

NJ
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I had to postpone my initial reservation due to illness. They were extremely understanding and helpful, permitting me to reapply my deposit when I was again able to travel. Six months later, we arrived for a long weekend in March, 2011. I let them know it was my wife's birthday and asked them to recommend a restaurant for her birthday... More

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Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The hospitality of the staff and the owners was out of this world. The view from the hotel was breathtaking with gorgeous sunsets from our balcony every night. The pool had a wonderful swim up bar and served a tasty lunch. The details in the room were incredible from the decor to the comfortable beds, I could have stayed in... More

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Toronto
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We booked here largely on the strongly positive reviews, and were not disappointed. This was our first trip to St. Martin, and first to the Caribbean in general not staying in a resort, so we were a little apprehensive about driving around the island, walking through the towns etc. We're not inexperienced travellers by any stretch, but just unsure about... More

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San Francisco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a top-notch hotel with free Wi-Fi, a must these days, and delicious optional breakfast. Nice view of the ocean. Unfortunately, you need to walk to a nearby hotel and use its beach at 15 euros per umbrella, a distinct disadvantage.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

My boyfriend and I stayed at L'Esplanade in November 2011. Our room had a fantastic view and was clean and well decorated. When we first got in some good music was playing and we found fresh bread and cookies! The staff was very kind and helpful. We would definitely recommend it!

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Richmond, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

L'Esplanade is a beautiful, well maintained property located within walking distance of restaurant row and the beach. Additionally, the best word to describe the Front Desk staff is accommodating. Nathalie, in particular, helped turn what could have been a terrible last night into a wonderful one, though each employee went above and beyond. We were so glad we chose this... More

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Address: On the Hill of Grand Case, 97150, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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