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116 Baie Orientale | BP 5146, Orient Bay 97071, St Maarten-St Martin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013
kacres Moses Lake, Washington
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Moses Lake, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“very good property needs updating”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We have stayed at L'Hoste hotel many times. It is an attractive property located close to the ocean with a board walk connecting hotel to beach. A continental breakfast was provided and was average. The Euro vs US dollar makes the French side of the island expensive. The ocean can be heard but there is no view from the hotel. The mile or more of beach is sandy with many little shops and restaurants. A lovely place to visit. The property needs updating and was under new management when we stayed in December. We have found both the previous and the new managers to be friendly and helpful. The motel was clean but old and the kitchen without enough plates, cups, etc. We would not recommend the car rental that was associated with the motel. They did not pick us up at the airport which was pre-arranged. And when they did show up at the motel, in our opinion, they lied about being there. They did not refund our taxi fare and the car they gave us did not have enough gas. Two days later it would not start and they replaced it. It was almost out of gas so we asked them to put some gas in it which they did. When we talked to the owner she was very defensive and antagonistic. I don't know what happened to personal relations but our experience wasn't good! The managers were helpful but the car rental owner was obnoxious.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A few steps to the beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

I enjoyed my stay at the Hoste hotel. The rooms are very large, with either 2 king size beds or one king size and a sitting area. The shower is large as is the counter space in the bathroom. The air-conditionning works well,the housekeepers do a good job and there is a closet, dresser with 6 drawers and a cupboard with shelves. Frankly, this is a lot of storage. I loved this.
There is a small area with a microwave, a sink and 2 burners and a few basic dishes. We used only the microwave for tea and I think it would be tight to do any major cooking. The refrigerator is large enough and very handy.
There is a small grocer a few steps away, and a hairdresser, natural products, magazine shop,a bakery and a few clothing shops. It is very handy. Across the small street is a rotunda with about 6 restaurants, all of which are wonderful. The food is great and affordable.
Breakfast is generous, with yogurt, fruit, croissants, breads, tea, coffee, cereals and hot chocolate. It is fun to eat while watching the waves on the beach.
Very good quality for the price.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Helsinki, Finland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice hotel in the middle of the action”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013 via mobile

Hotel is located a few steps from the beach and has it's own restaurant/bar on the beach. The main shopping and restaurant area is also very close to this hotel. Rooms are large and are equipped with "small kitchen" (fridge, microwave and stove). Beach bar has free wifi. If staying on Orient beach, I'd recommend this hotel or at least this area.

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
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Simsbury,CT
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Needs to improve before we return”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

One of the nicest, great location hotels --JUST IN BAD SHAPE.

The management is working on this, but at this time not anywhere as nice as two years ago. Food not as nice, rooms both dirty and need upgrades.

Location is fantastic-hope they improve

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“A stinky hotel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

We stayed at this hotel a few times before. Unfortunately, this was the last time we’ll stay there. There are three major areas I strongly disliked.
1) A family of at least six cats living on the hotel grounds. They are not toilet trained to perform their private business in the bushes; hence, they urinate and defecate everywhere. Their feces were left unattended and dried in the sun by the poolside for at least four days. I could not believe it.

2) No wi-fi service in the guest rooms. Hence, everyone who wants to get online is sitting in the open area near the front desk and being bitten up by mosquitoes in hot weather.

3) Breakfast was the worst ever – they eliminated hotel’s kitchen and subcontracted breakfast to the restaurant next door, La Playa. The food was terrible, and they no longer provide fruits or eggs.

The best part about the hotel is it is that it is 3 minute walk to the beach. Unfortunately, I do not wish to give up services that other hotels offer to be close to the beach.

Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
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Also Known As:
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l Hoste Hotel Orient Bay
Address: 116 Baie Orientale | BP 5146, Orient Bay 97071, St Maarten-St Martin
Region: Caribbean > St Maarten-St Martin > Saint-Martin > Orient Bay
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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