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Princess Heights: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
Oyster Pond Road #156 | Dawn Beach, St Maarten-St Martin
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Great place to stay.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

We have stayed at Princess Heights at least six times. All the rooms have great ocean views. The kitchenette is stocked with soft drinks and local beer. There are several restaurants near the Marina. There is a local bar and grill where we usually go and lie out on the beach. You can get a chair and an umbrella for under ten dollars. I like this area because it always has a breeze. Lying near the pool area is sometime hot and you don't get as much of the breeze. At 11 am they start happy hour and have dollar local beer. They serve lunch that costs about $10 and they will bring it beach side if you would like. At 4 pm they have specials on mixed drinks and other beers as well. Bring cash since they do not take credit cards. We also took a snorkeling trip. You can buy tickets at the Marina or just ask the people at Princess Heights. I have always been pleased with Princess Heights and plan to go back.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful views, friendly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

Just spent a long weekend at Princess Heights. I was greeted by friendly and helpful staff. This really makes a big difference for me. I also had a chance to meet the family that runs the place. They were great and told me many interesting stories about developing a hotel on a rocky island. What impressed me the most was the views off the decks. It was like a movie set. You can see a beautiful view of the wavy carribean ocean with gorgeous islands just behind. Defintely enjoyed my stay and would recommend.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York
1 review
“Great for Couples and Families”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

We went to St. Maarten to attend a friend's wedding at the Westin, which was just down the road. The accommodations at Princess Heights were excellent and exceeded our expectations. The kitchenette was fully equipped and there are plenty of well stocked supermarkets on the island if you want to cook a meal or two "at home".

We went to Le Galion beach, Pinel Island and Anse Marcel. Each beach had its own charm and water was beautiful and calm - great for kids. The food and drinks served on the beach were excellent and reasonably priced.

A special thanks to the friendly staff and Shirley (manager) for their help and great beach recommendations!

My only complaint is that our trip was too short, next time - we'll book a longer stay.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Perfect way to start the honeymoon!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

I'm always a little weary of "packages", but after pricing out Princess Heights' Honeymoon Package it seemed to be the way to go. And we were right! Not only were the room and grounds great, but it was wonderful to have two excursions and our rental car booked for us. All we had to do was show up!

The room we stayed in was beautiful!! I wanted to move right in. Very spacious, comfortable and modern. My jaw dropped to the ground when we walked in...surpassed my expectations by a long shot.

The staff was very helpful and pleasant. They gave us a cell phone to make local calls for reservations or information.

Every room has a great view of the water, but the beach is a walk away. Nothing terribly far, but you'll want to plan ahead so you only have to make one trip down. And it's worth it because the beach is awesome. Make sure to walk to the left to check out Mr. Busby's happy hour!!

I can't wait to go back!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lincoln, New Hampshire
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Everything you need except a beach.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

This was our second time staying here. We love the accommodations...the kitchen is well stocked, the beds were comfy, lovely decor, housekeeping was superb. The pool was very nice for a quick dip. Unfortunately, Princess Heights guests are no longer allowed to use the pool or beach chairs at the Westin, which we enjoyed the year before and were looking forward to that again. We wish we had known that before hand rather than be told by the Westin that we were not welcome there. We still had a terrific vacation spending our days at different beaches.

Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
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FrontOfficePH, Manager at Princess Heights, responded to this review
November 17, 2012
Thank you very much for the feedback. We are glad that you had enjoyed your returning stay in PH. As it states in our website, PH is not in any way affiliated with Westin Dawn Beach. All the beaches on St. Maarten are public, however the chairs are reserved exclusively for Westin guests. The public is allowed to bring their own chairs and umbrellas. Naturally, the public may utilize the facilities as regular tourists including Casino, Restaurants, Shops and Spa but, the facilities such as pool and gym are not accessible since they are reserved for Westin guests only.
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Additional Information about Princess Heights

Also Known As:
Princess Heights Hotel St. Maarten/St. Martin
Princess Heights St Maarten Martin
Princess Heights Hotel
Princess Heights St Maarten-St Martin, Caribbean
Address: Oyster Pond Road #156 | Dawn Beach, St Maarten-St Martin
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Region: Caribbean > St Maarten-St Martin
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in St Maarten-St Martin
#8 Romantic Hotels in St Maarten-St Martin
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on a hillside overlooking dawn beach, this affordable Luxury Boutique Condo Hotel offers Studios, One & Two bedroom Suites with fully equipped gourmet kitchens and balconies with majestic ocean views. On site hotel amenities include a freshwater pool, free internet, free parking, daily maid service, gym room and concierge service. 5 Restaurants close by. It’s 10 min to Philipsburg, 15 min to Orient Bay and a 4-minute walk to Dawn Beach. ... more   less 
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