We have exchanged our timeshare twice for this location. The units are very nice with 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen dining area, living room and great deck. The view is the best, you can watch the cruise ships sail on by and take about 30 steps from the door of your room and be in the water. It is a quiet location and not many kids so this is perfect for us. Close to Philipsburg and other areas. Just remember that the island is very hilly, so even if it looks small, it still takes you awhile to get anywhere. The best thing I can say is when we rented our car and asked directions he said "go up the hill, around the mountain, down the hill" etc. We snorkeled right off the beach at the resort. We would stay there again if we go back.

My husband and I are timeshare owners and transferred into this timeshare hotel. Belair was very comfortable. We requested a first floor unit, due to the fact that my husband has an extremely bad back and walking up and down stairs is very bad for him. They fulfilled our request and we were in a unit which faced the pool, next to the bar/restaurant and a very short stroll, 10 ft, to the beach. We really like the fact that all units face the ocean regardless what floor you are on. The units may be old, but they were comfortable, and we were out on the beach or sat on our patio most of the days and evenings. The patios are huge. They even supplied candles for the outside tables. The staff were friendly and helpful. The beach was nice, as we went to be beach in Phillipsburg and the sand there was actually pulverized shells. The fact that we were assigned beach chairs and umbrellas was great. We never had to run out and save our chairs for the day. We would recommend bringing a blow up raft as it would have been fun to lay in the water instead of bouncing, but it was still fun. We ate many dinners at the restaurant even though there are many restaurants that are top notch to go to, and found the food to be delicious. Lobster and seafood night on Wed. was wonderful and inexpensive. Heidi, one of the waitress was exceptionally nice. We didn't rent a car and really wanted to relax. We sat on our patio and listened to music a few nights when they had live music at the restaurant which was very entertaining. Again, this is not a widly exciting place to be, but a very laid back relaxing place to be and hopefully we will find time to go back.

This is regarding Belair Beach Hotel.... I have been to St. Marteen many times because I have family there. Stayed at Belair.. I think it is a or should I say could be a great resort. Love the beach and the pool. I went Jet skiing and I thought that was a great experience, the guys that ran this program were great and one had a beautiful little baby.. I think the supermarket is a little expensive at the hotel, naturally you can find better prices if you go into town.. Very quiet. There is some problems at this resort...The elevators were having problems the entire 8 day stay. I was glad we were on the first floor(walking out to the beach) but we went to utilize the laundry room which is on the 4th floor, and had to climb the stairs back and forth. There was two black outs with no explanation. I would also like to add that the rooms are definately outdated and could use some Interior Decorating badly also the air conditioning was poor you don't get much cool air better to be outside by the water. They also need to upgrade the lounge chairs for the beach, and have some type of beach activities or music playing ,at least some of the time.. overall the staff is friendly

Having just returned from a week at Belair, I must say kudos to Belair. Yes the second bedroom is small and the kitchen has 2 burners, a microwave, toaster oven and full refrig. But I did not go there to cook big meals. It worked fine for breakfast, and light lunches. The staff is what makes Belair a pleasure. Jody of Jody's Store was a delight. Once she asked your name, she called it anytime she saw you. (She is also an artist) Her shop was a real convenience. On arrival we were able to purchase enough essentials until we went to a larger super market. (The coconut sorbet is to die for) The Gingerbread House Cafe also was very convenient being on site. We ate 3 dinners there and one breakfast. They had live entertainment all 3 nights. Monday night was a pool side wine and cheese and then BBQ. Coming from BBQ country, I can say they did a bang up job. We did not rent a car. We found taxi's and local buses met our needs. Being right next door to Divi also gave us other lunch opportunities. Belair is not a "swanky" resort but is just "family". We were made welcome by all. We also were impressed with the "assigned" beach chairs. The attendant asked your room number then found convenient chairs and labeled them for the duration of your visit. Also provided and umbrella and towels, all at no charge. I understand that at many places you have to hurry down to nab a chair early in the day and pay a fee.. This eliminated that problem. We also had mid-week maid service and clean towels at no additional charge. We would definitely return to Belair. It just depends on your taste. It is not a big party resort, but is great for couples and families. Abuela 2