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Divi Little Bay Beach Resort: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
Little Bay Road, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
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Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Southold, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012 via mobile

This was our first time visiting Saint Maarten, though we were traveling with family who gave owned timeshares at Divi for years. We soon found out why they selected this beautiful place: It is large enough to provide everything you need, but small enough to provide a friendly, "homey" atmosphere. Our room had an amazing view of the sea, though when we were there construction was being done after a recent storm. We never ate at the restaurant on the premises, preferring to sample the cuisine around Phillipsburg. The staff at this hotel was very friendly and accommodating and the grounds were well-kept. We would love to visit this place again.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Richmond Hill, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Turned out ok, eventually”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

Upon arrival, the staff greeted us nicely, but, they put us in a mosquito infested room. We asked them to send someone to spray the room; they dropped off a can of spray. Room 222 was uninhabitable. The furniture was cheap rattan, the plastic chairs on the patio were filthy; they looked as if someone used them to do maintenance work. There was no bedspread. There was no hot water in the showerk and the jaquzzi didn't work, at all. After an hour or so, I asked for another room. We were told that it was the only other room available; It happened to be much better than 222. We had to climb 2 flights of stairs, We had my 79yr old mother with us. After that the vacation went well. I didn't appreciate being put in that room orignally. We stayed for six days and no one ever occupied that room. I truly believe they are not very nice to people of color!!! This is my third time to the island, next time I'll find another resort to vacation at. It most certainly won't be the Divi!!!

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Bragg, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Little Bay St. Maarten”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

The most beautiful beach in St. Maarten. Calm waters during my week stay. I enjoyed listening to the waves late into the night. The pool bar is a good spot during "Happy Hour" to meet fellow quests. Live music in the evening at the Beach Bar.
A grocery store is on site, pricey. My advice is to buy your food at a store in town.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bronx, New York
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Worst experience of my life”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

Came into St. Maarten the evening of November 18, 2012. The front desk staff were not very friendly and did not properly greet us. Very distracted and just asked for name in which reservation was under. They messed up our reservation, which I had booked back in June of 2012 and put us in a room that was not what we paid for. Did not tell us that they did not have my room and let us go to the room only for me to call them at the desk and tell them it was the wrong room. Had to wait almost 1/2 hour for the one bellman to come back for us with the golf cart. Told to leave our luggage there in the room, not a good sign.

Had to stay in that room that night. They downgraded us to a junior suite from the Casita 1 bedroom suite we booked. Needless to say we found other accommodations and checked out MOnday and went to a resort we love instead.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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DiviResorts, General Manager at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, responded to this review
November 26, 2012
Thank you for posting your Divi Little Bay experience. We are very sorry to read that our Front Desk didn’t inform you about the room type you were sent to. Our Front Desk Manager spoke to you the following morning, apologized and offered you another room and breakfast.
Unfortunately, you already booked another resort and had already called for someone to pick you up.

Seeing that you already made this decision, we informed you right away that we would refund your entire stay and pay back the difference in room type between the room type you stayed in and the room type you booked in the first place.

We hope you have had a great time on our beautiful island!

Sincerely,

Celine
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Lenoir, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A beautiful place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

This has got to be one of the most beautiful beaches ever! I am usually a little scared of the ocean, but this was so calm and warm that even I spent a ton of time in the water. Also we had a wonderful view of the ocean from our 1 bedroom suite which had all the conveniences we could ask for and also several very nice pools to choose from

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Divi Little Bay Beach Hotel Philipsburg
Divi Little Bay Beach Hotel
St Maarten Divi Little Bay
Divi Little Bay
Divi Little Bay Resort
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort St Maarten
Hotel Divi Little Bay Beach
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort St Maarten-St Martin/Philipsburg
Address: Little Bay Road, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
Region: Caribbean > St Maarten-St Martin > Sint Maarten > Philipsburg
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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