I have have had timeshare at the Sea Palace, St. Maarten since 1990. Friends and I have gone there every year. We THINK about trading, but never do.
The reason is simple. The hotel management and staff have become like a family. They do everything they can to make our stay in our "second home", comfortable. Every year we are greeted with hugs and called by name.
We email 7-8 months ahead of time to say we have our airline tickets and are coming again. The manager writes back to say he knows we cannot wait to get back.
The activities director is a great help to people who have not been on the island before. Anything they want, all they need to do is ask her.
We know many people would not care to stay there because it doesn't have the resort amenities. Personally, we go there to swim in the warm waters of the Caribbean, not a swimming pool. We came to St. Maarten originally for that island feel. We find it in the Sea Palace and the other little hideaways we like.
We enjoy the closeness to town, to walk after the beach or after a great dinner. We have made many friends in the shops and restaurants on Front Street and look forward to seeing them each year. If there was something in particular I might be looking for, all I need to do is email...I have have had timeshare at the Sea Palace, St. Maarten since 1990. Friends and I have gone there every year. We THINK about trading, but never do.
The reason is simple. The hotel management and staff have become like a family. They do everything they can to make our stay in our "second home", comfortable. Every year we are greeted with hugs and called by name.
We email 7-8 months ahead of time to say we have our airline tickets and are coming again. The manager writes back to say he knows we cannot wait to get back.
The activities director is a great help to people who have not been on the island before. Anything they want, all they need to do is ask her.
We know many people would not care to stay there because it doesn't have the resort amenities. Personally, we go there to swim in the warm waters of the Caribbean, not a swimming pool. We came to St. Maarten originally for that island feel. We find it in the Sea Palace and the other little hideaways we like.
We enjoy the closeness to town, to walk after the beach or after a great dinner. We have made many friends in the shops and restaurants on Front Street and look forward to seeing them each year. If there was something in particular I might be looking for, all I need to do is email the shop and it will be ready for me in October.
The new boardwalk is fabulous. When there in 2007, Back Street was not finished. I cannot wait to see how it looks.
If anyone asked me to have timeshare at any other resort on St. Maarten, my answer would be no thanks. I like the Sea Palace too much.
I have never felt threatened or uncomfortable walking downtown during the day or evening. I have always been greeted with a smile and a hello from the friendly people. No matter what their age.
So, Sea Palace gets my vote for comfort, cleanliness, and friendliness. Not only that, but the price cannot be beat.
I have mentioned the downtown area here often, because to me, it is also part of the charm of staying at the Sea Palace.
I read other timeshare/hotel owners complaints, and I am so happy that in 19 years and 22 trips there, I have never had a complaint about the Sea Palace or their staff and accommodations.More
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