Our stay at the OBBR was from Nov 10th thru the 17th. We have been visiting St Maarten since the mid 80's and I just have to say that the people that work here at the OBBR are the nicest that we've met yet! We were greeted champagne upon checking in and they let us check out 2 rooms before choosing. Although we could have stayed in the newly renovated building, we chose to stay in the older one which was fine and had a great view of the marina. Our room was supplied with fresh towels every day and we always had coffee to brew. We normally stay on the other side of the Island and was a little concerned about being so far away from everything. Well we had such an enjoyable stay that we can't wait to return. Oh and by the way...This was a trade through Interval Inernational.

I have been coming to St Maarten for 24 yrs, and Oyster Bay Beach Resort for past 8 years ( I became an owner of a timeshare there after first stay. Besides a great property, rooms and pool it has one of the best staffs of any island resort. Two standouts: Nina who manages the front desk ( they must have thought of her when they named St Maarten "The Friendly Island") and Precious who is a housekeeper. I have stayed at the Fairmount in Barbados, the St James Club in Antigua ( 20 yrs ago when it was a top resort) and the Hyatt in Aruba, and I would choose OOBBR over any of them. The Westin Dawn Beach has a casino which is fun but thats about it. Westins Dawn beach could be any where in the USA nothing that makes you feel like you are in St Maarten. I just got back yesterday from a 10 day stay at Oyster Bay and I'm sad to have left! The staff makes you feel like family and when you leave like you are leaving your family behind. If you are thinking of going to St Maarten you really should give Oyster Bay Beach Resort a try.......you might just fall in love with the Island,resort and staff like my wife and I have.

We stayed at OBBR Nov 10 - 17th. We had traded two 2 bedroom units through Interval Exchange so were very unsure what condition the units would be in after reading all the reviews. First let me say that OBBR called us a few days prior to our arrival to ask if we had any special requests. (That was a first from any timeshare property we have booked!) I just requested 2 units close together and one of them preferably on a lower floor since we had an older guest. We arrived on Saturday afternoon and there was free champagne in the lobby as we waited to check-in which was a very nice touch. We were then escorted to our units, which were a building apart, one unit on the first floor (per request) and the second unit on the 2nd floor. BOTH OCEANFRONT!!!!! We could literally look over our balconies to the ocean below! It was absolutely stunning and a wonderful surprise. The units had both been updated and were lovely.

Staff was very friendly, housekeeping came each day, and mid-week changed all the sheets.

Beach was very nice but prone to wind & seaweed. We never had a problem finding chairs & umbrellas.

There are two restaurants on property - Infinity & Beau-Beau's. Within walking distance is Big Fish, Canoa, and Daniel's by the Sea. On the other side of the marina (French side) are a few more restaurants (you would need car).

We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend - but if you do choose this property note that you must have a rental car so you can explore!

We absolutely love, love, love OBBR. Just came home, and can't wait to go back. The improvements made over the past few years are great - from the newly redone pool and hot tub, to the free WiFi in the courtyard. Even though we were not lucky to get one of the remodeled rooms, the "older" rooms are still decent enough and OUR VIEW was probably the best on the island - On top of the coral reef overlooking St Barth. The staff was, as always, attentive, friendly and helpful - from the chamber maid to the guy at the beach, the front desk staff to the security guards who open the gate.

One minor inconvenience was the new towel policy - no towel service at the beach or pool. So if you want fresh towels, you must leave your beach towels in the room and the maid exchanges them. I understand that this new policy is not just for cost saving, but also for the environmental impact. However it was not done with the guests' best interest in mind. Not that convenient if you'd like a fresh set after a little passing sun shower got your towels all wet. Having said that, a simple phone call to housekeeping in the morning before you head out, and you got fresh towels 10 minutes later.

Overall, OBBR is not a 5 star resort (and does not claim to be) with all the services of a mega resort, it is still by far, the most beautiful and laid back resort in St Maarten, with just enough services to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable.

Be back soon!!!