Virgin Holidays View
This hotel is perfectly located within easy walking distance of the Dutch capital Philipsburg with its little streets jam-packed with duty-free shops and restaurants. At Sonesta Great Bay Beach you get the best of both worlds - soak up the sun on the white sand beach, or, if you like an active holiday, there's a fantastic range to do. After the sun goes down you can try your luck in the hotels plush casino.
Where is it?
On Great Bay Beach on the Dutch side of the island. Transfer time from airport: 25 min.
Eats and drinks
3 restaurants: Bay View Restaurant overlooking the pool and sea, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Molasses Restaurant, an elegant indoor restaurant for evening dining, offering choice menus; fully air-conditioned, overlooking the sea and harbour (reservations required). La Cucina - fully air-conditioned Italian restaurant serving traditional and authentic dishes, open for dinner only (reservations required). The Anchor Bar, swim-up pool bar, The Bay View Bar on the main pool deck, Lobby Bar, The Living Room bar located in the bar area (not all bars and restaurants will be open at the same time). The Molasses and La Cucina are open nightly on rotation.
Entertainment
Daytime activities and regular live entertainment. Weekly manager's cocktail party.
Fun and games
3 freshwater pools: 1 of which is an infinity, whirlpool, beach volleyball, water aerobics, table tennis. Well-equipped gym, floodlit tennis court and free non-motorised water sports including snorkelling. Certified PADI Dive Centre*. Casino.
Handy stuff
Gift shop, wireless Internet access and Internet cafe*.
Room info
257 rooms on up to 7 floors in 2 buildings, 1st block with 4 floors and 1 lift, 2nd block with 7 floors and 2 lifts. All Mountain View Rooms have terrace or patio, air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, coffee maker, safety deposit box, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child.
Room Upgrade
Ocean View Rooms - have the same facilities but benefit from beautiful sea views.
Minimum stay
7 nights between 26-31 Dec '12.
Additional information
DRESS CODE: Casually elegant; long trousers and collared shirt in The Molasses and La Cucina restaurants, and casino.
*Denotes local charge
All Inclusive
All non-premium brand drinks by the glass, breakfast, lunch and dinner.