Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and CasinoSonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino

3.5 V rating
All Inclusive

At a glanceAt a glance

  • All-Inclusive Resort
  • Gym
  • Casino
  • Water Sports
  • PADI Dive Centre
  • Walking Distance to Philipsburg

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0844 557 3865
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
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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?Where is it?

On Great Bay Beach on the Dutch side of the island. Transfer time from airport: 25 min.

Eats and drinksEats 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.

EntertainmentEntertainment

Daytime activities and regular live entertainment. Weekly manager's cocktail party.

Fun and gamesFun 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 stuffHandy stuff

Gift shop, wireless Internet access and Internet cafe*.

Room infoRoom 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.

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Ocean View Rooms - have the same facilities but benefit from beautiful sea views.

Minimum stayMinimum stay

7 nights between 26-31 Dec '12.

Additional informationAdditional information

DRESS CODE: Casually elegant; long trousers and collared shirt in The Molasses and La Cucina restaurants, and casino.

*Denotes local charge

All InclusiveAll Inclusive

All non-premium brand drinks by the glass, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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TripAdvisor Traveller RatingTripAdvisor Traveller Rating

3.5

 (Average rating from 600 customers)

Hotel facilitiesHotel facilities

  • Honeymoon Extras
  • Tennis
  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Centre
  • All-Inclusive
  • Has Internet Access
  • Whirlpool

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Telephone Booking

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0844 557 3865
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
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