Hotel L’Esplanade

St. Martin

Rooms

Floors

Pools

Restaurants

Location

hillside

key features

Welcoming Staff

Kitchens Available

Spacious Rooms

Excellent Location

A boutique hotel experience, with an ocean view you wish you had at home, a stone’s throw away from the island’s best restaurants and beaches.

Why we like it for families

The Staff. TripAdvisor reviews (all 5 stars!) uniformly praise the warm and attentive staff who make the hotel feel like home.
The Location. French St. Martin has a lot to see and do, and dozens of amazing
beaches. It’s the kind of island where you’ll want to rent a car to explore. That makes being beachfront less important, and a central location moreso. Hotel L’Esplanade is well-placed for exploring the island’s gorgeous beaches and other sights. Plus, there are many, delicious restaurants within walking distance from the property.
The Rooms and Balconies. Each of the 24 rooms has an ocean-view terrace and a full kitchen. The view is incredible, with a large balcony where you can relax in lounger chairs and eat meals at a table. With a well-stocked, full kitchen in the one-bedroom suite, you can fix great meals at the hotel. Start the day at your own speed and take in the view with a cup of coffee, without having to haul your kids to a restaurant for breakfast. There is an excellent and large grocery store within a five minute drive.
Babysitting options. The hotel has worked with the same fantastic babysitter for many years, so you can have a night or two out in Grand Case knowing your kids are well-care for. She charges approximately $16 an hour.
Golf Carts. Have you noticed how much kids love them? If your kids don’t want to
stroll into town, the hotel will shuttle you there.
Note. If your baby is stroller-dependent, this may not be the best hotel for you, as
the property does have lots of stairs.

Tour of Amenities

General

Rooms

For Kids

Activities

Hotel L’Esplanade is perched on a hillside on the edge of Grand Case. Although it’s not beachfront, it’s just a 5-10 minute walk from Grand Case beach. A sister property, Le Petit Hotel, sits beachfront down the street, and guests can use their paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear, and beach chairs.
The pool area is not enormous – it doesn’t need to be with only 24 rooms. No reviews complain about the size. It is thoughtfully designed with lush landscaping and plenty of lounge chairs. It’s open all day, a plus for parents traveling with early risers.
The hotel does not have a restaurant for dinner on-site. But the restaurants of Grand Case are minutes away on foot or golf cart.
Every morning starting at 8am, coffee, juice, fresh pastries, yogurt and fresh fruits are set out in reception. The hotel is very accommodating of food allergies for the continental breakfast – they will provide gluten free bread on request. Be sure to keep snacks in the room if your kids are accustomed to eating before 8am.
The pool bar serves lunch and is known for its friendly bartender Alain (and his inventive cocktails). While the restaurant does not serve dinner, lunch is served until 5pm so you can grab something for the kids if you don’t feel like cooking or heading to a restaurant.
Bring your yoga clothes for a break! The hotel has an outdoor yoga studio with daily classes, all free for hotel guests. There’s also a spa.
For kids who love airplanes, a huge plus is the view of airplanes and helicopters taking off from the local airport (the smaller of the two on the island).

Best Rooms for Families

The hotel has 4 categories of rooms, ranging from lofts to deluxe lofts, but these ones have the best room configurations for families.

These rooms start at $270/night (Oct 2022) and $425/night (Feb 2023)

Deluxe loft

Best for families of 3-4
Lofted king bed
Pullout couch in living room below
Large bathroom that could fit a crib (plus an extra ½ bath)
Private Terrace
Full-Kitchen

View on Hotel Website

Hotel L'Esplanade St Martin Family Vacation

One Bedroom Suite

Best for families of 3-4
Separate bedroom (with a door)
Pullout couch in living room
Large bathroom that could fit a crib (plus an extra ½ bath)
Wraparound Terrace
Full-Kitchen

View on Hotel Website

Family Suite With Kitchen Hotel L'Esplanade

Oversized Loft

Best for families of 3-4
Lofted king bed
Pullout couch in living room below
Large bathroom that could fit a crib (plus an extra ½ bath)
Private Terrace
Full-Kitchen

View on Hotel Website

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Location and Activities

Hotel L’Esplanade is about 25 minutes from the Princess Juliana International Airport.

Once you get there, you’ll be in a very central location. Nothing on the French side of St. Martin is more than 30 minutes from the hotel, and the kid-friendly beach and restaurants of Grand Case are just a short walk away.

To learn more about St. Martin’s kid-friendly activities, check out the Hotel L’Esplanade website.

For more information about the best kid-friendly beaches in St. Martin, head over to the Mango Tree blog:

Best Beaches in St. Martin

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Traveler Reviews

“This hotel is 5 stars all the way. From the moment you book till the moment you drive away back to the airport! There isn’t one detail left out and every moment is perfection! The grounds are meticulous, the staff are always at your service, the rooms are luxurious! I would recommend this hotel a million times over.”

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Reviewed by Lacy Thomas, May 2022, via Trip Advisor

We celebrated our oldest son’s birthday during our stay at Hotel L’Esplanade in April. He asked if he could spend every birthday in St. Martin. I have to admit that we might make it an annual tradition. Our trip was absolutely amazing! The beautiful room, friendly staff, chill vibe…it was exactly what our weary family needed to relax and enjoy each other.

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Reviewed by Courtney, April 2022, Mango Tree Traveler

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COVID Precautions

Your best source for up-to-date information concerning Saint Martin’s COVID protocols is Sint Maarten’s travel and health information site, as the international airport is on the Dutch side of the island, so that’s what will govern your requirements for arriving by plane.

Hotel L’Esplanade

Rooms

Floors

Pools

Restaurants

Location

key features

Welcoming Staff

Kitchens Available

Spacious Rooms

Excellent Location

Why we like it for families

Tour of Amenities

General

Rooms

For Kids

Activities

Best Rooms for Families

Is this the one for you?

Let’s get you there.

Location and Activities

Traveler Reviews

COVID Precautions

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