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Sonesta Resorts
Sip Your Way Around Sint Maarten
Find the best cocktails, brews and drinks at Sonesta Resorts
By Stephanie Gray
Sparkling sand, swaying coconut palms, and crystal-clear turquoise waters—Sint Maarten serves up a picture-perfect backdrop to happy hour, any hour. On the Dutch side of the island, the award-winning all-inclusive Sonesta Resorts, just minutes from the airport, deliver an enticing lineup of drinking and dining experiences.
From a lively swim-up bar for daytime sipping to a poolside perch on world-famous Maho Beach—for those must-share Instagram shots—the hardest part is deciding where to settle in.
Sint Maarten’s Sky-High Newcomer
The newest buzz-worthy addition is Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar at the Ultimate Adults-Only Club, part of Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino and Spa. Perched on the ninth floor, it’s the go-to for a pre-dinner toast or a cosy nightcap. With the island’s international airport in plain view, this is prime plane-spotting territory—watching jets glide in over turquoise waters with neighbouring islands and Caribbean sunsets as the backdrop. It’s truly a view you can’t get anywhere else in the world. Be sure to order the resort’s signature drink, the St. Maarten cocktail, bursting with island flavours, and you’ve got the makings of a perfect evening.
Drinks with a View
You’ll have no trouble catching golden hour with a cocktail in hand at the Sonesta Ocean Point Resort. The all-suite, adults-only luxury property features so many stunning options to choose from, including the rooftop Sunset Lounge + Bar that boasts 300-degree ocean panoramas.
Spectacular sunsets and signature cocktails are always on the menu. Or, take a seat at OneZero Bar + Sky Deck, a poolside oasis, another Sonesta-signature spot that’s ideal for plane-spotting over Maho Beach. Here you can order a refreshing beverage in the shade without missing out on those ocean views. Mix and mingle over at the refined Martin’s Lobby Bar where speciality coffee drinks and late-night cocktails are crowd pleasers. For pure sundrenched indulgence, the Seascape Pool Swim-Up Bar delivers personalized drink service without leaving the water.
Upbeat Sips and Bites
Just next door, the family-friendly Sonesta Maho Beach Resort keeps the good times flowing. The Village Tavern is a lively hub to belt out karaoke, or enjoy live music, all while tucking into tasty pub classics and late-night bites. For thirst quenchers with an ambiance, adults can slip into Latitude Bar, home of live sports on big screens, and a satellite casino by Casino Royale. Maximize your daytime relaxation at the Oasis Swim-Up Bar, where you can sit in-pool or poolside and order to your heart’s delight.
Travel Planner
To start your luxury-included island getaway to Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten, visit sonestastmaarten.com. DreamScapes readers receive a 30% discount and a $100 Resort Credit. Use the special promo code DREAM.
