Page 34 - DreamScapes Magazine | Fall/Winter 2025

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 sip-
ping to a poolside perch on world-famous
Maho Beach—for those must-share Insta-
gram 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 air-
port 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 cock-
tails 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.
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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.
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DREAMSCAPES FALL/WINTER 2025
PHOTOS: SONESTA RESORTS SINT MAARTEN