Six Great Places to Stay on This Dutch Caribbean Island

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - September 4, 2013

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French and Dutch, north and south; the island of St Martin/St Maarten is a diverse mix of cultures, cuisines and histories. And both sides of the island have some wonderful places to stay. We thought we’d offer a list of some of the island’s delightful small properties. All of these have less than 75 rooms; while that’s not exactly the size of a bed and breakfast, being small isn’t just about the number of rooms — it’s about the way a hotel feels.

Le Petit Hotel — St Martin

This charming property lives up to its name, with just nine rooms and one suite in the Grand Case area of St Martin.

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