A New Small Hotel Opens in Simpson Bay

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 6, 2014

Above: the Baker’s Suites boutique hotel in St Maarten

By the Caribbean Journal staff

A new all-suite boutique hotel has opened its doors in St Maarten.

Baker’s Suites, located on Billy Folly Road in Simpson Bay, has a total of 10 condominium-style suites.

Each room has a full mini-kitchen, free Wi-Fi, daily maid servicea and a private balcony, among other amenities.

Baker’s also has a villa property on the nearby island of Anguilla.

Anastacio Baker, who founded local company Unique Car Rental and the St Maarten Party Bus, is the managing director of the property.

The company says it is the only all-suite boutique property in St Maarten.

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