VIDEO: Checking In to St Martin’s Grand Case Beach Club

By: - May 2nd, 2016

It’s the best beach hotel in St Martin — the Grand Case Beach Club, a 71-room boutique resort on one of the nicest corners of beach on the island.

Home to the terrific Sunset Cafe, a brand-new rooftop pool and terrifically designed rooms, this is a classic beach hotel that’s among the most beloved places to stay on the island.

Our latest Checking In feature shows you what it’s like to stay here.

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