Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Located close to Great Bay Beach, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home provides a beach bar, designer stores on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This bed & breakfast is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant, Castaway bar & restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a mirror, and a curtain.

Studio Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden chair, a stove, and a map on the wall.

Deluxe Double Ocean View

  • Beach view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and a door.

City Room, Sea View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home is in Downtown Philipsburg, a neighborhood in Philipsburg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Bay Beach and Mullet Bay Beach. Maho Beach and American University of the Caribbean are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as water skiing. Visit our Philipsburg travel guide
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Frontstreet 98, Philipsburg, St.Maarten

What's nearby

  • A vintage yellow car parked on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a Belgian Chocolate Box shop.
    Front Street District
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A pier with a red roof, flags, and a sign for 'S&Martin'.
    Philipsburg Boardwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A turquoise beach with a wooden pier, a mountain in the background, and cruise ships docked in the water.
    Great Bay Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A Courthouse with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars.
    Philipsburg Courthouse
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of St. Martin
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zee's Zee Grillin
    1 min walk
  • Marley’s Sports Bar
    1 min walk
  • Caribbean Blue
    2 min walk
  • Double Dutch Cafe
    2 min walk
  • LUXBAR SXM
    2 min walk

About this property

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

  • Bed & breakfast near Great Bay Beach
  • Located close to Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home provides a beach bar, designer stores on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers, this bed & breakfast is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, Castaway bar & restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and water sports equipment
    • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and smoke-free premises
    • Beach umbrellas and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Communal kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops
    • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Castaway bar & restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 7 (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property does not have a Sint Maarten Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 2:00 AM for a fee of USD 45.

What time is check-out at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home located?

Located in Downtown Philipsburg, this beachfront bed & breakfast is in the city center, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Great Bay Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mullet Bay Beach and Maho Beach. American University of the Caribbean and Grand Case Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach, bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!! Wonderful location and price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location, friendly Manager
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a modest property in an Excellent location. If you want a reasonable price in a Great Location, this is the place and the manager of the property is very helpful and there when needed. Good option for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay with your Friendly Family on the beach!

Great weekend getaway. This place is located right on the beach, tons of shops and good food and entertainment within easy walking distance. This is a family run place and they are very friendly. I received a warm welcome and they showed me to my room. Next time I come back to the island, I will try to get a room here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had very good air conditioning and refrigerator, the building was very quiet and super close to the boardwalk. Perfect space for a great price. The only issue was that there wasn't any hot water but i didn't need it. I would recommend staying here if you just need a good room near the boardwalk. Nothing fancy but it was perfect for a single traveler or couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Andre was a great host, taking care of our needs even before we arrived. He arranged for transportation from the airport, who was waiting for us as soon as we had our luggage. The room was already cooled down. It had a full mini kitchen in our suite. He had family helpers who assisted us with luggage, showing us features, connecting us to the WiFi, etc. This location is literally 100' from the beach, along with great little bars and restaurants that offer beach chairs and umbrellas already set up on the beach for reasonable rates. We were in the heart of the tourist shopping district and felt very safe. Our suite was clean, yet could be updated. But, if you're looking for a great location at a reasonable rate, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned very thrust wordy and such lovely family make you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

They overbooked my original space but Andrae hooked me up with an acceptable alternative. Andrae was excellent to deal with. The property was right on the main beach on Front st, parking is definitely a nightmare if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything you need in SXM

Friendly family run lodging at an excellent location. Everything essential is included in the clean room right on the beach promenade with shops and restaurants. Andrae helped me our with a last minute booking and transportation. Roof-top loungers overlooking the beach and cruise liner harbor. My pick if I visit SXM again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St Maarten Dutch side accommodation

Andre was most helpful. My room had an ocean view, kitchenette with fridge, bikes to rent and 50 feet from the warm blue ocean. Andre arranged my taxi for the airport and island activities. I lovely stay, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room quality not reflected in the pictures. Poorly outfitted kitchenette. Nice view of the water but located in a back alley. We were left standing on a street corner for quite some time wondering if anyone was coming to check us in after our airport shuttle did not materialize. Basics such as soap was minimal. Would not go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival there was no-one to greet you or to find to help you! I took one look at the place I knew I wouldn't be staying there. It smelt of urine and was disgustingly dirty. I didn't even bother looking at my room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom shower bedroom no toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property did not exist. Waited around for hours but property did not exist
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were free parking spaces next to the accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice host, wife and kids in plus dog at night. Very cloße to beach and bus-sto0p
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely and tidy studio apartment is equipped with everything you need. A big and comfortable bed, a useful kitchen and a nice bathroom. Drae is a great host and right there when you need him. Thanks to Drae Douglas and Friendly İsland SXM Family for a wonderful stay! We will be back soon😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022