Cole Bay Vacation Rentals

"Friendly staff, good amenities and relaxed atmosphere. This is the only place in the Caribbean that I have not experienced harassment and aggressive behaviours, such as tip coercion, forcing services, etc. The citizens of St. Maarten are friendly and kind. The island also feels extremely safe. The staff at Simpson Bay are nice, professional and responsive. "

"Tres propre. Bien situé. Les ascenseurs sont un peu lent, parfois 5-10 minutes d’attentes pour rejoindre. Note générale de 8.5/10"

"No laundry pool area nice "

"A great location, cozy beach, plenty of shade under umbrellas, excellent restaurant with a large menu, very clean premises, a variety of water sports… we stayed at more than twenty locations in the Caribbean over the years, this is among the top three for us. "

"I recently had the pleasure of staying at this resort, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by a team of incredibly friendly and courteous staff who truly made me feel welcome. A special thank you to Carlo and the front desk staff, who provided excellent service throughout my stay. They were always attentive, professional, and eager to help with any request, making the check-in process smooth and ensuring I had everything I needed. The overall atmosphere of the resort was relaxing and well-maintained, and it was clear that guest satisfaction is a top priority here. It’s rare to find such consistently warm and genuine hospitality, and it made a lasting impression on me. I would absolutely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable getaway. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!"

"Beautiful location with great amenities, amazing adult only pools with great bartenders. Very close to the airport and known for the flights landing just above the water but it is surprisingly not annoying, actually fascinating "

"Very nice room, comfortable beds and lovely staff!"

"Pool was good, location was good. Mold in shower and cockroaches too. Hospitality staff was hit or miss 50/50."

"This resort was an enormous disappointment and felt like a complete misrepresentation of what was advertised. The beach was one of the biggest letdowns there was very little actual beach space, and it was not swimmable, which completely undermines the vacation experience. The pool chairs were extremely uncomfortable, and the overall atmosphere of the resort was dreary and uninspired. Everything was beige and generic, with the feel of a Midwest airport hotel rather than a luxury Caribbean resort. The lobby bar was consistently filled with business travelers wearing name badges, which made the entire property feel more like a convention hotel than a relaxing getaway. The food was poor, with very limited options. Many of the plants around the resort were dead, which only added to the depressing atmosphere. The staff was not warm, friendly, or accommodating, and there was little to no effort made to create a welcoming or elevated guest experience. The location also felt isolating. It is in the middle of nowhere, with very few nearby options unless you are willing to drive a significant distance. There was virtually no entertainment and no meaningful activities to speak of just a lone saxophonist in the lobby, which only emphasized how empty and lifeless the place felt. To make matters worse, the hotel was uncomfortably cold throughout, and nothing about the experience felt luxurious, relaxing, or vacation-like. Given the $ - STAY ELSEWHERE!!"