Hotels in St Martin, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin

St Martin is a Caribbean island split between French and Dutch territories, famous for its 37 beaches and duty-free shopping. The climate is warm year-round, averaging 80°F (27°C), with dry winters perfect for sunbathing at Orient Bay or plane-spotting at Maho Beach, where jets fly just feet above your head. Summer rains bring lush greenery and calm waters for snorkeling along the Creole Rock reef, while the Dutch side's Philipsburg offers bustling cruise port markets and the French side's Grand Case serves up fresh lobster at roadside grills.