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Orient Bay Beach

Orient Bay, St. Maarten/St. Martin
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Orient Bay
4.0 of 5 stars 415 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Sunbathing, Swimming, Drinking, Parasailing
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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This is our 7 th visit to orient beach. For adult relaxation Kakao is best spot to rent chairs and umbrellas. Centrally located so all attractions are short stroll away. Great spacing of chairs for more privacy than the rental chairs up near the nudist end of the beach. The area near club orient the east end is always filled... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We visited Orient Bay back in March, and unlike a lot of the reviews, we had the pleasure of experiencing it for a week. I believe that to fully appreciate Orient Beach, you can't do a day trip as you will most likely be shuttled around in a giant cruise ship flock, and experience the hoards of other visitors that... More

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Nashville TN
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The waves were great; cool little hangout bars all along the beach with reasonable prices. Clear water with good size waves. We will definitely return to this beach. One of the best I've been to. More

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Richmond, VA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We decided to spend part of our day in St. Maarten at Orient Bay Beach, and while I'm glad we did I'm not sure we'll go back next time. We liked the beach itself. It is beautiful and the water was fantastic, very clear and very comfortable temperature. There are plenty of people there happy to rent you chairs and... More

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Highland Village, Texas
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We ordered two cokes at the bar and they were flat. Expensive $9 USD crap cokes. The next day we used the beach chairs and umbrella and had good service. The cushions were old, but we just laid on our towels. The price for a large bottle of sparkling water was not outrageous. The real treat is just being on... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We love this beach and the ease of the beach bars but Kon Tiki is our favorite for a late long lunch and a lounge on the beach. Great Sashimi and drinks! More

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Gambrills, Maryland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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We spent a day here last week. We parked next to Club Orient for free and walked on to the beach at the boundary between the nude and textile beach areas. We went into the textile side and started negotiating for beach chairs and umbrellas. We found that the further we went from the parking area, the more reasonable the... More

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Omaha
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Bring your camera. The water here is a magnificent shade of turquois. Come hungry and thirsty as there are several beach bars set up with excellent food and beverage opportunities. The wait staff with get you set up with a beach chair and umbrella, then take your order and bring your goodies right to your chair. There are water activities... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

I had a lovely meal while travelling through St Maarten. After a long day..., and a walk on the beach, I found this delightful place The Sun Beach at Orient Bay I couldn't have asked for a better meal,the best place on the world,beach bar,restaurant,Gorgeous French cuisine you will feel very welcome,Great Waitstaff,music, ambience,Wi Fi. This is my favorite place More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Rows of beach chairs flanked the clear water and beautiful white beach. It gets rather crowded, but a unique people watching spot. Don't go there if bare breasts are a problem as they will be seen on both ends of the beach - not just the "nude" section. If you're in the market to buy island souvenirs, a parade of... More

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