Saint Martin: 11 places to see, from Maho to Grand Case
Explore both the Dutch and French sides of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin across 11 key locations, from the airport arrival and car rental through Marigot's Airbnb base to iconic beaches including Maho Beach known for low-flying aircraft, Orient Bay Beach, and Grand Case Beach, plus viewpoints and coastal towns.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Airbnb in Marigot
- End
- Airport Arrival & Car Rental
- Stops
- 11
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Airbnb in Marigot — Capital of the French side; overnight accommodation with private beach and pool access
- Maho Beach — World-famous beach where low-flying planes land and take off near the airport; visited multiple times
- Orient Bay Beach — Beach with beautiful water and multiple shades of blue; currently with seaweed
- Pointe de Vue Viewpoint
- Anse Marcel — Location on the north side of the French side with beautiful water and mountainous landscapes
- Petite Plage — Small beach initially confused with Grand Case Beach
- Grand Case Beach — Empty and beautiful beach for sunset viewing
- Great Bay Beach — Beach on Dutch side
- Bistrot Caraibes — Dining location
- Mullet Bay Beach — Beach location
- Airport Arrival & Car Rental — Entry point; shuttle pickup and car rental
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Car rental is affordable at $86 for 5 days. Use shuttle service from airport for pickup.
- Where to stay
- Book Airbnb early for discounts; this one was $50/night with private beach, pool access, and included beach gear.
- Food
- Reveil Martin is cash only, offers excellent breakfast and lunch with large portions. Highly recommended by locals.
- Food
- Try local 'lolos' (food trucks) and locally recommended restaurants for authentic budget-friendly meals.
- Tip
- Devil's Cupper natural pools hike takes 20-30 minutes; it's easy but heed trail markers to avoid getting lost.
- Tip
- Visit Devil's Cupper natural pools during low tide for the best experience. Bring water shoes as the rocks are steep.
- Tip
- Guavaberry rum is the national drink. Take the exclusive tour at Colombier Traditional Guavaberry to learn the process and sample flavors.
- Tip
- Visit Maho Beach to see low-flying planes land and take off. You can feel the planes as they pass over the beach.
- Tip
- Pointe de Vue viewpoint shows Orient Bay, Pinel Island, St. Barts, and the water's different color gradients.
- Save money
- Budget was $410 per person for 5 days including accommodation, food, car rental, and activities.
- Transport
- Using credit card miles reduced flights to only $5 one way, under $100 round trip per person.
- Tip
- Explore 10+ beaches including Orient Bay, Anse Marcel, Grand Case Beach, and Cupecoy (nude beach) for variety.
Video on this route
Sint Maarten & Saint Martin BUDGET Travel Vlog | NUDE Beach | AIRPLANE Beach |