Simpson Bay is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Simpson Bay works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Simpson Bay, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Simpson Bay, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Simpson Bay starts at around €62 per night, with a typical rate near €203 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Le Martin Boutique Hôtel, guest rating 9.9 from 55 reviews, from €327 per night; Bleu Emeraude Hotel, guest rating 9.8 from 101 reviews, from €463 per night; Azure Hotel and Art Studio, 3-star, guest rating 9.6 from 142 reviews, from €128 per night; La Playa Orient Bay, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 337 reviews, from €279 per night; Grand Case Beach Club, 4-star, guest rating 9.3 from 312 reviews, from €203 per night.
Day trips & routes: Cole Bay — about 3 km, 6m drive; Marigot — about 4 km, 8m drive; Philipsburg — about 8 km, 19m drive; Saint Martin — about 10 km, 23m drive. Fastest option is Cole Bay: 6m by car.
Simpson Bay: what to know
Things to see: "4 Hour ATV Guided Tour", rated 5 from 68 reviews, from €107.19; "Yoho Pirates Premium Self Drive Speedboat Tour", rated 5 from 23 reviews, from €223.31; "Skip the Line Caribbean Carnival History Admission Ticket", rated 5 from 17 reviews, from €35.73; "St Maarten Family Deluxe Tour", rated 5 from 14 reviews, from €142.92; "Celeb Island Adventure Tour", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €80.39.
Simpson Bay has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Simpson Bay is around €203, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Simpson Bay you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Saint Martin, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
