Attractions & Map

Hotel Alamanda Resort is set just a few steps from the soft white sands of Orient Beach, on the French side of the beautiful Caribbean island of St Martin (French West Indies). The resort is near to Grand Case and only 15 minutes from the capital city of Marigot.

A trip to St Martin offers a unique experience. For the past 350 years it has been divided between two sovereign states, France and the Netherlands, so visitors can experience both cultures in one day. You can enjoy croissants for breakfast in French St Martin and stroll over to eat at one of the fine restaurants in Dutch St Maarten in the evening.

Each side of the island has its own unique national culture and both offer fantastic beaches, duty free shopping in designer boutiques, quaint market places and an animated nightlife with plenty of fine restaurants to choose from.

What ever time of year you choose to visit the island, there is much to see and do and the reliably warm St Martin weather means that you can enjoy as many of the attractions on the island as you have the time to explore.

Orient Bay Beach
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The tropical paradise of Orient Bay is right on your doorstep and the perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming or learning to surf. Use the hotel's free snorkel equipment to enjoy some stunning underwater sightseeing.

Grand Case
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This small Creole fishing village by the sea serves up some of the finest gourmet food, after which you can browse the gift shops for some charming local arts and crafts to take back home.

St Martin Excursions: Ile de Pinel, Anguilla and Saint Barth

Ile de Pinel
Take a five minute boat ride to the tiny Ile de Pinel to explore its lush underwater landscape or top up your tan on its lovely west facing main beach.

Anguilla
The British West Indies island of Anguilla is a short 20 minute boat trip from Marigot and the place to go for a day spent exploring its art galleries, historic sites and museums.

St Barth
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It's just a 15 minute flight to experience the wild beauty of Saint Barth. The island has 17 beautiful beaches, quaint little villages and delightful inns all waiting to enchant you with their charms.

Philipsburg
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The capital of St Maarten, Philipsburg, is a must see. Quaint architecture with characteristically pastel coloured West Indian houses and a few Dutch colonial landmarks are set against wonderful scenery and spectacular sunsets. The town's nightlife is regarded as among the liveliest to be found in the Caribbean.

Fort Louis
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The 15-minute climb is rewarded by some spectacular, panoramic views of Marigot and Simpson Bay Lagoon and the sense of history you can feel in the old stone walls,

Marigot

St Martin's capital, Marigot, is cosmopolitan Caribbean in style and French at heart, a great place for eating out in the smart cafes and bistros and duty free shopping in its elegant stores.

Butterfly Farm
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In Le Galion area, next to Bayside Riding Stables, this is a great place to see hundreds of rare and exotic butterflies in tranquil surroundings, beautifully landscaped with waterfalls, ponds, Japanese fish and mystical music.