Kriston Ashley

Review of Sonesta Resorts - St. Maarten

Just came back from 7 day inclusive and had low ex...

Just came back from 7 day inclusive and had low expectations due to the reviews online. However we were pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. I thought the pros were: the view of the planes, the resort was easy to navigate and well laid out, great pool and clubhouse for kids, updated rooms, friendly service (for the most part), gorgeous views from all restaurants, proximity to the airport, mullet bay, shopping and casino proximity, nightly entertainment is good, and lots of drink selections. The cons were: the mattress was hard as a rock, construction still in process, you must reserve all restaraunts, food was sub par (but you wont go hungry), the walls are thin and you can hear people talking in halls, the drinks are not consistent from bar to bar (but PLENTIFUL), buffet food was hit or miss (breakfast was the best), must reserve chairs and they allow folks to place a towel and inevitably they never come back (however we always found a great spot). With any vacay there is good and bad but this place was definitely not as bad as past reviewers have said (in my opinion)! I wish I would have gone to mullet bay a few more time since then shuttles are free and the beach is gorgeous and calm. We also suggest taking the public bus at 2 bucks a head and driving through town. The wine and liquor choices were not always the same but there were always good options and not bottom of the barrel. The staff was great and edmundo aka superman was awesome. He got us settled in quickly and helped with an adjoining room for family. Also special thanks to the amazing bar tender Nigel who made my daughter wonderful strawberry drinks and always greeted her with a smile! She was in love when we left!! Dont be scared off by reviews. The good outweighed the bad.