Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

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On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, beach umbrellas
3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa

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Little Bay Rd 19, Philipsburg
  • Place, Great Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Philipsburg Boardwalk
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Adults-only beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants.
Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers 257 accommodations with iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Philipsburg property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Serenity Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, you're just a quick walk from Front Street District. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Bay View, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, aromatherapy, or body scrubs at Serenity Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour gym, and fitness classes
  • 12 minutes by car from Orient Bay Beach and 12 minutes from Mullet Bay Beach
Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas for a relaxing day at the beach. At Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino & Spa you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers outdoor tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub. Self parking is free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast. The property hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Bay View - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Il Pescatore - This seafood restaurant overlooks the ocean and specializes in seafood. Open select days.
Water's Edge - This restaurant overlooks the ocean and specializes in Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Pizzaria Capri - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Dancing
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bay View
  • Il Pescatore
  • Pizzaria Capri
  • Water's Edge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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