Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

2.5 star property
Beachfront B&B near Great Bay Beach

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Deluxe Double Ocean View | Private kitchen
Deluxe Double Ocean View | Living area
Deluxe Double Ocean View | Living area
Fridge, stovetop, cleaning supplies, paper towels
Deluxe Queen Studio | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Frontstreet 98, Philipsburg, St.Maarten
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Great Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Maho Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

City Room, Sea View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Ocean View

  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Ocean View

  • 56 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Philipsburg

On the beach.With a stay at this Downtown Philipsburg B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Great Bay Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Orient Bay Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mullet Bay Beach and Maho Beach.

What's nearby

  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sint Maarten Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Maho Beach - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Orient Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddha Bar Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe St. Maarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monchi's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Greenhouse Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

Beachfront B&B near Great Bay Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This Philipsburg bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Air-conditioned accommodations at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home are accessible via exterior corridors and offer complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Philipsburg bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 7 (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

National rating

This property does not have a Sint Maarten Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Friendly Island Sxm Family
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Philipsburg
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Bed & breakfast
Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Bed & breakfast Philipsburg

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had very good air conditioning and refrigerator, the building was very quiet and super close to the boardwalk. Perfect space for a great price. The only issue was that there wasn't any hot water but i didn't need it. I would recommend staying here if you just need a good room near the boardwalk. Nothing fancy but it was perfect for a single traveler or couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Andre was a great host, taking care of our needs even before we arrived. He arranged for transportation from the airport, who was waiting for us as soon as we had our luggage. The room was already cooled down. It had a full mini kitchen in our suite. He had family helpers who assisted us with luggage, showing us features, connecting us to the WiFi, etc. This location is literally 100' from the beach, along with great little bars and restaurants that offer beach chairs and umbrellas already set up on the beach for reasonable rates. We were in the heart of the tourist shopping district and felt very safe. Our suite was clean, yet could be updated. But, if you're looking for a great location at a reasonable rate, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay with your Friendly Family on the beach!

Great weekend getaway. This place is located right on the beach, tons of shops and good food and entertainment within easy walking distance. This is a family run place and they are very friendly. I received a warm welcome and they showed me to my room. Next time I come back to the island, I will try to get a room here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!! Wonderful location and price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location, friendly Manager
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St Maarten Dutch side accommodation

Andre was most helpful. My room had an ocean view, kitchenette with fridge, bikes to rent and 50 feet from the warm blue ocean. Andre arranged my taxi for the airport and island activities. I lovely stay, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned very thrust wordy and such lovely family make you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MORNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything you need in SXM

Friendly family run lodging at an excellent location. Everything essential is included in the clean room right on the beach promenade with shops and restaurants. Andrae helped me our with a last minute booking and transportation. Roof-top loungers overlooking the beach and cruise liner harbor. My pick if I visit SXM again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were free parking spaces next to the accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Karl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice host, wife and kids in plus dog at night. Very cloße to beach and bus-sto0p
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sibel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely and tidy studio apartment is equipped with everything you need. A big and comfortable bed, a useful kitchen and a nice bathroom. Drae is a great host and right there when you need him. Thanks to Drae Douglas and Friendly İsland SXM Family for a wonderful stay! We will be back soon😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

ajay, london

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property did not exist. Waited around for hours but property did not exist
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024