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Royal Islander Resort La Plage

4.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Casino Royale

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
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Studio, 1 King Bed, Beachside | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Spa

Explore the area

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1B Rhine Road, Lowlands
  • Place, Casino Royale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maho Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maho Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 892 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Beachside | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed, Beachside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | View from room

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1291 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Maho Reef

Royal Islander Resort La Plage is adjacent to popular attractions such as Casino Royale and Maho Beach. This 128-room, 4-star resort has a full-service spa, a casino, and a restaurant.
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What's nearby

  • Casino Royale - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maho Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maho Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mullet Bay Golf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunes Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Latitude Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cloud 9 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪We Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maho Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Papaya - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Islander Resort La Plage

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Casino Royale
Guests of Royal Islander Resort La Plage have access to a full-service spa, a casino, and an outdoor pool. Self parking is offered for USD 10 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach resort include a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
42-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Kitchens, furnished balconies or patios, and refrigerators are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.
Good Life Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 99 for adults and USD 10 to 99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tortuga Beach Cafe

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 22 gaming tables
  • 24-hour pool access
  • 298 slot machines
  • Casino (21,302 square feet of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 8.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 8.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 99 for adults, and USD 10 to 99 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 8.0 per night

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

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

Royal Islander Plage Lowlands
Royal Islander Resort La Plage Resort
Royal Islander Resort La Plage Lowlands
Royal Islander Resort La Plage Resort Lowlands

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

Royal Islander Resort La Plage provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

This resort is located in Lowlands, a short 1-minute walk from Maho Beach and also 10 minutes on foot from Mullet Bay Beach. You'll also find Casino Royale and Mullet Bay less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

Yes, covered parking is offered for USD 10 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

Good Life Spa is the resort's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, and couples treatments.

Does Royal Islander Resort La Plage include a casino on the premises?

Yes, Royal Islander Resort La Plage has a casino that's 21302 square feet and includes 22 gaming tables, 298 slot machines, and a VIP room.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

What do couples enjoy most about Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

This beachfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant.

Does Royal Islander Resort La Plage have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this resort.

Does Royal Islander Resort La Plage have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Islander Resort La Plage serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Tortuga Beach Cafe.

Does Royal Islander Resort La Plage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Royal Islander Resort La Plage.

Does Royal Islander Resort La Plage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

How close is the airport from Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

The closest major airport to Royal Islander Resort La Plage is Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance), which is located 9.6 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Royal Islander Resort La Plage?

Yes, every guestroom at Royal Islander Resort La Plage comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or pool views.

Royal Islander Resort La Plage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 352 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

william

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

Unintended Stay with Hurricane Erin

Very good experience. Clean facilities and good choice of restaurants just outside your door. The pool and ocean and large and easily accessible. I cant say enough about the hotel staff - Great people!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michiel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. The kitchen was very well stocked. Everything you need to cook and clean. The price was good the suite was pretty big and loved that although it had a high occupancy it didn’t feel crowded. Loved the peace and quite and that it’s literally on the beach. You can go swimming in the sea great viewing of planes landing and taking off from wherever you are on the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamir, Willemstad

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with the family(2 adults and 2 children) from the check in to the check out, everything was just perfect. Great staff, super comfortable beds, clean building, awesome ocean and airport landing views! Can’t wait to go back!
Our balcony view
Level 5 outside the elevator view
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nakencia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Crazy about this resort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor service by a power hungry manager

Our check in lasted over 1&1/2 hrs, we found booking thru 3rd party we are always assigned the inferior rooms. We requested a nicer room never got it (we were told that if we withdrew a previous review from the previous stay a week earlier that we would be given a different room by Ms Lena the manager.) We went to see the room at 2:30 pm it was not made up or cleaned, check out time is 10:00am. We did not move. Royal Islander Resort is part of RCI vacation rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We have found that booking through 3rd party that we are given the most undesirable rooms. We asked for another room after waiting for an hour and a half for a manager to respond, we ended up keeping the room assigned to us with a promise of being moved first thing the next morning. I was told that if I withdraw an earlier review on our previous stay by Ms Lena the manager, the room was not available at 2:00pm, we stayed in our assigned room. This resort is a part of RCI vacation rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of Maho Beach with planes landing as well as the sunset! Close and convenient to a grocery store as well as tge shops and restaurants in Maho village. Fair price for a perfect location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleaniest places I’ve been too in a long time. Def. going again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alba

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check out was early
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large space, the entire suite was clean. Staff very nice! Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent Stay; Some Rude Staff

Great location. Nice pool and nice to have a private section of beach. The rooms were outdated but very spacious and comfortable enough, and thankfully the AC worked great. Some of the staff wasn't friendly and they definitely weren't helpful... For one, my room wasn't ready at the already late check-in time of 4pm. They also wouldn't budge on checkout time (10am, which is early when you have a late afternoon flight and it's SO hot outside). The man who helped with beach chairs was one of the rudest men I've ever encountered in my travels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NALINI

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and beautiful surrounding, friendly staff members with great attitude, looking for to come back when the price is right love it there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great stay right on Mayo Beach.

Spacious, comfortable clean and modern accommodation with everything we needed. Lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We originally booked two nights at the Royal Islander Resort La Plage at the beginning of our stay in St. Maarten, planning to switch to an all-inclusive resort across the street for the remaining four nights. But the moment we stepped into our room at the Royal Islander, we completely fell in love with it—and immediately canceled our other reservation to extend our stay here. The hotel is beautifully maintained and very well equipped. The staff is incredibly friendly, professional, and always ready to help. The pool is large and clean, and the entire property feels peaceful and inviting. We are a family of four and stayed in a two-bedroom suite, which was so spacious and comfortable that we honestly felt like we could move in permanently! The only downside we noticed was the food and water situation. It would be nice if breakfast were included, or at the very least, if complimentary bottled water were provided in the rooms. Thankfully, there’s a supermarket conveniently located just across the street, which came in very handy for picking up snacks, drinks, and breakfast items. Overall, we had an amazing experience and would absolutely return. If you're looking for a relaxing, family-friendly place with great service and a beautiful setting, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We originally booked two nights at the Royal Islander Resort La Plage at the beginning of our stay in St. Maarten, planning to switch to an all-inclusive resort across the street for the remaining four nights. But the moment we stepped into our room at the Royal Islander, we completely fell in love with it—and immediately canceled our other reservation to extend our stay here. The hotel is beautifully maintained and very well equipped. The staff is incredibly friendly, professional, and always ready to help. The pool is large and clean, and the entire property feels peaceful and inviting. We are a family of four and stayed in a two-bedroom suite, which was so spacious and comfortable that we honestly felt like we could move in permanently! The only downside we noticed was the food and water situation. It would be nice if breakfast were included, or at the very least, if complimentary bottled water were provided in the rooms. Thankfully, there’s a supermarket conveniently located just across the street, which came in very handy for picking up snacks, drinks, and breakfast items. Overall, we had an amazing experience and would absolutely return. If you're looking for a relaxing, family-friendly place with great service and a beautiful setting, this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Very professional and friendly. Attentive to our needs. The room was more like a small apartment with oven, fridge, microwave and coffe and tea makers. You get out of your room and you are on Maho Beach, beautiful, sandy and clean. There is also a beautiful expansive pool. And a wide variety of restaurants and shops right out of the lobby. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport to see the planes land over beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Only downside was the beach chairs and umbrellas. The guy running it starts at like 830am at 730 there already a line of people waiting for them, only 20 umbrellas with 2 chairs each and they are share with the all inclusive resort next door, so 80% of people that get them does not even stay at the royal islander. Also umbrella guy is very unfriendly set up chairs and umbrella super slow takes about 1hr 30mins to set them all up. Unless your tip him he will do all umbrellas first then put out chairs last. Also closing time is 5pm he will tell you that, but then at 3:45 to 4pm we will start taking all the umbrella out the sand and packing them up to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025