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Carls Unique Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Great Bay Beach

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Microwave
Banquet hall
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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18 Orange Grove Rd, Cole Bay, 00000
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Great Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maho Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cole Bay

Carls Unique Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Great Bay Beach and Philipsburg Courthouse. This 15-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kim Sha Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Simpson Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Great Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Maho Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buccaneer Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SkipJack Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Topper's Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Carls Unique Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Great Bay Beach
Carls Unique Inn features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 20.00 per room one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and espresso makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

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Exterior

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The price is $121
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carl & Sons Bakery

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 6883

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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Carls Unique
Carls Unique Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn
Carls Unique Inn Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn Hotel
Carls Unique Inn Cole Bay
Carls Unique Inn Hotel Cole Bay

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Carls Unique Inn?

Carls Unique Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Carls Unique Inn?

This hotel is located in Cole Bay, a short 12-minute walk from Paradise Plaza and also 17 minutes on foot from Seaside Nature Park. You'll also find Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Carls Unique Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Carls Unique Inn feature a casino?

No, Carls Unique Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Carls Unique Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Carls Unique Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an espresso maker as well as a café and wedding services.

Are there hot tubs at Carls Unique Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Carls Unique Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Carls Unique Inn serves free continental breakfast at Carl & Sons Bakery each morning.

Does Carls Unique Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Carls Unique Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Carls Unique Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Carls Unique Inn?

The closest major airport to Carls Unique Inn is Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM), which is 3.9 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance), which is located 8 mi away (28-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Carls Unique Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Carls Unique Inn.

Does Carls Unique Inn host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Carls Unique Inn if that's in your vacation plans.

Carls Unique Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 346 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Millangelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Stay
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A near and beauty place to stay in st Maarten
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Laurence Harbor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within a 15 minute walk, you have access to plenty of dining options, casino(s), and shopping. Ample parking. Located between Phillipsburg and the airport. You get a voucher to choose a few items from the bakery for breakfast every morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Joann was very helpful as was the rest of the staff. The breakfast provided at the bakery was wonderful with custom made breakfast sandwiches and fresh pastry. The housekeeping staff was very thorough and friendly.. I just wish the hotel were in a better area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One Day Only

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keiondre

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

8/10 Good

Barry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room - very nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gylles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un poco lejos del centro y del bus
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

bobby

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carl’s Unique Inn is a perfect alternative to hectic Philipsburg, quiet, convenient access to nearby wharf and dining options of Cole Bay, and also the airport. Staff is friendly and the property is attractive. Added bonus is the hotel’s on-premises island-renowned bakery, providing the visitor fantastic, fresh meat pies and sandwiches. I highly recommend Carl’s Unique Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berislav, Calgary

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a quit wonderful friendly place to stay, this is it! The staff are extremely helpful, friendly, supportive and willing to help you with any issues or concerns you might have. They went out of their way to help me out with anything I needed. Very Nice location and handmade breakfast food and drinks. I would definitely recommend it! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hugues

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pas pour les personnes qui n'aiment pas les escaliers. 2 étages d'escaliers sans ascenseur
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This stay was about what I expected. Those who want fancy, this is not your hotel. It was clean. Immediate area is basically an industrial street. We didn't feel unsafe but far from charming. It was less than ten minutes to walk to the Cole Bay Marina area where we found an excellent restaurant. Lagoonies Bistro and Bar had good food with a trendy vibe. Friendly service there. For the price, Carl's was great value for a clean place to rest your head for a night. Light breakfast was included in the price. Lots of stairs for those with mobility issues and luggage. There was no wine cork available even after asking. So we couldn't enjoy our bottle of wine in the evening there since it had a cork. No hair blower in the room but asked and one was brought to us. These are basic hotel items we expect. Bed was noisy and soft. The mattress seemed to cave in the middle. Pillows were fairly flat. I bring my own, so not an issue for me. Linens fresh and clean. Lots of shampoo and conditioner provided. Towels were nice. The water kept changing temperatures during my shower...hot then cold then hot, etc. The staff were nice but I didn't feel like they were overly friendly or cared much about us being there. . Again, for the price, the stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just spent a night, it was ok but lean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and clean and comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Inexpensive but a lovely resort.

An unusual property set among retail and factory buildings, but a quiet area especially at night with enthusiastic staff. A short 10 minutes' walk away from the main road between Simpson Bay and Philipsburg. Excellent breakfast given included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

St. Elmore

It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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