The Holland House Beach Hotel, located in Philipsburg, has garnered mixed reviews from its guests. It offers a blend of positive experiences and areas for improvement. Below are the ordered lists of good and bad aspects based on user reviews.
1/5
Safety index
74 out of 100
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Holland House Beach Hotel
8.7
(1,238 ratings)
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten -
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Nearby Great Bay Beach
910 m Sint Maarten Park
6.5 km Orient Bay Beach
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Nature
Food
Bar
- Beachfront Location: Hotel's prime location directly on the beach offers easy access to the sea and stunning views.
- Friendly Staff: Many guests have highlighted the warm and helpful nature of the hotel staff, making their stay more enjoyable.
- Quality of Meals: The food served at the hotel has received praise for both its variety and taste.
- Comfortable Rooms: The accommodations are frequently described as comfortable and well-equipped, ensuring a pleasant stay.
- Central Location: Its central situation in Philipsburg makes it a convenient base for exploring the city and its attractions.
Area for improvement
- Room Cleanliness: Some guests have reported concerns with the cleanliness of the rooms, suggesting improvements could be made.
- Noise Levels: A common complaint is about noise, both from inside the hotel and the surrounding area, disturbing the peace of guests.
- Price: Several reviewers feel that the hotel’s rates are high compared to the value and services provided.
- Aging Facilities: There have been mentions of the hotel needing updates and maintenance in certain areas.
- Limited On-site Parking: Guests have experienced difficulties with the available parking at the hotel, finding it insufficient.
Amenities
Microwave
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
Breakfast available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
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8.7RateScore
Total 1,238 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
8.6
8.8
booking
471 Reviews
8.6 / 10
expedia
767 Reviews
8.8 / 10
Reviews
Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.
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Nature was mentioned 102 times
4% Negative85% Positive
Reviews based on Nature
Marc Lammers1 year ago
5/5
My stay at House of Holland on Sint Maarten was an unforgettable experience. The charming blend of modern elegance and tropical ambiance created a luxurious yet cozy environment. The staff's exceptional service, coupled with the well-appointed rooms and the culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, truly exceeded my expectations. Its proximity to local attractions and the tranquil beach views make it an ideal destination for any traveller. Simply put, House of Holland is a true gem on this beautiful Caribbean island.
Brian M1 year ago
4/5
I come here when visiting Front Street in Phillipsburg although I have no reason to stay at the hotel when I come here so my review is for the restaurant only. The Ocean Bar and Lounge has great food, great service, fair prices, awesome beach vibe and best of all is the view of the crystal blue waters. We were a party of 6 and our waitress Indy was excellent. She made everyone feel comfortable, was witty and made great suggestions. The hotel and restaurant appears very touristy and is always bustling. They have a nice circular bar and was pretty busy most of the time. This is the second time I’ve been here and they remain consistent. Overall good value for the view, food and the experience.we came for lunch and sat outdoors in a cabana. A few had the coconut pumpkin soup as an appetizer and it was delicious. We also had the wontons which was crispy wontons, avocado, and stone crab or with tomato bruchetta. For lunch we had the grilled salmon with sweet potatoes and mixed veg. A few had the Holland House Burger with fries. We also had the lobster roll and in my opinion the best dish was the sashimi tuna poke bowl. Please look at the photos. I would highly recommend them for lunch or a nice casual meal. There was nothing to really find fault with.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 55
Number of floors 5
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1979
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
27Download
26Upload
12Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
80 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
50 out of 100
Risky
Philipsburg safety index
74
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
74 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
64
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
77
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
76
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
70
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
60
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
98
34
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
34 out of 100
Property crime severity
Low
35
Mugging or robbery 35/100
Car theft 25/100
Car break-ins 50/100
Home break-ins 20/100
Violent crime severity
Low
25
Physical attacks 30/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 20/100
Other crime severity
Low
35
Insult or harassment in public 30/100
Corruption or bribery 45/100
Drug problem 38/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.9 - $1.8
Coffee
$2.3 - $3.7
Beer 0.5L
$1.4 - $2.6
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$11.1 - $18.4
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.9 - $1.8
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$4.6
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$69.1 - $92.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$4.6 - $11.1
McMeal at McDonalds
$7.4 - $8.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.9 - $2.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1 - $1.3
Fitness club, monthly fee
$59.9
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House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals