Beacon Hill Villas, St Maarten

Beacon Hill sits on the quiet western tip of the Dutch side, minutes from Maho's restaurants and casinos but tucked just far enough up the slope to keep the calm and the sea views.

Beacon Hill is a small residential rise between Maho Village and Mullet Bay, on the south-western corner of Sint Maarten. Villas here trade the bustle of the beach strip for elevation, breeze and wide views over the Caribbean toward Saba on a clear day, while still being close enough to walk down to dinner.

It is one of the most convenient bases on the island for arrivals: Princess Juliana International Airport is roughly a 4-minute drive away, and the famous plane-spotting beach at Maho, plus Sunset Beach Bar, is right next door. Mullet Bay Beach, widely considered the best swimming beach on the Dutch side, is about 6 minutes by car, and Simpson Bay Beach around 11 minutes. The restaurants, boutiques and casinos of Maho Plaza are within easy reach, and Philipsburg's cruise port and Front Street shopping are a short drive east.

Beacon Hill suits travelers who want a relaxed villa with a pool and a view, no long transfers, and the option of a lively night out without staying in the middle of it. Browse the luxury villas Coral Villas manages in Beacon Hill below.