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Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, steps from Great Bay Beach

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Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Double Ocean View | Private kitchen
Front of property
Deluxe Queen Studio
Deluxe Double Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Frontstreet 98, Philipsburg, St.Maarten
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Great Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Philipsburg Courthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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City Room, Sea View

City Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Ocean View

Studio Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Studio

Deluxe Queen Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Ocean View

Deluxe Double Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Philipsburg

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home puts you in the centre of Philipsburg, 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Great Bay Beach and 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from Orient Bay Beach. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Castaway bar & restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Philipsburg B&B include Mullet Bay Beach and American University of the Caribbean.
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What's nearby

  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 1 min walk
  • Great Bay Beach - 2 min walk
  • University of St. Martin - 7 min walk
  • Sint Maarten Park - 14 min walk
  • Little Bay Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 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

Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, steps from 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
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Air-conditioned accommodation at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home is accessible via exterior corridors and offers complimentary bottles of water and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Philipsburg bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Castaway bar & restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

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

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 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. No on-site 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-authorise 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 ratings 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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Yep, Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home is a short 2-minute walk from Great Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing. You can also find water sports equipment.

How much does it cost to stay at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$194.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home.

Does Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home?

No, pets are not allowed.

Calinago Friendly Family Sxm Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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