Belair Travel Guide
Philipsburg
Popular places to visit
Great Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Philipsburg Boardwalk
Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Fort Amsterdam
The remains of the first Dutch military base in the Caribbean offer stunning views across the ocean and over the town of Philipsburg behind it.
Museum of Sint Maarten
Discover where the native population originally came from and learn about major events in the island’s colonial, social and natural past.
Guana Bay Beach
The picturesque shores of this tranquil bay provide a great opportunity to escape the crowds and jump in the crystal clear water for surfing or swimming.
Philipsburg Courthouse
Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Things to do
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line
Edge Ferry Tickets to St. Barts
Tango Sunset Cruise with Caribbean Dinner & Open Bar
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
Top hotels in Belair
Belair Beach Hotel
The best of what I expectd. Bought a timeshare in 1987 and always enjoyed it with stays there and exchanges. After selling it pre covid just wanted to go back to enjoy it for the last time. At age 82 just doing my last trip to this Island and your resort
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
The swift check-in, very welcoming and friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Alex and Daniel the bartenders were amazing. Oswald and Luke could not have been any nicer or helpful with our needs. Love them ! Although the rooms were a bit challenging. Room cleaning could be better. The shower had mold in it and the sheets and towels were not replaced as often as should have ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
There were drunken gamblers outside our room at regular intervals at 2, 3, and 4am. It was a terrible experience.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
Changing rooms isn’t fun at 7 pm with a family
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Love the room
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Belair
Fort William
While Fort William may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.
Indigo Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.
Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Museum of Sint Maarten are top sights worth seeing.
Madame's Estate
While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.
Vineyard
While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of Sint Maarten and Port of St. Maarten.
Point Blanche
While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.
