Condo details

Details

Arriving in St. Maarten

The Royal Islander Club facilities are some 1000 yards (800 m) from the Airport terminal. A taxi fare would be $10. You will see the Royal Islander Club – La Plage building and the Sonesta Maho hotel on one side of the street and your La Terrasse building on the right, the same side as our neighbor,  the Casino Royale.

Checking-in

Checking in is through the front desk in the La Plage building. Opening times: 7 am – 11 pm. Outside this period you can contact the security guard at the main entrance.  They will check you in there. Normal check-in time is 4 pm, but earlier is no problem if housekeeping has finished.

The front desk is aware of your arrival. The front desk assistant will provide you with key cards that are valid for the duration of your reservation. You may request beach towels. For these amenities, he/she will take an imprint of your credit card to cover the deposit for towels.

If you have a rental car, you may be interested to get access to the underground garage. An access card is available from the front desk. Charge = $8/ night. Please acquire the Access Card BEFORE entering the garage. The card can be returned to the guard when leaving the garage after checking out. There are three elevators from the garage to the third floor where your condo is located.

The condo

Our condo is on the third floor at the very end of the corridor (no trouble from other guests that use the corridor late at night or the parties in Maho Village). We were one of the first ones to acquire our fully-owned condo in the Royal Islander Club, so you are assured of the best location and views.

There are separate air-conditioning units in the living area and the bedroom. They can be kept running continuously, but please do not leave the door to the balcony open.

Smoking inside the apartment is not permitted but you are welcome to enjoy the fresh air on the balcony.

Entertainment

The apartment has a 40” flat screen TV with all US, Canadian and Dutch channels through an IPTV service. There is a simple radio-CD player in the living. With a standard audio connection cord, you can connect your MP3 player of iPod.
The bedroom has a 32” flat screen TV. Both TV’s have HDMI inputs and the possibility to connect to a computer output for gaming and film viewing. A google Chromecast unit is available.

Kitchen facilities

Your suite has full kitchen facilities, including a fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, water cooker, toaster, mixer, dishwasher, etc.
There is an ice maker in the corridor.

Safe box

There is a safe box in the closet in the bedroom.You’ll find the key to the safe box on top of the box. Please leave it there when you check out.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping services are provided through a private service. They include the cleaning of the condo and the change of linens and towels once per week.

Facilities at the Royal Islander Club

General info
You have access to all the facilities at the La Terrasse building including the pool, the Jacuzzi and the tropical garden.

The Royal Islander Club and the Sonesta hotel are operated by the same company. Being our guests you can use the chairs and umbrella’s on the beach in front of the La Plage facility free of charge. You share them with the guests from Sonesta and the Royal Islander Club – La Plage. The pool facilities at La Plage are off-limits, but you are welcome at their Tortuga bar & restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You have direct access to these facilities through the lobby of the “La Plage” building.

Beach Towels

Beach towels can be changed at our front desk in the La Plage building. They must be returned to the front desk when checking out.

Internet

Private high-speed wireless internet (25 Mbs) is available in your apartment. Outside the apartment, you can make use of the internet service from the Royal Islander Club. They charge $15/day, $ 50/week or $60/month.

Free internet is available at several local restaurants and cafes. All hotspots are password-protected these days and passwords are changed regularly

Supermarket

The Food Express supermarket is well stocked and is located on the premises. Opening times are very convenient from 7 am – 12 pm. / 7 days /week. In the morning they have fresh sandwiches available for breakfast.

ATM machines

There is an ATM machine inside the Casino Royale.

Laundry

There are coin-operated washing machines and dryers available to you on the premises. You can get change from the front desk in the La Plage building. Your key card gives you 24 Hr access.

Underground garage

The underground garage is easily accessible by road when coming from the airport. The entry is just before the Maho roundabout. Guests of the Royal Islander Club can buy an access card from the front desk at $8/day. Get the card before you enter.

Breakfast

Breakfast is served at the various restaurants and the Tortuga restaurant on the beach on the La Plage premises. Alternatively, you can get fresh croissants from the on-site supermarket and enjoy the view from your terrace on a warm, tropical morning.

Lunch / Dinner

There are multiple restaurants available in Maho Village in various price categories. Famous are the Sunset Beach Bar, restaurant Moulin Fou, etc. One of our favorites is Altro at Cupecoy. The taxi ride costs $15. 

Sonesta hotel

The Sonesta hotel and its subsidiary Ocean Point have been changed to an all-inclusive hotel. Their front desk may offer day cards for the use of their facilities and restaurants.

Car rental

Herz Car rental is available in the lobby of the Royal Islander Club – La Plage, across the street. Other rental companies have booths in the arrival hall of the airport.

Public Transport

St Maarten has a system of “dollar buses” providing a private “public” transport service. The Royal Islander Club is on the itinerary “Philipsburg – Mullet Bay”. You can get on and off at any point along their itinerary by simply raising your hand. In 2021, the cost for a one-way ride to Philipsburg is $2 pp.

Taxis are always available in front of the Sonesta hotel across the street.

Activities desk

A tourist information service is available in the lobby of the Sonesta hotel and in the lobby of the Islander Club – La Plage.

Games – Casino

The largest casino in St. Maarten is the Casino Royale. It is next to our La Terasse building. The Dunes casino is within walking distance on the opposite side of the runway.

Entertainment at night

The Maho Village offers a variety of night entertainment such as the Tantra nightclub and the Platinum Room.

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