Sonesta Maho Beach is a 420-room all-inclusive resort on the beachfront at Maho, right beside Princess Juliana airport. The resort says it has five restaurants plus a pizzeria and cafe, five bars, a signature Oasis Pool with a swim-up bar and slides, and a separate Aqua Park for children. The Casino Royale is described as the island's largest gaming venue, across the street and independently operated. The Pelican's Nest Sky Deck, a rooftop bar and dining space, was due to open in June 2026. The resort is aimed at all ages, with an adults-only Ultimate Club on the top floors, and it makes the most sense for travelers who want a single price, plenty of activity and plane spotting from their own beach.
Location and getting around: the resort is in Maho Village, a shopping and nightlife district, with Maho Beach and the planes on the doorstep and Mullet Bay Beach and golf nearby on foot. The airport is minutes away, which means short transfers but also aircraft noise during the day. Philipsburg and the French side are reachable by taxi, bus or rental car.
The rooms and the feel: the resort describes new rooms with connecting options and a top-floor Ultimate Adults-Only Club with premium amenities. The atmosphere is lively and social, built around the pool, the restaurants and the beach, and suited to groups, families and multi-generation trips. Tours and excursions such as snorkeling and dune buggy trips cost extra.
Good to know: all-inclusive details, including spa services, can vary, so check the resort page before you book. Expect plane noise and a busy beach, and note that the casino is independently operated and for guests aged 18 and over. If you want a quiet, boutique feel, choose Grand Case or Orient Bay instead.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive
- ✓Beachfront at Maho Beach
- ✓Oasis Pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Water slides and Aqua Park
- ✓Five restaurants and five bars
- ✓Casino Royale across the street
- ✓Pelican Nest Sky Deck
- ✓Adults-only Ultimate Club
Good questions
Is Sonesta Maho all-inclusive?+
Yes. The resort describes itself as an all-inclusive 4-star resort for all ages. Tours and excursions such as snorkeling, scuba and dune buggy trips cost extra.
Is it noisy because of the airport?+
The resort is minutes from Princess Juliana airport and right at Maho Beach, so expect aircraft noise during the day. Many guests enjoy the plane spotting.
Is the casino part of the resort?+
The Casino Royale is across the street and is independently operated. Gaming is restricted to guests 18 and older.