Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St Maarten, Koolbaai

Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St Maarten - A beachfront resort with suite accommodations, swim-up bar, and water sports

This 3-star beachfront resort offers spacious suite-style accommodations with ocean views, featuring full kitchens with stovetops, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Rooms include air conditioning, free WiFi, safes, and private balconies with sea views. The Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm St Maarten services Cabana Beach Bar and Restaurant, which provides poolside dining with sunset views and a swim-up bar. On-site activities include scuba diving, jet ski rentals, and beach volleyball, while the outdoor swimming pool features sun loungers and a poolside snack bar. The resort is 3 miles from Princess Juliana International Airport and within walking distance of Simpson Bay's restaurants and shops, including Tropicana Princess Casino (1.3 miles) and Simpson Bay Beach (1.3 miles). A shuttle runs between this property and Flamingo Beach Resort for shared amenities access.

Pros

Beachfront location with direct access to Royal Palm Beach and blue lounge chairs

Spacious suites with full kitchens, private balconies, and ocean views

On-site water sports including scuba diving and jet ski rentals

Free WiFi and air conditioning in all accommodations

Shuttle service to sister resort Flamingo Beach Resort

Cons

The more popular Orient Bay Beach requires a 35-minute drive

No dedicated spa facility on property