Cole Bay travel guide

Cole Bay Tourism | Cole Bay Guide

You're Going to Love Cole Bay

Cole Bay is a must-see destination in , St. Maarten. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cole Bay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cole Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bamboo House (150 Union) and Mélange International Grill (Princess Port de Plaisance, Union Road, Cole Bay) are great picks.

When to visit Cole Bay

Cole Bay in September
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cole Bay in September
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cole Bay

Plane

When flying to Cole Bay, you’ll arrive at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana (SXM), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cole Bay include JetBlue, Delta and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Cole Bay from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Cole Bay is to pick up a car rental from Simpson Bay, which is about 4 km from Cole Bay. You’ll find branches of FlexWays and Hertz, among others, in Simpson Bay.

Plane

When flying to Cole Bay, you’ll arrive at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana (SXM), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cole Bay include JetBlue, Delta and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Cole Bay from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Cole Bay is to pick up a car rental from Simpson Bay, which is about 4 km from Cole Bay. You’ll find branches of FlexWays and Hertz, among others, in Simpson Bay.

Airports near Cole Bay

Airlines serving Cole Bay

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,552 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (268 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (25 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (107 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
Silver Airways
Okay (158 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cole Bay

Most booked hotels in Cole Bay

The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 569 reviews)
$155+
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1088 reviews)
$143+
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 856 reviews)
$241+
Sonesta Ocean Point Adults Only Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 297 reviews)
$518+
Simpson Bay Resort Marina & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1051 reviews)
$121+
Carl's Unique Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 406 reviews)
$101+