in Saint-Martin, France
Alamanda Resort Orient Bay
Updated 1 July 2026
- Baby
- Toddler
- Kid
- Teen
The appeal here is simple: you are directly on Orient Bay, the island's most famous stretch of sand, in a small, colourful hotel rather than a sprawling resort. You step off your terrace onto the beach, the pool is there for a change of scene, and the family-friendly northern end of the bay is a short walk away. It is easygoing and well-priced for the location.
Our verdict
A friendly, well-located beachfront hotel for families who want to be on Orient Bay without paying resort prices. Walk to the calmer north end with little ones.
The rooms
Bright, colourful colonial-style rooms and junior suites in a low-rise building right on Orient Bay beach, most with a balcony or terrace over the gardens or sea. Junior suites give a little extra room for a family with one or two small children.
At a glance
- Beach
- On Orient Bay sand
- Pool
- Small garden pool
- Rooms
- Junior suites for families
- Watersports
- Steps down the beach
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Directly on Orient Bay beach
- Small, colourful hotel rather than a big resort
- Pool for a break from the sand
- Family-friendly north end of the bay nearby
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast by the beach
Beat the heat before the beach clubs fill up.
- 10:00
North-end swim
Walk to the calmer, shallower family stretch.
- 13:00
Beach club lunch
Then a pool dip and shade for the little ones.
- 17:30
Sunset walk
Stroll the sand as the beach clubs wind down.
Family things to do nearby
Beach day on Orient Bay
Set up right off your terrace, with loungers, beach bars and watersports all along the sand.
Ferry to Pinel Island
A short drive to Cul-de-Sac, then a five-minute ferry to Pinel's shallow, clear snorkelling water.
Try windsurfing or SUP
Orient Bay's watersports centres rent gear and give lessons for older kids and teens.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots are available and you are on the sand, but there is no dedicated baby zone and the pool is small.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Use the sheltered north end of the bay for the calmest water with little ones.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Snorkelling trips to Pinel Island and the watersports on the beach are ideal for this age.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Windsurfing, paddleboarding and the lively beach scene make Orient Bay a hit with teens.
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Parents also ask
Is it really on the beach?
Yes, the hotel sits directly on Orient Bay, so you step from the gardens straight onto the sand.
Is the water calm for children?
The central bay can pick up surf on windy days, but the sheltered northern end is calmer and shallower and better for young children.
Is it a resort or a hotel?
It is a small, human-scale beachfront hotel rather than a full resort, so expect a pool and beach access rather than a kids club or big facilities.
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