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The Horny Toad Guesthouse
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten

The Horny Toad Guesthouse is a deliberately small and distinctive oceanfront guesthouse that is known for its congenial and unpretentious atmosphere. There are eight fully equipped apartments with daily maid service. The apartments are meticulously maintained and each is delightfully different and displays a personality of its own. It offers the island’s best value for those who want to experience a traditional Caribbean vacation at a reasonable price. Located directly on the 2 ½ mile stretch of Simpson Bay beach it offers magnificent views, excellent service, caring management, and has been awarded “Fodor’s Choice” for many years. It also has been voted the # 1 Guesthouse on St. Maarten for 2009” and one of the island’s best values.

Facilities

Guesthouse with private apartments. Written up as "the imacculate white and blue guesthouse on Simpson Bay beach."

Activities

Relaxing, reading, swimming, walking, sailing, watersports, boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, shopping, casinos, nightclubs, and wonderful restaurants. Chaise lounges, kayaks, floats and beach chairs available.

Restaurants

Many within walking distance. We offer a food shopping service for our guests' arrival.

Accommodations

6 one bedroom and 2 studio apartments. Fully equipped. All rooms, are air-conditioned. All rooms have fully-equipped kitchens, king size beds, complete baths with shower, and daily maid service. Fresh flowers are arranged in the units every day. Television, phone, and complimentary computer available in reception area. WIFI in all rooms.

Additional Information

Check-in Time: 2:00 p.m.
Check-out Time: 12 noon

Early arrival / late check out. We have a room available with a shower, sink, toilet, power outlet, dressing area, and a place to hang clothes. This is a service we offer for guests who arrive before 2:00 p.m. or who depart after 12 noon.

No children under seven years of age, please. Smoking is not allowed anyplace on the property or in the rooms.Type Payments Accepted: Cash, TC, personal checks, or MC , VISA (5% processing fee).

Rental cars can be arranged for you at attractive rates. There is a shuttle service from the airport to the car rental offices.

US currency is accepted on both sides of the island.

Rates

Winter Rates: 15 December until 14 April
The room rate is $198 per night
An extra person is $40 per night

Summer Rates: 15 April until 14 December
The room rate is $107 per night
An extra person is $25 per night

There is a 5% gov't tax added to all room rates on SXM.

The Horny Toad Guesthouse
2 Vlaun Drive, Simpson Bay
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Tel.: 599-545-4323 Reservations: 800-417-9361
Fax.: 599-545-3316
E-Mail: info@thtgh.com
Web: http://www.thtgh.com

 

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St. Maarten At A Glance

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St. Maarten at a Glance


Language: Dutch is the official language. Papiamento (a mixture of Portuguese, African, Spanish, Dutch and English) is the commonly used lingua franca. English and Spanish are also widely spoken.

Government: Part of the Netherlands Antilles; dependency of the Netherlands since 1630. The Netherlands Antilles consist of Curaçao, Bonaire, St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba. The capitall of the island group is Willemstad, Curaçao.

Capital: Philipsburg

Area: 34 sq km (16 sq miles).

Climate: St Maarten is hot and humid most of the time, prevailing tradewind keep it comfortableTemperatures in the first half of the year usually hang around a balmy 28°C (83°F). It is driest between February and April, with most rain falling between August and November. The hurricane season for the region is June to November with most activity occuring in August and September. On average only five hurricanes a year blow through the Eastern Caribbean, and severe ones hit even less frequently.

Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4

Electricity: Electrical appliances run 110 volts (60 Hz), after the American standard.

Currency: Netherlands Antilles Guilder (Florin)

Driving: All foreign driver's licenses are valid for driving on the island. Motorists drive on the right-hand side of the street, and the roadways have been designed by the government to be easily accessible to physically disabled visitors.

Car Rentals: Rental agencies are located at both airports and at the major hotels. Motorcycles and mopeds are also available for hire. Cars are delivered to any hotel, but cannot be picked up at Princess Juliana International Airport in order to protect the livelihood of island taxi drivers.

 

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