Backstreet 42, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
#8 of 26 hotels in Philipsburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 169 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 June 2025
Paul
United StatesThe hotel is centrally located to shopping and the beach boardwalk. There is 24-hour secured access. Numerous restaurants are close by. No need for a car. Close to ferry to St. Bart’s.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Helena
NetherlandsIt is in quite a noisy area in Philipsburg right next to a school.
The friendly hosts Esther and Barbara are amazing!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 9 May 2025
Gwendolyn
United StatesFor the value Alicia's was cool and clean! Very important in the tropics. The staff was also very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Sherry
United StatesBig party in a nearby property was extremely loud until nearly midnight.
Great staff, clean rooms and good location.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Colleen
United StatesNothing
The staff was fabulous. Just one block back from the main road. AC worked perfectly.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Roelant
NetherlandsNeat basic accommodation in the centre of Philipsburg.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Terry
United StatesIt’s not a luxury property, but as a reasonably priced place to lay your head at night, so you have more funds left to enjoy your days, it’s wonderful.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Leslie
United StatesNothing
Super clean and friendly staff. No frills inn, just nice room with fridge, microwave, coffee etc. no onsite services. Great location about two blocks off the beach.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Marcus
United KingdomThe room was extremely clean and the bed very comfortable. The location was very central but it was very quiet at night for a proper sleep. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
Custodio
PortugalNo breakfast, Not even 1 little bottle of water available. Noisy early in the morning because of the School.
Comfy Room and bed in the heart of Philipsburg
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Gill
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Location and cleanliness
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Elizabeth
United StatesA little off the beaten path on the beach, but easy walk to the beach.
Very comfortable, clean, well kept and decorated. Nothing fancy, but just right! I recommend this property, especially if you are going on a cruise.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
William
United KingdomNothing it was all super and good value for money.
This was a lovely little spot. Only a few yards from the beach / shopping area. A really pleasant and comfortable room. Barbara and other staff members all friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Kent
United StatesVery clean, conveniently located property. Staff was amazingly helpful and efficient.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Marianne
SwedenNo elevator. And many stairs up to reception room. I would have appreciated information about this in the description of the hotel by Booking.com. Noice from outside. There was disturbing noice at night but fortunately I had earplugs. The fridge was noicy.
The nice ladies at the reception were very kind, accommodating and serviceminded. The room was clean, well furnished and made me feel at home. I really enjoyed the interior design.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Ingrid
United KingdomThere was a lot of light coming in through the front window as the corridor lights were left on all night and also the light from the air conditioning unit was really bright.
Lovely friendly welcome from Barbara who looked after our luggage, got us an early check in and booked us a morning taxi.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
John
United StatesGreat staff.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Emil
United StatesThere were a few mosquitos but I don’t think there was any way to get around that.
Staff was very helpful and cheerful and the central location to beach, eateries, transportation. Also, we got beach towels. Great all female staff. Thank you so much!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 23 December 2024
Jannelle
AustraliaNo issues
It was so comfortable to have this room. Felt very welcoming. And the ladies were brilliant, could not have been kinder or more helpful ❤️
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2024
Jose
United StatesThe front staff was very good. The property was very clean.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2024
Karen
United StatesThe staff was very helpful, even showing me where the restaurant was and helping me find it. Great value for the price and close to the ferry dock.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2024
Susan
United StatesThe staff were amazingly friendly, fun, and helpful! Great value and super clean! Great location; two blocks to beach!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Davide
ItalyThe crickets outside are extremely loud at night, but very characteristic of St Martin. I thought it was a broken alarm going off, but it's the crickets! The rooms don't have a view as they are sandwiched between two buildings.
Excellent location in the heart of Philipsburg, minutes away from the beach. Local bus stops right outside the hotel. Clean room. Nice size. AC works well. There's a fridge. Very basic room, but for a 2 star hotel it's fine. Kind staff.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Royalblognl
NetherlandsThe few quirks I have mentioned at checkout - like not enough power outlets and too much light in the room at night.
Philipsburg is mostly geared to cruise travellers; however its nice to find some normalcy on Backstreet, where the real people are and to have a simple but nice and welcoming Inn, with exceptional ladies running it. I found all that I needed for a couple of days of work on the island.
Stayed in November 2024
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