HOTEL INFORMATION

SONESTA GREAT BAY BEACH &; CASINO
19 Little Bay Road
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles


Distance from Hotel to Town, 1 miles (2 kms). 
Distance from Hotel to Airport, 7 miles (11 kms). 

The resort is situated on the Dutch side of St. Maarten,
25 minutes drive from Princess Juliana's International
airport and positioned on one of the most beautiful beaches
overlooking the Great Bay harbor itself in full view of the
stationed cruise ships yet a 10 minute walk to the down town
capital of Philipsburg where you can enjoy a truly remarkable
duty free shopping experience never to be forgotten.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Activities Center                  Bars (4)
Car Rental Desk ($)                Casino
Fitness Center                     Gift Shop ($)
Pool (infinity)                    Pools (2)
Restaurants (3)                    Shuffleboard
Spa Services ($)                   Table Tennis
Tennis Courts (lighted)            Tour Desk ($)
Volleyball (beach)                 Watersports
Whirlpool

Meeting/banquet Facilities
Meeting and Private Functions can be 
arranged (subject to availability).

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above 
may have an additional fee associated with them.

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS

Arrival/Departure Time: 
Check-in-time: 3:00 pm  Check-out-time: 12:00 pm

Early check-in and late checkout on 
request, and subject to availability.

Children Policy: 
2008-2009
EP &; AI Plans
-Children under 5 years of age are free of charge
 when accompanied by two paying adults.
-Children 5-11 years old pay a childrens rate
 when accompanied by two paying adults.
-Children 12 years old and older are considered 
 an adult.

Maximum Occupancy: 
2008-2009
Effective dates 12/20/08-12/19/09:
Mountainview              - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Mountainview       - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Oceanview                 - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Oceanview          - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
1-Bedroom Suite Oceanview - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
2-Bedroom Suite Oceanview - 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.


Mountainview, These rooms have 'Mount Willem' as a backdrop.
Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. 

Deluxe Mountainview, These rooms offer spacious bedrooms, a
living area and a large bathroom with walk in shower, whirlpool
bathtub and bidet. 
Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. 

Oceanview, These rooms are all with breathtaking views of 
pool, turquoise Caribbean waters, white beaches and stationed
cruise ships (when in harbor). 
Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. 

Deluxe Oceanview, These rooms offer spacious bedrooms, 
a living area and a large bathroom with walk in shower, 
whirlpool bathtub and bidet. 
Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. 

1-bedroom Suites Oceanview(*), These rooms are all with 
breathtaking views of pool, turquoise Caribbean waters, 
white beaches and stationed cruise ships (when in harbor). 
Kitchen, sofa bed, lazy chairs and coffee table, full 
bathroom, private terrace or balcony.
Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. 
View: Ocean. 

2-bedroom Suites Oceanview(*), These rooms are all with 
breathtaking views of pool, turquoise Caribbean waters, 
white beaches and stationed cruise ships (when in harbor). 
The bedding consists of 1 king size bed or 2 double beds. 
Kitchen, sofa bed, lazy chairs and coffee table, 2 full 
bathrooms, whirlpool bathtub in master bathroom.
View: Ocean. 

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.

All accommodations include: chairs, hairdryer, television (satellite),
air conditioning, telephone (direct dial), table (cocktail), bath or
shower, data port and closet.

Safe (in Accommodation): ($)


($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled 
based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS

The Anchor (swim Up) Bar, This purpose built bar not only allows
you to enjoy a refreshing beverage but also the spectacular ocean
scenery.

The Bay View Bar, Located next to the main restaurant where you
can simply relax, have a drink or just take it easy in the shade.

The Living Room Bar &; Lounge, This is the main bar entertainment
and a dance floor that allows you to let your hair down and enjoy some
great local bands in a unique surrounding.

The Lobby Bar, Obviously situated within the main hotel lobby
with a beautifully laid out granite floor and teak bar furnishing. This
is simply the spot to be for that well deserved pre-dinner aperitif.

La Cucina Eatery, An Italian restaurant, with a difference.

Cuisine: Italian.

The Bay View Restaurant, This is the main all day dining buffet
restaurant located on the lower lobby and at pool level allowing you to
enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Molasses Caribbean Restaurant, Elegant indoor dinner dining,
offering a choice of local and the surrounding Islands delicacies with
spectacular views of the ocean. Fully air conditioned and currently open
every evening.

General Opening Days: Open daily on evenings.

SPECIALTY PACKAGE (ALL INCLUSIVE 08-09)

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE 2008-2009

Booking Dates:       08/14/2008 - 12/19/2009
Travel Dates:        12/20/2008 - 12/19/2009

Package Inclusions:
-Accommodations
-Three freshwater pools (1 with swim up bar)
-Whirlpool
-Beach towels/lounges
-$10.00 (daily) Match Bet Casino Voucher
-Breakfast, lunch and dinner
-Afternoon snack
-All drinks unlimited (by the glass)
-Water aerobics
-Flood lit tennis court
-Fitness center within 'Vitality Oasis'
-Dance lessons
-Shuffleboard
-Snorkeling equipment
-Table tennis
-Manager's weekly cocktail party
-Live entertainment
-All hotel taxes and gratuities

Package inclusions are subject to change.

BONUS FEATURES

-Welcome Drink
-Parking
-Managers weekly cocktail party
-Towels and chaise loungers (pool
 and beach)
-Safety deposit boxes (in room)
-$10.00 Match Bet Casino Voucher

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Valentine's Evening Party
-All bookings including Valentine's Day (02/14/09) are 
 subject to a surcharge (per person) for the Valentine's 
 Evening Party.

New Years Eve Dinner
-All New Year's Eve All Inclusive (AI) bookings are 
 subject to a surcharge (per person) for the New Year's 
 Eve Dinner Party. 
-This rate includes tax and gratuity.

MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS

All minimum lengths of stay requirements 
are subject to change without notice.

2009
No minimum stay information currently available.

CANCELLATION FEES

2008-2009 
12/20/08-01/03/09, within 30 days, full penalty.
01/04/09-04/11/09, within 21 days, 3-night penalty.
04/12/09-12/19/09, within  7 days, 1-night penalty.

For all no shows, guests will be charged according
to the cancellation policies listed above.