Oyster Bay Beach Resort

We've vacationed at the Oyster Bay Beach Resort for many years! We LOVE it so much that we regularly trade away our timeshare at the Maui Marriott IN FAVOR OF VACATIONING HERE!

To us, this resort is the PERFECT vacation location – ocean views, sandy beaches, private yachts, on-site dining and Caribbean nightlife. Located on Dawn Beach (midway between Phillipsburg and Grand Case), Oyster Bay is on the "quiet side" of the island -- away from the noise and traffic of the airport and downtown, but convenient to beaches, casinos, and first class dining!

The resort has been recently renovated and is receiving RAVE reviews!!!

Love this place!

Been five times to St Martin and stayed here and at other resorts. I liked this resort so much that after the last visit I decided to buy on the resale market. Dawn beach is just as others have said, beautiful, seculed and equal distance between Philipsburg and Grand Case...both of which are my favorite places to go on the island. I particular do not like the Airport side of the island as it is too busy and difficult to get around in. The pool is great and the views of St. Barts outstanding.

As for the fees, it is sort of like the airlines and luggage, all resorts are looking for new ways of revenue. I would perfer that they not have the energy fee, but all things considered I look forward to many return trips to the Island in general and OBBR in particular. But I do think a little coaching on the front desk is in order!!!

ENTIRE RESORT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED!

It is absolutely spectacular and in the perfect location. The rooms are beautifual as are all of the common areas including the lobby, outdoor wireless internet cafe, bar areas, restaurants, pool and lounge areas, walkways, outsides of the buildings...EVERYTHING you can imagine.

In addition, the resort is in the process of building an entire NEW BUILDING OF LUXURIOUS 2 BR/2 BATH LOCK- OFF TIMESHARE SUITES using very high end materials like granite, marble, solid wood, high end appliances, etc.

They are also in the process of buiding a brand new full ownership building directly next door to this new timeshare building which has already been completely sold out... with units in excess of $1 million.

The resort is everything you could possibly want in a boutique high end luxury resort and keeps getting better. It is by far one of the most desirable resorts to stay on the island. They have a brand new famous chef as well, and their restaurant has been getting rave reviews!

With the new Westin Dawn Beach opening less than 1/2 mile away from Oyster Bay, in addition to them sharing this 1 mile long stretch of pristine beach, there is now a casino within walking distance... and some great restaurants that are close by in addition to the restaurants at Oyster Bay.

Since the marina is also on one side of Oyster Bay Resort, there are some other wonderful little French places to visit like a wine/cheese/bread/coffee store, and a breakfast/waffle cafe. This is also in addition to Oyster Bay's own shops.

The beach is as beautiful as it has always been with gorgeous blue water and a few coral reefs right off the shore for easy snorkeling access. Why else would the Westin choose Dawn Beach to build their new resort?

You won't be diasppointed! It continues to be one of the best resorts on this island!

The resort is a little dated but it's in a nice area, isolated from the ugly parts of the island. The beaches throughout the island are amazing. The part that bothered us at this resort is their lack of customer service at the front desk (both check-in and concierge). Another item that was really annoying was the energy surcharge at $84/wk and the timeshare tax at $50/wk. Then don't forget to add another $50/wk if you want to access the internet. Finally, they have the gull to add a tourism promotion fee of $1/day. Although it was optional, it automatically shows up on your bill. Once you add all of these charges, the exchange fees and what you're paying for your home resort (maintenance fees and possibly mortgage), this resort makes for a very expensive vacation. Your much better off paying for a tour package (air and lodging). Although we may some day return to the island, I don't think it will be at this resort.