When people head to the Caribbean, they will have all sorts of plans in their heads about how they are going to spend their time. Whether it be hitting the beach, sitting by the pool or going on a few day trips, visitors to Sint Maarten will be clued up on what they’re going to do whilst they’re on the island.
Some might not realise that visiting the casino is one of the options that they have in front of them, but thanks to the Casino Royale, that is exactly what they can opt to do. Located at Maho Beach, it is in the heart of the action in the local area and the idea place to head to to enjoy a flutter or two between sunbathing sessions.
The Casino
If you’re going to call yourself ‘Casino Royale’ then you have an awful lot to live up to. Of course, if anywhere is going to be able to appeal to the James Bond fans out there then it is an island in the Caribbean. The Casino Royale in Sint Maarten is based over around 21,000 square feet in terms of the gaming floor, so there is plenty of room to fit in the sort of things that most bettors are going to enjoy. The first thing that you’ll notice are the slot machines, of which there are plenty dotted around the place. In fact, there are around 300 or so of them, so if you have a favourite game you might find it here.
Electronic Games
You might not like the slots per se, yet still enjoy the privacy of playing an electronic game rather than a table one, where you might be expected to interact with other people. If that is the bracket that you fit into then you’ll see the electronic roulette table as a decent compromise. The likelihood is that you will want to play roulette properly, standing at a table with countless other people getting to enjoy the experience of seeing the ball spin around the wheel before finally settling into one of the pockets and revealing whether you’ve increased your betting amount or seen it decrease instead. The good news is that you can o that here.
Table Gaming
There are, in fact, more than 20 table games on offer at Casino Royale, with American roulette being just one of the options. Craps is another one of the communal games that people love to play, although you need to make sure that you don’t say the wrong thing around the table given how superstitious some people can be. If you’d rather play some card games then blackjack is likely to be one of your first ports of call, whilst the likes of three-card poker is another option. In fact, there are a variety of poker-themed table games that you can look to play whilst you’re on the gaming floor of Casino Royal in Sint Maarten.
Poker Room
If poker is your game of choice, though, you’re almost certainly going to want to head to the poker room and get involved in one of the nightly cash games on offer there. The Progressive High Hands Jackpot, as well as the Bad Beat Jackpots, certainly make it a thrilling poker-playing experience for everyone. Even if you’re not really a fan of casino games at all, there is still likely to be something there for you at Casino Royale thanks to the presence of the Sportsbook. Here you can use kiosks in order to place straight bets as well as parlays on any number of live sporting events, such as the NFL or the NBA and European football leagues.
The Resort
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Casino Royale has been voted as the number one venue on Sint Maarten a number of times, which is a testament to the quality of the venues overall that are part of the Maho Group. It is located in the wider Maho Village, with the likes of the theatre and bar on-site being a great option if you want a break from the tables.
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
The all-inclusive offering of Maho Beach Resort promises you plenty of different opportunities to enjoy yourself. Located minutes from the airport and looking over the Maho Bay, the resort is set over ten acres of oceanfront land.
Whether you’re heading to the area as part of a couple or with the rest of your family, you’ll almost certainly find something that will delight you during your stay. The Oasis Pool is one of the highlights, thanks in no small part to the swim-up bar where you can get beers, cocktails, soft drinks and more. The Beach House Kids Club means that you can send your little ones off to be entertained by someone else, if you want to, giving you time to experience the various bars and restaurants that are just waiting to delight you. If you’re there on business then you can use any of the 17 indoor/outdoor meeting spaces.
As you might imagine, there is a fun entertainment program on offer that is staffed by a friendly group, keen to offer you live music, activities and well-being opportunities through the day and night. Maho Village gives you the chance to do a bit of shopping, to say nothing of the vibrant nightlife that is on offer for those that wish to go and have a dance or a few drinks. The direct beach access will be of note to those of you that like the idea of sea and sand, whilst the food options are so numerous that you won’t know what to do with your time in the area.
Sonesta Ocean Point Resort
You can also choose to stay at Ocean Point Resort instead, if you’d rather. Although that isn’t where the casino is located, it is part of the Sonesta brand, so you’ll no doubt be able to make use of all facilities. The key difference is that Ocean Point Resort is adults only, so you can head here safe in the knowledge that your time isn’t going to be disturbed by the sound of screams or splashes from someone else’s children.
There are 130 suites on offer, so it is very much worth considering if you either don’t have kids or are able to escape the ones that you do have for an extended period of time. You still get all of the benefits of decent restaurants and bars, just somewhere that is quieter and more peaceful.