My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to the island for next week and battling between two options I have under RCI. Sapphire Beach Club in Cupecoy, and Cottages Lionviers in Anse Marcel.
Both don't have the best reviews in the world, but at least the Sapphire Beach Club is right in front of the tiny beach, the renovated units seem to be nice, they are supposed to have a jacuzzi on the oceanview 3 bedroom units (which I would book), and a pool (that I doubt we will use, because the pool is not that beautiful ...and we are in St. Martin).
Our second option is quite simple apartment looking rooms that seem out-of-date, no ammenities ...BUT... they are in Anse Marcel, which is closer to Orient, Grand Case, Friar's Bay, Happy Beach, the island in front of Orient, etc.
So the issue is we don't want to waste so much time in the car, be stuck in traffic, and were even considering taking a portable shower if we stay in Cupecoy so that we don't need to go back to the hotel mid-afternoon to shower and get ready for dinner, since the traffic is supposed to be horrible between 4-6pm.
So I want advice from someone who has been there and can advise whether it's better to have a nice place but have to drive potentially 40min-1.5hours one way, twice a day to enjoy the beaches. Or to take something very basic, but be 20min away tops to most of the more interesting spots we want to visit. Is traffic really that bad???
Help please! I'm booking my hotel today.
Both don't have the best reviews in the world, but at least the Sapphire Beach Club is right in front of the tiny beach, the renovated units seem to be nice, they are supposed to have a jacuzzi on the oceanview 3 bedroom units (which I would book), and a pool (that I doubt we will use, because the pool is not that beautiful ...and we are in St. Martin).
Our second option is quite simple apartment looking rooms that seem out-of-date, no ammenities ...BUT... they are in Anse Marcel, which is closer to Orient, Grand Case, Friar's Bay, Happy Beach, the island in front of Orient, etc.
So the issue is we don't want to waste so much time in the car, be stuck in traffic, and were even considering taking a portable shower if we stay in Cupecoy so that we don't need to go back to the hotel mid-afternoon to shower and get ready for dinner, since the traffic is supposed to be horrible between 4-6pm.
So I want advice from someone who has been there and can advise whether it's better to have a nice place but have to drive potentially 40min-1.5hours one way, twice a day to enjoy the beaches. Or to take something very basic, but be 20min away tops to most of the more interesting spots we want to visit. Is traffic really that bad???
Help please! I'm booking my hotel today.