The best beach on the Dutch side
Swimming allowed
At a glance
- Category
- Beaches and swimming
- Area
- The Dutch side
- Swimming
- Swimming allowed
- Lifeguards
- No
- Snorkelling
- Yes
- With children
- Yes
- Shade
- Palm trees
- Parking
- Yes
- Places to stay nearby
- 11 places to stay within 1 km
A wide white-sand beach with turquoise water, next to Maho but without planes overhead. Good snorkelling by the rocks.
Risks. Waves during winter swells.
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: Mullet Bay
All places to stay in the area →
Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Sonesta Maho Beach Resort — 460 m; Royal Islander Club La Plage — 550 m; Fourteen at Mullet Bay — 600 m; Mullet Bay Suites — 620 m.
Tours nearby
All tours on the island →
Sea and lagoon
A day on AnguillaBy ferry from Marigot or by catamaran to the beaches of the neighbouring island
A full dayAll year≈ 4.8 km
History and towns
A day on Saint-BarthélemyBy ferry to Gustavia: yachts, Shell Beach and Saint-Jean bay
A full dayDecember — June; much is closed in September and October≈ 8.5 km
Canyons and thrills
Racing on America's Cup yachtsYou are the crew of a genuine 12 Metre racing yacht
3 hDecember — April≈ 8.5 kmMore to see nearby
Opening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.