The JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa has opened on Dawn Beach in St. Maarten, the first JW Marriott on the island.
The resort, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotels, has 200 guestrooms and suites that feature natural wood finishes, handcrafted tile accents, elegant cove lighting and premium entertainment systems. Artwork and artifacts in guestrooms and suites pay homage to the island's history and craftsmanship. It sits on the site of the former Westin Dawn Beach Resort &
Spa, St. Maarten, which was heavily damaged by 2017's Hurricane Irma.
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The hotel has five food and beverage options.
• Liguria draws inspiration from coastal Mediterranean cuisine, using fresh ingredients grown in the JW Garden.
• The casual, "flip-flop-dining" eatery Carambola serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• The Lobby Bar offers drinks and cocktails.
• Breeze, in the pool area, serves up handcrafted cocktails and frozen libations to go along with views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the west.
• The signature JW Bar can be found in the hotel's grand lobby, also home to the library and lounge.
Other offerings include a fitness room; the Hibiscus Spa, which offers 16 treatments; 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space; the JW Market, offering things like take-away items and sundries; and a culinary school for resort guests. The property is a 30-minute drive from Princess Juliana Airport.