From Philipsburg, We took a day trip to visit Orient Bay Beach. a $25 cab ride got us there in about 30 minutes. (arrange to have the cab pick you up at a designated time as there are no waiting cabs at a cab stand there) It is tucked away off the beaten path and very secluded. There is a nude portion that is segregated down the beach but we chose to not venture there. The water is warm, wonderful and has a sugar sand beach that has no sharp rocks or shells. You can walk out for 40 yards or so before you cease to touch. No need for water shoes. I want to give a special shout-out to the beach bar, Chez Leandra. we rented a beach umbrella there with 2 chairs for $20 (as you can do with several bars along the beach) The owner is Z, but we dealt with John and Natalie, fantastic hosts! The facility is well groomed and the inside is clean and neat. We ate a lunch of Garlic Conch and it was to die for! Fresh, savory and a little spicy it was everything I was looking for in a unique island experience. Natalie made for me her special (which should be world famous by the way) Bourbon sour. She made it by adding several ingredients and floated a half shot of bourbon on top. Trust me when I say a bourbon sour is my "go to" and I have never had one this good! Truly a 5-star experience.

This is a big beautiful beach on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island. The water may not be as calm as other beaches. There is some sea grass. You rent chairs and umbrellas from the beach bars. We spent a delightful day on this beach.

Orient Bay beach is a beach for everyone that has both a textile and clothing optional area. All along the beach there are many beachside dining accommodations to satisfy anyone’s desire. Many if not all of the restaurants have lounges and umbrellas available for rent in front of their palace. For those who are inclined for the all-over tan head to the southern part of the beach for the clothing optional area. It also has its own dining establishment and a great happy hour at 1:00pm in the afternoon. Lounges and umbrellas are available for $25 USD. Sand is great, the water is amazing and no trace of seaweed. The winds however were strong in the beginning of the week and then died down later in the week. Much stronger than the last time we were here. People were friendly and respectful. We met several couples and shared our experiences. Overall, an enjoyable experience and nice time on the beach.

Spent a wonderful day at Orient Beach~we chose our lounge chairs and umbrella at Orange Freeze and cannot say enough about how impressed we were with the service, drinks and food. We had one of their many specials, a chicken salad inside a pineapple which was light and delicious. It was all a 10! Great wiFi, bathrooms and shower all for $5 per person (as compared $15 p.p.elsewhere.) The staff was very pleasant~attentive but not pushy. It goes without saying that Orient Beach is perhaps the nicest beach on the island. Find the Orange Freeze beach establishment and enjoy!

It's a great beach! Nice sand, few rocks, not crowded (by northeast US standards). Good for long walks, swims or water sports. Also plenty of bars and places to get a beach umbrella and lounge chair. Also a good selection of good restaurants in Orient Village or not far from Grand Case restaurants ts.

Great Beach, shallow a long ways out so lots of water to enjoy. Big and long beach to walk on. Lots of services available right on the beach. My favorite bar/restaurant is Pirates Hide Out. Try the drink "Fire in the Hole" and the Coconut Curry food.

We visited this beach as part of a tour on Norwegian cruise line. It was called Beach Rendezvous. This beach is stunning! Beautiful white sand and blue water. Plenty of restaurants and bars that even offer beach service. Not too crowded. Perfect beach day location if you are visiting St. Martin!

St. Maarten Orient Beach is the prettiest one on the island and a go to if you like the comfort and the beach bar service. Wide shore, white soft sand and shallow waters make it unforgettable. Moho/Mullet bay is nice, Philipsburg is cheaper, but the service at Orient Beach is incomparable. We lounged by the Wai Beach bar (two chairs and an umbrella $30), tasty food, great drinks, even better view, equals a perfect vacation. And if you are lucky to run into Merlya, make sure to try her massage, it’s worth every penny.

We visited Orient Beach in March 2024 and stayed at Orient Beach Hotel. Our review deals mainly with the Naturist aspect of Orient Beach. If this is offensive to you, don't waste your time reading our review. We chose Orient Beach because of its nude beach and relaxed atmosphere on all other parts of the beach. Female toplessness is entirely accepted without question on all parts of Orient Beach. This holds true for all other beaches on the French side of St. Martin. We visited the other nude beaches and preferred Orient Beach because of the vibrant atmosphere of the area. There are numerous places to rent chairs and umbrellas. Usually just near one of the various beach bars. Our beach chairs and umbrella were provided at no charge by Orient Beach Hotel. Beach vendors are on the beach but were not an issue at all. Smile, be polite and courteous with your "no thank you". The beach is extremely clean. In the early morning crews rake the beach and remove excess sargassum which was not abundant this time of the year. The water is so beautiful and there is a constant sea breeze. You'll find the nude beach at the far south end of Orient Beach near the hurricane ruins of Club Orient and among yellow beach umbrellas and a nude beach bar named The Perch Bar & Grill. There were easily hundreds of nude sunbathers each day of our stay. If you walk further south from the yellow umbrellas around the ruins of Club Orient there is still more nude beach but just no umbrella vendors. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on Orient Beach. When not on the nude beach, Nautti felt completely comfortable while topless on the beach, lounging on the beach and frequenting the beach bars topless. You will encounter topless Ladies on all parts of the beach, and coming and going from the beach. The French culture and ambiance was refreshing. Interesting point, the only "prudes" we encountered on Orient Beach were other American tourists. Unsolicited advice: Men, be sure and tell your significant other she'll be face-to-face with topless Ladies and nudists before you arrive on Orient Beach. We witnessed conflict among some couples, some women appeared shocked and very unhappy because they were obviously not informed about the nature of Orient Beach.

Probably the best soft sandy beach on the island. Great views out over the water and mountains. We went to the bikini beach restaurant and had nice tapas. Beach chair rental a bit pricey for $20 for 2 hours. Had a good time.