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Can I make a telephone call from my suite and what are the telephone costs? |
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Yes, every unit has a direct phone line, for incoming and out going calls.
Local call: $0,50 per call, French side: $1,00 per minute, Overseas call: $4,00 per minute, Calls to the office and room-to-room calls are free.
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What is the electricity in St. Maarten? |
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The electicity is the same as the United States, 110V.
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Is there a possibility to rent a cellular phone? |
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Yes, at the front desk you can rent a cellular phone for $5.00 a day and we sell prepaid phone cards as well.
Incoming calls are free, calls to USA are $0.65 a minute, local calls are $0.36 a minute, French side, land line is $0.43 a minute, French side, cell phone is $0.75 a minute.
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Is there daily maid service in the hotel? |
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Yes, they will change towels every day, bed linen every other day.
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Is there a laundry facility in the hotel? |
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Some of the units will have a washer and/or dryer, but if you leave your laundry in a bag with a note, housekeeping will wash it for you! Additional charge depends on the load(s).
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Where is the nearest restaurant? |
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Mr. Busby’s on Dawn Beach (Oyster Pond), approximately 4 minute walk.
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Where can I rent my snorkeling gear? |
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There are two possibilities on Dawn Beach, Mr. Busby’s and Ms. B’s, $10.00 per set per day.
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Where is the nearest supermarket? |
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Just across the street of Mr. Busby’s. Small convenience store, they are open from 7am till 10pm. There is a big supermarket called “Le Grand Marche” it’s close to Philipsburg and that’s a 10 minute drive.
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Which amenities are in the suites? |
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Central air-conditioning, ceiling fans, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, fully equipped kitchen, TV (cable TV), safety deposit box, iron & iron board and mini-bar snack items, towels.
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Do I need to rent a car to see the Island? |
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Yes, we recommend you to rent a car. We are happy to assist you.
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Is there any Internet access at Princess Heights? |
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Yes, there is a guest computer in the office with high speed Internet. Costs are $3.00 per 15min.
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Are there any pool accessories for the children? |
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There is a slide at the pool as well as pool-floats and lots of toys for the children to play with.
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Is there security at night? |
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Yes, a security guard is present from 10pm until 6am.
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How far are you from Philipsburg? |
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Just a 10 minute drive.
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Are pets allowed in the suite? |
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No, no pets allowed.
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Is it possible to rent a crib or rollaway bed? |
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Yes, there’s no charge for a crib, for the rollaway bed there will be a $10.00 charge p/day.
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Are you located on the French or Dutch side? |
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Located: on the Dutch side, 5 minutes away from the French side.
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Is there a charge for parking? |
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No, parking is free of charge.
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Is there a business center? |
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Yes, at the front desk we offer services like e-mail (print) $0.25 per page, Internet access $3.00 p/15minutes, VCR rental $10.00 per day, Sony play station $10.00 per day, to send a fax $1.00 per page, photocopies $0.25 per page, printer usage $0.15 per page, incoming fax $0.50 per page
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Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel? |
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No, we can assist you with airport transfer or car rental reservations.
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How do I call from the U.S. or Canada to Sint Maarten? |
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If calling from the U.S. or Canada, dial 011-590-590 first for 6-digit French numbers, and 011-599 first for 7-digit Dutch numbers.
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How do I call the other side? |
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Dial 00-590-590 for a landline call to the French side from the Dutch side and 00590-690 for a cell phone call. To call the Dutch side from the French side of the island you dial 00-599.
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Is there public transportation on the island? |
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Busses run every day from 5 a.m. to midnight between Philipsburg, Marigot and Grand Case. Fare is US$1.50 from 5a.m. – 8p.m. and US$ 2.00 in the evening.
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What are the entry & immigration requirements? |
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A valid passport, your local address, return travel tickets, documents for your next destination and sufficient funds are required.
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What is the currency on the island? |
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U.S. dollars, Antillean Guilders, Euros and all major credit cards are widely accepted.
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Is it possible to drink the water? |
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The tap water is safe to drink, if people drink bottled water it is for the taste, bottled water is available in the hotel and stores.
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What are your office hours? |
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Monday – Friday: 08.00AM – 6.00PM
Saturday: 08.00AM – 6.00PM
Sunday: 08.00AM – 6.00PM
Different opening hours on public holidays
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