Candlelit tables at Ocean Lounge overlooking Great Bay after sunset

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Ocean Lounge

Dinner by the sea.

An evening at Ocean Lounge

Warm light.
No hurry.

Honored with a DiRōNA Award and recognized by Wine Spectator, Ocean Lounge combines refined dining, an exceptional wine cellar, an iconic lobby bar and sweeping views of Great Bay, making it one of Sint Maarten’s top five dining experiences.

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Warmly lit Ocean Lounge dining room set for evening service

Food, lounge & wine

All day,
by the sea.

Led by Executive Chef Justin Assendelft, Ocean Lounge offers an eclectic menu shaped by European influences and the flavors of the Caribbean. From fresh lobster and seafood to premium steaks and lighter favorites, every dish is prepared with care, creating a menu with something for everyone.

Dinner plates and wine presented at Ocean Lounge
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Ocean Lounge terrace glowing at sunset beside Great Bay
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The bottle-lined, climate-controlled wine cellar at Ocean Lounge
A guided wine tasting inside the Ocean Lounge cellar

The cellar

A bottle for
the moment.

Our climate-controlled cellar brings together celebrated labels and discoveries chosen for the table. Ask the team to guide the pairing—or visit the cellar and choose what the evening calls for.

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Beach & beach bar

From the table
to the tide.

Step through Ocean Lounge and onto Great Bay. Settle into a beach chair, order from the white beach bar and let lunch stretch into an afternoon by the Caribbean Sea.

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Ocean Lounge’s white beach bar opening directly onto Great Bay
The Ocean Lounge beach bar terrace opening directly onto Great Bay
Holland House Beach Hotel and Ocean Lounge seen across Great Bay

Meetings & special events

Bring people
together.

Host a focused meeting in Holland House’s dedicated conference room, then move from business to the beach. High-speed internet, Ocean Lounge catering and flexible restaurant spaces make the setting equally suited to private dinners, celebrations and intimate events.

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Holland House conference room with a presentation screen and boardroom table
Candlelit tables overlooking Great Bay at Ocean Lounge

Dinner reservations

Your table
awaits.

Reserve dinner by the water. Groups of more than eight are welcome to contact Ocean Lounge directly.

Recognition & reviews

An awarded
island table.

DiRōNA Award

2026

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice

2026

Epicure

Top 10% of restaurants

Certificate of Excellence

2016–2026

Wine Spectator

Award of Excellence · 2017–2026

4.3out of 5★★★★★240 Google reviews ↗

At the water’s edge

Find us in
Philipsburg.

Ocean Lounge at Holland House Beach Hotel
45 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
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Opening times

Breakfast
7:00 AM–10:00 AMhotel guests only
Lunch
12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Finger food
12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM–10:00 PM
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