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Dayanara Abad
Dayanara Abad
Sales Manager

6 years in business

We speak English

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Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is an all-inclusive family resort located in St. Maarten (Dutch part of the island). This beachfront retreat is ideal for couples who wish to host a sun-filled, Caribbean-inspired destination wedding. The resort is a versatile option with its indoor and outdoor event spaces, entertaining recreation centers, and family-friendly facilities. Furthermore, the all-inclusive services offered by the staff are sure to bring every envisioned wedding to fruition. The location of the hotel offers an idyllic, romantic, and tranquil ambiance that will blend well with any celebration of love.

Facilities and Capacity

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa boasts a variety of event spaces that couples can utilize to host their special celebration, all of which are situated throughout the 10 acres of property. The beautiful seascape hotel offers ceremony, cocktail and wedding reception venues for couples to choose from. An array of wedding themes can be hosted at this multifaceted venue, including beachfront, garden, and tropical festivities. For extravagant affairs, the estate's Maho Room is ideal. With a ceremony capacity for 500, a cocktail-hour potential of 750, and a reception allowance of 350, this beautiful space can accommodate the most lavish events. Meanwhile, the Sands, Royal Pavilion Terrace, Royal Pavilion indoor space, and The Gazebo offer ideal settings for more intimate ceremonies. These venues are designed to accommodate gatherings ranging from 100 to 200 guests, providing a perfect blend of elegance and intimacy. Each location boasts unique features that enhance the overall experience.

Services Offered

Each of our wedding reception packages includes a delightful sparkling-wine toast and a wedding cake, setting the perfect tone for your celebration. For those seeking additional indulgence, selected packages offer a range of premium enhancements to elevate your special day:

  1. Open Bar: Enjoy a curated selection of house brands, including red and white wines, beer mixers, and soft drinks, ensuring your guests have a variety of beverages to choose from throughout the event.
  2. Passed Hors d'Oeuvres: Treat your guests to an array of exquisite bite-sized appetizers, elegantly presented and served by our attentive staff, adding a touch of sophistication to your cocktail hour.
  3. Three or Four-Course Dinner: Experience a culinary journey with a planned three or four-course dinner, featuring gourmet dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.
  4. Buffet-Style Dinner: For a more relaxed and versatile dining option, our buffet-style dinner offers a sumptuous selection of dishes, allowing guests to savor a variety of flavors at their own pace. For the convenience of couples and their wedding planners, we offer basic setup which includes chairs, white spandex chair covers, basic white linens, round banquet tables, white napkins, cutlery, glassware and chinaware. We also work with a few different local wedding planners for all your personalization aspects such as securing an officiate, minister, flowers, decor and much more. You would need to contract their services separately of your venues at Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten. The professionals at this destination escape are happy to host the following events:
  • Engagement parties
  • Bridal showers
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Elopements
  • Ceremonies
  • Receptions
  • Vow Renewals/Wedding Anniversaries
  • Engagements

Concessions Offered

When you book 10 or more rooms at our resort, you unlock access to our exclusive discounted group rates, along with a host of special concessions designed to enhance your wedding experience. Among these is our signature Marry Me for Free package, available for group bookings made directly with our resorts or through an agent/tour operator.

This exceptional package offers a range of valuable concessions towards your wedding, based on the total number of room nights booked:

  1. 50+ Room Nights: 1 complimentary room upgrade for wedding couple, 2 complimentary nights for wedding couple, Complimentary reception dinner (set menu) and 3 hours private open bar during event.
  2. 100+ Room Nights: 3 complimentary room upgrades for wedding couple, 4 complimentary nights for wedding couple, complimentary ceremony venue (rental fee waived of $500), complimentary reception dinner (set menu), 3 hours private open bar during event, cocktail hour with a signature Cocktail and three passed hors d’oeuvres.
  3. 150+ Room Nights: Experience the ultimate in wedding indulgence with premium concessions, such as 5 complimentary room upgrades for wedding couple, 7 complimentary nights for wedding couple, complimentary ceremony venue (rental fee waived of $500) and 50% off reception venue rental fee.

Accommodation

The all-inclusive Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is the largest family-centric resort in St. Maarten, boasting 420 contemporary guest rooms and suites (including connecting and adjoining rooms), that are designed to provide every guest with comfort, modern amenities, and a Caribbean-influenced ambiance. Each room features a private balcony, furnished with outdoor seating, on which guests can absorb the ocean breeze and decompress

Other Facilities

In addition to their event spaces, the resort is home to an array of enjoyable facilities. Guests who wish to relax during their stay can utilize the spa, fitness center, pools, and beaches that are situated throughout the resort. Meanwhile, the property's restaurants, bars, and casinos are ideal for guests who are looking for a more social experience. Furthermore, the retreat features a kids' club and teen zone to accommodate accompanying children.

Pricing information

Reception
$1,500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

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Reviews of Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa

Weddingwire
4.8/5 10 reviews
Google
3.8/5 2311 reviews
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Anne Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

Our wedding at Sonesta was amazing! The location is stunning and the resort itself provides a fun week of activities. They are very flexible with bringing in decor and outside furniture so you can transform the space into what you want. The prices are reasonable and all food and drinks were delicious. I would highly recommend hiring an external wedding planner to assist with planning and day of coordination.
A
Ashley Sent on 08/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Sonesta was the perfect place for our destination wedding! Our guest loved everything about the hotel and our wedding was better than we could imagine! Katelyn and Mahadavi (our wedding coordinators) were amazing! They were always available to take our calls, quick to respond to our emails, very accommodating and professional. They helped in all areas of the wedding planing, even connecting us with the best outside vendors for decorations, videography and cocktail hour entertainment. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort is a gorgeous hotel my husband and I will definitely return to for our 1 year anniversary.
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Lisa Sent on 02/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The sonesta is our favorite place. Ive been coming to the island since 2007 and i keep on coming back. My husband and I decided to get married there and let me tell you... It was AMAZING !!! the staff is unbelievable and everyone is so generous. There is nothing we do not love about the Sonesta. It is so clean, so friendly, and everything is you need is in walking distance. The food is great, Chef Philip is our favorite. Katlyn Jarvis was our wedding planner she went over and beyond for us and we are still in contact which I am so happy about. Sharon Remy is our wedding coordinator she is WOW AMAZING !!! our wedding was everything we have imagined. There are so many people to name but there is not one person that we can complain about !!! We love the sonesta and will be back so soon!
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Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa frequently asked questions

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value and 4.5 in average response time.

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