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Nightlife in St. Maarten is sultry, steamy and starts to sizzle at midnight. Most hot spots are within walking distance of the Maho Beach Resort & Casino and Caravanserai Beach Resort.
On the south side – At the Maho village, start with dinner and dancing to Caribbean bands at Cheri’s Café and the Casino Royale Theatre, which offers Vegas-style dinner shows. Above that, is the Q-Club – a stylish club with a party atmosphere that has two levels of dance floors, two bars and DJs playing the hottest hits. Soprano’s Piano Bar, inspired by the HBO series, is popular with the over-30 crowd and features live music from 8 p.m.
A short walk along Maho Beach takes party-makers to the Caravanserai Beach Resort, home to Sunset Beach Bar, Bliss and Bamboo Bernie’s. Watch the sunset and feel the thrill of planes landing and taking-off from the runway at the world-famous Sunset Beach Bar! Landscaping by the ocean gives Bliss – lounge, bar, restaurant and nightclub – an exotic ambiance.
Keep these nights in mind: Tuesday’s half-price vodka martinis and two-for-one Thursdays! Bamboo Bernie’s is located by the rock-climbing tower and has a tropical décor. Nights include – reggae, barbecue and bonfire party on Thursdays, classic films on a screen on the beach on Sundays and Mondays; and Ladies Night on Wednesdays from 11p.m.-2 a.m.
Bobby’s Marina – Stop at the Greenhouse for ‘two-for-one Tuesdays’ and Indiana’s as recommended spots to dance the night away. Simpson Bay – For Spanish dancing, tourists should be sure to visit the Merengué Bar and The Boat
Much of the nightlife is concentrated at the big resorts, which combine night clubs, restaurants, and late-night shopping. Many hotels organize beachside barbeques, with dancing to the music of a steel drum band (you don't usually have to be a hotel guest to join in).
The island's discos attract an international crowd, all dancing to the latest club hits. The best Caribbean music on the island can be found at the island's many live-music clubs, where one is as likely to find as many locals as visitors. Among the island hot spots are the News Music Cafe, Greenhouse, Indiana Beach, Amnesia, and Cheri's Cafe.
For many visitors, the island's nine casinos (all on the Dutch side) are a major attraction. The gaming is European style, subdued and sophisticated, and open to everyone from high-rollers to beginners. Staff members are always ready to take first-timers through the basics.
The largest casino on the island is Casino Royale, at the Maho Beach Hotel. Open from 1 pm to 4 am every day of the year,
Philipsburg's busy Front Street is home to two casinos: Rouge et Noir and the Coliseum Casino
Sports fans will enjoy the Lightning Casino, which features boxing, baseball, soccer, hockey, football, basketball, and horse racing on big-screen televisions.Other casinos offer gaming in exciting resort settings. The Pelican Casino, at the Pelican Resort in Simpson Bay, is a Vegas-style casino with blackjack, roulette, craps, and slot machines.Maho Beach Resort is featuring "International Cabaret Cubana" at the Comedy Club.
There are innumerable discos, nightclubs and bars on both sides of the island that will have you partying all night long. Rhythms of Techno, live Rock and Roll, classic Jamaican Reggae, Meringue and Souk are just some of the sound sensations of St. Maarten/St. Martin. Casual attire is usually permitted, though some nightclubs require shirts with sleeves and no bare feet.
The island has several movie theaters, including one 6-plex, showing the latest releases. There is also a great bowling alley for those who fancy sports after dark! The fact that St. Maarten/St. Martin provides such a wide choice in entertainment means a night of fun need not cost the earth!
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