Apartment 207: an active holiday starts on the second level
If your idea of a good day involves fins, a sail or a run along the shore, apartment 207 is a smart choice. Because Dolce Beach Residence is a beachfront block rising directly from Simpson Bay’s sand, it takes less than a minute to get from this second-level one-bedroom to the water’s edge, fins or paddle under your arm.
Train, swim, repeat
For weights and cardio, the shared gym offers an enclosed room and an outdoor space where you can stretch in the breeze. Afterwards, cool off in the shared pool, which sits on the beach, or go straight into the sea. The lobby team is there when you arrive and throughout the stay, handy whenever you need a tip or a hand.
The apartment
Sleeping two, the apartment tucks the king-size bed away behind a door of its own, ideal for recovering once the wind drops and the boards are rinsed. The fully equipped kitchen, oven included, makes it easy to prepare a big breakfast before a dive or a pasta dinner after one. A bathroom and a guest toilet keep busy mornings running smoothly.
Balcony at the second level
Low enough to check the wind and the state of the water at a glance, high enough to see right across the bay. It is also where tomorrow’s plans get made, usually over a cold drink.
Getting out on the water
The concierge can book snorkelling or diving trips, a day of sailing, a rental car to reach other beaches, a taxi from the airport and your dinner reservations. Tell them your level and what you want to see, and they will point you in the right direction.
The area
Simpson Bay makes a natural base for water sports, with marinas right alongside the restaurants, beach bars and supermarkets you can walk to. Princess Juliana Airport is roughly a ten-minute ride. Maho Beach is close, and so are Mullet Bay and Cupecoy for a swim somewhere different. Philipsburg and Marigot are worth a day each.
Essentials
Check-in starts at 4 pm and check-out is by 11 am. Beds are made, towels are ready and the Wi-Fi is on.
