Hotel software for Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten shares an island with a French half, so guests mix Dutch and French habits, and a small property often hosts quite different travellers in the same week.
Running a small property in Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten shares an island with the French side, and its small stays include guesthouses, villas and apartments around Simpson Bay, Maho and Philipsburg. Guests come mostly from North America and Europe, and winter is the main season. Hurricane season in late summer and autumn can mean closures or quiet periods.
With a clear peak and quiet off-season, owners need rates that change sharply across the year, plus the ability to close nights. Calendars across Booking.com, Airbnb and direct requests must match. Longer winter stays are common. Prices may be shown in XCG or other currencies, and local tourist tax may apply.
What shapes bookings in Sint Maarten
Simpson Bay and the lagoon
Restaurants, marinas and the airport make this a hub for sailors and short stays. Planes pass low over Maho Beach, which draws curious visitors.
Philipsburg
The Dutch capital has shopping and a cruise port. Day visitors are many, while overnight guests stay a few nights close to the boardwalk.
Orient Bay and the French side
Beach clubs and a relaxed atmosphere attract couples and groups in winter. Guests often cross between both halves of the island.
Winter peak and hurricane season
December to April is the main period, and late summer to autumn is hurricane season. Owners adjust rates, closed nights and cancellation terms accordingly.
Who books in Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten welcomes guests from the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France and the wider Caribbean, including sailors and cruise passengers extending their stay. Winter guests book well ahead and stay a week or two, while others come on short trips. Owners should be ready for last-minute changes, particularly when weather or flights disrupt travel, and communicate in English, French and Dutch.
Set up for Sint Maarten
Off-season closed nights
Close nights during quiet months or repairs, and reopen when the season starts.
Prices in XCG
Set XCG rates with a strong winter season and lower prices in other months.
Two-way calendar
Booking.com and Airbnb stay in sync in one agenda, so a sold night closes on both.
Questions from Sint Maarten hotel owners
Which currency should I use?
Prices are often quoted in US dollars, and the island also uses the Caribbean guilder on the Dutch side. In Sojodesk you can set your rates in the local currency.
How do I handle weather disruption?
You can close nights in the calendar and adjust or move bookings as needed. Clear messages to guests help in uncertain periods.
Can I handle guests from both the Dutch and French side?
Your booking page works in 4 languages, which helps with English, Dutch and French speaking guests. Bookings from all channels end up in one calendar.
Can guests check in without me waiting?
Online check-in and Sojolock smart locks with an automatic pincode per booking make late arrivals easier. This is helpful when flights run late.
Can I close my Sint Maarten villa for the quiet months?
Yes. You can mark nights as closed and they stay blocked on connected sites. You can reopen and set winter prices when the high season approaches.
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