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Unite 8 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Unite 1 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Unite 7 Bis | Terrace/patio
Unite 1 | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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57, rue du Mont-Vernon, Orient Bay, 97150
  • Mont Vernon
    3 min walk
  • Orient Bay
    10 min walk
  • Orient Bay Beach
    13 min walk
  • Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Unite 6 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Unite 6

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Unite 2 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Unite 2

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Palm Court 28 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Palm Court 28

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Unite 14 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Unite 14

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Unite 1 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Unite 1

  • 1098 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Palm Court 27 | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Palm Court 27

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Unite 8 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Unite 8

  • 1098 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Unite 7 Bis | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Unite 7 Bis

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Unite 5 | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Unite 5

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Idolem Residence, Vacation Home

Orient Bay condo close to Orient Bay Beach
This condo building features an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff. Each condo provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include free WiFi, free wired internet, and a flat-screen TV. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Idolem Residence, Vacation Home offers 12 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the condo include an outdoor pool.
Idolem Residence, Vacation Home features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Mediterranean condo also offers tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Idolem Residence, Vacation Home has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the airport

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Individual decor
  • Mediterranean architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Idolem Residence, Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The A/C did not work properly, and the room smelled of cat urine. We needed to go to the local supermarket to buy air freshener and candles as the smell was so unbearable it caused me a headed. There were cats all around the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, quiet in late evening, a lot of traffic during the day, The residence was clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Robert W

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Area for St. Martin Beach and Dining Options
Nicely designed unit with a great view and overall facility and provided assets. Owner/manager responsive quickly to needs. (Note that there are many steps to access the rental and within it -- not a problem in general for us but likely not a good rental for any not so able guests. Inside is a descent to toilet and ascent to it from kitchen and living areas. Ascent and descent also to pool and parking -- the latter a concern with baggage and groceries.) AC only in bedroom -- also not a concern for us but that situation needs to be noted. One issue that also is a concern: the description indicated "satellite TV" which is NOT the case. There is access for subscribers to assorted TV services via a modest and fairly slow internet connection (free wifi is provided) but that is not "satellite TV" and is not a service or services everyone has subscribed to. Again, this quite simply is a communication that needs to be in the description for the property. We liked the location very much and found the unit and general property charming.
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Additional Guest
Outside the Outside Prep Kitchen on the Unit Deck
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Johnemus

Quaint little 2 level one bedroom unit. The bathroom is upstairs and the bedroom downstairs, waking up in the middle of the night to urinate involves navigating the rather narrow staircase. The bed was comfy enough and the unit was clean. The kitchen is accessible from the porch but not within the unit. The unit should be more at a $70 per night range imho.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

meran

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I love how the unit was very high up within the complex and right next to the swimming pool. The property manager was attentive to our needs. The unit was quite and spacious. The unit was a unique place to stay which immersed tenants into the culture.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Hans, Hamden, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For a low cost hotel, this is top notch!
For a low cost hotel, this is top notch! The staff is super sweet and they are very eco-friendly. You will feel the island and feel the people and their warmth toward you. It is welcoming and the rooms are very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Moonchild , Brooklyn , NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home Away From Home
This hotel and stafl are really nice there is a nice pool to cool off in anytime of the day or night and you really don't have to walk very far to catch the local bus you have nice views don't matter which apt you get step outside across the street and be careful while taking great pictures of Iguanas .Sit outside enjoy dinner , drink coffee or sip on a glass of anything and watch the sunset . If your knees are bad or an older couple I would call the hotel and check to see if the lower apts are available i had one and was very grateful .as there are many many steps to the higher level .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chip, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Thank you!
Helpful staff/owners. Close to the beach and close to Grand Case for restaurants. The staff was so welcoming and guided us on what to do in the area. Well appointed rooms along with a nice pool also. After many visits to a number of hotels and resorts on SXM, this place covered all the bases and I can't wait to return. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good room for the length of time and price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed and Fun
I spent two weeks staying here, it is a nice quiet area, short walk to the beach with a nice ocean side town near by for evening drinks and food. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the rooms have all you require to be self-sufficient if you desire. I will be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value with privacy
Nice French side location between Orient Bay and Grand Case. Great value with privacy, almost your own pool as only 14 or so units...

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Nie, Saratoga Springs, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Residence 10 min by feet from L'Orient + pool
Nice Residence-Hotel 10 min by feet from L'Orient Beach, the staff (run by a family) is really friendly and helpful. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable, with patio, and view on the bird pond and ocean in the background, very clean also. Nice pool.

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idolem
Very relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and quiet location
Rõõm in good shape when we arrived with the GM waiting for us to check in which was late due to our flight didn't land until 10pm.....no issues with the room other then a few light bulbs that burnt out that were quickly replaced. Would definitely recommend this location as I've been to 8 different locations in Orient Bay area during my 15 visits to the island

8/10 Good

Akos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Family run nice apartments on a budget
This place is great when you are looking for a budget apartment in a quiet area for a good nights sleep, but otherwise planning to move around the island with a car. The place has a lot of stairs so not ideal for people with movement difficulties. The apartments are quiet and cool thanks to air conditioning. Beds are premium offer good sleep. Huge balconies with beautiful views. Wifi was also better than any other place on the island. Kitchenettes are also well equipped (you even get a toaster, which is really unnecessary), the bathroom less so. The place also offers a cozy swimming pool with views at the salt lake. Usually nobody here so good to relax and enjoy the sunshine. As for the negatives: We lacked a hairdryer and we did not get one even on request. So be prepared to bring your own. There is really nothing in the area within walking distance apart from a posh restaurant. The beach and the supermarket are NOT walking distance, unless you don't mind walking 20+ mins among cars with no sidewalks. You need to have a car, bike or some sort of way to move around from here, but can otherwise be a good base. Room service is every 4 (!) days which we found too rare. Room service every 2 days or so would have made it much more comfortable. Mosquitoes also show up around dawn and dusk so be prepared for those too.

8/10 Good

Aaron, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give it a shot
We enjoyed our 'residence' style (aka hill side condo) hotel. The staff was very friendly and provided great suggestions on things to do. Our room had a great view of the lagoon and beach.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idolem residence was awesome. It is located in quiet area. They have Yoga classes at beach, and I loved it.

10/10 Excellent

sosuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall this hotel was perfect to stay!!

6/10 Okay

Almond

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
It was OK , it would be good if someone is at the front desk at all times. By I was quite relaxing

6/10 Okay

Keitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Balcony and open outdoor kitchen.
Accomodations were great, clean, inviting. Open living areas to balcony and kitchen on balcony with huge window for more openess. Balcony with great hammock. Air conditioned bedroom. Not in the touristy area if you like these locations.

10/10 Excellent

zackbot, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quiet and relaxing sanctuary!
Idolem is a small “boutique” hotel operated by a friendly French family. If you are expecting a corporate (e.g. Marriott, Sheraton) this is not for you. If you’re looking for an intimate, quiet, and low key stay then this is it! The Idolem Residence was beautiful, clean, and really well maintained (see my photos!). It is painted white and looks like it belongs on the Greek Mediterranean. Idolem has a pool, which is a little on the small side, but seems to be rarely used by guests. It turned out to be great spot to sit and sleep or catch up on reading. There is also a family of iguanas living across the road next to the salt pond. The units were clean, basically furnished and very spacious! Each unit had a well-equipped kitchen which saved a lot of $$ spent in restaurants. Air conditioning was installed in the bedrooms, but not the main rooms (generally there is always a cool sea breeze from the Atlantic, so it was never really too hot).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pictures you see online make it look a lot better than it really is. The hotel location is inconvenient unless you have a car. The reception is never open to attend your needs. The room was full of mosquitoes. I would not go back.

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort