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 assistance. 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
Property is also known as
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Idolem Residence, Vacation Home Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
Nice place, quiet in late evening, a lot of traffic during the day, The residence was clean and comfortable
Donna
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Robert W
Jan 9, 2022
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.
Robert W
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2021
6/10 Okay
Johnemus
Dec 3, 2021
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.
Johnemus
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
meran
Oct 15, 2021
meran
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
Jul 7, 2021
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.
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.
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 .
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
It was OK , it would be good if someone is at the front desk at all times. By I was quite relaxing
Almond
6/10 Okay
Keitha
Oct 18, 2016
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.
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).
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.