Esmeralda Hôtel & Resort has a land of 3 hectares (7.4 acres) with tropical gardens with coconut palms, and bougainvillea and hibiscus trees. This plantation-style hotel is on the beach at Orient Bay, in the French area of the island of Saint Martin. The property is 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from the official nude beach of the island and 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from Boulevard de Grand Case, where Harmony Nights take place some months of the year, with live music and parades. Marigot, the French capital of the island, is 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) away, and Princess Juliana (SXM) and L'Esperance (SGF) airports are 19 and 3 kilometers (11.8 and 1.9 mi) away, respectively. This hotel in Saint Martin comprises 65 guest rooms and suites distributed in 18 villas with colonial architecture, and decorated in pastel shades. Each accommodation is equipped with TV with satellite channels, direct dial telephone, data port, in-room safe, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and terrace. Deluxe suites have a fully-equipped kitchen, and the other rooms have a kitchenette. Esmeralda Hôtel & Resort has a pool with hydromassage jets in each villa, two tennis courts to play day or night, and an outdoor children's playground. The property also has a restaurant to savor Creole dishes and French cuisine, and a restaurant and bar on the beach. If you want to practice water sports, the hotel offers snorkeling equipment and the beach offers a number of options to enjoy the sea. This hotel has a gift shop, offers massage services, business services, babysitting, and honeymoon special packages. Esmeralda Resort is a smoke-free hotel and offers wireless internet access in the lobby area. ***The hotel will be closed from September 1 to October 6, 2013.