We spent 10 wonderful days here over July 4. The vacation started out kind of rocky when we made our connection in San Juan but our bags didn't. But after that it was smooth sailing. The condo is large and well appointed, very clean and on the very best part of Orient. We were on the ground floor and had no issues with safety - use common sense. The staff (especially Angie at the desk) was very friendly and helpful, even the cabanna boys of Waikiki. Such an easy walk into the village for dinner. We especially enjoyed the private pool.

We stayed at the Caribbean Princess on a Girl's Getaway Weekend in Early March of '08 and we absolutely loved the resort! Great location on one of the world's 25 best beaches.
Nudity was no problem which was great. Our 2 HUGE bedroom villa which they called beachfront wasn't really ON the beach but it's as bf as you're going to get there. We saw the ocean from our terrace but behind a row of palms and a drive path, but that wasn't a trip breaker by any means. Hey, it's St. Martin and it's 85 degrees and you're 1500 miles away from your life!
The staff was nice and the villa HUGE. Our terrage was gigantic and had plenty of room for entertaining.
Location is secluded and quiet and we loved the little market in Orient Village where we stocked up on wine and cheese and other local provisions.
The only thing that kept this from being a 5 star review is that they had no 24-hour front desk service and the day we checked in one girl was running around doing all the work. For this kind of money, round the clock front desk concierge service should be paramount, especillay given the security concerns that other travellers expressed. We were OK there, but more service is needed, at least for high season.
Also, work on your French. The front desk attendants speak English, but the domestic staff and securty guards do not. I can speak some so I didn't have "une probleme". Besides, it's make the trip more fun, mai non?
Definitely book, go, and enjoy and take your clothes off! You'll be positively transformed.

Caribbean Princess was a wonderful place to stay. We were warmly greeted by property manager Alex who continued to be helpful throughout our stay. She was able to recommend restaurants and sites to visit, always with concern and interest. She was a highlight. We had the advantage of staying in both the first floor and second floor villas as we upgraded during our visit, mostly because we were concerned about safety after reading previous reviews. Although we were cautious (rolling down shutters, locking all valuables), we did feel we were safe throughout the week. There were security guards on duty every night and the cleaning staff were visible and courteous. The villa itself was spectacular. Extremely spacious and clean. The sliding doors leading to the outside open fully into the wall, making it feel like you could entertain dozens of friends if you wanted to. The first floor rooms open to a deck and a small, grassy area that you can sun yourself on in the morning. There are tall hedges for some privacy and although you can't see the beach, you do get the tradewinds and can hear the ocean. You will not be disappointed if this is where you stay. The second floor living room sliders open to a deck, but what you lose in terms of yard space, you gain in terms of a spectacular view of Orient Beach. Nothing like it - the blue water and tropical breezes are enduring. With your stay you have access to a few beach areas with chairs and umbrellas. You also have the ability to make charges to your room. Breakfast at Coco Beach was a highlight for us. Rent a car and go to Grand Case for some excellent dining, particularly Il Nettuno and numerous French restaurants. We went to the shopping areas once and raced back to the quiet of our beach. There were only a few downsides, one being TV reception. The hotel should consider cable or satellite reception as this area is pretty quiet at night. Also the American dollar has lost value against the Euro making for considerable additional costs we had not realized. All that being said, we would definitely return to the Caribbean Princess and St. Martin.

We had a wonderful week. YOur reservation system was flawless, we got just what we ordered. Facilities were great, lots of fun, great food all along the beach and in Grand Case, Oiyster Pond and the capital, and I would have talked about all that in this review, but our last day ruined the trip. While we were at the beach our final morning for about an hour, our locked room safe was opened in our locked condo and our wallets were stolen. Front desk said police would not investigate because nothing was broken into, so either they never called police, they were implying that we for some reason were faking the theft, or it is ok for employees or friends of employees to steal. They only got about two hundred Euro, but all our id's and credit cards. We spent our last two hours in St. Maritn on the phone cancelling credit cards. Once we got home we also had to call all credit bureaus and set up a fraud alert, and we pray that will stop anyone from stealing our identities. They did not take our passports or our travelers checks. They obviously did not want us to be trapped there. That would have forced an investigation. I give Cap Caraibe, which supervises the Caribbean Princess condos an absolute failing grade, and I am nearly certain their employees were in on the theft. How else could they have gotten in, in the one hour we were gone in broad daylight? We will return to St. Martin, but never to Caraibe or Caribbean Princess. It is a den of thieves. Please do not reject this review. If the companies involved want to challenge our review we will do so in court.
James Minard