MULLET BAY BEACH
Mullet Bay Beach – St Maarten’s Famous Beach Along its Golf Course
Mullet Bay Beach is one of the locals favorite beaches! The beach has great local cuisine and activities to do in the water. Additionally, the beach has a great atmosphere.
Mullet Bay is one of Dutch Side Sint Maarten’s most internationally awarded beaches. Along Dutch Sint Maarten’s Sole golf course, one of the island’s longest beaches stretches under palm trees. Several little restaurants serve food for the visitors. After visiting Mullet Bay, one can easily continue the evening in adjacent Maho and Cupecoy areas between the Maho / Cupecoy area along the Mullet Bay Golf Course of St Maarten / St Martin.
The broader Mullet Bay area includes Mullet Pond, a protected wetland and shallow marine habitat with mangroves essential for juvenile fish and bird species, making the zone environmentally significant.
Mullet Bay Beach Impression
Where To Find Mullet Bay Beach
Mullet Bay Beach is between Maho Village and Cupecoy area, close to Maho / Airport Beach and Cupecoy Beach.
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How to get to Mullet Bay Beach?
Mullet Bay Beach is in the Mullet Bay taxi zone. See our overview of St. Maarten taxi rates what pricing is in place from this location to your place of departure.
If you’d rather skip the taxi, you can take the bus. Mullet Bay Beach is accessible via minibuses running from Philipsburg toward Maho and Cupecoy, with frequent stops along the way throughout the day.
Is Mullet Bay Beach good for swimming or only surfing?
Yes, it’s good for both — while Mullet Bay can have strong surf particularly in the rainy season, large sections of the bay are calm and shallow, making it suitable for swimming when conditions are favorable.
What amenities are available at Mullet Bay Beach?
You’ll find beach‑bars and small snack huts serving local fare, sun chairs and umbrellas for rent, and shaded spots under seagrape trees; however, more developed facilities like full restrooms may be limited.
Why is the Mullet Bay area environmentally important?
The nearby Mullet Pond is a Ramsar‑designated wetland that supports mangroves and seagrass beds — vital nurseries for juvenile fish and important for local biodiversity and coastal protection.
Has Mullet Bay ever been affected by hurricanes?
Yes — Hurricane Luis destroyed the former Mullet Bay Resort in 1995, and the area still shows traces of its past, though the beach itself remains a cherished and largely undeveloped public space.
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