Royal Palm Beach Resort

The Resort & Setting

Royal Palm Beach Resort is a beach resort in Simpson Bay, part of the wider Philipsburg area on Sint Maarten's Dutch side. The property is managed under the Hilton Vacation Club / Diamond brand and offers tropical-inspired suites spread across grounds with six outdoor pools, on-site dining options, and a casino — a layout suited to owners who want both beach time and resort facilities without leaving the property. On Google, it's simply categorised as lodging, where it carries a solid 4.4-star average from more than 2,100 reviews.

The Area & Things to Do

Simpson Bay is one of Sint Maarten's busiest stretches, known for its lagoon, nightlife strip and proximity to the island's main airport. Philipsburg, the island's capital, is a short drive away and worth the trip for its waterfront promenade, duty-free shopping streets and cruise-ship harbour. Being on the Dutch side also puts the French side of the island — with its own distinct dining and beach scene — within easy reach for a day out. Owners and renters alike tend to split their time between the resort's own pools and the beaches and bars that Simpson Bay is known for.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Royal Palm Beach Resort and are considering parting with it, listing privately on BidMyTimeshare.com keeps things straightforward: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the platform, and there's a small one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale — unlike going through a broker.

Before you list, it helps to understand the brand's resale terms. According to Hilton Grand Vacations (which now oversees former Diamond Resorts contracts), the transfer fee for this collection isn't officially published, but owners have reported paying around $250 per contract as of 2024. A right of first refusal hasn't been documented for this collection, so there's no indication the resort or club holds a right to step in and match your sale price.

What matters most to a buyer is understanding exactly what they're getting: resale buyers do not automatically join The Club, and HGV Max is not available to secondary-market purchasers. That's a significant distinction from buying direct from the developer, and it's worth stating clearly in your listing so buyers know what membership benefits are — and aren't — included. Typical transfer times aren't published either, so if you're negotiating a sale, it's sensible to ask HGV directly for a current timeline before you commit to a closing date with a buyer.

For owners who'd rather rent out a week than sell outright, the same listing principles apply: you set the rental price and terms, and interested renters reach out through the platform directly.

Practical Notes

The resort participates in the RCI exchange network, which is relevant for owners who use their week for exchanges rather than staying at the property itself, and something worth mentioning to prospective buyers who exchange regularly. If you're unsure of your current annual maintenance fee or your contract's exact points/week value, have that information ready — buyers and renters will ask, and listings with clear, accurate figures tend to move faster.