Flamingo Beach Resort, a Hilton Vacation Club

The resort and its setting

Flamingo Beach Resort, a Hilton Vacation Club (part of the former Diamond Resorts portfolio, now under Hilton Grand Vacations), is located at Pelican Key, 6 Billy Folly Road, in Simpson Bay on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten. With a 4.4/5 rating from 912 Google reviews, it's a well-regarded place to stay in an area known for its sheltered bay, beach bars and easy access to Philipsburg. The resort operates as a timeshare property, with owners holding weeks or points that can be used personally, exchanged, or rented out.

Simpson Bay and the surrounding area

Simpson Bay is one of the liveliest districts on the island, built around a long lagoon and a stretch of beach lined with restaurants, casinos and bars — many owners and renters choose the area specifically for its walkable nightlife and dining scene. Philipsburg, the island's capital, is close by and worth the trip for its waterfront boardwalk, duty-free shopping streets and cruise-ship harbour. Sint Maarten/Saint Martin's split Dutch-French character means visitors can cross to the French side for a different pace, different food and a quieter beach scene, all within the same small island.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Flamingo Beach Resort and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or as a rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. This is a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, your listing is visible to buyers and renters searching for this resort, and interested parties contact you through the platform. There's no commission on a sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Before listing, it's worth knowing how resale works on the brand side. Hilton Grand Vacations (formerly Diamond Resorts) hasn't published an official transfer or resale fee for this collection, but owners have reported paying around $250 per contract as of 2024. A right of first refusal hasn't been documented for this resort, and typical transfer processing times aren't published either, so sellers and buyers should confirm current timelines directly with HGV once a sale is agreed.

Importantly, resale buyers at this resort do not automatically become members of The Club, and HGV Max — the enhanced points and benefits tier — isn't available to anyone who buys on the secondary market. This doesn't prevent a straightforward resale of the week or points contract itself, but buyers should fully understand what membership perks do and don't carry over, and sellers should be upfront about this when listing.

On the plus side, owners here can use RCI and Interval International for exchanges, both confirmed exchange networks for this resort — a detail worth highlighting to buyers who want flexibility to trade their week for stays elsewhere.

What renters typically look for

Renters researching Flamingo Beach Resort tend to ask about the Simpson Bay location, proximity to the beach and nightlife strip, and whether a unit suits a couple, a family, or a larger group. Being specific in a rental listing — dates, unit size, view, and what's included — helps set realistic expectations and speeds up enquiries from serious renters.

Practical notes for owners and buyers

Anyone selling or buying a resale week should request written confirmation of the current annual maintenance fee and any outstanding transfer costs before finalising a price, since these figures aren't fixed by the resale marketplace and can change. Keeping all transfer paperwork with HGV separate from the private sale agreement on BidMyTimeshare.com avoids confusion about who is responsible for what, and when.