Palm Spring Inn: Your Self-Catering Base in Oranjestad
Eleven tropical apartments five minutes from the runway and a short roll downhill to Statia's historic core
Why Go
Statia isn't a resort island, and Palm Spring Inn leans into that beautifully. Instead of a lobby and a dinner buffet, you get your own front door, a stocked kitchen, and swaying palms overhead — the kind of setup that turns a three-night dive trip into a two-week 'why would I leave?' situation.
The Experience
Set on Erick R Gibbs Road, a residential stretch of Oranjestad, Palm Spring Inn is a two-story building of eleven self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments wrapped in meticulously kept tropical greenery. Each unit comes with a full kitchen, private bathroom, cable TV, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, so you can cook breakfast on your own timeline, hang wet dive gear on the balcony, and settle in like a short-term local rather than a guest. The vibe is quiet and neighborly — you'll hear roosters before you hear traffic — and the owners are known for helping arrange island tours, dive pickups, and airport transfers without the usual front-desk friction. It's the kind of place that suits divers, contract workers, remote-workers on Caribbean time, and families who don't want to eat every meal out.
What to Try
Book a luxury apartment if you want the private balcony and flat-screen HDTV upgrade — the extra outdoor space is genuinely useful for morning coffee with a view of the Quill volcano. Fire up one of the shared BBQ grills after a Sunday market run for fresh fish, and take advantage of the on-site laundry mid-stay so you're not repacking damp swim gear. If you're diving, ask the hosts to coordinate a pickup with Scubaqua or Golden Rock Dive Center — most operators know the address and it saves you the rental-car hassle.
Insider Tip
Statia has no chain supermarket, so hit Duggins or Windward Islands Grocery on your way in from F.D. Roosevelt Airport (a five-minute drive) before you drop bags — the apartment kitchens are the point, and stocking up on arrival day means you can skip the 'where's dinner' scramble and start your trip with a rum punch on the balcony instead.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Erick R Gibbs Road 2, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius. Roughly 5 minutes from F.D. Roosevelt Airport (FD Roosevelt / EUX) and 7 minutes from the historic Upper Town of Oranjestad. Eleven apartments in standard and luxury tiers; expect fully equipped kitchens, AC, cable TV, Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, BBQ grills, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and free self-parking. Babysitting available on request (surcharge). Contact: +599 319 7595, info@palmspringinn.com. A rental car is recommended for exploring the Quill, Zeelandia, and the north-side trails, though many dive shops offer guest pickup.
Pair It With
- Aquarium Dive Site — One of Statia's signature reef dives — a five-minute apartment-to-boat morning is exactly why divers pick this address.
- Baby Beach Guide — A calm, sheltered swim spot that's easy to slot into a half-day between check-out from your apartment and the airport run.
- Alvin V. Courtar Park — A short local walk from the inn when you want to stretch your legs without renting a car — good for a sunset stroll after a cook-in dinner.
