Palm Spring Inn — Two-Bedroom Apartment
A self-catering base on Statia with tropical gardens, a full kitchen, and the Quill on your doorstep.
Why Go
Five minutes from F.D. Roosevelt Airport and seven from Oranjestad's cobbled streets, this two-bedroom apartment at Palm Spring Inn is the kind of place divers, families, and long-stay travellers keep quiet about. You get your own kitchen, a balcony framed by palms and mountain views, and a genuinely local pocket of Cherry Tree — the sort of Statia stay where you unpack once and let the island unfold slowly.
The Experience
Palm Spring Inn is a two-storey, 11-apartment inn wrapped in meticulously kept tropical greenery — bougainvillea, hibiscus, and palms doing the heavy lifting on ambience. The two-bedroom apartment is built for people who want a home rather than a hotel room: full kitchen with stove, fridge, and microwave, a proper dining area, a living room with flat-screen and streaming, air-conditioning throughout, and a private balcony with outdoor furniture looking toward the Quill. Free WiFi and free private parking are standard; pets can join on request. The vibe is quiet, residential, and unhurried — exactly what Statia does best.
What to Try
Cook a proper meal at least once — the kitchen is fully equipped, and Oranjestad's small supermarkets stock enough for a fresh mahi-mahi dinner or a Creole stew. Take breakfast on the balcony before the day heats up, then head out to dive the Statia National Marine Park or hike the Quill's crater rim. Come back, rinse gear at the apartment, and grill on the balcony as the sun drops behind the palms.
Insider Tip
Ask about a mid-length booking — Palm Spring Inn is one of the few places on Statia that genuinely rewards a week-plus stay, and the two-bedroom layout is a stealth deal if you're a diving couple, a small family, or two friends splitting costs. Also: request a unit on the upper floor if you can — the balcony views over the tropical garden toward the Quill are noticeably better.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Erick R Gibbs Road 2, Cherry Tree, Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius (Caribbean Netherlands). About 5 minutes by car from F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) and 7 minutes from historic Oranjestad and Fort Oranje. Rental car strongly recommended — Statia has no ride-share and taxis are limited. Free parking on-site. Free WiFi, AC, fully equipped kitchen, walk-in shower, balcony. Pets on request (fees may apply). Bring a reef-safe sunscreen and dive certification card if you plan to use the marine park.
Pair It With
- Statia National Marine Park — World-class shore and boat diving on protected reefs and wrecks — the main reason most travellers come to Statia, and easy to rinse gear back at the apartment.
- The Quill — Statia's dormant volcano and signature hike, with a lush crater rainforest at the top; the balcony view from the inn points straight at it.
- Fort Oranje & Historic Oranjestad — Seven minutes down the road — 17th-century Dutch fort, cannons, and Statia's 'Golden Rock' colonial history in a walkable Upper Town.
- Ocean View Terrace Guide — Classic Statia sunset spot near Fort Oranje for a drink and local plate on evenings you don't feel like cooking in.
