When you book, you are always worried that it won't be how it looks in photos. Orient Beach was even better. The room had a perfect design and we loved our ocean view deck. The staff were always super friendly and helpful (fitting the island's motto as "The Friendly Island"). Many of the beach bars were not open due to being off season, but it was an easy walk to La Playa (town). We enjoyed their excellent restaurants (especially La Pimento and the Yellow Sub). The French breakfast of juice, fruit salad, and breads was fun, but got old after so many days, so we ordered one additional breakfast (a la carte, for a charge). One was enough for the two of us to share. We would definitely go to Ocean Beach if we returned to St. Martin.