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Club Orient Naturist Resort Frommer's Highly Recommended

1 Baie Orientale, St. Martin 97150
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Location St. Martin
Phone 800/690-0199 in the U.S., 590/87-33-85
Fax 590/87-33-76
Web site www.cluborient.com
Room Information 136 units
Prices Winter 215€-270€ ($322-$405) studio and suite, 330€-395€ ($495-$593) chalet, 1,000€ ($1,500) villa; off season 125€-200€ ($188-$300) studio and suite, 185€-220€ ($275-$330) chalet, 600€ ($900) villa. Children under 12 stay for free
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, ceiling fan, Ethernet access, kitchen, beverage maker, safe

Club Orient Naturist Resort Review

Occupying an isolated spot, this is the only true nudist resort in the French West Indies, but it's definitely not a wild, swinging, party place. Celebrating 30 years of business in 2008, it's very clean, decent, middle-class, even family-friendly. Very few singles check in, so "Club O" won't stimulate those seeking titillation. Despite their lack of clothing, many of the guests are older and very conservative -- just looking for a quiet, reclusive getaway with like-minded nudists. There's no pool on the premises, but the chalets are right on an excellent beach, with plentiful activities to facilitate hanging out (in every sense). Accommodations, set in red-pine chalets imported from Finland, sport a basic IKEA-meets-campground-cabin look, though the decor has been spruced up. All have outside showers and most have both front and back porches. At Papagayo Restaurant you can dine alfresco; the popular 5 to 7pm happy hour allows guests to compare . . . notes. However, each unit has a kitchenette and there's a general store, La Boutique, on-site if you want to cook your own meal.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; gym; spa; kayaks; sailboats; snorkeling; windsurfing; car rental; general store and boutique; babysitting; laundry service; coin-operated laundry; library; minimart; 1 room for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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