The Mercure St Martin and Marina is on the west coast of the island, 3.1 miles (5 km) from Marigot, the French capital, 4.3 miles (7 km) from Juliana International Airport and 0.6 miles (1 km) from Baie Rouge, one of the island's most beautiful beaches.The hotel with its Creole architecture backs onto a fine sandy beach, shaded with palm trees and facing the lagoon. It has 169 rooms, a bar and restaurant, an infinity pool and children's pool, full water sport facilities and a tennis court.