One places that is affortable and convience it is right on Marigot close to Marina is Fantastic Guesthouse. that you can walk to pier, stores, bars, bakery, drugstores etc.at the pier there many places to eat seafood very affortable.http://www.fantasticguesthouse.com/english/home.htmAnother place to stay is La California at Grand case it has beach, internet, kitchenette and others things.http://www.california-st-martin.com/California-SXM-english.htmCarls Inn in Cole Bay (this one is not that old less than 10 yrs constrution)http://www.carlsinn.comAlso by Joshua at Philisburg right in town (dutch side)bars, restaurants, pier, beach, Casino and St Rose Arcade.http://www.joshuaroseguesthouse.com/index.htmlSt Rose Arcade is the place to hang outAlso Green house.Good luck!!Hope that this help a bit!!