I'd like to write based on my experience. I first booked in Maho but switched it to Great Bay because of bad reviews. I was wrong, and wishing didn't pay more for Great Bay! People are generally nice. Perhaps bad reviews about people being rude is a hit or miss situation. I am very active myself and I enjoyed my visit to Maho. Since if you're staying in either Sonesta Maho or Great Bay (not Ocean point), you'll have access to both. If you want a night life, entertainment and fun activities, you should go to Maho. It's a very family friendly all inclusive resort. You get nice views, lots of foods and music. They have 2 pools with bar. They have kids pool. The buffet and other restaurants are ocean view. The casino and other night restaurants are nice. You can walk outside safely. They have shows in the casino. I enjoyed their Latin night. You get dance instructors. Overall, I wished I kept Maho in the beginning. Great Bay is more quiet and relaxing. But if you would like something unique, Maho is a great place as you can experience airplanes at the beach. If you would get bothered by its noise, you better stay in Great Bay. They have nice pool with ocean view but very few restaurants. Hotel is like a motel and their casino inside the resort is small. However, people are nice too and we get special accommodations if you request for what you need. When I go back, I'd stay in Maho. The island itself is beautiful!!! Don't miss the day tour or ATV ride. Do both and you will enjoy and learn about the island's French and Dutch side. Just don't walk in Philipsburg at night because it's dangerous. Downside to either resort is they don't have a shuttle. You have to take the taxi ans it costs $20-25 for 2 people each ride to either resort. And it gets more expensive as it gets later in the evening. Either resort, it's all about your preference and type of environment. Ocean point is as nice as Maho so don't even bother paying double of the price because you get similar amenities anyways. Hope this helps!