Maho Group

What Maho Group does

The Maho Group is a privately held, integrated leisure, real estate, gaming and resort operator headquartered in Maho Bay, Sint Maarten, founded approximately 1988 and operating for more than 35 years. Its hospitality arm comprises two flagship Sonesta-branded resorts — the 420-room, 10-acre Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa (all-inclusive, family-centric) and the 130-suite, adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort — supplemented by the Royal Islander Club La Plage and La Terrasse vacation ownership properties. Its gaming arm operates Casino Royale, the largest gaming emporium in Sint Maarten with over 21,000 square feet of gaming floor, and Diamond Casino in Philipsburg with 140+ slots and 8 tables under a recently upgraded player tracking system.

The group's real estate arm markets and sells residential inventory across multiple branded developments: Aquamarina (gated residential resort), BlueMarine Residences, BlueMarine Villas (lots from $195,000; finished villas from $495,000 USD), Porto Maho (luxury villas and vistas anchored by a planned mega-yacht marina, in initial launch phase), and The Emerald at Maho. These properties are clustered around Maho Village, a mixed-use destination combining three resorts with 40+ retail, dining, nightlife and spa outlets.

Maho Group monetizes across four revenue streams: (1) all-inclusive resort room revenue and F&B via the Sonesta partnership and on-site sales; (2) gaming revenue and Players Club loyalty engagement across Casino Royale and Diamond Casino; (3) residential real estate sales through on-site sales offices and property-specific websites; and (4) commercial rent and tenant income from the Maho Village promenade. The customer base spans leisure tourists (families, couples, groups), business and event planners using the 24,000+ sq ft of meeting space, real estate buyers seeking Caribbean residential assets, and gaming visitors including high rollers; geographic concentration in Sint Maarten is total, with no evidence of multi-jurisdiction operations.

Name

Maho Group

Legal name

The Maho Group

Website

https://mahogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maho Group is a privately held Sint Maarten-based operator of all-inclusive Sonesta resorts, two casinos, and a portfolio of branded residential real estate developments (Aquamarina, BlueMarine, Porto Maho, Emerald at Maho), integrated through the mixed-use Maho Village destination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Resort Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ultra-Luxury Villas & Estates (THAMAEAA), Luxury Vacation Homes & Residences (THAMAEAB)

Keywords

• All-inclusive resorts
• Caribbean hospitality
• Casino gaming operations
• Residential real estate development
• Mixed-use resort destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint Maarten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Maho Group operates integrated hospitality, gaming and residential real estate businesses in Sint Maarten through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Its revenue-generating portfolio consists of two all-inclusive resorts under the Sonesta brand (Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa and the adults-only Ocean Point Resort), two casino properties (Casino Royale and Diamond Casino), multiple residential real estate developments (Aquamarina, BlueMarine Residences, BlueMarine Villas, Porto Maho, The Emerald at Maho), and the Royal Islander Club vacation ownership resort, all clustered in the Maho Village mixed-use destination.

Product overview

Maho Group is a diversified hospitality and real estate company operating in Sint Maarten for over 35 years. Its portfolio comprises resort properties (Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, Royal Islander Club), gaming venues (Casino Royale, Diamond Casino), and residential real estate developments (Aquamarina, BlueMarine Residences, BlueMarine Villas, Porto Maho). The properties are clustered around Maho Village, a mixed-use destination featuring shopping, dining, entertainment, and gaming. Maho Group handles all aspects from conception to marketing of its projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sonesta Maho Beach Resort Casino & Spa: The largest, all-inclusive family-centric resort in Sint Maarten with casino and spa amenities.
• Sonesta Ocean Point Resort
• Casino Royale
• Diamond Casino
• Aquamarina
• BlueMarine Residences
• BlueMarine Villas
• Maho Village
• Royal Islander Club
• Porto Maho

Products and services

• Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa The largest all-inclusive family-centric resort in Sint Maarten, spanning 10 acres with 420 rooms on the beachfront southwest shore, offering all-inclusive meals, drinks, Beach House Kids Club, scheduled activity programs, the Oasis pool area with waterslides, five restaurants, five bars, fitness center, Serenity Spa and access to Casino Royale. Targets singles, couples, families and groups seeking Caribbean vacation experiences.
• Sonesta Ocean Point Resort An adults-only, all-inclusive ultra-luxury resort with 130 all-suite accommodations featuring contemporary Caribbean style, located at the westernmost point of the island with Maho Bay views. Includes three exclusive pools including the Edge infinity pool with zero-entry cliffside beach, four bars, three restaurants including signature Azul, 24-hour room service, butler service and a fitness center.
• Casino Royale The largest gaming emporium and rated #1 casino on Sint Maarten, spanning over 21,000 square feet within Maho Village. Features an abundance of gaming tables and slot machines, a private high-roller area, VIP packages, screenings and the free Players Club loyalty program offering slot play bonuses, large value rebates, hotel stays and fine dining rewards.
• Diamond Casino A casino located at #1 Front Street in Philipsburg (capital of Sint Maarten), offering over 140 slot machines and eight gaming tables featuring American Roulette, Blackjack, Three Card Poker and Caribbean Poker, with a newly installed state-of-the-art player tracking system.
• Aquamarina A gated residential resort development in St. Maarten setting the standard for residential resort living, featuring contemporary design with international influences, stunning views and exceptional amenities for buyers seeking resort-style residential properties.
• BlueMarine Residences A luxury residential development in St. Maarten featuring spacious floor plans and panoramic views in a private enclave, with nature-inspired architectural colors and extraordinary amenities offering an indulgent escape.
• BlueMarine Villas A residential villa development in St. Maarten blending an aquatic lifestyle with bespoke design. Meticulously surveyed lots offer striking panorama of Simpson Bay Lagoon starting from $195,000; building packages including the lot with a custom floor plan are priced from $495,000 USD, with architects tailoring the floor plan to suit buyer style.
• Porto Maho A new concept in luxury living in its initial launch phase, integrating lifestyle, domicile and cultural context. Includes The Villas and The Vistas with inspired architecture blending indoor and outdoor living, designed to become St. Maarten's most vibrant hub anchored by the destination's largest mega yacht marina.
• The Emerald at Maho A residential property within the Maho Group's St. Maarten real estate portfolio.
• Royal Islander Club La Plage and La Terrasse A vacation ownership resort offering spacious apartment-style accommodations at two locations, La Plage and La Terrasse, providing an affordable way to experience the Maho area lifestyle with access to Maho Village conveniences.
• Maho Village A mixed-use destination within Maho Village featuring three seaside resorts (Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Royal Islander Club La Plage and La Terrasse), a promenade with over 40 shops, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, spas, hair salon and Casino Royale.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sonesta Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaho Group operates Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa and Sonesta Ocean Point Resort under the Sonesta brand. These are the flagship properties of Maho Group's resort portfolio, representing the company's largest and most recognized hospitality assets.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sonesta International Hotels: Operates the Sonesta brand under which Maho Group's two flagship resorts run. Highly comparable as a multi-brand hotel operator with strong Caribbean and Latin America presence and a similar resort + extended-stay + luxury mix.
• The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa: Marriott-branded beachfront resort in Sint Maarten offering comparable upscale leisure accommodations, spa and meeting facilities on the same island.
• Divi Resorts: Caribbean timeshare and resort operator with a major presence in Sint Maarten (Divi Little Bay). Directly comparable as a Caribbean all-inclusive and vacation-ownership competitor serving overlapping customers on the same island.
• Mullet Bay Resort (Sint Maarten): Beachfront resort in Sint Maarten targeting similar leisure and golf traveler segments. Direct local competitor on the same island.

Broad incumbents

• Sandals Resorts International: Largest luxury all-inclusive Caribbean resort operator (Sandals and Beaches brands). Comparable on all-inclusive model, Caribbean geography and luxury positioning, but materially larger scale and broader multi-island footprint.
• Meliá Hotels International: Spanish hotel group with deep Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio under Paradisus and Meliá brands. Comparable on resort model and Caribbean geography; larger and more geographically diversified.
• Atlantis Paradise Island: Bahamas-based integrated mega-resort with hotel, casino, marina, real estate and retail components. Highly comparable as an integrated Caribbean destination operator spanning hospitality, gaming and residential.
• Baha Mar: Bahamas integrated resort complex combining multiple hotel brands, casino, residences and marina. Closely comparable as an integrated Caribbean resort/casino/residential destination with a mega-yacht component.
• Hyatt Inclusive Collection: Hyatt's all-inclusive Caribbean resort platform (Secrets, Dreams, Zoetry, Hyatt Ziva/Zilara). Comparable on all-inclusive luxury positioning and Caribbean resort distribution; significantly larger and broader.

Emerging players

• Belmond (LVMH): Luxury hotel and resort operator with Caribbean and island properties focused on ultra-luxury stays. Comparable to Maho Group's Ocean Point and Porto Maho luxury positioning, though smaller Caribbean footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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