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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin

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#1 of 1 resort in Terres Basses
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4.8
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.4
Value
4.0
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Perched beside one of the most spectacular private beaches in the French West Indies, La Samanna is as dazzling as the crystal clear waters that lap the sand. Sink into a chic suite, designed to reflect the hypnotic shapes and colours of sea life. Then dress to impress and sample the world-class restaurants, before diving into the island's vibrant social scene.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Babysitting
Valet parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Plunge pool
Fence around pool
Yoga classes
Yoga room
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Diving
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Windsurfing
Aerobics
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Additional bathroom
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Bathrobes
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
On-demand movies
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
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Ocean view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
5.0 of 5 stars
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Dutch and 3 more

Location

Baie Longue, Terres Basses 97064 St Martin / St Maarten
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
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Nestled in a picturesque setting, La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel in St Martin, is lauded for its serene elegance and luxurious beachfront charm. Guests often remark on the comfortable and well-appointed rooms, despite some views that they are a tad snug or dated. The hotel's tranquil atmosphere and meticulous cleanliness receive consistent praise, as does the exceptional service that includes personal touches. While the location's beauty is acknowledged, its remoteness may not suit everyone. Amenities like beach access are celebrated, though the high cost of the upscale experience is noted.
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darrel2024 wrote a review Mar 12
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LaSamanna is an amazing resort with the most beautiful view and friendliest staff in the Caribbean. The beach is flawless and the staff extremely attentive and interested to cater to your needs. We rank this the best resort in the world and will return back every year.
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Dear darrel2024, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review and for visiting us again, it's always a pleasure to see you! We look forward to your return this summer for the birthday celebration! Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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frequenttraveler9724 wrote a review Mar 11
Westchester, NY64 contributions31 helpful votes
During my real life I take care of everyone around me: My ailing mother, kids, and husband, and my run my own business; La Samanna took care of me. The staff was constantly asking what they could do to make my stay more pleasant, and anticipated my needs, often before I knew I had them. The beach is unparalleled in its beauty, and we swam twice a day. The French restaurant is not to be missed. The lunch place had delicious, healthful offerings. Loved the rum sampler at the end of the meal. Antonio and Alexandra at the front desk, Sherlon who gave us our initial tour of the resort and magically showed up at our door on the afternoon of our departure just as I was wondering how to get our bags to the lobby, Sabrina and Tishana at the concierge desk, Janiqua at breakfast, and the excellent staff at the beach (I’m sorry I don’t have their names because they took such good care of us), and Eleonore the general manager, who sent ius cake and champagne for our anniversary. If you want a beautiful resort, spectacular beach, excellent food and indulgent pampering, La Samanna is for you.
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Dear Laura and Jim C, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this truly fantastic review and for visiting La Samanna. We look forward to your return! Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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KAC wrote a review Mar 11
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We just returned from our stay at La Samanna. It was a wonderful experience. The resort has a relaxed yet elegant vibe and while there are a good amount of guests, it was spread out enough that it felt quiet and not crowded. We traveled with our almost 4 year old and knew the resort was kid friendly but not kid-focused. The staff were incredibly warm and went ouf of their way to make our son feel welcome. If you do plan to travel with a toddler, it is a quiet resort, so a child(ren) who are used to being around adults would enjoy it. Breakfast and dinners at the resort are relaxed and quiet so we brought activities to entertain our toddler during meals to ensure that we did not disturb the other guests. During our stay there were a few other families but mostly young or middle aged couples. Beach: It was a wonderful few days of spending time at the beach and in our rooftop plunge pool. The beach is huge and chairs are spread out so you don't feel on top of anyone. We rented a cabana on the beach one day. It was nice to have a place to get out of the sun and relax and eat lunch. The staff set up a few umbrellas so that our son could play on the beach in the shade. We rented paddle boards and ventured around the cove. Note: there are boats that dock in the cove area so it can be a little crowded when doing water activities. Also, party boats do dock on the side of the beach near the cabanas and boat guests swim there/use the beach. It can be loud and take away from the relaxed vibe. The other end of the beach is much quieter. Food: The food is excellent and probably even better when you're not entertaining a toddler during meals. If you dine at L'Oursin you must order Marcel's Egg. Sunset cruise: We took a sunset cruise with our toddler which was great. It is a no frills speed boat that takes you around part of the island during sunset. They had a cooler of drinks, including champagne and beer as well as snacks. The captain did a great job of pointing out areas of the island/explainging the history but also giving us space to enjoy the ride to ourselves. Room: We stayed in a one bedroom suite with a "private" rooftop and plunge pool. The suite was large and they set up a small bed for our toddler. The shower pressure is amazing!! There is a small balcony off of the suite level with chairs. The stairs up to the rooftop are steep and narrow but it wasn't really an issue for us but might be for some. The rooftop is "private" - each building with a rooftop has two rooftops areas separated by a wall. We also had a full view of the rooftop of the neighboring building. From the pictures we assumed each rooftop was completely private and only for one suite. There didn't seem to be anyone staying next to us so we didn't feel self-conscious talking on the roof or letting our toddler have fun playing in the pool. Both the rooftop and balcony faced the ocean and the views were gorgeous. At night, we had drinks on the rooftop under the stars. Only issues: There were a couple of times when we called the front desk for assistance- to help clean up a broken glass in the room, extra pillows, help opening the rooftop umbrealla. They were slow to respond and we had to call a couple of times for someone to come. During the first night it sounded like the neighbors below us were playing music with bass. We thought it might just be normal nosies from the pool pump and couldn't confirm it was the neighbors music but the second two nights were much quieter. Overall we greatly appreciated how warm, welcoming and helpful the staff were. The resort is beautiful, the pictures give an accurate representation. It's the nicest resort on the island so if you're traveling to St. Martin you must stay here!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Dear kellycZ9546DK Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this truly fantastic review and for visiting La Samanna. We look forward to you return and will ensure additional staffing to prevent any service lags when the hotel is at maximum capacity - I have duly noted your comments and will cascade. Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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ReanaT18 wrote a review Mar 8
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The hotel has a gorgeous view and our room in the main house had a lovely balcony looking out to the ocean, but our overall stay was average. The concierge and hotel staff were very friendly and warm, but seemed a bit short-staffed at times. I understand the hotel was at full capacity, so I am sure things are more manageable in the low season. It seems the hotel predominantly caters to a mature clientele of regularly returning visitors, and I don't think it is the best fit for young professional couples or honeymooners.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Dear ReanaT18, Thank you for taking the time to submit this review and I am delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful beach but I am concerned that you felt the team was shortstaffed. Indeed, we have been experiencing much higher occupancy than normal, even for high season, and despite allowing for overtime, I have seen a bit of a stretch in February and early March. You are right, we do have a high number of repeaters at this time of year and since we have been open for 5 decades, our clientele tends to be more mature during high season. Nevertheless, I would welcome the opportunity to connect on any further concerns and can be reached at: eleonore.astier-petin@belmond.com at any time. Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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ahawkfly wrote a review Mar 8
New York City, New York7 contributions4 helpful votes
Perfect in every way, beginning with a charming breakfast crew (rarer than diamonds), complimentary water coolers at the beach, and what a beach it is! Dinner under the stars (it's a fine mix of Island and French). Lulled to sleep with the sound of gentle waves. A mind, body and soul restoration.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Dear ahawkfly, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this truly fantastic review and for visiting La Samanna. It was a pleasure to meet you! We look forward to your return. Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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Michel K wrote a review Mar 4
Palo Alto, California31 contributions25 helpful votes
A Vacation To Reinvigorate The Soul From the moment you arrive until you leave, the environment provided by La Samana is tranquil bliss. The staff is as happy to see you as you are to be there. The picture perfect beach you see upon arrival is as beautiful as any I have seen and that includes the Maldives. If you are a tennis buff, you will be in heaven with Omni courts, open 24 hours a day, that are like walking on a cloud. The staff, overseen by Eleanore, are there to serve your every need. Antonio at the front desk magically upgraded us to a magnificent suite fit for a billionaire. Emilie at the pool magically appeared whenever we wanted something. We slept so close to the beach that we could hear the lullaby waves rock us off to sleep. If you want bliss, relaxation, and recovery from civilization, then La Samanna is the place for you🙏😊
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear michelk136, Such a pleasure to meet you! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this lovely review and for visiting La Samanna. We look forward to your return! Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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J Stewart Roberts MD wrote a review Mar 2
Miami Beach, Florida15 contributions17 helpful votes
all 5 starts, food, beach, service. We have stayed at fine resorts around the world and this one ranks near the top in regards to the above. The food selections as Weill as preparations were definitely Michelin star levels.
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Dear bamadoc77, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this truly fantastic review and for visiting La Samanna. We look forward to your return! Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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Joel wrote a review Feb 2024
Fremont, California7 contributions2 helpful votes
Great property in beautiful location! The staff, beach and accommodation were wonderful. We particularly enjoyed the oools and beach. Only suggestion is for live music in the bar for evening entertainmentz
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Mr. Rosenberg, Thank you for taking the time to submit this wonderful review and for visiting La Samanna. It was a pleasure to meet you. Although we do provide live music on Thursdays in the main bar and at the Sunday Caribbean BBQ with a steel drum band. We will look to see how we can incorporate more of it on other evenings :) We hope to welcome you back! Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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amar z wrote a review Feb 2024
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La Samanna will always be my home away from home, i loved the atmosphere, and all about the hotel -room, food, beach, the staff, and service !knowing this wonderful hotel for over 4 decades it's always a great pleasure to spend vacation in this beautiful and very relaxing resort.
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Dear Ammar, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this lovely review and for visiting La Samanna, once again. It's always a pleasure to see you! We look forward to you return! Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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Richard G wrote a review Feb 2024
France5 contributions1 helpful vote
La Samanna offers exactly what discerning guests yearn for: Beauty: the setting is jaw droppingly gorgeous, something you’d see in an advertisement but can’t believe is that special in real life. It is. Staff: each person working at La Samanna is so well-trained, expert and gracious at whatever they do Rooms: the rooms have fantastic views — the sunsets are dreamy — and are maintained to the highest standards. Very comfy beds and linens. Convenience: to leave a Caribbean airport and in less than 15 minutes to be at check in of a world class resort is a real gift. Food: the quality is excellent, breakfasts offer an extensive buffet in addition to tasty and tasteful menu offerings. No one could fail to find what they want. Spa: real pros offer a first rate range of spa services in a lovely setting Grounds: extremely well maintained In all, there is a reason La Samanna has so many repeat guests who could go anywhere in the world. It offers precisely what one hopes to experience, and consistently delivers at world class scale.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Dear richardgF8209OB, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this truly fantastic review and for visiting La Samanna, once again. We look forward to you return! Thank you again and warm regards, Eleonore Eleonore Astier-Petin General Manager La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St. Martin
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Which popular attractions are close to La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin?
Nearby attractions include Cupecoy Bay Beach (0.4 miles) and Dany's Beach Bar (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
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Conveniently located restaurants include Mama, Bar Code, and Le Mediterraneen.
Are there opportunities to exercise at La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and fitness classes during their stay.
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Yes, La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
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Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
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Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
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Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.