Belmond La Samanna

My wife and I were here for a Wed-Sun trip. The pictures don't do it justice, it was beautiful and some of the friendliest staff we have ever met. THE GOOD: - Amazing food for any meal and all restaurants on site - Sweet, polite, accommodating staff throughout - based on the time of year, not too crowded at all - breathtaking views while ok the beach or enjoying a meal (see photos) - spacious rooms and suites (we could walk right out on the beach) - 10 minute drive from the airport so you don't waste your day traveling THE CONS: - you're in a natural habitat, if you don't like animals, you wont do well here (doves and lizards all around, even on the beach - see photos) - the beach is rocky, if you struggle with balance, this may be a challenge - the beach staff.....eh, not that attentive, even for towels, had to walk to LA Plaj to get them ourselves a couple of times - the biggest thing...ANTS. we had ants all over our bathroom, and when me mentioned it to the staff, the reaction led me to believe they knew about it but they couldn't do anything about it. Given the cleanliness ratings on here and frankly the price, I expected better. Overall, it was a good trip. We would still come back here so the cons don't persuade us away from it.

La Samanna exceeded all of our expectations. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The resort itself, grounds and beach are all beautifully maintained. The infinite pool was especially nice. Having a Hertz rental car office on site was very convenient if you want to explore the island. The food at every restaurant on property was top-notch!

the best place to stay in st martin , memorable experience and amazing hotel with all you need for the family

The resort is gorgeous. They have arranged the property to take advantage of beautiful views of the most gorgeous beach and water. It's a nice cove with a very long beach. Plenty of beach chairs all along with no one in front of you. Great service at the beach, two pools on property and several cafes to have lunch/drinks throughout the day. The design of the linens on the chairs and umbrellas really makes the water pop. Variety of food is great. I loved the menu at La Plaj the most, with a great variety of options. We had a lovely suite with views of the water and quick steps to the beach. Met some lovely other guests as well. St. Martin itself wasn't as great as we hoped, but this hotel was a slice of heaven and very easy from SXM airport. Was a nice visit after our St. Barts holiday for a couple extra days.

La Samanna is simply a slice of heaven. It is one of the most private resorts we have ever stayed in. The staff makes you feel like you’re the only guests on the property. Food is fantastic. Accommodations actually have some character. We will continue to go back for future trips.