Belmond La Samanna

Recently stayed at La Samanna to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Wonderful location, facility, staff (especially the senior personnel who have been on the property for years and are highly respected), and food/drink. Treated to a private rum tasting in La Cave..excellent experience. Very much enjoyed our time on St. Martin. Toured the island with Benny...highly recommended. Spent a great day sailing on the wonderful catamaran Freedom with an outstanding captain & crew...also highly recommended. Had excellent weather. Relaxed on the beach where staff frequently came by to take food & drink requests which was greatly appreciated. Rented a car which wasn't used very often and, for us, a mistake. Private touring and the occasional taxi was less expensive and more productive. Try to visit the port area on days when the cruise ships aren't in port. A wonderful visit.

I recently had the most unbelievable experience while on vacation. I am a someone who avidly exercises and always looks to have a trainer with me and I had the great fortune of having Ronan who is the hotels onsite personal trainer. Ronan was a remarkable part of the trip. I want to stress that I have a trainer at home and working out with a trainer is not out of the ordinary but his experience and knowledge was unmatched. He blew me away. Each day we worked out was like a brand new experience. His intensity and charm was the perfect combination. He understands the body and the person he is training for the ultimate motivation. It was the best work out I ever had. Highly recommend Ronan.

My wife and I had an incredible experience from the second we entered to the second we left we were created by the most friendly staff and helpful we had welcome drinks by the bar from Romel (he was awesome and so friendly). We were looked after by Casandra she was the diamond of our stay really she looked after us so well, obviously her colleagues Simon and Veronica again so friendly and helpful and catered to our every needs. I also had a separate workout with Ronan a private gym instructor from the hotel he was insane he knowledge and expertise in health and exercise was perfect really great motivation and vibe. Would highly recommend a session with him. Also our dining experience was also perfect we had Italian in the restaurant and Brian one of the waiters was also so helpful and friendly plus all the colleagues were super friendly. I’m so upset we only spent a few nights but our holidays have to continue to St Bart’s which is not that upsetting ☺️ but we will definitely will be back soon and I can’t thank everyone there enough for making our days there so special. Lots of Love from the James & Ksenia Saba ❤️

lack of staff knowledge and initiative to help with cars/taxis..whats included or not with rates.overpriced for what is delivered

we LOVE La Samanna. Eleonore and her team always make us feel like we are coming to our second home when we are arrive and during our stay. The understated elegance, service and food are what make La Samanna a FIVE STAR resort.