La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin

La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, delivered a sensational experience for a destination wedding. The beach was breathtaking, the service impeccable, and our renovated room featured elegant, modern furniture in light tones. It was a perfect blend of luxury and Caribbean charm.

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.

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.

Elegant, beautiful, serene hotel with exceptional service in the Islands. Wonderful food especially the egg appetizer at L'oursin! Friendly staff. A perfect hotel!

Setting, service, amenities, food, and location were beyond expectations. We rented a car so that we could visit other areas of the island, and after an hour at the beach, decided to leave it parked for the whole visit. No regrets!