Belmond La Samanna

La Samanna is a peaceful hotel set on a picture perfect beach, with turquoise water and a caring, consummate staff. The breakfasts are old school European delicious with an eye popping range of delicacies; makes you want to jump out of bed for breakfast and then linger on the terrace with an espresso, gazing out at the sea. I highly recommend the rooms that give directly onto the beach (which faces West: sunsets every evening). Hats off to: Michel, Maitre D' at La Spiaggia, upbeat and professional (who always kept a table for our family to play cards at, and laugh together) Brinda, who anticipated every need with a smile and great kindness. Herbert and Ugo at L'Oursin, thank you for a lovely evening. There are not many hotels left like this in the world- thank you everyone at La Samanna!

Better to get a suite. One-bed rooms very small and in need of numerous repairs. Ask for a room near the main building if you don’t want a very long walk.

The most luxurious and romantic hotel in the island. We loved views, amazing staff, services.. Two years ago when we spent our winter holidays together and felt under magic of island, we decided to come back to same hotel couple weeks ago to celebrate life.

Our stay for the most part was excellent. Food was excellent and we had no need to go elsewhere for dining. Wait staff was friendly and excellent The heated pool was a pleasure. Our only complaint was the access to the beach from our until. While almost all units opened to a somewhat spacious area leading to beach stairs our unit was the only one that opened to a narrow twisty sandy area leading to the stairs partially blocked by shrubs and roots. A staircase just opposite our porch would have solved the problem and made our stay perfect

We spent a great week at La Samanna in St. Maarten. This is the third year we came to La Samanna. I've been to many Caribbean resorts but none are better than La Samanna. The accommodations are first class and the beach is second to none. The manager Stephanie was friendly and always willing to help. Veronika and Louvens were great. Ronan, the fitness trainer was great and one of the best personal trainer I have worked with. Stefan, the tennis pro couldn't be more helpful. A great resort with great people. I look forward to returning. Ron DiPietro