La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St MartinvsHotel L'Esplanade
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond La Samanna scores significantly better than Hotel L'Esplanade. Belmond La Samanna scores 94 with praise from 8 reviews like Fodor's, Frommer's and Mr & Mrs Smith.
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin Show All Reviews
Baie Longue, PO Box 4077, Terres Basses 97064, St Maarten-St Martin
From $923/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The service is warm and professional, and a complete overhaul in 2012 brought it back to the top, thanks to the seasoned, savvy management, and a top design team." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Easily the most luxurious resort in St. Martin, the 55-acre La Samanna resort brings tranquility to an otherwise tourist-filled island." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"La Samanna is perfectly placed: equidistant to the nightlife on the Dutch side of St. Martin and the shopping and restaurants on the French side." Full review
Star Service
"Perched in isolation above a 2-kilometer stretch of tawny sand and aquamarine water, 8 kilometers west of Marigot, this is the watermark for luxury on St Martin/St Maarten." Full review
Jetsetter
"Elegant celeb favorite on St. Martin’s French side, with a splurge-worthy spa, butler service on the beach and a legendary wine cellar." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Lavish two-story resort on a tranquil 55-acre estate overlooking its own secluded bay." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Overlooking the waves of Baie Longue from its seat in western St. Martin, Belmond La Samanna lures sun-seekers to its premises with its promise of access to some of the best sands on the..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The beauty of its location and the elevated level of service have created a large contingent of repeat guests, who visit again and again for a glamorous but laid-back Caribbean vacation. " Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Far from the casinos and cruise ships of popular St Martin, Belmond La Samanna hotel on Baie Longue beach is a quiet oasis of whitewashed suites tucked high on a cliff." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The property hugging the cliffs above its own private beach is home to an elevated French bistro called L'oursin. A refined vichyssoise as well as a sturdy seafood cassoulet are always a winner here."
Hotel L'Esplanade
Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Fodor's
"Enthusiasts return again and again to the classy, loft-style suites in this immaculate boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"On a hill above Grand Case, all units at this luxurious resort overlook the sea. Rooms are spacious and upscale with a full kitchen and private furnished terrace."
Star Service
"The hillside views from this hotel are almost as panoramic as those from La Samanna, but its premises are often quieter, and its guest quarters are in some cases even larger." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Each room has a balcony and full kitchen, and the units are spacious and sophisticated. The pool is scenic and lush." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"L'Esplanade Hotel is a boutique hotel tucked into the verdant countryside of St." Full review
Frommer's
"It just gets everything right, and does it with style. High standards are keenly maintained in the collection of contempory suites, all featuring sun-splashed tile terraces facing the sea" Full review