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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St MartinvsOyster Bay Beach Resort

Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Belmond La Samanna scores significantly higher than Oyster Bay Beach Resort. Belmond La Samanna comes in at 94 with praise from 8 publications including Frommer's, Mr & Mrs Smith and Hideaway Report.

La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
9/10
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
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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."
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Oyster Bay Beach Resort
7/10
Emerald Merit Rd 10, Oyster Pond 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $185/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"At the end of a twisting, scenic road... this retreat was originally designed for vacationers who don't like overly commercialized megaresorts; now it's largely a timeshare." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Jutting out into Oyster Bay, this happening condo/time-share resort sits on Dawn Beach. The renovated rooms are spacious and neat, with fresh paint and granite bath vanities." Full review
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If you can, get a renovated unit.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This condo resort and timeshare complex sprawls along the tip of a narrow sandy peninsula between the ocean and Oyster Pond marina." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This expansive operation continues to provide families and couples in search of residential comfort a dependable option with more regional than international flavor." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Rooms are modern and come in studio and one- or two-bedroom configurations, and many have kitchens." Full review
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The infinity pool is a highlight with its attractive curved design and beautiful views of the ocean.

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