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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St MartinvsPrincess Heights Hotel
Belmond La Samanna and Princess Heights Hotel are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Belmond La Samanna is the choice of most reviewers compared to Princess Heights Hotel. Belmond La Samanna scores 94 with recommendations from 8 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Jetsetter
Hideaway Report
U.S. News & World Report
Forbes Travel Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith Travel + Leisure 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
OysterLuxury
"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 Report95.0
"Lavish two-story resort on a tranquil 55-acre estate overlooking its own secluded bay." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"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."
Princess Heights Hotel
Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service Frommer's
Oyster Pond Road #156 | Dawn Beach, Oyster Pond, St Maarten-St Martin
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's "In the hills above Dawn Beach, just across the road, this boutique all-suites condo hotel has heart-stopping panoramic views." Full review
Fodor's "Perched on a hill 900 feet above Oyster Bay, newly renovated, spacious suites offer privacy, luxury, and white-balustrade balconies with a smashing view of St. Barth." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Perched on a dramatic hill above Dawn Beach, this 51-room condo property has jaw-dropping views." Full review
Star Service "Unlike the centrally located Atrium, clients here are usually seeking a castaway location. The family-owned management takes pride in offering excellent service on a first-name basis." Full review
Frommer's "It may not be on the beach, but a stay in this all-suites condo hotel high up on the cliffs above Dawn Beach guarantees breathtaking sea views and a real sense of privacy" Full review
