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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin vs Sapphire Beach Club Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Belmond La Samanna scores significantly better than Sapphire Beach Club Resort. Belmond La Samanna ranks #1 in St. Martin with endorsements from 8 publications such as Oyster, Mr & Mrs Smith and Star Service.
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
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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Easily the most luxurious resort in St. Martin, the 55-acre La Samanna resort brings tranquility to an otherwise tourist-filled island."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Hideaway Report
95.0
"Lavish two-story resort on a tranquil 55-acre estate overlooking its own secluded bay."
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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..."
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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. "
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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."
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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."
Sapphire Beach Club Resort
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Lowlands 147, Cupecoy Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $170 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Even the smallest units here have fully equipped kitchens, king-sized beds, living areas, sofa beds, and patio or terrace, making this ideal for families."
Oyster
Budget
"This hotel was significantly impacted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and is currently closed. We will update our review as soon as we have more information. Even a brief stay at this..."
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