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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St MartinvsSimpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Belmond La Samanna scores significantly higher than Simpson Bay Resort & Marina. Belmond La Samanna has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Oyster, Jetsetter and Frommer'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."
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa Star Service Oyster Fodor's U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Billy Folly Road #37, Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Although nominally a time-share resort, Simpson Bay is nonetheless widely available for weekly unit rentals and sales purchased from the resort itself, from time-share owners." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range resort in popular and beautiful Simpson Bay on the Dutch side is one of the best values on the island." Full review
Fodor's "Tucked away on Pelican Key, Simpson Bay Resort borders both the bay and the ocean, giving you a front-row seat for island sunsets from your terrace." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Simpson Bay Resort & Marina in St&*& Maarten is home to 336 spacious suites. All accommodations are decorated in vibrant tropical hues and come equipped with kitchens, free internet..." Full review
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Others praise the beautiful grounds and facilities but caution that those with mobility issues should request a room on the first floor since the resort's elevators are often out of order.
Frommer's "The resort feels off the beaten track, nestled inside a crescent cove and framed by the lush hills of the Anse Marcel National Nature Reserve...modestly outfitted rooms and suites are pleasant enough" Full review
