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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St MartinvsThe Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten
Both Belmond La Samanna and The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond La Samanna ranks significantly better than The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten. Belmond La Samanna comes in at #1 in St. Martin with endorsements from 8 sources including Travel + Leisure, Oyster 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."
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten Fodor's Oyster Star Service
Frommer's
144 Oyster Pond Road, Oyster Pond, St Maarten-St Martin
From $184/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Straddling the border between the Dutch and French sides, the modern Westin sits on one of the island's best beaches." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 314-room Westin Dawn Beach's mostly ocean-view rooms... make it a solid option for families and couples." Full review
Star Service "Travelers in search of a familiar—and dependable—name in the sand will feel right at home here—and there is even a smallish casino which during high season can be quite lively." Full review
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If you're allergic to feathers, be sure you have that addressed when reserving.
Frommer's "To be fair, the hotel's colonnaded beachfront facade is much more elegant than its character-free backside. And the huge freshwater infinity pool fronting Dawn Beach is beautiful." Full review
