La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin

The hotel offers almost any and all amenities one can think of but perhaps what it should be known for is having the friendliest helpful staff ever! Think it and it appears! Whether sitting beachside in a cozy beach chair scanning a QR code for an endless menu of goodies to a warming reception and excellent communication one can’t go wrong with spending a vacation here.

Great location, beautiful beach, outstanding service. Thanks to Charles our butler, Michele at La Spiaggia, Veronica and Pietro at Breakfast, Niccolo’ on the beach to everyone for always going above and beyond to make us feel at home and valued as guests.

Recently stayed at La Samanna to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Wonderful location, facility, staff (especially the senior personnel who have been on the property for years and are highly respected), and food/drink. Treated to a private rum tasting in La Cave..excellent experience. Very much enjoyed our time on St. Martin. Toured the island with Benny...highly recommended. Spent a great day sailing on the wonderful catamaran Freedom with an outstanding captain & crew...also highly recommended. Had excellent weather. Relaxed on the beach where staff frequently came by to take food & drink requests which was greatly appreciated. Rented a car which wasn't used very often and, for us, a mistake. Private touring and the occasional taxi was less expensive and more productive. Try to visit the port area on days when the cruise ships aren't in port. A wonderful visit.

I recently had the most unbelievable experience while on vacation. I am a someone who avidly exercises and always looks to have a trainer with me and I had the great fortune of having Ronan who is the hotels onsite personal trainer. Ronan was a remarkable part of the trip. I want to stress that I have a trainer at home and working out with a trainer is not out of the ordinary but his experience and knowledge was unmatched. He blew me away. Each day we worked out was like a brand new experience. His intensity and charm was the perfect combination. He understands the body and the person he is training for the ultimate motivation. It was the best work out I ever had. Highly recommend Ronan.

My wife and I had an incredible experience from the second we entered to the second we left we were created by the most friendly staff and helpful we had welcome drinks by the bar from Romel (he was awesome and so friendly). We were looked after by Casandra she was the diamond of our stay really she looked after us so well, obviously her colleagues Simon and Veronica again so friendly and helpful and catered to our every needs. I also had a separate workout with Ronan a private gym instructor from the hotel he was insane he knowledge and expertise in health and exercise was perfect really great motivation and vibe. Would highly recommend a session with him. Also our dining experience was also perfect we had Italian in the restaurant and Brian one of the waiters was also so helpful and friendly plus all the colleagues were super friendly. I’m so upset we only spent a few nights but our holidays have to continue to St Bart’s which is not that upsetting ☺️ but we will definitely will be back soon and I can’t thank everyone there enough for making our days there so special. Lots of Love from the James & Ksenia Saba ❤️

lack of staff knowledge and initiative to help with cars/taxis..whats included or not with rates.overpriced for what is delivered

we LOVE La Samanna. Eleonore and her team always make us feel like we are coming to our second home when we are arrive and during our stay. The understated elegance, service and food are what make La Samanna a FIVE STAR resort.

Really lovely stay highlighted by gorgeous beach and extremely helpful and kind staff. The restaurants are terrific, the cocktails even better. The beach is well maintained and such a joy to swim in. The only things I would note are the rooms are in a need of a major refresh for a 5 star resort, but they are clean, comfortable and spacious. With a gorgeous beach, little time needed in the room. The water at times can be very steep to enter with large rocks at the waters edge (very sandy beach though), so I would note that if you are traveling with kids or older parents who may have a hard time entering the ocean. I’ve stayed in a dozen Caribbean resorts and this one would be top 3, even with the outdated rooms and smaller pools

A real luxury resort. Beautifully maintained property, great service, pleasant staff, good food, great spa.

WONDERFUL. Came here for my 30th birthday and it did not disappoint. Perfect for a special occasion or any occasion honestly if you want a wonderful trip. Our room was right on the beach. The attention to detail-10/10. The views are breathtaking. The beach on the hotel is fabulous you almost never need to leave. A little rocky when you first step up in but still beautiful and long. The two restaurants on property some of the best we had on island. The bed-very comfortable. The products they offer (the sunscreen) I need more of. The breakfast-one word-STELLAR. The black car service to and from whenever you need to go and right on time. Ronan in the gym is the personal trainer-attentive and there to help with whatever you need-full workout or just workout tips-he was there. There’s yoga, Pilates, tennis lessons, boating, water sports etc. All amazing. The beverages everywhere are delicious and everything fresh. The hotel staff in general just very kind and attentive. Luca, you were great and gave us lots of good laughs. There’s nothing bad to say or not to love. We will be returning or trying their sister hotel in Anguilla for the future.