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If there's one destination you can enjoy a luxurious stay, it's Belmond La Samanna. It is located near the private beaches on an island in the French West Indies. Moreover, this resort is a Caribbean luxury resort on the island of Saint Martin.

Overview

In 1648, the hotel was divided between the French St Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten. The 55-acre Mediterranean-style resort sits on cliffs, overlooking the mesmerizing white sand beach of Baie Longue in a secure residential area called Les Terres Basses.

La Samanna is also ideally located in convenient areas. It is a one-minute walk to the beach and a 12-minute drive to Princess Juliana International Airport. Besides, it will take you only five minutes to drive to Baie Rouge for snorkeling and six minutes to the Mullet Bay Golf Course.

Moreover, it is eight minutes to drive to the Maho Reef shopping center with restaurants, bars, boutiques, and nightclubs. Additionally, it's a 17-minute drive to Boulevard Grand Case for the French side's best restaurants, shops, and cafes.

Royalty

There's so much to do, not just in the hotel, but in surrounding regions too. Besides, the resort is not only luxurious, but it provides its guests with the best experience. Before entering the property, there are two secure wrought-iron gates. The first gate is opened with a remote, and the second by a security guard.

After getting access to the property, staff will guide you through an enthralling path with palm trees on either side. The scenery is reminiscent of the Mediterranean village on the shores of the Greek island. En route to the main entrance, there are beautiful gardens with massive palms and colorful allamanda plants. Several blocks roofed with terracotta tiles on winding paths give way to the hotel's main entry point.

Furthermore, the rooms are simple yet elegant, with terracotta tiles and mahogany furniture. Views of the ocean and beachfront are also displayed through glass windows. Since the hotel's opening in 1973, it gradually improved to entice guests and locals with a beautiful fusion of the Cote d'Azur and the Caribbean.

Rooms and Suites

The resort has 83 airy, Mediterranean-style rooms and suites, with eight additional private clifftop villas. The rooms and suites are divided into two portions. First is the beachfront and ocean view - all having a panoramic view of the Baie Longue.

The color scheme inside is primarily white and cream, with additional colors like bright orange, blue, and yellow adorning the space. Besides, there's a king-sized bed, air conditioner, and modern technology to keep up. Also, there is a beautiful kitchenette with sinks, a mini-fridge, a coffee machine, a two-burner stovetop, and some cookware and serving plates.

Each room and suite contains one or two beguiling paintings of local artist Roland Richardson. Then, too there are private balconies or terraces for every room.

The villas have three or four bedrooms, a plunge pool, a private infinity swimming pool, and large wraparound terraces. Guests can also enjoy perks like a personal concierge, a butler device, private beach cabanas, and a kitchen stocked with groceries.

For entertainment, a 26-inch or more flat-screen TV with DVD players awaits guests occupying the villas.

Finally, the expansive marble bathrooms are well-equipped and stocked with bidets and L'Occitane toiletries. Also, there are soaking tubs, double vanities, complimentary bathrobes, and slippers.

Dining

Breakfast is served in an outstanding buffet of tropical fruits, French patisserie, and other treats at the Corail Restaurant beside the main pool. This dining area is on a canopied deck that overlooks the Baie Longue.

Laplaj, a restaurant by the pool, serves lunch. Further, L'Oursin blends a stunning Caribbean Sea view for an extensive French dinner menu with masterfully prepared dishes. Besides, guests can have drinks and cocktails at the Morrocan-themes Baie Longue Bar. And La Cave, a wine cellar with over 6000 bottles, is available after meals in a private dining room.

Spa

Belmond La Samanna houses one of the most extensive treatments in all of Saint Martin in their wonderful spa, the Elysee Spa. Here, guests can unwind in either of the five candlelit treatment rooms that open up to the lush botanical gardens outside.

You can choose treatments and massages amongst the extensive tropical pampering and relax in the sauna and steam rooms. Moreover, you can get an exclusive Shiatsu massage, body scrub, and a well-done French manicure by the hotel's experts.

There's also a Swedish massage to relieve pain in the shoulder, neck, and back muscles after a long, tiring journey. There are also detoxifying body wraps, deep tissue massages, and anti-aging facial treatments. Furthermore, Iconic French brands Sisley and Pure Altitude use modern technology to enhance the treatments.

Fitness and Other Amenities

This luxury hotel also sports a large fitness center with cardio and weight-training machines, treadmills, and dumbbells. Besides, free yoga and Pilates classes are available at the yoga studio.

There's an endless list of things to do, partake in, and explore at this beautiful property. The hotel also has two large pools. One is by the restaurant overlooking Baie Longue, and the other is an infinity-edge beach bar by the pool. It also has two tennis courts, with access to free workshops and equipment.

Expect to receive at least four Balinese beach cabanas from a beach attendant, a bottle of wine or champagne, and two mini iPods with earphones. Moreover, several boutiques opposite the main entrance sell cosmetics and beach essentials, while the art gallery displays the paintings and etchings of Sir Roland Richardson.

Another less-known amenity is the water sports pavilion, offering free non-motorized watersports, water skis, wakeboards, wave runners, and an excursion for a fee.

Takeaway

Belmond La Samanna is a luxury resort in Saint Martin. It lacks virtually nothing you would need for a tropical yet modern vacation. What's more, it is a true staple amongst all Belmond properties. Your visit to this property will not disappoint, as it will be like staying in paradise.