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La Samanna

Baie Longue Bp 4077 Marigot, 97064 St. Martin

St Maarten hotel with views of Caribbean Sea

Sea-view cliff
Overlooking the Caribbean Sea from St Maarten's westernmost tip just north of the French/Dutch border, this 81-room resort on the French side occupies a limestone cliff above a long beach. Show more
Spa rejuvenation
A restaurant with panoramic sea/sunset view features French cooking, a hillside pool/sundeck offers repose, and a health spa with outdoor showers provides rejuvenation at La Samanna.
Caribbean ambience
St Maarten's La Samanna guestrooms and suites with sea-view balconies or patios include flowers and mahogany and rattan furniture as well as TVs, DVD players and complimentary Internet access. Hide

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Room type  
One Bedroom Oceanview Suite
One king bed or two twin beds. (Located in villa on limestone cliff.) Panoramic Caribbean Sea view from balcony or ground-floor patio with cushioned teak lounge chair, two-chair dining set. Separate living room with sofa, coffee table, desk. Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave oven, and/or stovetop. Terra-cotta tile floor. Mahogany, rattan, bamboo furniture. Ceiling fans plus air conditioning. TV/VCR combination with U.S./international channels, complimentary videos. High-speed Internet connection (surcharge). Bathrobes/slippers. Hand-painted-tile bathroom suite with "wet-room"-style open shower (rainforest showerhead), separate tub, l'Occitane toiletries from Provence, and dressing/vanity area with two contemporary basin sinks, open wardrobe.
Deluxe Ocean View Room
One king bed or two twin beds. (Located in main building or beachfront villa.) Caribbean Sea-view balcony or ground-floor patio with cushioned teak lounge chair, two-chair dining set. Terra-cotta tile floor. Mahogany, rattan, bamboo furniture. Ceiling fans plus air conditioning. TV/VCR combination with U.S./international channels, complimentary videos. High-speed Internet connection (surcharge). Bathrobes/slippers. Small, colorful tile bathroom with stall shower (no tub). L'Occitane toiletries from Provence.
Two Bedroom Suite
One king bed and two twin beds. Patio or terrace furnished with cushioned teak lounge chair, two-chair dining set. Full or partial ocean view. Beachfront location. 980 square feet. Separate living room with sofa, coffee table, desk. Terra-cotta tile floor. Mahogany, rattan, bamboo furniture. TV with VCR, U.S./international channels, complimentary videos. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Phone. Kitchen with refrigerator. Two hand-painted-tile bathrooms. L'Occitane bath amenities. Dressing/vanity area with two contemporary basin sinks, open wardrobe. Cotton bathrobes and slippers. Ceiling fans and air conditioning. Nonsmoking.
One Bedroom Beachfront Suite
1 king bed or 2 twin beds. Sofa bed. Patio or balcony furnished with cushioned teak lounge chair, two-chair dining set. Full ocean view. Beachfront location. 830 square feet. Separate living room with sofa, coffee table, desk. Terra-cotta tile floor. Mahogany, rattan, bamboo furniture. TV with DVD, U.S./international channels, complimentary videos. High-speed Internet access. Phone. Kitchen with refrigerator. Two hand-painted-tile bathrooms. L'Occitane bath amenities. Dressing/vanity area with two contemporary basin sinks, open wardrobe. Cotton bathrobes and slippers. Ceiling fans and air conditioning. Nonsmoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • There are no room charges for children 11 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Early departure fee charged
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Discover accepted
  • Pets accepted
  • Pet maximum weight in lb is 25
  • No elevators
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted

Awards and Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Property Amenities

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Poolside bar
  • Full-service health spa
  • Concierge desk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Parking (free)
  • Self parking
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • Total number of rooms - 81
  • Number of floors - 2-3
  • Hair salon
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Tour assistance
  • Beauty services
  • Medical assistance available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Video library
  • Tennis on site
  • Wedding services
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Exhibit space
  • Technology support staff
  • Beach/pool umbrellas
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Garden
  • Private beach
  • Free guest parking only during stay
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 4
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • 24-hour business center
  • Spa services on site
  • Suitable for children

Rooms

La Samanna in St Maarten offers 81 guestrooms and suites in 13 two-story villas arrayed above the beach, in two two-story villas on a limestone cliff above the sea, and on three floors above the lobby in the main building. All buildings are white with rustic tile roofs. (None contains an elevator.) Lawns and shade trees front beachfront villas. Guests of cliffside villas walk about 100m (109 yds) to the beach. Main-building guests reach the beach via a stone path. All rooms and suites feature balconies or ground-floor patios with Caribbean Sea views.

Rooms and suites vary in size, furnishings, and decor, reflecting the resort's origin in 1973 as a small inn, its subsequent growth, and annual renovations during autumn closures. Cream walls, tropical-color fabrics, terra-cotta tile floors, fresh flowers, and mahogany and rattan furniture create an informal Caribbean ambience. In-room DVD players are available and televisions offer U.S./international cable channels, with complimentary videos available. Complimentary high-speed connections supply Internet access. Bathrobes/slippers furnish lounging comfort. Ceiling fans complement air conditioning. Guests depart with complimentary bottles of local rum.

Room Amenities

  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Climate control
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Voice mail
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • DVD player
  • Turndown service
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Satellite television service
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Balcony
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Phone
  • Daily housekeeping (daily)
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Private bathroom
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Welcome amenities
  • Non-smoking only
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Sea view

Dining

A complimentary French/American buffet breakfast is provided each morning in La Samanna Restaurant.

La Samanna Restaurant - Open-air restaurant with panoramic Caribbean Sea/sunset view. Buffet, à la carte, and Continental breakfasts. À la carte dinner. 10,000-bottle wine cellar. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.

The Poolside Grill - Covered and open-air terrace seating with Caribbean Sea view. Open late morning to late afternoon. Lunch choices such as salad niçoise, fried calamari, baguette sandwiches, hamburgers, mango tart, chocolate pizza.

Beach Bar - Seating on wood deck above beach. Open late morning to late afternoon for salads, baguette sandwiches, tropical drinks. Lobster barbecue for lunch on beach with 24-hour advance reservation. Lobster barbecue every Monday night.

La Samanna Bar - Open-air spot in main building. Moroccan decor featuring draped-fabric ceiling, built-in cushioned banquettes, mosaic-tile bar. Open mid-morning to late night for cocktails, cognacs, tropical drinks.

Recreation

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Personal watercraft on site
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Boat launch on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Water skiing on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at La Samanna

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.1
Hotel condition:
4.7
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.9
Location:
3.8
Neighbourhood:
3.8
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A Traveller from Bristol, United Kingdon
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 29 Nov 2011

“Heaven on Earth”

This Hotel was nearly perfect. Beautifully located, right on Long Beach, which as the name suggests a long white sand beach and beautiful bay. Exceptionally clean Hotel, both bedrooms and communal areas, bars, Restaurants, Pools etc. Taxi's into Marigot, nearest town, are about $20 one way, to give you some idea. If I had any complaint it was that the Restaurant food wasnt that good. Having come from St. Barts where we were spoilt by wonderful food every night, this was very average. Dont be put off though, it was certainly platable. If you're going to stay at La Samma I am very envious, just wish I was there for longer!

John B from Millstone, NJ
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 7 Apr 2011

“Hotel was BEAUTIFUL but will not go back.”

We had spent nearly 100 dollars per day in taxi fares. This hotel is off the beaten path and near nothing except Maho. It is however one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever had the pleasure of viewing!! Prior to our arrival we had requested early check-in only to be told that they were still in the process of cleaning our room. I nor my wife were particularly happy with the response from the manager. He did provide us with a complimentary lunch for the inconvenience. All in all a BEAUTIFUL hotel but not really near anything that we wanted to do or see. We had spent our days on Orient Beach and LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. If you go to St. Martin you must visit Orient Beach

A Traveller from Riverdale, NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Aug 2010

“La Samana”

La Samana is the epitome of paradise. The grounds are gorgeous, the private beach is beautiful, the pools are relaxing, and the service is great. We had a very small flood over night which is the only reason I gave maintenance a 4 instead of 5. However, as soon as we told the management, we were moved to a grand suite immediately. The breakfast is delicious and the restaurant setting is beautiful as it looks over the private each. Although one of the more expensive hotels on St. Martin, it is well worth the extra cost. Price includes breakfast, snorkeling, kayaking, and other great amenities. There is really no reason to leave the hotel except to eat out (the hotel restaurant is incredibly expensive for dinner). I prefer to stay at this hotel 4 nights, rather than somewhere cheaper for 7. You will not regret spending a little extra money!

A Traveller from White Plains, NY
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 19 Aug 2009

“1st trip to the islands and have nothing to compare it to- not sure if I will go back”

Beach front room with patio was the high point of our stay- we opened up the screened windows and door and listened to the waves roll in all night. Romantic and beautiful! Service was inconsistent- 1 example: after waiting for our lunch to be served for 1 1/2 hours, we realized that it wasn't just slow- they had forgotten us. While the pools are open until 10:30 pm, the attendant covers all the lounge chairs, closes the umbrellas, and takes away the towels at around 5:30 pm. Beach erosion causes a sharp 9-10' sand bank down to the water. To swim, you can slide down the bank but getting back up is very difficult- not good for small children, handicapped, pregnant women, or average me. There is only 1 restaurant serving dinner. The menu is very limited with over-the-top prices, delicious and well prepared, however. Think twice if you are feeding teens!

Traveller's tip
The buffet breakfast is substantial and good, serving until 10:30 am. You can have a large brunch which is included in the room rate and then have dinner at 7.
Jeffrey P from Houston, Texas
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Jul 2009

“Jewel in St. Martin”

Wonderful five star place to stay. The hotel, 2 pools and beach are beautiful and the rooms are wonderful with big bathrooms. Excellent service in all aspects, food was also excellent. The pictures do the place no justice, looks better than the pictures. Flat screen tv's, dvd's and all of the perks. There doesn't appear to be anywhere on St. Martin this nice. That said there isn't anywhere on St. Martin as expensive. Be ready to open your wallet. A soft drink is $6.00 and that inflation carries over to everything else you have to buy. Room rate however did include a very nice breakfast. Rent a car if you want to explore the island but this hotel would be a great place to hang if you don't.

A Traveller from Milano
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 29 Aug 2011

“Ottimo hotel sulla miglior spiaggia dell'isola”

Hotel quasi perfetto. Camera di medie dimensioni, con terrazzo e vista mozzafiato sul golfo. Camera confortevole con doppia doccia e grandi teli bagno. Unica pecca il guardaroba nel bagno e senza porta. La location è fantastica. Spiaggia lunghissima con un bel mare. Il gradone tra sdraio e bagnasciuga, citato da altri, non crea problemi. Sdraio ben spaziate. Due piscine piccole ma gradevoli. Bello il parco. Ristorante per cena e colazione con vista spettacolare. Nell'insieme un hotel dove ritornare sicuramente. Personale cortese.

Area recommendations
Prendete una vettura a noleggio e visitate il centro di Philipsburg e Marigot. Il ristorante Italiano IZI è bello, nuovo ed il cibo è ottimo. Non andate a Le Charolais, cibo pessimo, servizio scortese e conto alto.
A Traveller from BAIE MAHAULT (Guadeloupe)
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Apr 2009

“Un cadre somptueux dans les caraïbes, une vue de rêve, un site exceptionnel”

Un hôtel à découvrir en amoureux ou en famille

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La Samanna

Baie Longue Bp 4077 Marigot, 97064 St. Martin

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Maho Beach - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

Location Highlights

  • On beach

The closest major airports to La Samanna are:

Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 3.2 km / 2 mi

Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi

The preferred airport for La Samanna is Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.).

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Philipsburg, Netherlands Antilles (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)

Area:

Marigot, St. Martin: Fort St. Louis offers panoramic views of Marigot, capital of St. Martin. Here, neatly arrayed gingerbread houses contrast with the surrounding hills and turquoise seas. Marigot is beloved for its duty-free shopping. Reflecting the town’s French influence, the boutiques along Rue de la Republique and Rue de la Liberte speak French: Lacoste, Lalique, and Louis Vuitton are among the nameplates here.

La Samanna

Baie Longue Bp 4077 Marigot, 97064 St. Martin