ROOMS & SUITES: 81

A world-class luxury resort hotel on the beautiful island of St Martin in the Caribbean, with an enviable beach location and superb views of the beautiful Caribbean seas.

La Samanna, an Orient-Express hideaway in St. Martin, French West Indies, completed a multi-million dollar refurbishment of its 55-acre luxury beach-front property in August 2007. The most recent enhancements include the addition of an infinity edge pool that sits by the new beach bar and deck, an expanded fitness center, a wedding ceremony location with sea views, changes on the façade, and a business center for internet access and office services. La Samanna is also pleased to welcome Chef Daniel Eschasseriau.

Many have dreamed of visiting this legendary resort on St. Martin in the French West Indies. A treasured playground of the rich and famous (Jackie Onassis was a regular guest), La Samanna features just 81 spacious villas and suites, dotted along a palm-studded crescent of sugary sand. Private and discreet, its white stucco Mediterranean architecture, lush tropical foliage and colorful splashes of flowers combine to create the quintessential French Caribbean experience.

La Samanna is a world-class luxury resort in St. Martin, French West Indies, cloaked in lush foliage and colorful splashes of flowers. The resort is residential in nature, appealing to a discriminating international clientele, seeking seclusion, relaxation, fine dining, and attentive personalized service within graceful Mediterranean architecture. La Samanna offers 81 air-conditioned guest rooms, suites, and villas, each featuring extraordinary ocean views.

AFFILIATIONS

Leading Small Hotels of the World

ACCOLADES & ARTICLES

Wine Spectator's 2010 "Best of Award of Excellence"

WOW FACTORS

• A-List hideaway visited by celebrities from Jackie O. to P.Diddy.
• On a world-class private beach complete with butler service.
• All rooms have Caribbean views and most feature private terraces.
• The resort's amazing wine cellar, La Cave, holds 14,000 bottles winning the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

INSIDER TIPS

• Closed late August to the end of October each year for renovations.
• Children under 7 are not permitted in the main restaurant for dinner.

ACCOMMODATIONS

La Samanna Villas
Two & Three Bedroom Suites
Deluxe Suites
Specialty Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Deluxe Ocean View Rooms

LEISURE

Freshwater swimming pool. Snorkeling, kayaks, windsurfing, water-skiing equipment and instruction. Private motor boat rental. 3 championship tennis courts. Elysée Spa - Massage therapy, Facials, Body treatments, Anti-aging treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing and hairstyling. Fitness pavilion with aerobics and weight training equipment. On-site fitness training by AAFA-certified trainer.

Golf is available at Mullet Bay, including pro shop and golf lessons. Horse riding, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Parasailing, Skydiving, Helicopter touring.

EXPLORE

French West Indies with Anguilla just to the north and St. Bart's to the south-east.

Saint Martin is a vibrant blend of Caribbean paradise and French sophistication, a sun-drenched tropical isle where the sky is forever blue and pleasure is a way of life... and nowhere is this way of life summed up better than at La Samanna.

There are a number of wonderful sites to visit and islands to explore in and around St. Martin. Spend a day at Fort St. Louis, or buy your lunch at the colorful Marigot market. Whether you enjoy spending your days on beautiful beaches or exploring the local museums, you are sure to find many things to keep you occupied in St. Martin!

AIRPORT

St. Maarten-Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)

GETTING THERE

Transfers to/from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) airport are approximately $35 each way, per person until December 14 and $55 each way, per person after December 14 and can be arranged through the property.

Self parking is complimentary.

PET POLICY

Pets are not permitted.

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is not permitted in rooms.