For couples looking for that secluded getaway, the romantic La Samanna beachfront resort on the French side of St. Martin presents an ideal Caribbean destination enveloped by 55 acres of gardens full of flowering bushes, hedges and bougainvillea, with cliff top views of the turquoise sea. At this Mediterranean style resort, ranked in 2004 by Travel & Leisure 500 as one of the top 10 Caribbean hotels, guests wanting outdoor activities can ski, kayak, surf, sail, snorkel, play tennis on three outdoor courts, and day trip to nearby islands. Couples can rent the resorts 37 foot powerboat for romantic sunset cruises, and sample the vibrant restaurants, clubs and shops of Marigot, the capital of the French side, and Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side.
At this resort, a hillside pool with sundeck and bar supplies swimming to the sound of a gentle three tier waterfall. Nearby, in a tropical atmosphere set by terra cotta tile floors, rattan chairs and sea views, the La Samanna Restaurant provides lunches on salmon confit, lobster, whole fish, herb omelet and other French delicacies, and dinners of lobster bisque with potato gnocchi and pesto; roast lamb and polenta; calamari ravioli; crayfish fricass�e; and halibut with B�arnaise sauce. Guest can at the resorts spa, with aromatic oil and shiatsu massages, French body polishes, salt glows, sunburn rescues and a fitness center.
81 air conditioned guestrooms provide an informal Caribbean ambience accentuated by cream colored walls, tropical color fabrics, terra cotta tile floors, fresh flowers, and mahogany, rattan and bamboo furniture. Amenities include satellite TVs, complimentary videos, private terraces or patios, ceiling fans, safes and LOccitane bath amenities.
La Samanna offers the secluded atmosphere desired in a Caribbean resort, a major retreat for celebrities. La Samannas staff returns the favor with complimentary bottles of local rum upon checkout. Resort Fee Charged at hotel / condo.
Rates:
394.9591 - 1195.5323 USD
Year Property Opened: 1972
Year Property Renovated: 1999
Number Of Rooms: 81
Number Of Floors: 2
Check In Time: 3:00 PM
Check Out Time: 12:00 PM
Amenities:
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Mini Bar In Room
Hair Dryer
Car Rent Desk
La Samanna
Baie Longue Bp 4077
Marigot, Saint Martin 97064
Driving Directions:
From Princess Juliana International Airport:
Directions will depend on the car rental company. Guests renting cars take a shuttle to company offices to pick up cars.
Hotel staff member greets all guests and arranges taxis (US $5 15) to the hotel. Alternatives include rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines which are all more than US $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Taxis or rental cars are necessary to get around as the hotel is in a residential area of the island. Driving is on the right hand side of the road and roads are in good repair. Visitors and residents alike hail colorful public vans called jitneys for short jaunts around the island. Fare is less than US $5. Fees subject to change without notice.