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La Samanna by Orient-Express

4.5 of 5
Baie Longue | PO Box 4077, 97064, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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  • Breakfast buffet(9)
  • Beach bars(9)
  • Main building(8)
  • Water sport(8)
  • Infinity pool(8)
  • Most beautiful(6)
  • Other review(5)
  • Lounge chair(4)
  • Orient Express(4)
  • Dining room(4)
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BeachTurf
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Contributor
11 reviews
76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Was able to stop by La Samanna for a tour as Travel Agents. Were we impressed!! What a beautiful property, whether you want beachfront rooms or a cliffside villa, La Samanna has it all. Beachfront restuarants with breathtaking views of the ocean and the incredible sunsets. The beach waiters were great and always around to get you anything you desired.... More

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LaSamanna, General Manager at La Samanna by Orient-Express, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Dear BeachTurf, I am happy that you had a chance to visit La Samanna and learn more about our property. Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience with us. I'm happy to read your positive remarks about the property and our renovated guest rooms. Coming from someone with your travel industry experience, it means a lot.... More

TravelBuff121
Charlotte, North Carolina
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

La Samanna is one of the best hotel's I've ever stayed at. The hotel beach area is absolutely breakthtaking and is the perfect place to end your day & watch the sunset. The hotel staff made you feel like a celebrity upon arrival, handing you island-drinks and hot hand towels as you relax to check-in. The rooms were all beautiful... More

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LaSamanna, General Manager at La Samanna by Orient-Express, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Dear TravelBuff121, Warm greetings from La Samanna! I want to thank you for taking a moment to share your feedback with us. I love reading comments from our past guests, as it is truly helpful for us to see how our guests are experiencing the resort. I'm pleased to see that you felt welcomed by our staff. Our goal is... More

tita955
East Amherst NY
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

There were several aspects of our vacation which were great and very enjoyable.The Staff at La Samanna does everything to give the quests a great time.Service is excellent.Excellent concierge services and room services and always a smile of anybody on the premises.The beach is exceptionally nice and so is the sand.There are hardly any shells no seaweed jelly fish etc.I... More

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LaSamanna, General Manager at La Samanna by Orient-Express, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Dear Tita955, Greetings from St. Martin! Thank you for your recent visit to La Samanna and sharing feedback with us. It's wonderful to hear from our past guests and read about their experiences while visiting the island. I'm pleased to read your positive comments about our staff and level of service, as providing high-touch service to guests is our primary... More

DonandBeth R
Rochester, New York
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We've just returned from a 4 day stay at this beachside full service resort on the French side of St. Martin. Although it is a bit expensive, it was well worth it. The private beach is breathtakingly beautiful and the room was fully appointed and literally steps from the beach. The complementary breakfast is sumptuous, to say he least. Most... More

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MikeONYC
New York
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18 reviews
203 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I hadn't been back to La Samanna for some 25 years, which turned out to be a mistake. There are only a handful of truly excellent oceanfront hotels in the Caribbean, and this is one of the oldest but also one of the best. While it is not perfections, the shortcomings are made up for by outstanding efforts elsewhere. For... More

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LaSamanna, General Manager at La Samanna by Orient-Express, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear MikeONYC, I wanted to write a brief note to thank you for posting a review of your recent visit to La Samanna. The holidays are a wonderful time of year to visit the Caribbean, and I'm pleased to read that you and your family enjoyed your time on property and exploring St. Martin. It's great to read your positive... More

Erik_and_Stephanie
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
7
people found this review helpful

We were at La Samanna 13 years ago and loved it. We were excited to return but surprised at the $1500 per night cost for a suite. We've paid that before (Sandy Lane in Barbados) and are willing to do so for top notch resorts. So here's our take on the current state of Samanna. First of all, the general... More

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LaSamanna, General Manager at La Samanna by Orient-Express, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear Erik_and_Stephanie, We're so happy you chose to return to La Samanna after more than a decade away. Thanks for staying with us and taking time to share this review on your experience. I'm thrilled to read your kind remarks about the hotel, staff and beach. I'm also happy that you were able to experience one of our renovated rooms,... More

TCG188633
The Hague, The Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Apart from our general positive experience about the location and the beach of this beautiful resort, we would like to compliment PBI for selecting David Johansson to make life at La Samanna for tennisplayers at all levels even more enjoyable. He manages to get the best out of every person who likes to work on parts of his or her... More

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Familytesch
Chatham, NJ
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

My wife and I have been to this resort twice in the past since 2009. Both of our trips have been sensational. If you enjoy an elegant resort that is private and personal with excellent service and an attentive staff, you should consider this resort. On the other hand if you are looking for a very lively all inclusive type... More

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DPICCIOTTO
Bogota, Colombia
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I spent my holidays at La samanna this past week, and I had a wonderful experience. The views of the beach from my room are stunning, the service is incredible - everybody in the staff is nice and helpfull, the food at the restaurant was excellent. I have travelled around the world and stayed at many fine hotels, I believe... More

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LaSamanna, General Manager at La Samanna by Orient-Express, responded to this review
18 January 2012

Dear DPICCIOTTO, Thanks for providing feedback on your visit to La Samanna over the holidays. I'm pleased to read your positive comments about your experience at the resort, including the service your received from our staff. Given your extensive travel experience, it's great to know that the resort compares favorably to the fine hotels you've stayed in around the world.... More

JillianS_12
Los Angeles, California, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

so im around 13 and i went there last spring breaK with my best friend. it was a little different because we stayed in a huge villa. it was my first time out of the USA and it was great! it was SO NICE! and my brother and her brother are best friends too and they loved it! the bathrooms?... More

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Address: Baie Longue | PO Box 4077, 97064, St. Maarten/St. Martin

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