Saint MartinTerres Basses
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
Whitewashed cliffside cove
Terres Basses Saint Martin
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
BelmondWhitewashed cliffside cove
Whitewashed adobe buildings and breezy archways spill down fifty-five secluded cliffside acres to the soft white sands of Baie Longue.
“Pristine whitewashed adobe exteriors and architectural elements give La Samanna a decidedly upscale Mediterranean feel.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated beach cabana waiters, private villa butlers, and Sisley treatments on a secluded stretch of Baie Longue.
Remarkable
Fifty-five oceanfront acres featuring lighted tennis courts, water sports, boat charters, and cliffside dining over Baie Longue.
Notable
Whitewashed Mediterranean adobe structures with breezy arches, pastel interiors by Muza Lab, and cliffside villa infinity pools.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Belmond La Samanna can perhaps be best understood as a Caribbean version of the Côte d’Azur.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked into the Terres Basses coast, the resort sits ten minutes from bustling Simpson Bay and twenty minutes from Marigot.
The rooms
Interiors mirror the sea in coral and ink blue, while cliffside villas feature private infinity pools overlooking the bay.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A freeform infinity pool curves right beside the beach, and sun loungers border the main terrace above the bay.
The spa and gym
Open-air garden pavilions host Sisley Paris treatments, and the fitness room looks out across the tropical grounds.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
L’Oursin
Tables line the cliffside terrace above Baie Longue for French seaside dinners created with chef Marcel Ravin.
For toes-in-the-sand luxury with impeccable service, foodie-approved eateries, Caribbean-cool design, and views that will have all your friends and family seeing green, La Samanna can’t be beat.
At the table
Corail serves open-air breakfasts over the water, and Laplaj offers grilled seafood right on the sand.
How it began
Founder James Frankel bought the beachfront acreage in the early 1970s, naming the retreat after his three daughters: Samantha, Anouk, and Nathalie.
“St. Martin’s La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel, combines the elegance of the French Riviera with the relaxed charm of the Caribbean.”
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.