La Samanna
French St. Martin / Baie Longue

On the western-most tip of St. Martin's French side, just north of the border, between the towns of Sandy Ground and Cupe Coy.

Distance from Airport:

• Princess Juliana International airport - 7 miles
• Grand Case Airport - 8 miles

Distance from Downtown:

• Marigot (French-side capital) - 6.5 miles
• Philipsburg (Dutch-side capital) - 9.5 miles

Distance from Attractions:

• Ft. Louis (historical site) - 7 miles
• St. Maarten Park (zoo, botanical gardens) - 11 miles
• Quartier d'Orléans (oldest settlement) - 13 miles
• Orient Beach (Baie Orientale) - 13 miles
• Pic Paradise & Loterie Farm - 9.5 miles
• Butterfly Farm - 14 miles

Distance from Beach: On the beach
Local Transportation Options: Airport transfers are included with your package. Local land and water taxis are available on site. Taxicabs are not metered but carry government issued rate sheets that are based transporting 2 guests.
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Yes, complimentary

Hotel Rating: 5 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 83


Room Category Descriptions:

• OV - Ocean-view Room
  Located throughout the resort, these well-appointed rooms of rich, dark wood with azure-blue and sunshine-yellow accents include terraces or balconies with gorgeous views of the Caribbean sea. Rooms feature a marble bathroom, large closet, and writing desk with a comfortable chair.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 twins and sofabed or rollaway
• 1B - 1-Bedroom Ocean-view Suite
  These sophisticated suites feature beautiful ocean views; oversized bathrooms with dual vanities, a rain shower, separate bathtub, and rich marble floors; a separate bedroom; and a living area with a kitchen and patio.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 twins and sofabed or rollaway
• 1PO - 1-Bedroom Pool Suite
  This exquisite ocean-view suite offers the same amenities as the Deluxe 1-Bedroom suite plus access to a private, covered gazebo and rooftop solarium with lounge furniture, an outdoor shower, and a private soaking pool.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 twins and sofabed or rollaway
• P1B - Premium 1-Bedroom Suite
  These stunning suites are just steps away from the beach. They feature a separate bedroom, and a large bathroom with bright tropical accents, dual vanities, a separate shower and bathtub, rich mahogany finishings, and La Samanna's signature open wardrobe. Most suites also include a kitchen area, and all include a patio or balcony plus an in-room stereo CD player with a selection of music.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 twins and sofabed or rollaway
• P1T - Premium 1-Bedroom Terrace Suite
  This sumptuous suite offers the same amenities as the Premium 1-Bedroom Suite plus access to a private rooftop solarium fitted with comfortable lounge furniture. Some Premium Beachfront Terrace Suites also offer fully equipped kitchens, and all offer special added luxuries including in-room check-in, in-room CD and stereo with selection of music, and champagne and fruit upon arrival.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 twins and sofabed or rollaway

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: No
• Air Conditioning: Yes, and ceiling fans
• Bathroom Amenities: Hair dryers, use of bathrobes and slippers, and L'occitane toiltries
• Balcony / Patio: Yes, most rooms have either a balcony or terrace
• Cribs: Yes
• Internet Access: Yes, additional cost
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: Yes
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, in-room
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes, direct-dial phones with multi-lingual voice messaging and dataports
• Television / Radio: Yes / Yes

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, additional cost
• Check-in / Check-out: 4:00pm / 12:00 noon
• Child Ages: Children 11 years of age and under stay free with adults when using existing bedding
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: Yes
• Elevators: Yes
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 3

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: No
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: No
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: Yes
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: Yes
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Guests may enjoy a complimentary full breakfast in The Restaurant or a continental breakfast in the comfort and privacy of their guest room.

Dining Facilities:

• The Restaurant/Le Reserve - Offering dramatic, open-air dining with panoramic beach and ocean views and fresh island flavors with classic French techniques. Children under 5 years of age are not permitted for dinner. Dress code is resort elegant. Reservations are highly recommended.
• The Grill - Adjacent to the main pool, this casual and beautifully decorated dining spot is open for lunch daily, and for dinner several nights a week. Featuring soup, sandwiches, and salads made with fresh locally caught fish and seafood. Dress is casual; swimsuits are allowed with a cover-up or T-shirt.
• La Cave Wine Cellar - Enjoy a delightful private dinner in our most exclusive venue. Wine tastings with light hor d'oeurves can also be arranged. Dress is resort elegant. Reservations are required.
• Beach Bar - Enjoy snacks, salads, Bento boxes, and cocktails beside the white sands of Baie Longue. Each day the chef will set the menu based on the fresh produce ordered each day. The Beach Bar also provides a beach beverage service to the beach loungers during the day. Open for lunch.
• Private beach dining - Private candlelit dinner on Baie Longue beach can be arranged.
• Room Service - In-room dining is also available 24 hours a day. A children's menu is available from 12 noon to 9pm daily.

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Beach Bar - Al-fresco lunch bar and restaurant allows guests to keep their feet in the sand while enjoying snacks, salads, and cocktails as well as providing beach/beverage service to the beach chaises.
• Bar de Champagne - A cozy spot for cocktails before or after dinner. This rich, red velvet eclectic bar mixes Moroccan furniture, unique modern art, African decorative artifacts and is set off by a multi-hued Indian wedding tent that provides exotic ceiling art.

Entertainment:

• There is nightly entertainment in the Lobby Lounge.

• Pool: 2 pools. A freshwater swimming pool is located in the main building and is 30 feet long and 5 feet deep. A free-shape Orient-Express Infinity Pool is located adjacent to the beach bar and restaurant. The Infinity Pool is 5 feet deep and approximately 15 feet long.
• Whirlpool: No
• Beach: On the beach
• Watersports: Motorized and non-motorized. La Samanna III: a 38-foot center console, Italian design, motor boat complete with captain and open bar, is available to charter for half- and full-day trips
• Spa: Yes, full-service
• Fitness Center: Yes, full-service, personal trainers available at an additional cost. La Samanna also offers the only fully equipped Pilates Center in the Caribbean with a certified instructor available for private sessions.
• Golf:
• Tennis: 3 professional tennis courts (1 hard court, 2 artificial grass courts) plus a shaded viewing area and evening lighting, open daily until 9 p.m. Complimentary tennis racquets available upon request.
• Shopping: Yes

• Minimum check-in age: 21
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

• Year Built: 1973
• Most Recent Renovations: 2011 - Infinity pool, beach bar and deck, expanded fitness center, wedding ceremony location with sea views, changes on the facade, and a business center for internet access and office services.

• Continually ranked among the top 10 hotels for service in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas by Travel & Leisure Magazine
• 2010 Best of Award of Excellence - Wine Spectator Magazine
• Shuttle service is available to get around the resort if mobility is an issue
• Airport greeting - VIP FastTrack upon request with guest services at the resort, which includes expedited baggage handling and customs clearance
• Welcome amenity
• Library in room, and a DVD library for in-room use
• Daily New York Times and a selection of international newspaper facsimiles
• La Samanna Rum upon departure

• Geared for couples looking for sophisticated, refined ambiance

• There is a dress code in public areas - During the day, footwear, shorts, or dry swimwear with a beach wrap or cover-up is required and men are required to wear a shirt. After sunset, swimwear is not permitted in the main building. Men are required to wear slacks and a collared shirt. Ladies may wear resort wear, dresses, skirts, or evening slacks.
• Electrical current is 220v and 110v

• Child Ages: Children 11 years of age and under stay free with adults when using existing bedding
• Children's Activity Program: A variety of family activities are available
• Babysitting Service: May be arranged directly with the resort for an additional fee
• Children's Amenities: Children's restaurant menus are available for lunch and dinner