La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St MartinvsCaribbean Princess
Both properties are recommended by professionals. Overall, Belmond La Samanna is the choice of most reviewers compared to Caribbean Princess. Belmond La Samanna has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 8 sources like Fodor's, Mr & Mrs Smith and Hideaway Report.
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
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Baie Longue, PO Box 4077, Terres Basses 97064, St Maarten-St Martin
From $923/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "The service is warm and professional, and a complete overhaul in 2012 brought it back to the top, thanks to the seasoned, savvy management, and a top design team." Full review
Luxury
 "Easily the most luxurious resort in St. Martin, the 55-acre La Samanna resort brings tranquility to an otherwise tourist-filled island." Full review
 "La Samanna is perfectly placed: equidistant to the nightlife on the Dutch side of St. Martin and the shopping and restaurants on the French side." Full review
 "Perched in isolation above a 2-kilometer stretch of tawny sand and aquamarine water, 8 kilometers west of Marigot, this is the watermark for luxury on St Martin/St Maarten." Full review
 "Elegant celeb favorite on St. Martin’s French side, with a splurge-worthy spa, butler service on the beach and a legendary wine cellar." Full review
95.0
 "Lavish two-story resort on a tranquil 55-acre estate overlooking its own secluded bay." Full review
1.0
 "Overlooking the waves of Baie Longue from its seat in western St. Martin, Belmond La Samanna lures sun-seekers to its premises with its promise of access to some of the best sands on the..." Full review
 4 Stars
 "The beauty of its location and the elevated level of service have created a large contingent of repeat guests, who visit again and again for a glamorous but laid-back Caribbean vacation. " Full review
 "Far from the casinos and cruise ships of popular St Martin, Belmond La Samanna hotel on Baie Longue beach is a quiet oasis of whitewashed suites tucked high on a cliff." Full review
 "The property hugging the cliffs above its own private beach is home to an elevated French bistro called L'oursin. A refined vichyssoise as well as a sturdy seafood cassoulet are always a winner here." 
Caribbean Princess
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Parc de la Baie Orientale | PO Box 5100, Orient Bay 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $0/night
- Restaurant
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 - Tennis Court
 - Air Conditioning
 
3.0
 "Caribbean Princess' 10 gigantic apartments are stylishly (though sparsely) furnished in an all-white wicker-wood combo." Full review
 "These 12 large, well-equipped, and updated two- and three-bedroom condos have big kitchens and living rooms."