Holland House Beach HotelvsLa Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
Both Holland House Beach Hotel and Belmond La Samanna are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Belmond La Samanna ranks significantly better than Holland House Beach Hotel. Belmond La Samanna comes in at 94 with recommendations from 8 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Holland House Beach Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Frontstreet 43, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "An ideal location for shoppers and sun worshippers, this historic hotel faces the Front Street pedestrian mall; to the rear are the boardwalk and a long stretch of Great Bay Beach." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The stylish 54-room Holland House Beach Hotel might be missing a pool, spa, and fitness center, but its location in the middle of Philipsburg gives guests the best of everything else." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This mid-town boutique hotel has become quite trendy. Redesigned rooms feature chic colors, upscale bedding, and flat-screen TVs."
Star Service "Located in the center of town amid high-priced diamond shops and souvenir shops, within walking distance of the cruise ship docks." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront boutique on St. Maarten, with a lounge bar and restaurant, beach attendants and a private balcony in every room." Full review
Lonely Planet "Has a central beachfront location in the heart of Philipsburg and 54 spacious rooms." Full review
Frommer's "One of a handful of city hotels right on the Philipsburg waterfront, Holland House brings a hip quotient to the Great Bay boardwalk scene" Full review
Lonely Planet "With rooms dressed primly in shades of white and rose, this is a great base for shopping and the beach" Full review
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin Fodor's Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service Jetsetter
Hideaway Report
U.S. News & World Report
Forbes Travel Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
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
Fodor's "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
OysterLuxury
"Easily the most luxurious resort in St. Martin, the 55-acre La Samanna resort brings tranquility to an otherwise tourist-filled island." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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
Star Service "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
Jetsetter "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
Hideaway Report95.0
"Lavish two-story resort on a tranquil 55-acre estate overlooking its own secluded bay." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"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
Forbes Travel Guide 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
Mr & Mrs Smith "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
Travel + Leisure "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."
