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La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin vs Hotel L'Esplanade

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond La Samanna scores significantly better than Hotel L'Esplanade. Belmond La Samanna scores 94 with praise from 8 reviews like Fodor's, Frommer's and Mr & Mrs Smith.

La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
9 / 10
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
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Fodor's 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
Oyster Oyster
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
Travel + Leisure 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 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 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
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Hotel L'Esplanade
Hotel L'Esplanade
8 / 10
Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Pool
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Enthusiasts return again and again to the classy, loft-style suites in this immaculate boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"On a hill above Grand Case, all units at this luxurious resort overlook the sea. Rooms are spacious and upscale with a full kitchen and private furnished terrace."
Star Service Star Service
"The hillside views from this hotel are almost as panoramic as those from La Samanna, but its premises are often quieter, and its guest quarters are in some cases even larger." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Each room has a balcony and full kitchen, and the units are spacious and sophisticated. The pool is scenic and lush." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"L'Esplanade Hotel is a boutique hotel tucked into the verdant countryside of St." Full review
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