La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St MartinvsMarquis Boutique Hotel
Both Belmond La Samanna and Marquis Boutique Hotel are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Belmond La Samanna ranks significantly higher than Marquis Boutique Hotel. Belmond La Samanna has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 8 publications such as Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
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." 
Marquis Boutique Hotel
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Pigeon Pea Hill, Anse Marcel 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
From $131/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "If you crave spectacular vistas and intimate surroundings and don't mind heights or steep walks, this is a fun property, with a funky St. Barth vibe." Full review
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 "This luxurious little boutique resort is done up in French-Caribbean style. The staff wears traditional West Indian madras outfits." 
 "This diminutive lodging gets its name from its blue-blooded owner, a French marquis with roots in the vineyard-scattered hills of France's Bordeaux region." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "The upper-middle-range Marquis Boutique Hotel and Spa is a boutique hillside property overlooking the gorgeous mountainous Anse Marcel region." Full review