La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin

Rooms, suites, and villas include the shapes and colors of local sea life. Rooms provide sweeping ocean views and each has its own balcony or terrace. French-style suites offer separate living rooms and oversized bathrooms, while villas have panoramic terraces and private pools.

Opening out to panoramic sea views and pastel blue skies, L'Oursin offers traditional French dishes in a breathtaking bistro setting. Enjoy a refined breakfast at Corail or an after-dinner drink at Baie Longue Bar. At LaPlaj, savor fresh grilled fish, French-Caribbean dishes, and a chilled drink under the shaded terrace or poolside overlooking the sea.

Reserve a private beach cabana or enjoy two outdoor pools. At La Samanna Spa, six treatment rooms open to tropical gardens. Try a Roucou pretanning treatment before heading out in the sun, or relax with a Lomi Lomi massage.

Enjoy a sunset champagne cruise on the resort’s powerboat. Board a private charter boat to tour the nearby islands. Enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel’s grounds. Explore the water by kayak or snorkel.