Set beside St. Martin’s finest beach, lapped by the Caribbean Sea, La Samanna Resort and Spa is the ultimate luxury resort. The hotel is consistently ranked among the Caribbean’s top ten hotel retreats, whether you want cocktails, beach or massage or simply to lie in a hammock, lulled by the waves.

The resort recently completed an extensive renovation of its guest rooms and suites, featuring a modern, light and clean design, with white flooring, counter tops, walls and furnishings. The design blends perfectly with the beautiful Caribbean island surroundings. New artwork and original etchings from Sir Roland Richardson adorn the hotel.

As at all Orient-Express hotels, dining out is a real occasion, with wines from the state-of-the-art cellar. You can also take a sunset cruise around the island or head into town to the enjoy the vibrant local scene at night.

They have beach cabanas which are constructed from bamboo harvested in Bali with vented thatch roofs. A day at the beach includes water, champagne, complimentary skin care products, towels and others amenities, such as an iPod if you want one.

The one bedroom plunge pool suites offer stunning ocean views and a king-sized bed. The suites have a separate living room, a kitchen and have access to a rooftop solarium fitted with lounge furniture, covered gazebo, outdoor shower and private soaking pool.

These recently renovated suites feature oversized bathrooms with dual vanities, separate shower and bathtub, rich white and sand-colored marble floors.

The resort has an on property restaurant with gourmet meals, two bars, a lobby lounge with live entertainment nightly. Also on property is a fitness center, the only pilates studio on the island, three tennis courts, and indoor/outdoor spa, and an infinity pool.

Dining at this luxury hotel is an experience on its own; with varied dining options such as open-air at Le Réservé, or more intimately in La Cave, surrounded by some of the world’s finest vintages, guests can indulge their temptations with French and Caribbean cuisine.

For those on business the resort offers in room fax machines, direct dial phones, and muli-lingual voice mail service. A business center is also on site, fully equipped to meet all business needs.

The variety of dining options, the intimate location of the resort, and the naturally-romantic vibe found in each grain of sand make La Samanna Resort and Spa the perfect setting to experience the luxury.