Following an extensive renovation, Belmond La Samanna reopens in St. Martin and begins welcoming guests on December 10. Nestled in an exclusive French West Indies neighborhood, the resort overlooks Baie Longue’s white sand beaches and combines refined Caribbean charm with contemporary comforts. Its location provides easy access to the island’s top shopping, dining and cultural experiences while remaining a tranquil seaside retreat.
The refreshed design touches all 83 guestrooms as well as the resort’s public areas. Designers adopted a pastel-chic palette—soft blues, greens, pinks and peaches—evoking the sea, sky and tropical flora. Natural textures, shell and coral motifs, and botanical prints are woven through the interiors to create a light, airy atmosphere that references the island setting without feeling thematic or contrived. Updated furnishings, improved lighting and carefully chosen art pieces enhance comfort and invite relaxation, whether in private suites or in the resort’s communal lounges.
Dining has been reimagined with careful attention to both setting and culinary detail. The beachfront French restaurant, Trellis, benefits from the refreshed aesthetics and modernized presentation, offering European fine dining in a relaxed seaside environment. Guests can complement their meals with selections from La Cave Wine Cellar, the largest private wine cellar in the Caribbean, which now features curated pairing experiences to elevate tasting menus and special dinners. For a more casual, social evening, the Beach Bar has been updated to serve as a playful, glamorous nightlife destination with refined cocktails and a lively yet elegant atmosphere.
Belmond La Samanna retains a wide range of signature amenities designed to make island stays active, restorative and effortless. The Water Sports Cabana continues to operate as a hub for nonmotorized and motorized activities, guided excursions and equipment rentals, enabling guests to explore the clear waters and marine life around St. Martin. Tennis enthusiasts can take lessons from resident pros on well-maintained courts, and wellness seekers will find the La Samanna Spa perched on a candlelit hilltop—an intimate sanctuary offering treatments inspired by local ingredients and traditional techniques.
In keeping with Belmond’s emphasis on memorable, multi-destination journeys, the reopening coincides with a special island-hopping promotion that pairs La Samanna with sister property Belmond Cap Juluca. The offer features a combined five-night itinerary split between the two resorts so guests can experience different island perspectives—each with its own style and set of experiences. Pricing for the package starts at $3,500 for two people, providing a convenient way to sample both properties while minimizing travel logistics.
Beyond its updated look and curated culinary options, the renovated Belmond La Samanna focuses on service enhancements and guest comfort. Subtle operational upgrades streamline arrival and departure, improve in-room technology and expand personalized service options so visitors can customize stays for romance, family time or active exploration. The design and amenity refresh aim to preserve the resort’s relaxed luxury ethos while introducing contemporary touches that speak to today’s travelers.
With its combination of beachfront location, refreshed interiors, elevated dining and preserved signature experiences, Belmond La Samanna’s reopening positions the resort as a refined choice for travelers seeking luxury on St. Martin. Guests arriving after December 10 will find a property that honors its coastal legacy while offering renewed spaces and thoughtfully curated offerings for a modern Caribbean escape.