Fusing Caribbean spirit and French sophistication, La Samanna on St. Martin enjoys the reputation as one of the world’s most romantic and exclusive hideaways. An Orient Express property, the 55-acre resort sprawls along a stretch of crescent-shaped beach, surrounded by lush vegetation that attracts a variety of exotic birds and butterflies.

Moorish-inspired whitewashed facades, red-tile roofs and graceful arches add to the enchanted atmosphere, as do the resort’s extensive wine cellar and outstanding cuisine, with provisions flown in daily from France.

Guests stay in one of 83 luxurious suites or eight brand-new, Mediterranean-inspired villas, each featuring 4,600 square feet of lavish living space, including state-of-the-art kitchens and three master bedrooms with private baths. Couples take in views of ocean and nearby beaches from their outdoor living room or the second floor terrace.

A wedding at La Samanna can be anything from intimate and laid-back to formal and extravagant, depending on the bride and groom’s unique wishes. A wedding coordinator arranges all the important details, and even escorts couples to the Philipsburg Courthouse or Legislative Hall to handle necessary documentation. Once back at the resort, pampering treatments await at Elysées Spa as part of the Spa Wedding program.

VILLAS DESCRIPTION:

The epitome of graceful Mediterranean architecture, these eight newly constructed villas bring the La Samanna experience to a new level. Featuring over 4600 square feet of space, generous living quarters, master bedrooms with alcoves and oversized private terraces, the villas are palatial yet comfortable and laid back, with a Caribbean spirit.

Each of the villas at La Samanna feature a sunken living room, wrap-around terrace and pool, outdoor shower, outdoor and indoor dining rooms, an office area, oversized open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, three master bedrooms with their own master baths (four bedroom configurations also available), common second floor terrace with breathtaking views of Baie Longue, and independent entrances for first and second floor. Villas feature fully equipped kitchens allowing guests the pleasure of entertaining in the villa. The interiors feature exquisite materials and incredible attention to detail, providing a luxurious home away from home for the discerning traveler.

Ideally situated on a bluff overlooking Baie Longue or Cupecoy Beach, the villas at La Samanna offer panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and nearby beaches.