St Martin’s Belmond La Samanna Is Reopening in November

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - September 19, 2021

The leading luxury resort in St Martin is reopening its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned.

Belmond La Samanna is set to welcome back guests on Nov. 7, according to the property’s Web site.

The venerable luxury resort has a total of 83 rooms and suites, along with eight villas.

That’s joined by a spa, a fitness center, a tennis court and a privileged perch on St Martin’s storied Baie Longue beach.

It’s one of just three Belmond-branded properties in the wider Caribbean, along with Belmond Maroma in the Mexican Caribbean and Belmond Cap Juluca in Anguilla.

For more, visit Belmond La Samanna.

— CJ

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