we stayed already in Saint Martin,but for the first time at La Samanna...Wonderful view, great atmosphere, excellent food..
everything nice... we had dinner at interlude restaurant, the food was perfect, nice staff, in particular we want tank Antonio, our favorite waiter, very professional.....the best....
We hope to come back next year......thanks a lot

My husband and I have just returned from a 5 day getaway at La Samana. The grounds are quite pretty and well maintained. Isabella at the front desk was lovely and efficient and checked us in quickly. The beauty of this resort is the spectacular ocean view (get a room with a view) and the large gorgeous beach - very special!
Things start to fall apart when you dine at the beach bar. We had a very unhappy looking waitress who took our order, made some small mistakes (forgot to bring salad dressing, salt and pepper, second drink orders), but nothing major. By the end of the meal she was all smiles and really wanted to make sure we were pleased with her "its my job to keep you happy". a little odd, but appreciate the effort- whatever....
Waitresses in the dining room always greeted us with smiles and were very pleasant and attentive. The food at main restaurant was good- spotty at the beach- $120 for an "okay" meal for 2 and a beer.
The beach attendants were good enuf - not terribly friendly like other resorts of this caliber, but kept our drinks coming. We had a terrible incident with the beach supervisor when we asked him if he would tell the couple next to us to turn down their music or kindly use headphones. He refused to ask them, said he didnt want them to complain about him and that their music wasnt that loud anyway. He offered to move us but we had been there for 2 hours so again, we suggested he kindly ask them to use headphones or ask them to move. He reminded us that all the beaches on the island were public and they had a right to do whatever they wanted to do - NO JOKE!!! It was crazy and ridiculous! Funny now, but we never really got that bad taste out of our mouths - Not what you expect at a 5 star resort. BTW they did wind up asking them to turn it down and it was NO big deal and the couple couldnt have been nicer and more apologetic!
Romal (sp) at the beach bar was charming, handsome and wonderful! Wish he was in charge of training the entire beach staff!
La Samana is a great easy getaway from NYC area and the island has so much to offer. We will certainly consider returning next year with the hopes that they can get their act to 5 star quality - if not We'll be looking for other recommendations.

I arrived at La Samanna for a three day business trip. Upon arrival, I realized I was in need of a black belt. None was available on premises. I asked Katlyn of guest relations if should could be of assistance. A few hours later a black belt was delivered to my room. It's nice to k ow good old fashioned service can still be found at La Samanna. Thanks Katlyn.

La Samanna has always been our favorite place on the Island for the past several years.
It's once Moroccan bar and Hemingway lounge, formal dining and paintings by local artists set the stage for excellent service in feasting, relaxing, privacy and romance.
Much has changed since 2012.
Presently, a modern bar scene with wide screen TV with noisy crowds in beachwear, formal dining room available depending on the number of guests, buffet meals, prices on menu differ from charges, wait staff has difficulty in 5 star service particularly when busy, serving canned crab and frozen lobster for lunch at the Beach Restaurant
Are these changes an improvement? You be the judge!