A property of great character and understated luxury, this stylish Orient-Express Hotels member is distinguished by its white stucco Mediterranean architecture, its sense of exclusivity amid a 55-acre estate and long curving private beach of white sand. A world within a world, it offers a cool retreat of polish and distinction, but is just 15 minutes from the airport and 5 from Marigot. There are 80 Oceanview rooms, Junior Suites, and One and Two-Bedroom Suites and Three-Bedroom Villas, all elegantly furnished in classical Caribbean style. All feature air-conditioned bedrooms, ceiling fan and private bathroom, and have terrace or balcony overlooking the beach. La Samanna has a delightful open-air gourmet restaurant with panoramic sea views, and informal poolside terrace grill. Amenities include a swimming pool, FREE windsurfing, waterskiing, snorkelling and tennis - while sailing, scuba and deep-sea fishing are available at a charge.