La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel

Luxurious rooms with private balconies and free Wi-Fi plus two pools three tennis courts a spa and multiple dining outlets appeal to guests at La Samanna French West Indies. The three-story hotel has 83 air-conditioned rooms with tile flooring and ocean-view terraces or balconies. Rooms are equipped with flat-panel TVs coffeemakers and minibars; baths come with designer toiletries makeup mirrors and hairdryers. The resort has a one-mile private beach as well as two outdoor pools. An open-air restaurant with a bar caters to sun bathers. Two other restaurants plus a sophisticated lounge provide additional options. Start the day with a workout in the fitness center sign on for a private Pilates lesson (available for an additional fee) or practice your serve on one of three outdoor tennis courts. Book an appointment at the spa for a relaxing body wrap facial or massage or opt for a bit of excitement and rent the resort's powerboat for a sunset cruise. Parking is free. Note: The hotel charges a daily resort fee. La Samanna is a half-mile from Long Beach. It's less than one mile from the clothing-optional Cupecoy Beach and one mile from Atlantis World Casino. Casino Royale is two miles away. The hotel is three miles from Princess Juliana International Airport and five miles from downtown Marigot.