Finding the best honeymoon hotels for the perfect romantic getaway can leave newlyweds overwhelmed with many options to choose from. However, within the north-eastern Caribbean Sea lies the beautiful and dually owned island of St. Martin. Saint Martin is an ideal honeymoon destination that includes romantic sunsets on the beach, rich culinary experiences infused with different cultures, and a selection of diverse activities for couples looking to create memories.
St. Martin offers an array of luxury hotels on both the French and Dutch sides of the island that allow guests to enjoy their romantic getaway in comfort and style. Time spent exploring and experiencing the island’s culture will no doubt inspire couples to memorialize their honeymoon stay by purchasing locally made Dutch porcelain, guavaberry products, and exquisite French wines to take home. The best honeymoon hotels in St. Martin are listed below.
- Belmond La Samana
- Bleu Emeraude Hotel
- The Morgan Resort & Spa
- Grand Case Beach Club
- Hotel La Plantation
- Sol e Luna Hotel
- Esmeralda Resort
- Private Luxury Villas at Coral Beach Club
1. Belmond La Samanna
La Samanna is a resort from Belmond that is located on the French side of St. Martin. This luxury resort offers top-class customer service with a friendly, attentive, and multilingual staff who speak English, French, German, Spanish, and at least four other languages. For couples on their honeymoon who make the request, the hotel can organize a bottle of champagne and a delicious meal on arrival.
La Samanna was originally opened in 1973 and has undergone many renovation improvements over the years to maintain the quality 5-star status that it boasts to date. Situated on 55 acres of beachfront along the sandy shores of Baie Longue, this Caribbean oasis offers guests easy access to a private beach and boat cruises to explore nearby islands. La Samanna is located in the secure upscale residential area of Les Terres Basses and is only about a 15-minute drive from Princess Juliana International airport.
Belmond La Samanna gives couples an intimate atmosphere with ocean view room options, featuring romantic private infinity and plunge pools to watch the sunset. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a private terrace from which guests can unwind as they enjoy some of Saint Martin’s local French wine or the hotel’s gourmet meals.
Couples can enjoy a true culinary experience at the resort’s elegant L’Oursin or Baie Longue Bar which offers pool-side dining and a spectacular view of Baie Long Beach. In order to work off the incredible meals, Belmond La Samanna also offers a wellness center that offers fitness facilities and a spa to relax and spend quality time together. In addition to an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, Belmond La Samanna offers a variety of water activities including diving and water skiing on the beach as well as sailing trips to neighboring islands.
La Samanna Belmond resort provides an airport shuttle service at an additional cost. Alternatively, guests can opt for a taxi which costs $20 to $35 (€17 to €30). Couples can easily make their way across the border to this resort. For an average cost of $1195 (€1050) per night, they will get to experience a memorable honeymoon.
People who visited La Samanna gave positive reviews about the good customer service. Visitors highlighted how they appreciated the warm welcome they received and the friendly disposition of all the staff they interacted with. Guests also described the food as “amazing”, and the rooms were clean to their satisfaction.
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2. Bleu Emeraude Hotel
The Bleu Emeraude Hotel lives up to its name with each apartment unit overlooking the breath-taking blue waters of Grand Case Beach. The Bleu Emeraude Hotel has 11 luxury studios and apartments, each unit comes with air conditioning, and is equipped with a full kitchen and a private terrace overlooking the Caribbean Sea and white sands of Grand Case Beach.
The Bleu Emeraude Hotel offers a hearty continental breakfast that can be enjoyed in the common eating area on the beach or in the room. This resort creates the ideal cozy environment for couples looking to stay indoors by offering a self-sustained stay with satellite tv, free Wi-Fi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. Visitors can stock up on needed essentials in the nearby town of Grand Case.
The Bleu Emeraude Hotel offers a library corner for guests to enjoy reading a good book on the beach or in the comfort of their rooms. For those looking to spend their time outdoors on the beach, the little hotel shop offers sunscreen products as well as cosmetics and souvenirs. There is also a wine cellar available at the hotel which offers a selection of local wines, liquors, and other refreshments.
Within a 5-minute walking distance from Bleu Emeraude are 2 French restaurants, and about a 15 min walk from the property are more choices of bars and restaurants to pick from and enjoy local dishes infused with Caribbean flavor. The nearby town of Grand Case which is only about 15 min walk away from the property, offers shopping and many different sightseeing experiences.
Bleu Emeraude also provides helpful concierge service, the front desk is open 7 days a week (limited hours). The hotel is happy to arrange car rentals or boat trips to islands nearby. Excursions can be organized and for couples seeking fun water activities the hotel provides snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, and kayaks to use on the beach for an additional charge. For those who want a more relaxing beach experience, the property provides guests with chairs and umbrellas and they can opt to have wine or another beverage from the wine cellar delivered to them as they enjoy the beach view.
The Bleu Emeraude Hotel provides great customer service with staff who speak English, French, and Spanish among other languages. This luxury property is a 7 min drive from Grand Case Airport and a 28 min drive from Princess Juliana International Airport and is in close proximity to various nearby attractions. For an average price of $450 (€398) per night, this accommodation has much to offer for honeymooners in both leisure and adventure. Some of the reviews about The Bleu Emeraude Hotel are listed below.
Reviews given on Bleu Emeraude Hotel revealed that guests were pleased with how spacious, modern, and clean the rooms were. Couples appreciated the quiet, peaceful sunny days they experienced and the ease of access to the beach. Guests who engaged in water activities were also pleased to capture beautiful sights of sea turtles underwater with their GoPro cameras.
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3. The Morgan Resort & Spa
The Morgan Resort & Spa is a newly built modern boutique resort hotel in Simpson Bay, on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. Officially opened mid-2021, this resort exudes luxury and class featuring 124 rooms and suites. Honeymooners will appreciate arriving to a refreshing bottle of wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start off their romantic stay.
Holding a 4-star rating, The Morgan Resort & Spa features elegant rooms with spa-inspired bathrooms, iHome docking stations, and 55-inch flat-screen TVs. The outdoor ambiance is no less captivating with an infinity-edge pool and a rooftop deck that gives an incredible 360 view of the airplane landings at Princess Juliana International Airport right next to the famous Maho Beach.
The Morgan Resort & Spa allows couples to enjoy some activity with their state-of-the-art fitness center that provides aerobic and yoga classes. They provide a 24-hour front desk service, and their friendly staff give excellent service with their ability to communicate in English, Dutch, French, and Spanish.
Couples seeking a thrilling honeymoon experience will enjoy the upbeat pace of the Dutch side of St. Maarten when staying at the Morgan Resort & Spa. Not only will visitors enjoy fine dining and flavorful cuisine at the featured restaurant “SALT”, but they can also enjoy a lively lounge bar or poolside bar.
The Morgan Resort & Spa is located near more restaurants that couples can discover and attractions that will offer them an inexpensive shopping experience with duty-free shopping. The Morgan Resort & Spa is a 2-minute walk to Maho beach and a short drive away from experiencing other beaches where couples can enjoy scuba diving or snorkeling.
The Morgan Resort & Spa is also a 25-minute drive from the island’s Dutch capital, Philipsburg. This bustling town will allow honeymooners to purchase locally made souvenirs such as Dutch porcelain as a memento of their special occasion and as they explore more restaurants this will take them on an even more rewarding culinary journey.
The Morgan Resort & Spa is just a 6-minute drive from Princess Juliana International Airport and provides a free airport shuttle. This lush resort situated on Simpson Bay is an incredibly lively honeymoon destination that can be experienced at an average nightly rate of $199 (€176).
The Morgan Resort & Spa has positive reviews given by people who appreciated the quality service they received right from the chief operating officer of the hotel who made sure to walk around the resort and introduce himself to guests, to the friendly staff members throughout the property who were both helpful and polite. Visitors enjoyed staying within walking distance to the beach and restaurant.
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