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RESORT COMPARISON · ST MARTIN

La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin vs Oyster Bay Beach Resort

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What the badges mean:FPFamily Preferred — solid family choiceFFFamily First — built around kids & teens
KIDDOMETER RECOMMENDATION

Best for most families: La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin

FPFamily Preferred

La Samanna offers strong family amenities like a kids club, family accommodations, and a calm beach, making it ideal for families.

WHY LA SAMANNA, A BELMOND HOTEL, ST MARTIN STANDS OUT
✓ Kids Club
✓ OUR PICK
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
FPFamily Preferred

La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin

$$$$ Per night, avg.

La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, provides a premium beachfront setting for families with its multi-bedroom villas featuring kitchens and private pools. Complimentary kayaks and snorkeling gear, alongside organized kids' activities, offer various options for family engagement.

Oyster Bay Beach Resort
FPFamily Preferred

Oyster Bay Beach Resort

$$$$ Per night, avg.

Oyster Bay Beach Resort offers families a comfortable beachfront stay with modern accommodations featuring kitchenettes or full kitchens. Kids will enjoy the infinity pool, while loaner snorkeling gear and beach umbrellas make seaside exploration easy and convenient for all ages.

AT A GLANCE

Quick Facts

FEATURE
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
Oyster Bay Beach Resort
Kids Club
✓ Yes
Not included
Grocery Nearby
Not included
✓ Yes
Price
$$$$
$$$$
Best For
Best for families with toddlers, elementary-age children, and teenagers, as well as multi-generational families seeking high-end privacy and spacious accommodations.
Families with infants, toddlers, and elementary-age children who appreciate self-catering options and direct beach access.
WHAT THEY BOTH SHARE
✓ Spa✓ Beachfront✓ Babysitting✓ Family Rooms
AROUND THE RESORT

Nearby Highlights

LA SAMANNA, A BELMOND HOTEL, ST MARTIN
→Baie Longue Beach — Directly on
→Plum Bay Beach (Baie aux Prunes) — 1.4 mi / 5 min drive
→Baie Rouge Beach (Red Bay) — 1.5 mi / 5 min drive
→Maho Beach — 1.7 mi / 10-15 min drive
→Mullet Bay Golf Club & Beach — 1.7 mi / 5-10 min drive
OYSTER BAY BEACH RESORT
→Dawn Beach — Directly on
→Philipsburg (capital of Dutch St. Maarten) — 15-20 min drive
→Maho Beach (plane spotting) — 30-40 min drive
→Loterie Farm (nature reserve, hiking, canopy tours) — 20-25 min drive
→Parotte Ville Bird Sanctuary — 20-25 min drive
THE UPSIDE

Things Families Love

LA SAMANNA, A BELMOND HOTEL
✓Pristine Baie Longue beach is calm and safe for young children
✓Dedicated kids club offers supervised activities for younger guests
✓Family-friendly suites and villas, some with private plunge pools
✓Complimentary non-motorized watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding
✓Kids' menus available at casual restaurants Laplaj and Interlude
OYSTER BAY BEACH RESORT
✓Spacious suites with full kitchens, ideal for family meals and longer stays
✓Infinity pool includes a children's pool area
✓On-site Veranda Market makes grocery shopping easy for families
✓Direct access to Dawn Beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas
✓Concierge helps arrange family-friendly island excursions like snorkeling and zip-lining
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Things to Know

LA SAMANNA, A BELMOND HOTEL
!Babysitting is expensive, costing $60 per hour with a three-hour minimum
!Breakfast is not included in the room rate and costs extra
!Resort closes annually during the hurricane season
!No lifeguards are stationed at the children's pool
!Room rates can be very expensive
OYSTER BAY BEACH RESORT
!No dedicated, supervised kids' club is available
!The resort is more relaxed, not a high-energy, activity-packed environment
!Seasonal seaweed on Dawn Beach can sometimes impact swimming conditions
!Car rental is recommended to explore the wider island with ease
!Babysitting/child services are available but not explicitly listed as included
RATES & PHOTOS

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