Located on the North Atlantic coast of St Martin in the heart of the beautiful Orient Bay Resort, Hotel La Plantation, voted one of the best small hotels in the Caribbean, features St Martin's award winning beach with its 2 mile stretch of white sand and turquoise waters. Hotel La Plantation unites charm, comfort and personal service.
The property consists of 17 Stylish colonial villas, comprising 53 guest rooms, are set amidst 7.5 acres of tropical gardens. A harmonious blend of luxurious palms, banana trees, bougainvilleas, hibiscus and allamanda encircle the Creole coloured villas capped with shingled roofs.
Each ground floor villa comprises one suite and 2 studios which may be reserved separately or combined through interior, connecting doors. The atmosphere is decisively exotic, guest rooms are tastefully decorated in warm colours and original art work.
The large terraces are cooled by the trade winds and offer for the upper level categories panoramic views over the bay, surrounding islands and the marine reserve. French West Indian Charm, the comfort of modern amenities, personalised service... an ambiance of well-being in a unique Caribbean Resort.
Studios are equipped with king or twin size beds enhanced with mosquito nets, sofa bed for 1 child under 12. Kitchenette; bathroom with rain shower separate toilet and hair dryer; air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct dial telephone, safe, flat screen cable television, iron and ironing board, terrace with garden and partial ocean view.
Suites feature a separate bedroom with king size bed enhanced with a mosquito net, Spacious living room elegantly furnished in teak; American style kitchen, hand crafted tiled bathroom, with rain shower separate toilet and hair dryer; air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct dial telephone, safe, flat screen cable television, iron and ironing board, terrace with garden and partial ocean view.
Lower level room categories have garden and partial ocean views, upper level room categories are located on the upper level of the park and benefit from panoramic ocean views.
Away With Dune offer this hotel on a bed & breakfast basis.
Cafe Plantation is an open-air restaurant and serves a buffet breakfast daily. They also offer evening dining in a romantic and elegant atmosphere.
There are three full service beach restaurants on Orient Beach: Coco, Waikiki and Kakao. They offer international and French cuisine along with snacks and a beach bar. Massages are also available.
The property offers an infinity edge swimming pool, sun deck, pool bar, complementary wi-fi and tennis courts.
Away from the hotel why not visit Green Cay, Tintamarre and Pinel? All are easily accessible via Jet Ski, wind surf, kite surf, kayak or catamaran. These Marine Park islands are a sanctuary for the local wildlife, notably land turtles and iguanas.
A preserved marine environment; discover the magic and beauty of the sea whilst snorkelling or diving from the PADI Dive centre. Take flight and admire the spectacular view from a parasail.
Further afield: you may sail on a real "Americas Cup" race yacht; enjoy, horse-riding, sunset cruises, duty free shopping, casino gambling, deep-sea fishing, and day trips by Catamaran, to Anguilla, St Barths and Saba.
The World Famous Naturist Beach is the Southern end of Orient Beach - this is approximately a 10 minute walk from La Plantation.