Avenida William Jhonson, 32000 Santa Bárbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic
#15 of 39 hotels in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
Guests' ChoiceBased on 29 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Location
7.8
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Damian
United KingdomWalk uphill, far away from Semana. Could have glasses in a room
View from the room Breakfast was brought to the room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Athena
United StatesOverall, we really enjoyed our stay here. But there were a few areas of improvements I would note - some of this may have been because of a language barrier (it's better if you know Spanish or are adept with Google Translate), but still: 1) We had 3 free bottles of water in our fridge when we arrived, and we asked for bottles of water every day, which they gave to us. But then, on the second to last day, they said that we actually needed to pay for them - but they also didn't remember how many they had given us. They are only 50 pesos each, but communication could have improved. 2) The mini-jacuzzis were fun, but you have to ask them to turn it on, and it's not clear how long the jacuzzi lasts - also, the water takes a long time to get lukewarm. 3) The water pressure / heat in the shower isn't strong. 4) Finally, they asked if we wanted them to clean the room. I thought they were asking if they wanted them to clean the room that day, but then we didn't end up having cleaning service during the 5 days we were there. Perhaps this was a language issue, but still a bit odd. There were a lot of small ants in our room by that time - not a huge deal, but definitely don't leave food out. 5) Also, in the bathrooms, I wish they had more racks or something to hold your clothes or towels.
This is a great little locally-owned hotel up on the hill in Samana. Pros: the staff are all very kind and friendly (and very patient with our mediocre Spanish) and very responsive over WhatsApp. It gives your stay a personal touch. The rooms were spacious, clean, and a good temperature. Unless you're planning to spend a lot of time in your room, this is a great place to relax after a long day of activities.There were 3 of us - there was one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and the other bedroom had 2 smaller beds; all very comfy. I liked that the apartments had a kitchen and a large fridge if needed. TV and WiFi generally worked well by Dominican Republic standards. We loved the simple but delicious free breakfast every morning on the terrace (they can also take it to your room instead, if you wish) and the fact that there were jacuzzis and a bar with pool tables. They have a mini-store if you forget toiletries (they offer some basics in each room's bathroom) and dinner if needed. They have a garage for those with cars, and the taxi service associated with the hotel is an awesome guy named Nani who can also offer you tours as well. While it's a bit far (20 minute walk - but no one walks :D) from the boardwalk, it's not too expensive to go down to the sea for a meal if you want.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Miller
United StatesThey don't have enough staff. Not enough housekeeping. I had to wait almost 2 hours after ordering my dinner to eat.
I liked the location and the room was very clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Castillo
United StatesThe Jacuzzi, one didn't worked and the others took long time to warm up
Location , cleannes friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Marir
United StatesThere is no AC in the living room area, just a fan.
The Breakfast was not great, the scrambled eggs tasted like powdered eggs. The coffee was great
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Milan
SlovakiaParking, clean room and tasty breakfast.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Tuxtor
GuatemalaThe street is noisy, not hotel's fault but is a thing to consider. Many locals chill out on street with motorcycles and you could hear the noise on the area
This hotel is out of the city touristic areas, this is actually good because I was interested in exploring Samana Bay beaches so this helped me to avoid city's traffic, for me is fair for the price. Rooms are cleaned daily and the breakfast is more than enough. Kitchen is well equipped and they have parking available. There is a little market one block away to buy food.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Ekor76
ItalyThe rooftop terrace a bit abandoned, toilet was little and shower did not drain correctly
Apartment dimensions, breakfast and the very helpful night guardian
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Ekor76
ItalyStanding water in the shower
Staff
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2023
Lei
Dominican RepublicThe location is a little off from what I was looking for and the food service at night was slow and it wasn't all that tasty. But I would go back, just not eat there.
The place is spacious and clean. It looks good and there's hot water. The communication was effective and the breakfast options are good. It has a superior terrace with a hot tub.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Monica
United StatesI have nothing to say because I enjoyed it.
The staff was awesome, kind and nice. Beautiful place.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Claudia
United KingdomThe wall of the toilet was dirty, there were dead insects in the bedrooms, and the running water was yellow it looked like dirty
Friendly staff and good location 👌
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Muse
United StatesExcellent apartment, I will return soon
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Sofia
United StatesI liked the large apartments with everything you need, good view, a terrace where we had breakfast, very beautiful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Julia
Poland-Really nice and helpful staff -The location was quiet and safe, the view from the terrace was amazing -The apartment was clean -free parking, jacuzzi and breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Stacy
United StatesGood breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Jimmy
Dominican RepublicIt was awesome!!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Siobhan
United KingdomThe bathroom wasn't clean in the slightest and the rooftop jacuzzi was horrendously dirty
The room was spacious
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Fernando
AlbaniaGood breakfast, private parking, Jacuzzi
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Thomas
United StatesI went to Samana for work and I loved it. wifi, ac, desk. good staff
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Joel
EcuadorThe location of this apartment hotel is just beside a main road. The rooms have no insultaion, so the noise of the street hits you bad. We could not sleep past 5AM, when some local workers thought it is a good idea to shout on their way to work... and then around 5:30 the traffic began.
Breakfast was delivered to the apartment.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Suzanna
CanadaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Esteban
CuraçaoThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Abreu
Dominican RepublicThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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