Carretera Samana- Las Galeras, s/n, Los Cacaos, 11517 Santa Bárbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic
#7 of 39 hotels in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
Guests' ChoiceBased on 60 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Larysa
SwitzerlandSpacious room, nicely decorated, unmatched view. I read the bad reviews about the food, I do not know what people usually eat, but for me the food quality was far over the expectations. Beautiful beach. And with the rented car you can reach in 20-30 minutes one of the most beautiful beaches as well as other amazing trekking places in DR if the hotel beach is not enough.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Sofia
Puerto RicoExcellent and easy access to beach The gym had a spinning bike!!!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Jolanda
NetherlandsSee the remark about the steps. Furthermore. It is quite remote. So if you want more than just a beach/swimming pool, you really need a car (or book trips via the tour desk).
Hotel with a beautiful location/view. I had a room with a sea view and that is really worth the extra amount. Staff is very friendly, everything well maintained. Buffet fine, but standard items that I (only had a three-day stay) quickly recognized from previous evenings. Disadvantage: a lot of stairs. Not suitable for people with mobility problems.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Chirico
ItalyThe staff is very friendly and responsive. Fantastic location and close to the whales.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Monika
PolandDinner. My only but big dissapointment. Lunch was awesome though and breakfast just ok, could be so much better. We didn’t get sick, but food lacked flavour. But I loved the place so much it wasnt a problem.
Oh my favourite place of all DR. What a gem. I didn’t expect too much reading the reviews but oh! It was just great. First of all, the location. I have never been to a hotel that has such a 250degree views of the sea. That was the number one. The place is so well designed you feel like you are almost on your own and they were sold out! So many areas to chill, on so many levels. Wherever I looked it was just beutiful. Even a space behind the building. Even the parking lot looked like a garden! Just amazing. The staff is also amazing and will be happy to help. My mum didn’t like her toom so they changed it at no extra charge(we were glad to pay but didn’t have to). The lunch was excellent a la carte. Dinner was meh. Breakfast ok. I loved the locations of the restaurants. The rooms were a bit old school in design(not my favourite style) but of all the hotels we went to it was by far the best kept rooms. You know that feeling when everything just works and everything is there when you need it. Like working a/c, and quiet, a lovely coffee maker, a good magnyfying mirror in the bathroom, a lovely ice box… etc etc. The bartenders know their cocktails too and the bar is so well priced.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Maria
United Statesservice at the Maine buffet was not great most of the time
location relaxing
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Kai
GermanyFood is delicious but not suitable if you have any food allergies. Allergens are not labeled at all. Also, no guidance from the kitchen staff. Lobby staff and guest relation promised help, but nothing happened even after multiple approaches. Only one shop in the hotel area, which is pretty small and expensive (bring enough sun screen, snorcheling equip, etc.)
Hotel location is separated as it seems and thus very quiet. Beach is super clean and beautiful. No sales people in the whole hotel area (besides the travel guides in the hotel lobby that guests can approach if needed). At the beach you can enjoy the sound of the sea, while the pool area offers a great animation program and music. The hotel offers an outstanding view to the sea. Chance to see some whales if you are lucky (bring binoculars). Free shuttle to the close by Baccardi Island.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Varela
United StatesNothing
The location, scenery. Very well maintained.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Maja
CroatiaI’m very happy with the overall experience, I must mentioned that before my stay I read a couple of worrying reviews about food intoxication, this has nothing to do with hotel food, if you have a sensitive stomach just avoid drinking tap water and ice and you’ll be fine.
Absolutely amazing experience. Attentive and friendly staff made our stay enjoyable. The location of the hotel is unbeatable with view on Samana bay. It has a private beach and a free of charge transport to the nearby cayo levantado island. The rooms are clean and well maintained. We fell in love with the hotel and its location so much that we decided to prolong our stay for a few more days. The food was great and diverse and the service was impeccable. there are plenty of different cocktails and local premium drinks included in the all inclusive offer. The hotel threw a wonderful dinner and experience for new year’s eve. everything was magical. We are already looking forward to repeating our stay next year.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2022
Alina
Polandsuper friendly personnel - comfortable rooms - food and drinks quality
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 13 September 2022
Martha
United Stateswell wheelchair ramps
everything 💯
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Ivan
Dominican RepublicThe air conditioning wasn’t cooling enough. The bath tub wasn’t draining correctly.
The Hotel structure and gardens are very well kept and maintained. The location is perfect. The view from the the room was awesome.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Rafael
Puerto Ricorestaurants were open only one daily and they had very limited capacity also, sometimes in the buffet there were flies in the area where they has the fruits and cheese
very good service beautiful view good food
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Doris
United StatesEnclose part of the dining areas and add A.C.
The location, the staff made sure we were happy, the food was great. Only thing... since I was there in June, I wish there was partial air conditioning in the dining areas. Besides that, I really enjoyed my stay and will be back!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Allison
United StatesBeautiful location, great view from the room and friendly, accommodating staff.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 7 May 2022
Elizabeth
United Statesall this very well to go with your partner, nothing bad to said
food was excellent, staff, everything good
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Gary
Dominican RepublicStaff make you feel welcomed, but are not pushy. Well-managed.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 22 April 2022
Tara
United KingdomThe shower leaked in the bathroom.
The beautiful setting, the spacious room and the wonderful view. The staff were extremely helpful and really looked after us.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 5 April 2022
Nico
Dominican Republicthe food was 8/10
the location was breathtaking
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 28 March 2022
Gentiane
Francenone
every thing was perfect
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 21 March 2022
Mario
United Statesthe staff
excellent
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 8 March 2022
Fadwachakir
Francethe beach in front has a lot of waves maybe due to the windy period
EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 29 January 2022
Edi
IsraelI think maybe the only thing they need to work on is the French restaurant and the Italian restaurant, but the Brazilian restaurant is great.
The most memorial thing from this hotel is the staff, the people that works their are the best! I wanted to say big Thanks to Emmanuelle from guest services, she did everything to makes us fill at home. Also big big big thanks to the Entertainment Staff: Yunely, Anyory and Daniel. They were super fun and we had a great relationship with them (also we went to couple of beaches with them around the hotel on their day off) this was the best memory from Bahia Samana. Also big tnx to Ramon from the reception with his professional and warm hospitality. Nicaela from the dinners restaurants, she was super nice to us and always with a big smile. Jose from breakfast buffet that every morning was kind to us. Ariel the lifeguard always helps us and gave me a snorkeling glasses. The hotel is built on a big mountain and all the room have a perfect view on the ocean which is crazy beautiful. The hotel give you a personal experience.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 15 January 2022
Richard
Germanylocation with ocean view is unique in the DomRep. romantic place for couples. Good beach. excellent service. especially Mr Frantz offered an outstanding service attitude
Stayed in January 2022
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