The best accommodations Samaná Peninsula

The residence, built in front of the sea, which breaks through the fringe of coconut trees, offers 10 luxurious villas, which provide a beautiful swimming pool. Each of them has two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen (TV and air conditioning). The garden is spacious and well maintained. The hotel was very close to the train station and the train station. The beach club annex a part of beach facing the hotel.

Located 800 meters from the center of the village, just across from the beach, this very nice Caribbean-style complex nestled in the heart of a large tropical garden offers about 50 apartments with a maximum capacity of 8 people. Well-equipped, with kitchen and air conditioning, the studios and apartments are surrounded by a nice round swimming pool and a whirlpool flanked by deckchairs and shaded by coconut trees. Restaurant and resto-bar on the beach. French-speaking welcome. A tested and highly recommended address!

Situated 200 meters from the beach, Eden Tropical, with its lush green garden, is undoubtedly the best location in town, yet still very quiet. We appreciate the very affordable rates (in fact, the value for money is quite unbeatable in town) and the privacy offered by the bungalows, renovated in 2021, each of which can accommodate 2 to 3 people. We also like France and Jean-Jacques' friendly welcome and their theme evenings: whether serving couscous or cassoulet, the conviviality is always there!

Apartment-hotel, restaurant and Haitian art shop in a building nestled at the bottom of the main street. 10 rooms (2 to 4 people) and spacious apartments (max 6 people) fully equipped with kitchenette. All decorated in a style straight from Louisiana. However, the facilities would need to be refreshed. The interior courtyard is planted with trees and flowers. Room service, dry cleaning and catering are available to guests. The pizza and pasta restaurant is open every night except Tuesday; the homemade sorbets are delicious!

In the shade of the palm trees and facing the sea, nestles a pretty little white hotel with the look of a fairy tale house. Lima, Jamaica, or Damascus, nice names for these 18 charming, spacious and comfortable rooms and suites. All different, they have a specific and refined decoration (with air conditioning). Our favourites are the Granada, vast, sober and elegant, and the Ibiza, all white, and for families the Salvador suite which has three rooms. No telephone or television in the rooms, here, relaxation takes over!

Marena Beach Residences is a resort located in El Limón. This resort offers villas for rent on Airbnb, ideal for lovers of relaxation. The villas have three bedrooms and can accommodate up to six people. They are equipped with wifi, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and free parking. Pets are also welcome. Guests particularly appreciated Marena Beach Residences' location, with its unspoilt beach and breathtaking sunsets. They also praised the cleanliness and comfort of the villas, as well as the availability of the on-site staff. To make the most of the area, we recommend renting a car or buggy, as the resort is isolated, around 20 minutes from Las Terrenas and 15 minutes from the village of El Limón.

Located on the side of Playa Las Ballenas, in a very serene setting, this small complex offers 32 modern and fully equipped apartments, allowing you to enjoy a stay in complete autonomy. There are different types of accommodations, all with a small individual terrace. Add to this a breakfast served in your room or in the water, a large swimming pool with a whirlpool and a restaurant on the beach: it's all there! Convivial, ideal for couples in search of cocooning and those who like to meet new people.

The Viva Wyndham V Samana is located in Playa Coson. Set against the hills and overlooking the bay, this 5-star adult-only resort is sure to please! You will have to choose one of the three options offered by the 178 rooms of the hotel: bungalow or V room with swimming pool and private garden, V room with view on the palm trees. We like the beautiful pool lined with Balinese beds and the lawn facing the sea where breakfast is served at the buffet "Le Marché" (redone in October 2022). Three restaurants and small or large escapades possible!

In this small Tuscan-style castle, manager Jaime Carmona welcomes you with open arms. This charismatic, smiling Chilean cultivates art as much as dolce vita, and organizes a wide range of activities, from yoga and DJ nights to exhibitions by local artists. Three rooms are available for booking in the handsome Italian-built building. In addition, the on-site restaurant offers Mediterranean, Caribbean and Chilean fusion cuisine. It's also the perfect place to watch the sun set over the bay.

Another real estate agency established for many years in Las Terrenas. Whether it is for a short or a long stay, its teams will know how to answer your request and advise you as it should be. Karim has indeed settled in the village more than 15 years ago. Real estate has no more secrets for him. He has also built up a team of specialists around him who deal with rentals, sales, property management and even insurance! The agency has a large portfolio of properties available for sale or rent.

Finally a youth hostel by the sea! 15 private bungalows that can accommodate up to 4 people, as well as 3 bungalow-dormitories. Very affordable, Afreeka also has 2 restaurants and 1 bar with direct access to the beach, a swimming pool, but also a complex that organizes various activities (kitesurfing, dance classes, and a catamaran that anchors in front of the hostel!) Equipment rental (snorkeling and biking) and many events scheduled throughout the year. Penthouse with sea view. A dynamic address!

This lodge is a little jewel in a Dominican jungle setting. Its unusual accommodation is beautiful and spacious, its communal areas beautifully decorated in a Moroccan spirit, its kitchen open to lush vegetation, its sumptuous tropical garden, its infinity pool overlooking the valley... The place exudes charm and blends perfectly into its natural surroundings. Ultra-comfortable cabane-chic rooms. Inspired cuisine. And a large two-storey bungalow right on the beach for those who want to disconnect a little more. Our favorite.

In the hollow of a luxuriant valley, you will experience a night in direct contact with the exuberant Caribbean jungle. But you have to be prepared to break your piggy bank, because the rates are not cheap! The areas are connected by wooden bridges, from the tropical garden with hammocks to the pool area and the vast raised straw hut of the restaurant-bar. Correct restoration. As for activities, walks in the mountains, bike ride to the beach, accrobranche...

Small hotel with bungalows run by French people in a quiet location on the road to Playa Bonita. You can walk to Playa Bonita and enjoy the beachside restaurants. Billiards, darts, BBQ evenings, a whole host of activities! Good value for money in this family-friendly hotel. The excellent Wifi service will also delight mobile workers, who can relax in the pool during their break and enjoy the rooms, which are perfectly equipped for long stays (some have kitchens).

Los Nomadas Villas are huge and splendid villas offered for private rental, located on the beautiful Playa Bonita. Cécile, a French speaker, is the one to contact to find the accommodation you are looking for. The possibilities are vast: the villas, all very well equipped (barbecue and billiard table) and with a swimming pool, have between 3 and 13 rooms and are gathered in a small supervised residence, synonymous with security. Some villas have a sea view. A perfect accommodation option for a stay with friends or family!

Beautifully overlooking the bay of Samana, the rustic-chic lodge Casa El Paraíso is a little gem for those seeking peace and privacy without straying too far from Las Galeras. The place is composed of several bungalows rising from the canopy, all made from local natural materials and open to the bay, and all equipped with raw and elegant furniture and comfortable bedding. There is a beautiful hillside pool and plenty of activities to do in the area. For a rustic and romantic getaway.

The recently opened eco-friendly and self-sufficient Las Galeras Village is home to a number of villas set amidst a vibrant tropical landscape. Designed by Italian architect Stefania Vanoglio, the villas are linear and modern in design, while maintaining an eco-sustainable vision of tourism and living. Perfectly suited to families and couples but also to those seeking a spiritual retreat, the place also houses a very good Italian restaurant.

Set in the heart of a tropical garden, this is the village's first eco-responsible resort. And for a first, it's a success! The villas are made of authentic palm leaves, wood and bamboo. The bungalows (2 to 15 people) are almost all equipped with a natural swimming pool or surrounded by a small water path. All are equipped with a kitchen. Incredible breakfast. 5 minutes from the beach. Very private hotel, we love it!

The manager, Mrs Carmen, welcomes you with joy and good mood, like a real Italian mamma, in this small establishment offering about fifteen rooms, simple, charming and of an irreproachable cleanliness. It is one of the best value for money in Las Terrenas, especially for the apartment, spacious and fully equipped. The establishment is divided into several units through a peaceful garden where plants and flowers are displayed in profusion. Very quiet and a stone's throw from the beach. What more could you ask for? We love it!

The charm of this splendid villa, planted in front of the sea, does not leave indifferent. The architecture and the furniture all in wood, as well as the colonial style decoration, thought in the least details, confer to the residence an exotic environment disorienting. The villa has three ultra-comfortable bedrooms, each with air conditioning and its own bathroom. The breathtaking view of the Caribbean beach goes hand in hand with the gentle sound of the waves. Just a few steps from the house, the beautiful Beach Club pool is open to residents.

You will enjoy a nice view of the bay and the port of Samaná from the rooms of this modest but very reasonably priced hotel, located in the city centre. It offers visitors about 20 spacious and well-equipped rooms with an effort to highlight the decoration, unlike other establishments in this category (air conditioning and television). Ask for a room with a view of the bay. The restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, serves respectable international cuisine, but nothing more.

Probably the best option in town! This small, modern and clean hotel, run by a very helpful staff, welcomes its guests in an alley behind the sea promenade. Warm welcome, just a few steps from the Malecón. You won't be able to miss its facade, especially at night. It is illuminated by multicolored neon lights. On the spot, about fifteen rooms, all simple and quiet (with hot water and WiFi that works well). Coffee and tea served in the morning (no breakfast as such). The little plus: the bathtub.

Budget travellers will find this unpretentious but well-kept budget hotel on the west side of the sea passage. A shop and a café have been set up on the ground floor of the building. Cool rooms with fan or air conditioning (when it works!), fridge and television. Very simple decoration, but comfortable bedding and friendly staff. A bit noisy though, as the hotel is in a busy street. Not for more than one night though, as the place lacks comfort.

In a beautiful tropical garden 200 m from Playa Popi, 20 apartments for up to 6 people are located away from the hustle and bustle and yet only 5 minutes from downtown. All are equipped with a kitchen-living room, private terrace (TV, wifi and air conditioning). Large swimming pool in the centre of the garden, as well as a children's pool, a gym and fitness classes, etc. Multilingual reception. A little extra: the owners are very helpful and will tell you where to go to enjoy the nightlife.

Just 1 minute from Playa Bonita, in a small residential area, you'll find the Mamosa apartments, fully equipped and full of charm. We love the green terrace, the exposed beams and the warm atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. High-speed wi-fi is ideal for mobile workers or those looking for a long-term rental. These apartments will delight travelers and expats alike - we recommend booking live via WhatsApp or Instagram to benefit from better rates than on Airbnb.

Perched 5 minutes walk from the beach of Las Terrenas, in the quiet neighborhood of Abra Grande, this "eco" guesthouse occupies a charming house overlooking the village and the bay. Fabulous setting, between the garden, the fruit trees and the breathtaking view! Ideal for a couple or a family, we will opt for La Casita (3 persons max) or La Casa (4 persons max), both houses are comfortable, tastefully decorated and overlooking the small canopy just in front. A real little jewel powered by renewable energy.

The same dynamic and inspired team behind Le Unique has created this hostel, making paradise accessible to budget travelers. The Ganesh Hostel was built with local materials. On the first floor, a main hall with a lounge and a resto-bar, flanked by a refreshing swimming pool surrounded by lush plants; on the upper floor, small, simple, airy and comfortable accommodation units. Recently, the Shiva bungalows, in the middle of nature, have been created for more intimacy! Beach at 5 minutes on foot. We love it!

This is the new creation of the Unique Exotic Lodge team. After El Valle Lodge and Ganesh Hostel, here are three towers standing in the middle of the jungle: the Taino Beach Lofts! Connected to the other lodgings of the valley by paths, these lofts have the advantage of being 100 meters from the beach. Presented in the form of panoramic glass cubes, the idea here is to offer an immersive tropical experience: lying on your bed, you calmly observe the canopy, lulled by the sound of the waves in the distance. When the jungle meets comfort!

On the beachfront, this hotel, renovated in 2022, has a 20,000^m2 tropical garden cooled by the sea spray with a lovely swimming pool, as well as 32 accommodation units of different standards, all with a balcony (overlooking the pool, the gardens or the sea), air conditioning and a king size bed. Breakfast is served under the large straw hut - which also hosts an excellent restaurant - or in the rooms. Excursions to be booked on site. Last but not least, the beach in front of the hotel is one of the best surfing spots in the country (surfboards rental).

Charming hotel offering nine beautiful rooms and an apartment, two minutes walk from the beach. All the accommodation, which is as cosy as it is warm, with its own terrace, is decorated with wooded materials in a chic, exotic and refined style. The rooms are distributed around a beautiful swimming pool. The breakfast, good and copious, is enjoyed on a pleasant terrace. A new address with an ingenious architecture and an excellent quality-price ratio. The welcome and service are excellent.

Located on the paradisiacal island of the same name, this 258-room resort is the epitome of superlatives: 2 swimming pools, 6 restaurants, a spa and 8 bars... everything you need for a stay of luxury and well-being. The resort is committed to protecting its environment and celebrating the Dominican rhythm in harmony with nature. The rooms and villas are breathtaking in their beauty and comfort, every guest is treated with the utmost care, and the restaurants promise a high-flying gastronomic experience.

El Valle Lodge is a comfortable retreat for nature lovers, located just a few meters from El Valle beach in the province of Samaná in the Dominican Republic. Nestled in the heart of a lush tropical forest where a crystal-clear river flows between the cabins, El Valle Lodge offers a unique experience. The hotel offers different types of accommodation, such as bungalows, king cabins and tree houses, with capacities ranging from 1 to 6 people. Rooms are clean and offer magnificent views of the surrounding jungle. Facilities include a restaurant, where breakfast is included, a bar, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi access. Staff are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is romantic and relaxing. Guests also have the opportunity to enjoy various activities such as visiting heavenly beaches, waterfalls, zip lines, and wellness retreats. El Valle Lodge is truly one of the best hotels to stay at in the Dominican Republic.