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Samana Peninsula (photo by Anton Bielousov)
Samaná is a peninsula and bay, located in northeastern Dominican Republic.
It is known for its scenic mountain terrain, tropical rainforests, and isolated beaches in cozy alcoves.
Other features include protected islands that serve as nesting sites for pelicans and frigate birds and mangrove-lined river tributaries.
Adjoining Samana bay is Los Haitises National Park that protect virgin rainforest and is becoming increasingly popular for ecotourism, with local guides hired in Sabana de La Mar. The park includes many caves, some with pre-Columbian pictographs and petroglyphs.
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Overall Atmosphere: Natural

A Natural Atmosphere includes a diverse range of destinations with outdoor-oriented features, including both water-based (beaches, rivers, lakes, etc) and land-based (mountains, forests, deserts, etc). It also includes specific outdoor activities, ranging from water adventuring (eg, kayaking, sailing) to land adventuring (eg, hiking, biking).
Natural Interests tend to be:
(a) outdoors-oriented, and therefore more dependent on weather conditions
(b) less easily accessible and more physically demanding than other destination categories.
In some cases (eg, rafting and climbing), this includes a significantly increased degree of adventure (or danger, depending on one's viewpoint).
Natural Interests tend to be:
(a) outdoors-oriented, and therefore more dependent on weather conditions
(b) less easily accessible and more physically demanding than other destination categories.
In some cases (eg, rafting and climbing), this includes a significantly increased degree of adventure (or danger, depending on one's viewpoint).
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![]() Hotel CocuyoOffering an outdoor pool, year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, Hotel Cocuyo is located in Monte Rojo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Average score from 11 guest reviews: 0.0/10.$70 | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() The Bannister Hotel & Yacht ClubLocated in Puerto Bahia, this luxury hotel is a 10-minute drive from Arroyo Barril Airport. It features a private marina, outdoor pools and spacious suites with a private balcony. Average score from 128 guest reviews: 8.6/10.$109 - $656GUEST REVIEWSGreat hotel, beautiful a and huge bedrom, amazing view! There was a problem, but the man of the reception as well the general manager solved the problem PERFECT !!! My big compliments Breakfast menu, dinner options, our room was looking on the Marina, the fact that they had two swimming pools. Quiet and secluded. The staff was awesome. I will visit again. We only stayed one night but he experience was delightful. We took an ocean view bedroom and waking up looking at the bay with the sunset and everything was mesmerizing. All the staff is incredibly polity and well mannered, they seem to be really happy to work there. You could fell the peace all over the place and we feel so connected with the surrounding. We are so grateful for the experience and certainly will come back again. The staff at reception, spa and bar were excellent beautiful tranquil location away from the madness of Samana. A haven in every sense of the word. The can-do attitude of the hotel staff. They seemed like family! Especially the reception desk staff. Sunset cocktails at the infinity pool. Amazing and beautiful hotel, great service, very clean rooms, amazing view Beautiful view, personal attention from staff, room size, quiet location, well-equipped gym, infinity swimming pools, close to Samana and various beaches (with rental car required), breakfast options and quality Very nice hotel in general, beautiful room with modern bathroom, great view of the harbour Breakfast was great! | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Figaro Boutique HotelFeaturing free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a terrace, Figaro Boutique Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Santa Bárbara de Samaná. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms come with a flat-screen... Average score from 67 guest reviews: 7.4/10.$75 | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Xeliter Vista Mare, SamanaOverlooking the ocean and its private sandy beach, this property features an on-site restaurant and bar. It is 2 km from Las Flechas Beach and 9.5 km from downtown Samaná. Average score from 82 guest reviews: 8.1/10.$189 - $561GUEST REVIEWSAmazing views, waking up to see the bay straight from your bed is priceless. Everything is so peaceful and you practically have the beaches to yourself... your own little piece of Paradise. Wondersful stuff at the restaurant, great food, amazing view, coctails in the swimming pool, two private beaches with incredible waves! Just perfect get-away! :) Hopefully we'll have chance to come back one day. We always come back for the fabulous view (you can watch the whales from your balcony) and the very good service. One evening they arranged a table just for us right at the pool, so the kids could swim while we waited for dinner! You don't get things like that often in the DR. The view is amazing! The place is beautiful. Perfect mix of nature and comfort. The beds were super comfortable, the views were fabulous and the private beaches were superb. La vista es preciosa, las habitaciones bien equipadas y con buen gusto y la comida muy buena. Eigener Strand war super aber Restaurant war schlecht El paisaje, la privacidad de las instaciones y la playa. Me encanta la belleza natural del hotel, la privacidad en las playas. Increíble vista de la bahía, excelente calidad y atención del restaurante, el departamento muy espacioso, la playa privada. | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Dominican Tree House VillageThis eco-friendly property is located in the jungle outside of Samana and is just 100 metres from the Lulu waterfall. Dominican Tree House Village boasts an on-site restaurant and activities desk. Average score from 22 guest reviews: 8.0/10.$260GUEST REVIEWSMiddle of no where. If thats what you want perfect. Very friendly staff. Amazing sleeping half outside in tree house. No internet. Possibilities of tours,in february must go whale watching. Amazing place! It is a true jungle experience... Clean and cute rooms, excellent staff, beautiful facilities... Just be mindful that it is VERY humid, nothing really dries (towel, bed linen, clothes)... We liked everything, just perfect getaway location and very friendly staff. Now it`s our favourite place in the world:) It's really exotic, and it gives you the feeling of beeing in the jungle. Absolutely a special experience we wouldn't be without. Beautiful scenery, close to a very beautiful beach (hardly anyone on it), free bikes to use, breakfast and dinner included. The quality of service and willingness to make sure everything was taken care of Niesamowite przeżycie :) noc w dżungli z niesamowitymi odglosami dzikiej natury! Piękny widok, super miły personel. W cenie obiadokolacja i śniadanie :) Do pięknej plaży 20 minut rowerkiem! Fajnie to przeżyć, ale wystarczy 1 dzień :) i koniecznie należy skorzystać z zip line - extra !!!! Sehr schöne und spezielle Anlage Freundliches Personal De treehousevillage is een absoluut unieke locatie. Het is super om in een hut te verblijven en te slapen met de junglegeluiden om je heen. Het eten was goed verzorgd en het personeel is vriendelijk en gezellig. | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
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Hotel Name | Rooms From | Guest Rating |
Spring HotelSpring Hotel![]() $55 GUEST REVIEWSFriendly staff, clean room, secure. Good location easy to find and close to everything. Room had 2 big rooms capable for big family. We ordered trip to see whales on via reception. price was very friendly and good service. Location nearby to the bay with boats. We took family room . The room were fitted with two big beds suitable for me wife and two kids. Cleanliness Friendly staff Owner spoke good English Complimentary coffees Hotel In good position to get around the town A/C unit, fan, TV, all the lights and controls functioning perfectly. Hot water. Very clean and no smells. Good walking distance to the docks, public bus terminal reachable within 15-20 min. Room and bed was clean, José liaised with a representative of booking.com to solve the issues on the wrong room description. Sehr, sehr freundlicher Hotelbesitzer! Zimmer und Hotel sehr sauber, zwar einfach eingerichtet aber absolut okay ! Nachts mit Nachtportier und insgesamt guter Lage ! Haben uns wohl gefühlt und können das Hotel nur weiterempfehlen . Непонятное ценообразование , возможно в этом городе начинаются морские круизы и эта гостиница просит деньги за это. Ни бассейна, ни холодильника в номере . по англ персонал вообще не говорит. Только хозяин, которые, правда, живёт в этом же здании и выручает когда общение на пальцах заходит в тупик. Остановиться на день другой, для более длительного времени - не рекомендовал-бы. В городишке и толком пляжа-то нет. Единственный, маленький- пока дойдешь , столько мусора в воде и на берегу насмотришся ,что купаться расхочется. Rezeptionistin sehr nett. Chef und Manager arrogant, unmöglich! Hotellet ligger centralt i en dejlig by ned til havnen. Man kan fint parkere uden for hotellet. Der er restauranter og en lille butik tæt på. | $55 | 7.7 |
Hotel MildaniaHotel Mildania![]() $29 GUEST REVIEWSHotel is run by very friendly french family. I love this place so much! If you go to Samana, thos should be your choice number one. For a price of average hostel you get full hotel service. From the hotel you can walk to the malecon. we slept very well. breakfast was very delicious. The breakfast was great and we got to choose ourselves what we wanted to eat. The staff was friendly and helpful. Quality-price ratio was good! Good location, friendly staff. The room was small but had everything that we needed. They made it clear that the AC only works between 8 PM and 8AM so we knew what to expect El desayuno fue super delicioso, tanto mi esposo como yo lo disfrutamos... la cama y las almohadas son comodas, y la habitacion es espaciosa Einfache aber saubere Unterkunft mit sehr hilfreichem Service. El servicio del personal en primer término y la cantidad de personas que permiten en las habitaciones hace que nuestra viaje sea más económico. La ubicación es excelente para conocer el malecón, está a 2 minutos en auto y 5 minutos caminando. La disponibilité des propriétaires et les rencontres de voyageurs dans l'hotel La posizione comoda per vedere le balene e andare a las galeras e playa rincon In den Schaukelstühlen des Hotels kann man angenehm die Zeit verbringen und in wenigen Minuten ist man am Strand oder am Hafen. Das Städchen ist sehr nett. Die Besitzerin spricht kaum englisch, ist jedoch bemüht, zu helfen, was auch gut klappte. | $29 | 7.5 |
Las Ballenas EscondidasLas Ballenas Escondidas![]() $89 GUEST REVIEWSUpon arrival, you are immediately impressed by the beauty of the site. The view is impressive. The garden is well maintained and the view on the swimming pool and the sea is beautiful.
The restaurant is really good, tasty food and good portions. It is also convenient to have a car if you go there (but you would know if you do a minimum of research before your trip!). The hotel offers excursions and we did one: the boat picked us up from the beach! Really convenient!
The staff is kind and helpful. The location is great, the view is breathtaking, the staff is very friendly. They really make sure you have everything you need. The menu from the restaurant is very good and diverse. The scenery and location are amazing the Gardner Bate was so helpful and friendly the staff was so supportive and kind to me and my young children and husband. This is a unique amazing clean and comfortable hotel. The only thing is that I wish the jacuzzi was working it was not in service and that was disappointing and not advertised at the time . Overall it was a 10/10 experience I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay near Samana and Sanchez. The best part was the safe and private bohio you get to stay in with multiple levels. THE BEST The resort is beautiful. Owners amd staff were wonderful. The view is breathtaking, and the pool and private beach access made it feel like your own private oasis. It is also nicely located halfway in between Las Galeras and Samana which makes it somewhat easy to explore both cities. Pace place to stay. but nothing to do, beach ton safe to swing La déco de la chambre (une merveille toutes ces couleurs !), la gentillesse et la disponibilité des gens qui nous recevaient (clin d'œil amical à ces 3 français expatriés ;)), la vue magnifique qu'offre l'hôtel (sublime vue sur mer!),la végétation luxuriante, la piscine, les cocktails, les plats particulièrement délicieux proposés au resto, le petit déj complet, ... Tout quoi! On reviendra et on recommande à 200%! Die Aussicht und Lage sind traumhaft. Sehr ruhig und etwas abgelegen. Die Lage und das Hotel selbst ist traumhaft. Wie beschrieben haben wir tatsächlich Wale vom Hotel aus, beim Frühstück gesehen. Die Anlage selbst ist mit viel Liebe in einen großen Garten verwandelt worden. Allerdings liegt es am Hang, man muss in der Lage sein die steilen Wege zu gehen, was uns nicht schwer gefallen ist. Très bon accueil de Jérôme et Delphine qui sont très agréables et de très bons conseils pour les excursions et les petites astuces touristiques. Personnel serviable et souriant. Restauration correcte. Parc très bien entretenu et aucun problème d'insécurité. Etablissement qui se confond dans la nature très calme avec piscine, plage privée et en février possibilité de voir les baleines de la terrasse....un vrai coin de paradis !!! comme l'indique le panneau à l'entrée. | $89 | 7.5 |
Figaro Boutique HotelFigaro Boutique Hotel![]() $75 | $75 | 7.4 |
Hotel FigaroHotel Figaro![]() $75 | $75 | 7.0 |
Hotel CocuyoHotel Cocuyo![]() $70 | $70 | - |
Hotel Name | Rooms From | Guest Rating |
Samana: Mar y SolSamana: Mar y Sol![]() $100 | $100 | 9.5 |
Entire Three Bedroom Beach House w Fishing Boats, Kayaks Included FREEEntire Three Bedroom Beach House w Fishing Boats, Kayaks Included FREE![]() $140 | $140 | 9.5 |
Apartamento Del CerroApartamento Del Cerro![]() $140 | $140 | 9.1 |
The Bannister Hotel & Yacht ClubThe Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club![]() $109 - $656 GUEST REVIEWSGreat hotel, beautiful a and huge bedrom, amazing view! There was a problem, but the man of the reception as well the general manager solved the problem PERFECT !!! My big compliments Breakfast menu, dinner options, our room was looking on the Marina, the fact that they had two swimming pools. Quiet and secluded. The staff was awesome. I will visit again. We only stayed one night but he experience was delightful. We took an ocean view bedroom and waking up looking at the bay with the sunset and everything was mesmerizing. All the staff is incredibly polity and well mannered, they seem to be really happy to work there. You could fell the peace all over the place and we feel so connected with the surrounding. We are so grateful for the experience and certainly will come back again. The staff at reception, spa and bar were excellent beautiful tranquil location away from the madness of Samana. A haven in every sense of the word. The can-do attitude of the hotel staff. They seemed like family! Especially the reception desk staff. Sunset cocktails at the infinity pool. Amazing and beautiful hotel, great service, very clean rooms, amazing view Beautiful view, personal attention from staff, room size, quiet location, well-equipped gym, infinity swimming pools, close to Samana and various beaches (with rental car required), breakfast options and quality Very nice hotel in general, beautiful room with modern bathroom, great view of the harbour Breakfast was great! | $109 | 8.6 |
Grand Bahia Principe CayacoaGrand Bahia Principe Cayacoa![]() $162 GUEST REVIEWSBeautiful scenic location. Paid for upgraded room with gorgeous view. Staff extremely well trained and friendly. Relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and the staff were fantastic! The variety of food/drink and places to eat were great for the time we had at the hotel. The Orquidea restaurant was our favorite, lamb cooked to perfection! The staff were so friendly and the hotel was really clean, far better than expected. The room had everything we needed with spectacular views! The entertainment staff was excellent, very friendly - rooms are nice and spacious (all seaview rooms have sea view) - the beach and the pool are nice and cleaned regularly - the views are stunning - food (in the buffet) is good and the variety is just enough for a week - staff is friendly and helpful The staff, especially Miguel and Stefany with the animation team. They made sure everyone felt included and was enjoying themselves. All the staff were really warm and welcoming. However, the higher on the food chain, the more imperious they became. The facility was very clean and well maintained. Great location, friendly staff. Food was great, found some good cannabis from the townsfolk Excelente la atención en la recepción, camareras, botones, y todo el personal en general. Muy atentos, educados. Felicitaciones También especial reconocimiento a la parte del comedor la Cap.Vanessa. Todas. Las embarazadas que nos atendieron,en el bar. Dario, en la piscina, Jordi,en fin innumerable gente amable, sonriente y dispuesta a la que también agradecemos por las atenciones a nuestro hijo con limitaciones especiales. Saludos desde nuestro corazón Agradecidos y complacidos La posizione,a picco sul mare.L'ascensore che ti porta direttamente dulla spiaggia e la cortesia e disponibilità di tutto lo staff. Increíble lugar, excelente ubicación es algo único volvería sin pensarlo | $162 | 8.5 |
SAMANA : ADVENTURESSAMANA : ADVENTURES![]() $110 | $110 | 6.7 |
Hotel Name | Rooms From | Guest Rating |
Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado - Adults OnlyLuxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado - Adults Only![]() $332 GUEST REVIEWSBest hotel ever! Beautiful island with great food, the staff is amazing, the rooms are fantastic with all the treats and luxury you can imagine!!! We felt like king and queen :) I like everything this hotel is perfect the staff is the best ,tranquillity, very good food ,good shows definitely I will go back The staff really try to make your stay fun and what you want it to be. You need to know a little Spanish to communicate with a lot of the staff. The food was great at the Italian restaurant. Check the dress code before you leave. Many restaurants require long pants for men. The breakfast was excellent. We book transportation through ComingTo transportation for travel from the airport to the hotel and back. It was booked through the hotel and they were excellent. I would highly recommend using their service. They were timely and professional and had clean vehicles for transport. The staff was exceptionally attentive! The property was beautiful and well maintained. The food was super with great variety. Joshua at Rodizio, Bobby at the beach bar and Pablo in animation---Excellente!!! Everything was excellente! Staff superior,food great and most beautiful resort. Pools, beaches, beautiful room, Don Pablo restaurant, scenery, walkways, staff was very nice and eager to please to make sure that we were happy and enjoyed our entire stay. This place looks like a dream, it's secluded from the main island and is built with thought. Junior delux room was great! It had a mini Jacuzi, balconi and a comfy bed. Private beach and pools are very nice ans staff maintains them. It's also to nice to have four theme restaurants to choose from for dinner alongside three meals all-you-can-eat option. Staff is extremely nice and helpfull. The grounds were beautiful. The staff was amazing! The beach was beautiful. The entertainment staff were very friendly wonderful. Daily activities were fun (volleyball, table tennis), and the nightly shows were very entertaining. The location of the hotel was obviously amazing. The water was gorgeous and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The food was delicious at the restaurants, and the service was great. The golf cart service was very convenient. I think the longest we waited was about 5 minutes for pick-up. Espectacular emplazamiento del hotel. Excelente atención de todo el personal. Tener wifi gratis en la habitación. Por el mismo precio nos brindaron una habitación de dos categorías superiores a la que habíamos reservado. | $332 | 9.5 |
Luxury Bahia Principe Samana - Adults OnlyLuxury Bahia Principe Samana - Adults Only![]() $266 GUEST REVIEWSThe service is perfect, they want to make you happy no matter what. The staff and service were excellent! Beautiful sunsets and great bars. Good use of limited space on the side of a hill. Nous avons adoré cet endroit! L'hôtel est magnifique, le personnel très gentil et serviable, de belles terrasses partout, plage privée, repas formidables, soins Spa relax - tout y était pour un séjour inoubliable! Atención de excelencia, de todo el personal y los servicios, muy , muy alta calidad. TODO La atencion de todo el personal desde que llegamos hasta el ultimo instante de nuestra estadia Exelente todo! muy bueno el equipo humano desde la recepcion, servicio de bares, restaurantes, animacion!!!!!Super recomendable! El servicio din duda es lo mejor del hotel, cuidan hasta el ultimo detalle, la comida de los mejores bufets que he probado. En realidad todo, en especial el personal. amables y serviciales. Debo resaltar nuestra mayordomo Jenifer, Pedro en serviciio de restaurant, y sería muy injusto no nombrarlos a todos. El complejo es bastante grande y con areas muy bonitas. La limpieza excelente y los entretenimientos muy amenos y divertidos. La comida bastante buena. Estaba de cumpleaños y recibi muchas sorpresas. quedamos encantados, por el cuál volvería en mi próximo cumpleaños. Tuvimos una cena especial en el Restaurant frances excelente.Muy recomendable. Gracias a todos. La tranquilidad, la calidad de la comida y bebida, el servicio del personal muy atento todos. Y queremos agradecer el trato del joven de Relaciones pública Francisco y del área del Bar srta.Nidia. La possibilità di andare gratuitamente a cayo levantado ogni giorno e il personale eccezionale | $266 | 9.4 |
Xeliter Vista Mare, SamanaXeliter Vista Mare, Samana![]() $189 - $561 GUEST REVIEWSAmazing views, waking up to see the bay straight from your bed is priceless. Everything is so peaceful and you practically have the beaches to yourself... your own little piece of Paradise. Wondersful stuff at the restaurant, great food, amazing view, coctails in the swimming pool, two private beaches with incredible waves! Just perfect get-away! :) Hopefully we'll have chance to come back one day. We always come back for the fabulous view (you can watch the whales from your balcony) and the very good service. One evening they arranged a table just for us right at the pool, so the kids could swim while we waited for dinner! You don't get things like that often in the DR. The view is amazing! The place is beautiful. Perfect mix of nature and comfort. The beds were super comfortable, the views were fabulous and the private beaches were superb. La vista es preciosa, las habitaciones bien equipadas y con buen gusto y la comida muy buena. Eigener Strand war super aber Restaurant war schlecht El paisaje, la privacidad de las instaciones y la playa. Me encanta la belleza natural del hotel, la privacidad en las playas. Increíble vista de la bahía, excelente calidad y atención del restaurante, el departamento muy espacioso, la playa privada. | $189 | 8.1 |
Dominican Tree House VillageDominican Tree House Village![]() $260 GUEST REVIEWSMiddle of no where. If thats what you want perfect. Very friendly staff. Amazing sleeping half outside in tree house. No internet. Possibilities of tours,in february must go whale watching. Amazing place! It is a true jungle experience... Clean and cute rooms, excellent staff, beautiful facilities... Just be mindful that it is VERY humid, nothing really dries (towel, bed linen, clothes)... We liked everything, just perfect getaway location and very friendly staff. Now it`s our favourite place in the world:) It's really exotic, and it gives you the feeling of beeing in the jungle. Absolutely a special experience we wouldn't be without. Beautiful scenery, close to a very beautiful beach (hardly anyone on it), free bikes to use, breakfast and dinner included. The quality of service and willingness to make sure everything was taken care of Niesamowite przeżycie :) noc w dżungli z niesamowitymi odglosami dzikiej natury! Piękny widok, super miły personel. W cenie obiadokolacja i śniadanie :) Do pięknej plaży 20 minut rowerkiem! Fajnie to przeżyć, ale wystarczy 1 dzień :) i koniecznie należy skorzystać z zip line - extra !!!! Sehr schöne und spezielle Anlage Freundliches Personal De treehousevillage is een absoluut unieke locatie. Het is super om in een hut te verblijven en te slapen met de junglegeluiden om je heen. Het eten was goed verzorgd en het personeel is vriendelijk en gezellig. | $260 | 8.0 |
Samana Adventures IISamana Adventures II![]() $300 | $300 | - |
Three Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Bahia SamanaThree Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Bahia Samana![]() $380 | $380 | - |
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The Peninsula contains many beaches, especially in the city of Santa Bárbara de Samaná. There are secluded beaches to explore throughout the larger area. ![]()
Los Haitises National Park has two life zones: humid subtropical forest and very humid subtropical forest. Los Haitises also contains an abundance of Caribbean mangrove. |
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