Las Galeras
Santo Domingo veterinarians Nora and José, a gourmet Italian chef named Mirko and a gaggle of Italian greyhounds are your hosts at this extraordinary six…
Must-see hotels in Península de Samaná
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Las Terrenas
One of the Caribbean’s more exquisite accommodations, this Victorian B&B with a French-chateau aesthetic perched high on a hill overlooking Playa Cosón is…
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Las Terrenas
Perfectly coiffed and manicured, much like the warm and stylish French couple behind this small collection of whitewashed bungalows surrounding a small…
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Las Galeras
A warm and friendly Swiss couple (and their adorable dogs) runs these four earthy, natural-hued and spacious bungalows, set around a perfectly manicured…
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Las Terrenas
Establishing itself as Playa Bonita's coolest spot thanks to its buzzy bar-restaurant and its on-site surf school, the rooms at this renovated family-run…
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Península de Samaná
Tucked discreetly away, this lush ecotourism project is the spot to live out your dream of sleeping in a stilted cabin in the jungle. The standard tree…
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Luxury Bahía Principe Cayo Levantado
Península de Samaná
This romantic five-star place has a lot going for it, including its ‘private’ beach on Cayo Levantado's idyllic sands. The 268-room hotel sits on extra…
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Las Galeras
An Italian stylist is the big personality behind these rustic-chic A-frames, some broken into rooms, others open plan and all with creatively fashioned…
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Las Terrenas
A paragon of understated luxury, these five Mexican-style villas come with fully equipped kitchens, gorgeously painted living rooms, and terraces where a…
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Las Galeras
This beautiful house, 1km from both the main intersection and Playita beach, features Mexican-influenced interiors styled by the American owner. Four…
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Las Galeras
This boutique B&B attached to the stunning restaurant of the same name offers three modern rooms in the home of the Laotian-French owner-designer, Vanina,…
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Las Galeras
Living up to its 'All White' name, this whitewashed, well-established inn sits atop a small hillock a short walk from the end of the main drag. Rooms are…
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Las Terrenas
Serene and private, with a handful of large thatch-roofed villas surrounding an outdoor pool, this immaculately manicured property makes for a wonderful…
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Península de Samaná
Perched on a cliff above the city with spectacular views of the bay (and maybe even of humpbacks during whale season), this 295-room resort is Samaná town…
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Las Galeras
Pierre and Monick, the charming French-Canadian owners of this B&B, are consummate hosts and have been renting two rooms on either side of their cozy home…
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Las Galeras
Some 3km from the town intersection on the trail/rough road to Playas Madama and Frontón, Belgian expat Karin runs a one-woman show offering five rustic…
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Las Terrenas
This rambling and charming hotel is straight out of a fairy tale – all twisting staircases, covered walkways and odd-shaped rooms. The furnishings are…
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Las Terrenas
One of the last hotels along this stretch of Playa Las Ballenas, Playa Colibrí is a good option for those seeking peace and quiet. All 45 apartments are…
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Las Terrenas
Set in a lush and leafy garden on Playa Bonita's beach road, this long-running travelers' favorite is the least luxurious of the Playa Bonita hotels. The…
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Las Terrenas
It might be found via a trashy alleyway across a dirty creek and 950m from the sea, but this is Las Terrenas' only budget crash pad with a hostel-like…
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Las Terrenas
Grand romanesque columns mark the entrance to this large whitewashed property across the street from the beach (though not the choicest stretch) and the…
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Las Terrenas
Set in leafy grounds a little ways down an unpaved side street a block from the beach, this hotel offers privacy on the cheap and is one of the best-value…
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Las Terrenas
Directly across the street from Punta Popy, arguably the best town beach, Afreeka is also arguably one of the best-value accommodations. It can feel…
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Las Terrenas
Reputable real estate office that can arrange villa and condo rentals.
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Las Galeras
Buried in lush jungle 2.5km from the main intersection, this rustic guesthouse (cold-water showers) has four simple rooms in two-storied bungalows that…
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Las Terrenas
Incongrous aesthetic choices and less than stellar welcoming vibe aside, the grounds of this French-owned hotel are immaculately maintained and some of…
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Península de Samaná
This massive complex, 6km west of Samaná, has generic but comfortable suites with full working kitchens and sea-facing balconies. The large multistory…
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Península de Samaná
Located above a nice international-Chinese restaurant (mains RD$180 to RD$900) on top of a hill, Hotel Blue View has rooms with balconies offering…
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Las Terrenas
The apartments at this aqua-trimmed Caribbean plantation–style seafront complex manicured to the nines are a good option for longer stays. The rooms…
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Península de Samaná
Rooms are bare bones, but clean, at this six-room hilltop hotel and there's a nice communal kitchen. The real highlight, though – and the reward for…
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Las Galeras
Situated at the main intersection, on the 2nd floor of a tiny mall, complete with a decent Italian restaurant and a pleasant open-air atrium. Rooms are…
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Península de Samaná
This renovated and centrally located hotel's rooms have a few boutique-like features and are kept spic-and-span. Cash is preferred.
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Península de Samaná
Basic but well-kept rooms with cable TV and hot water, close to the Malecón. The lack of light can be an issue.
