Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Samana

Employees very friendly and happy. I would have liked more music and fun during the day around the beach or pool. Little boring sitting all day without it! But beautiful for sure. Maybe more menu choices for casual meals at the pools and bars.

Our honeymoon at Cayo Levantado felt like a dream come true. From the moment we arrived, we were in awe of the beauty and care we experienced. The exceptional service, stunning views, and attention to every detail made this an unforgettable trip. We want to give a special thank you to the amazing team: • Sol at the beach, who was always sweet and recommended the best drinks. • Carlos at the beach, who made sure we had incredible drink suggestions. • Augusto at the restaurants, who provided flawless and attentive service. • Angelito, who kindly transported us in the carts with such warmth. • Jefris, the manager, who ensured every aspect of our stay was perfect. • Emmanuela, our ambassador, who went above and beyond to care for us. The food options were incredible, offering a variety of flavors to enjoy. The pools and the beach were breathtaking, and the room was always impeccably cleaned, adding a sense of luxury to our stay. What made this experience truly special was how the staff treated us—with kindness, dedication, and genuine care. It was so emotional that I cried when we had to leave. Cayo Levantado wasn’t just a honeymoon; it was a dream and a memory we’ll treasure forever. Thank you to the entire team for making this a magical experience. We can’t wait to return!

This is the island jewel in the crown of the Bahia Principe empire of resorts. Newly refurbished, it is the wonderful opposite of the Punta Cana drinkfests in its solitude, quiet, dignity, beauty, and healthy dining. The staff are superbly trained: unfailingly courteous, attentive, and capable. The chefs know their stuff. The grounds and rooms are kept clean and gorgeous. The gym is small but wonderfully equipped. The pools are splendid and the seating more than ample—the same goes for the beach. In fact, one might want a little less oomph from the beachside DJ and some of the nighttime restaurant musicians, as the vibe of the resort is of calm joy, not amped-up happy-happy. In general, though, quiet and considerate hospitality is constant every moment of every day. Specially chosen little gifts left in the room, a lunchbox for early departers (we flew in and out of Punta Cana, so we needed provisions for the 5-hour car ride), and a dozen other kindnesses seasoned an already exquisite experience. If you want what the website promises, Cayo Levantado Resort delivers—and how. We'll be back. For sure.

We stayed in early March for 6 days and loved every day. Frankly, everything was great. We didn't get to try the spa or excursions because we had a 15mo old baby with us, which takes a lot of time, but just the pools and the beach were wonderful. The food was amazing. Each restaurant had fantastic food. Even the breakfast buffet was phenomenal. For drawbacks, getting to the property is a major drag. It's a 3hr ride by car from Santo Domingo. Not much they can do about that, I guess. What they can improve on are two things: quality of coffee (didn't enjoy that at all) and the staff needs to get a bit better on their English. Some are better than others, but most of the time, communication was challenging. You can also communicate with your "ambassador" via WhatsApp and even that was not all smooth sailing, so yeah, staff's English needs to improve. But don't let this hold you back, even with what it is now, it's been a wonderful stay.

We absolutely loved everything about the place. It’s well designed and managed, quiet, beautiful, with excellent food and very attentive and caring personnel. We booked two rooms which were very spacious and comfortable. The resort facilities provide opportunities for various activities, are well equipped and run. The gym is great. There are several large pools and they were never crowded. The beach is very beautiful. Many thanks to the staff of the hotel who made this stay so enjoyable and pleasant. Overall - a great experience.

This hotel is a true escape into nature, located deep in the jungle with open cabins that let you fully immerse yourself in the experience. The cabin we stayed in was incredibly private and unique, with a comfortable bed, a lovely private pool, and breathtaking views. The fresh air and sounds of the jungle made it an unforgettable stay. Esmeralda, the hostess, was absolutely amazing and made sure we felt welcome and well taken care of. A heads-up: being so close to nature means you’ll encounter some fascinating creatures and hear all kinds of sounds at night. We loved it—it really enhanced the adventure and connection to the surroundings.

10 of 10! True paradise we are very happy that reached this beautiful place. Great weather, our room, pool, bedroom, location and amazing El Valle beach not far from this spot. Take cash with you because generally on the island not easy to pay with card in hotels.

Loved the views, privacy, and private stone pool. We were well positioned to visit El Limon for sunrise before any crowds arrived and were able to get the whole place to ourselves.

This was definitely a top 10 on my list easy. If you love nature and being one with it this is definitely the place to be when traveling. Getting to the actual place can be tricky, however luckily a civilian gave us a ride on his motorcycle. Not too many people take cars back there, however once you're back there you can ask to rent a 4 wheeler and from there YOU'RE WINNING!! I encourage anyone to visit this beautiful place and put down the phones, and connect with your loved one.

The best thing about our stay was the connection to nature. The gardens are beautiful and the view from our treehouse was stunning. We felt so close to the birds, flowers, butterflies and stars at night. It is a unique experience, a wonderful change from a standard hotel. The host and staff are pleasant and welcoming. Breakfast in the morning was freshly prepared and delicious. It is a bit off the beaten track but the only 10-15 min by car to beautiful beaches and the El Limon waterfall.

The hotel is amazing.The staff,the facilities,the location,the room,the view,the swimming pool.A very nice place to get rest

The pool, the views, the room, the food and the friendly staff

Great atmosphere, calm place, nice pool, rooms with harbour view, good breakfast

The location is stunning, featuring a pool by the ocean, with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets overlooking the sea and sailboats. The food was good.

Breakfast food was excellent, property is really pretty. A pleasant surprise. Love that pool area too

Pros: -had two pools, a kid pool, and two hot tubs-view from pool was amazing! -had free breakfast with lots of choices -have a fruit juice on arrival and a bottle or wine -front desk was very helpful and our son particularly liked one of the security guards that was very friendly -smart TV -underground parking with a security guard -dog friendly-only $25 fee -some of the employees could speak English -clean outside area-places to walk dog that has security -hotel can set up excursions through action tours-but know the prices before you go! We used them for the el limon and los haitises tours and it was great. The last day they tried to take us to the beaches for $150!! Just know before you go! -cool balcony and views of bay-could hear the bikes -good a/c Cons: -when we arrived the pool had green stuff on the floor -not all the breakfast food came out fully cooked -stopped drinking natural juices and using ice because we got sick -sometimes gave us bad fruit -food from menu would change-got the shrimp risotto one night and it was pesto flavored and delicious. The next night it was yellow and not as good. -order burger twice-both times the bacon was raw -they are working on the downtown area-this hotel is a little ways away from restaurants and there aren’t the best choices around. -water in shower smelt like chlorine from the pool…I really hope not Overall, it was a good experience.

We liked EVERYTHING about this property. It was clean, upscale, service was great. Their restaurant is amazing and it had the best breakfast we enjoyed during our 5 day trip. The pools were clean and the pool bar attendants offered excellent service. You can dine alfresco by the pool. The restaurant as an excellent menu. Try the mini Mofongo and the Croquettes. Will definitely go back.

I really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Samana Bay. The staff were welcoming and helpful without being overbearing. The rooftop pool and bar was amazing, I loved sitting at the bar and looking out on the ocean. The hotel is very close to restaurants and shopping which is convenient. They also serve breakfast in the morning which was nice to have on site. The parking is underground and has parking garage staff so I felt like my car was safe. The interior was beautiful and my room had everything I needed for a short stay. I would definitely recommend the hotel and will return again.

Everything was great, the place was beautiful staff very pleasant… one thing the pool ladder should be fixed can be very dangerous and there was an incident where one of the waiters danced with a guest and was fired. Apparently they aren’t allowed to dance or communicate with guest and in such a beautiful boutique hotel they should be allowed to be themselves. Dancing music is in their souls should be allowed to enjoy the great music they were playing :)

It is a nice and quiet place to stay in Samana. On the rooftop, it has a beautiful infinity pools and bar. Also, the hotel itself is very clean and the staff is respectful and friendly. If you have a car, there is plenty parking available. Located by end of the malecon, it offers amazing views of the bay and you can easily walk to different places like restaurants and bars.

What a little gem! We arrived on a vessel in the marina and decided to stay for a night in the hotel. The staff is really the highlight as they are extremely helpful, friendly and offer 5-star service. However, the resort is gorgeous, I am obsessed with the decor, beautiful fresh greenery everywhere, woven rattan hanging lamps, its beautiful. A gym overlooking the water, multiple infinity pools, and great wine & cocktails. Currently sipping a $6 aperol spritz overlooking the bay. Can’t complain! Last night we drank martinis and played chess in the expansive & beautifully decorated hotel lobby and then enjoyed some coal fired pizza with a good bottle of red at La Regatta. This morning, included breakfast on the 2nd level by the infinity pool with free juice, a cute tray of freshly baked goods with incredible French press coffee, and fresh fruit followed by breakfast to order (get the mangu). If you don’t stay at the hotel breakfast is just $14. Everyone is wearing masks and disinfecting is happening with professional machines constantly. We feel blessed we basically have the whole resort to ourselves! Highly recommend a visit.

Lovely hotel off the beaten path. It's located 10 minutes away from Samana, in a private residential complex and marina. Completely self-sufficient: there is a laundry, minimarket, several bars and restaurants on the premises. Only one caveat: there is no beach in the property. However, the pools and sea swimming area (not exactly a beach), and proximity to beautiful ones more than make up for it. Food in the restaurants is world-class, and while service may be on the unfinished side, the staff's attitude more than offsets it. While dining at the Beach Club restaurant, was lucky enough to be treated to a group of humpback whales breaching, jumping out of the water, and overall having fun. It was an unexpected yet beautiful moment. Overall, loved this hidden jewel, and will surely recommend it as much as I can, until I can return to it in the very near future.

My family and i loved everything about it. The views, the pool, restaurants are awesome and staff is super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely go back.

I like everything of this hotel, the food was excellent. The view awesome. The pools are beautiful..

beautiful pool and room. only detriment was that the shower would not get hot...otherwise absolutely perfect.

This was a classy, quiet resort, with most guests over age 50, Canadian and European. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly. Very picturesque pool area and private exclusive beach. Plenty of chase lounges to go around. The nightly entertainment area was in the corner of the lobby next to the bar that consisted of local singers with music for dancing salsa and bachata. There is a quiet are behind the bar that is a balcony overlooking the pool with a cool ocean breeze. If you look carefully, you may even spot a whale in the distance. Our ocean view room was like a postcard. Samana is a beautiful area with plenty to do from whale watching to visiting caverns in the national park. We would go back again. Met one couple who have been going there the past 18 years!

Great hotel and beautiful location. Has very easy access to awesome beach. The pool is really great. Only complaint, the loud music around the pool. Last time we were here, the music was soft and not loud. This time it was very loud. We asked it to be lowered but were told people wanted it that way. Hope they will go back to normal.

We felt very safe at all times. This was the most relaxing vacation we have ever been on. The staff was over the top accommodating from checkin to daily assistance to meals. Over the top exceptional service. Wendy, Maxwell,Basila and ALL three young women at the front desk. Fernando at the beach bar makes the best mojito I’ve ever had. Beautiful clean beach. We were never unable to find a lounge chair and umbrella. The view cannot be beat and the breeze, I wish I could bottle it. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. The pool and hot tub were immaculate. This is the perfect place to rest and relax! Emmanuel is available beside the front desk to help with excursions in case all the relaxing is just too much for you and the buggy excursion we took was such a good time! The tour guids Adam and Martin were so helpful and we always felt safe as there were 3 sets guides closing off roads for our safety. A perfect trip. We will be back!

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.

This is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the pool or the beautiful beach. I personally enjoy the beach where I stayed the most. The staff is amazing, welcoming, and prompt to make you feel at home. I definitely recommend this resort to anyone who wants to enjoy D.R. in style. To the owners of this property, I would say your staff is a great asset, especially Victor/Basiles/Yuteiry/Margarita/Irineo. God Bless you All and continue prospering in this place. See you soon.

THIS PLACE IS HEAVEN ! just recently styed for just 2 nights , we were a group of 7 and were in awe once we arrived to our apartment. we had a three bed room , each room had there own bathroom, the balcony had an amazing ocean view, pools are open till 9 pm which is a plus!. the only negative thing I have to say is there is not a good service in the restaurant. the bar was not open in the 2 days we where there only the bar at the restaurant was. it would be nice to have the servers com to us at the pool area to ask if we would like anything instead of us having to walk up to a bar in a restaurant toget our own drinks. That right there would make this a 5 star!! better service at the restaurant, other than that this place is just perfect. cant wait to visit again in the future for a much longer stay

This property was the best hotel I've ever stayed at. The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly. The pools were clean. The food was wonderful and a good price. We were hungry late at night and they delivered food to us in the room at no additional cost. They put us in a corner suite on the 3rd floor. Panoramic view of the ocean. Gorgeous. Quiet. Clean. The bed was super comfy. The bathroom shower was impeccable. Hot water. Good water pressure. Modern. Soap, shampoo, conditioner. I was very satisfied and will definitely be coming back.

The place is terrific with a gorgeous view to the bay and the beach and pools are amazing. The only thing that dislike me was that the villa wasn’t very well cleaned. The bathroom toilet was dirty and the floor and walls dirty as well.

Views are beautiful. Staff very helpful. Very quiet. Only one umbrella around pool. Tasty food in restaurant but no wine & there is a corkage fee. Condo needs an update. Washer/dryer not working. No toaster or hair dryer. Other minor items. Staff try to help.

Our visit was very relaxing. The pool, the beach, security, reception and restaurant were all very good. The start to our day was excellent, as we enjoyed coffee on our balcony overlooking the ocean! Highly recommend this place!

Incredible experience in a remote location that makes you feel like home. Short walk to a virgin beach, super warm staff that became friends and an enchanting design that merges with nature. The bed and pillows are great quality and loved that they have bathrobes to feel more luxurious even if you are in the jungle. Breakfast is lovely and praise for Dominican coffee! The hotel has a restaurant serving nice dinners and cocktails in the evening. Highly recommend for a boutique lodge jungle/beach trip.

I went there with my girlfriend and we had the time of our lives. From the moment we arrived we felt very welcome by everybody, specially by Carolina, who was so exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and so helpful with everything. The room was amazing and all the facilities. Outstanding food, we enjoyed every meal. Every moment in El Valle was unforgetable, One of the best moments of our lives. Thank you El Valle Lodge!

This place is actually magical. It has stunning views. There were fireflies just after sunset which were like glitter and insect and frog sounds all night. The beach is also nice and really close. The bedrooms were all made from bamboo and wood and there was a high attention to detail. The dinner was really nice and obviously in a beautiful setting.

My stay here was exceptional. Carolina is an amazing host and the staff and service was great. I loved that the property has allowed me to disconnect with reality and connect with myself and nature. I would definitely recommend to someone who’s into that kind of environment and would stay again in the future.

Sleeping and waking up in the jungle, hearing to its sounds. Just magnificent. The lodge is well maintained and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The dinner and breakfast were delicious. The lounge area offers very comfortable couches,we spent the whole day lying on them, as it was raining all day long.

This little hotel is a gem. Updated and clean, it is a star amongst the many hotels we’ve frequented in the DR. It was inexpensive, close to the marina and had a great breakfast included in the hotel price. Vanessa at the front desk was delightful. It lacks amenities like a pool, restaurant, gym, etc, but if that stuff isn’t important, this is an excellent choice.

Cute little hotel with a rooftop jacuzzi/pool combo and breakfast. It's very close to El Malecon and the nightlife which was perfect. They have private parking and a security guard. I enjoyed my night here.

The room was very clean. In addition there’s a lovely rooftop terrace with a pool that looks out over the bay

I stayed with my 2 lady friends. We came to Samana to see the whales. The hotel was so immediately inviting on entering the lobby. Every detail from the lovely wall waterfall and greenery as you enter, the striking art displays and the pleasant and helpful young lady at the desk made our stay a lovely experience. The included full breakfast on the rooftop was fresh and delicious. The servers were pleasant, quick and attentive. We also had dinner in the ground floor restaurant. Again, the service was excellent and the food delicious. Prices are very reasonable. The receptionist was always pleasant and helpful. She was able to let us check in early. She also arranged a taxi for us to El Limón at a very reasonable price. The hotel location is just a few minutes walk to the Malecon and the waterfront. Restaurants, shops, a bank and a pharmacy are in just a short walk. I highly recommend and will return when visiting the area.

CASH ONLY! Be prepared for this. The staff was incredibly friendly. Check in and out was easy and fast. Rooms were clean and beds comfortable. Free off the street parking. This hotel is located fairly close to everything you need. We ate at the restaurant there for dinner, service was good and food was ok. Breakfast in the morning was made to order. Only a couple options but was nice before we got on with our trip. Only negative thing I can say is the water was cold when we first tried to shower. The front desk said it was being addressed. We waited a bit and then it was hot. So they did resolve the issue quickly. Overall it was a great overnight stay for us. Nice rooms, ac was perfect and the breakfast in the morning was an added bonus! Would recommend!