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
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…
Las Terrenas
Perfectly coiffed and manicured, much like the warm and stylish French couple behind this small collection of whitewashed bungalows surrounding a small…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Las Galeras
This beautiful house, 1km from both the main intersection and Playita beach, features Mexican-influenced interiors styled by the American owner. Four…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
