Viva Samana!

Luscious grounds with inviting loungers and cabanas. Lovely layout of resort. Excellent service; although Checkin could’ve been more organized. Excellent a la carte restaurants! Animation team is the highlight of the resort!

Amazing resort

This is a nice, clean ,quiet hotel with a beautiful public area, beautiful restaurant and a buffet where we enjoyed our meals. The entertainment is very good. The beach is gorgeous. We walked for hours along the beach.This is a best place to relax.

Amazing Resort!

I highly recommend this resort. I have not one complaint and all but positive feedback from the price, food, housekeeping to the grounds. The cleanest and prestine hotel with continual perks. We even found out in the bungalow section we stayed in we had a butler, Adonis who was very informative. We had room service 24/7 on top of an extended buffet 3x/daily with food to die for. Three beautiful restaurants on top of the buffet that we only took advantage of the last night as we were all alway [... read more]s exhausted and back in our rooms by 8p.m. with food comas 🤣. The beach is breathtaking and although I am a water baby, I didn't quite make it fully in as the ocean was often volatile but still no complaints, the sound and view was beautiful enough and the pool sufficed 💯% As I don't drink alcoholic beverages, they had more than enough amazing selections of mixed fresh juices, Cafe frappes, club sodas and of course ice cold bottled 💧 water. Wi-fi everywhere and someone asked about the mosquitoes.... there were some but I didn't see any. Only had one bite that I didn't feel but it was there. We had visits daily from a family of felines while we ate and entertained us, the kittens were adorable and had a hard time ignoring. Cutest dogs roaming the beach with a care free vibe and such respectful boundaries to tourists. I left extremely satisfied.

Amazing cozy resort

Extremely good beaches with ability to walk many miles, very easy swimming in the ocean for elderly people. Clean resort with excellent landscaping, reasonable food. Personnel is very friendly and supportive.

Everything we’d hoped

Firstly, we’re an easily pleased couple, within reason; and the price all in for this trip was so right it set the bar low — we were hopeful but not expecting greatness. Our aims were to disconnect, and to relax and be active in equal measures, and that’s exactly what we did. The place was pretty quiet, which we loved; and no kids of course….!!! Our room was so close / closest to the beach relative to others, with a partial ocean view from the balcony. Location was well worth the m [... read more]inor maintenance issues. -comfortable king-sized bed - coffee maker with coffee, and mini fridge with pop, beer and water (both not always stocked in spite of tipping, maybe would need to ask) -big bathroom and shower (water temp not great, limited opportunity in the evening for a hot shower with pressure; bathroom door didn’t latch; one light flickered until dead on the second day). -housekeeping very friendly and pleasant, just not consistent with small things (missing coffee cups, face towels, teaspoons and creamer for coffee etc) Food was delicious and highly varied at the main buffet on most days, we either really loved a given dish or didn’t like. -no need for restaurant reservations, but be sure to get in early on busier days (weds to sat) -Fusion restaurant was super delicious, went twice (the salmon..!!) -desserts were mostly a miss, but surprisingly great ice cream and delicious fresh fruit - ate and drank everything (except tap water) without hesitation, no significant issues - room service not recommended… - drinks from the ‘hip’ bar were worlds better than beach bar drinks, but pretty inconsistent at both. branded liquors available at both - some drinks like daiquiri, pina colada (so good), mamajuana not on the menu but could order Staff throughout the resort were very pleasant, everyone in general seemed relaxed and happy. -late-night check-in was easy and friendly, allowed guests to eat first and check-in after -bar and restaurant staff were mostly lovely and otherwise seemed neutral -virtually no salespeople except for one pushy attempt at timeshare selling -animation team were awesome Beach and pool were serene. - not a white-sand beach and didn’t expect that, but the water was clear and beautiful. some seaweed on some days but nothing unexpected there for us…it’s a beach. -good waves on most days for body-boarding or kayaking in and out - shoreline made for a beautiful and lengthy walk in either direction with some nice surprises along the way -no pool bar, again a plus for us. meant the pool was usually quiet in the day with guests lounging around or swimming. clean, spacious, relaxing. Gym was OK, great they have it and very useable but could do with updated or better maintained equipment. Activities were fun!! -again, animation team were above and beyond — daytime engagement was varied and fun, and nightly entertainment was exceptional almost every night. -Archery got competitive in a great way -Snorkelling a no-go, nothing to see, though there were excursions available. -We would not again take an excursion involving ‘bacardi’ or cayo island. No wifi except in the room as far as we cared to check. Limited access worked in our favour. Friendly and adorable stray cats and a couple of dogs visited frequently…and we could not have been happier for it. We’d go back for certain, especially if booking through TripCentral.

Very strong 3.5

The rooms were clean and bed comfortable. Food at the specialty restaurants were very good especially at the Fusion. I would recommend the cream of pistachio soup and grilled salmon. Unfortunately, the food especially at the Buffet gets cold quickly and the variety is limited. However, you will not starve. The fried chicken at the Mediterranean for lunch is comparable to KFC. Very good. The staff are hard working and pleasant. As well, the animation team is very active to keep you entertained.  [... read more]Beautiful beach that you can walk for miles. The AC in the Fusion and Seafood restaurants could be improved. It gets very warm. I would also recommend that a dedicated computer and printer be available to assist visitors in completing their Exit Visas 72 hours prior leaving the resort.

Great resort

Great staff, beach, pool, activities and good selection of food..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... [... read more].............

Nice Resort....But

The beach was definitely a 10. Beach towels were always available. Water sports activities were perfect. The grounds were beautiful and well kept throughout. The buffet was usually always good. Fusion was the best restaurant of the three. The other two restaurants could use improvements on the menu. The service staff were mostly friendly and courteous. The two bars were ok but certain liquor availability was unpredictable. Most bar tenders did not speak any English which often made  [... read more]it difficult to get the drinks we ordered. In general, the bar service staff were not friendly and spoke Spanish amongst themselves. Their attitudes could definitely use improvement. Our ground level Vibe room had a musty odour and was very damp. The shower leaked onto the floor in front of the vanity. After being relocated to another room, it was somewhat better but the room was still damp. Our bed sheets never felt dry and our clothes, towels were always damp. The room's air conditioner, although it did operate, never seemed to be able to remove the humidity, and when we turned the fan from low to medium or high speed, it was a very loud and vibrated, so we had no choice but to leave it on the low setting. The sliding door did not lock (nor did the first room's door). The in-room espresso coffee maker did not work. After having told the hotel about it twice, they replaced it with another machine that also did not work. At that point, we just gave up on it. Room towels were hit and miss. Some days we would get one wash cloth (instead of two) and other days none. The shower floor towel was also hit and miss. The beds, including pillows and sheets, need major improvement. We never had a good night's sleep. Lastly, the Vibe Members Club is rediculous. Guests who purchased it told us it was a money grab and offered little benefit. It made us feel underpriviledged every time we went to the bar and saw the handful of bottles that we were not allowed to order, or the special seating section at the buffet. In closing, we would love to return to this resort, but not until we hear reviews that significant improvements have been made.

No shade!

There were 8 umbrella’s & 6 cove like structures around the pool area which housed about 125 lounge chairs so you can imagine it was a bit of a blood bath to get shade. Most of the staff were quite delightful especially those in the entertainment field running activities. One waitress actually rolled her eyes at me at the table when I asked for more wine which I found unacceptable! Rude! Sand fleas were a real issue here, many guests had to see the doctor. Although, as with any resort there a [... read more]re pro’s & con’s the biggest, cheapest fixable issue was shade. So many resorts I have visited in the past had umbrella’s mounted to the side of the pool so no matter what time of the day it was you weren’t melting.

Nice Resort

Small, clean, well landscaped resort with good food and beautiful beach. The activity crew provide activities to keep you busy daily. Rooms are clean and well appointed. Everything works but TV , if so inclined, has virtually no english channels with sound. Viva room with large deck and plunge pool was great. Water fairly cool but spoiled us for any future visits. Would not go any other way.

Love the beach

The staff and the beach are amazing. Hotel doubled in size. Want to attract a younger clientele. Loud music too late at night. A timeshare is pushed way too much. No, We won't go back for a 4th time.

Ok resort

Resort is nice very nice gardens and clean. Always pool towels available. Service at the buffet is awful tipping doesn’t help. Communicating in English is a challenge esp at the buffet. Bar staff was nice and friendly and knew us well. A la carts don’t need to be booked they are first come first serve. Service was ok but was a long wait after being seated. Went to the Mediterranean one twice, first time was there for 2 hours second time 1.5 but the wine still flowed (and they had the best [... read more] wine) . Pool is very nice.always chairs available Beach is very shady lots of palm trees. I like to sit in the sun at the beach and this was hard to do, also a slope to the water. Always lots of chairs around. Food was ok the pizza at the snack bar is always good. 20 min drive through the mountains to the resort. No other resorts in site so nobody selling on the beach. Apparently the is a shack around the tip on the left side that had great seafood. Overall nice place but I don’t think I will return.

Scenic Resort

This is easy to navigate small adult resort. The views are spectacular and the beach is beautiful. The staff are friendly. We had a vibe room with a little pool and probably had the best one in the resort for getting the most sun for the day 3107. We were there the first week of February. The room had water in the mini fridge and some coffee and sugar for the espresso machine. No beer, soft drinks or snacks. Seemed very hard to get any cans of beer. The king bed was very well used on one side an [... read more]d needs to be replaced. We had these tiny ant like bugs in the room on table under the tv. I noticed them on the buns at that buffet as well. We only ate at the buffet. The wait time on getting a meal in the evening restaurants was a long time at one.

Beautiful Property but Over Priced

Beautiful relaxing property but dramatically understaffed and very overpriced for what you get. Food is ok but nothing special and very repetitive. Organization is lacking and no information boards with schedules of activities posted anywhere. Discounts offered with Air Canada packages for spa etc were not honoured because we didn’t ask for them upon arrival. As guests I think that should be given at registration and not have to ask as a customer. Someone’s cleaning pool each morning but poo [... read more]l was still very dirty. Beach is beautiful and goes for miles. No swim up bar makes it difficult to get a drink when lounging around the pool. Overall we made it count and enjoyed our week but we have received far more from 5 star resorts at both Jamaica and Mexico for a lot less money in recent years. This place should not be charging much over $1300 Canadian. The staff work hard and try their best but understaffed and unorganized.

Amazing Resort

The resort was small but cozy and very friendly and we loved it. The rooms were spotless and service was excellent. What we liked about this resort is that every room had an Oceanview and the recent restorations were done with class. Each room had balconies with glass railings and did not obstruct any view of the grounds or ocean. The grounds were green and lush. The food was excellent and catered to all international tourists. The beach was excellent and clean and we loved the fact that you  [... read more]could walk for unlimited distance without any fear. We had no problem getting beach chairs there were plenty of them. Beach towels were at our disposal with no limits. The staff was very friendly and accommodating throughout the resort.

Perfect size resort!

The grounds are very beautifully kept.The beds are very comfortable.We enjoyed the Cirque de Soleil and the 70&80's show.The food at the breakfast buffet could have been warmer,but that problem was solved once I discovered the omelette station would make you a fried egg and also had bacon.The cappuccinos were very good.We really enjoyed the Fusion restaurant.The salmon and risotto was delicious.House wines were also good.The Mediterranean restaurant was hit or miss depending on what you ordered [... read more].The beach although beautiful,was slanted which was a bit of an issue for a less abled body.The disco was far too loud to enjoy inside.Almost every person employed there was friendly and acknowledged your presence.The front desk workers were very helpful!

Great vacation spot!

It was our first Adult only resort in DR and we weren't disappointed. Perfect location beautiful grounds always maintained and clean. It was great that we didn't need to hunt for beach towels you can just grab them near the pool and drop them to the same place. And there are always plenty of them . We stayed in bungalow highly recommended if you want privacy and quite place. The customer service is great whenever we had small issues they were addressed fast and always with the smile . The food [... read more] we good always versatile. Would be great to have more musicians coming playing in the resort not only Spanish singers .

Couldn't ask for anything more!! Absolute paradise!!

This is our second time coming to this resort and must admit that we were surprised it hadn't changed.... what fantastic news for us!! This is a slice out of an idyllic daydream that we all think about on cold winter nights. I have to admit to not wanting to give it a positive review because I don't want many others to know about this gem!! The whole resort from the landscaping, the architecture and especially the staff made us feel so welcomed genuinely happy to greet us.

Good Option

Good friendly service by all. Decent food for the level of resort. Clean grounds. Best asset of this resort is the beach. Gorgeous beach that goes on forever. Drinks are mediocre quality. Every Evening they had live music, which was nice to unwind to.

Great Staff!

The grounds were beautiful and the staff were very nice! The activities personnel, especially Jordan, Dens, Chocolate and Joanne were a lot of fun and kept us entertained all week! Great job!!! One big negative: the resort didn’t have enough designated non-smoking areas. The few they did have were right beside smoking areas, so there was no way for us non smokers to escape the smoke! That was a big negative for us and we would not return for that reason alone.