This was an amazing resort to just get away from it all. The beach is quiet, with a sweet little dog that greets you everyday. The food was amazing, and the staff are very kind and attentive. The grounds are stunning, lots of trees and a beautiful view of the ocean. This is not a resort for people who want late night events, or a big social sceen, it's a place to just relax and disconnect by connecting to nature and calm.

Well…this was exactly what I wanted and needed….a place to relax … This is not a party place…or someone who has walking issues even though it is not horrible if placed in the proper room. Food was good but repetitive…beach was small…not a beautiful Cuban beach..

Spent two weeks ,resort is smal but has own vibe .Staff was frendly room was very clean ,food was very good.only was too close to to the road.beach was clean every day,no beach bar and line in a pool bar

My first time in the DR, such a beautiful place , amazing people and hotel staff that go over and beyond. Now considering we are in the DR, there was minimal night entertainment and pretty much everyone was in their rooms by 10-11 pm , lobby was cleared out and quiet . This type of guest entertainment was essential on several nights it down-poured rain. Unfortunately and unlike other resorts previously experienced throughout the Caribbean, this is the first time I did not experience local culture of dancing and /or lessons , music etc. As well, no alcoholic beverages provided in the room fridge nor was room service food available as advertised with the exception of a sandwiches which had to be ordered in the lobby as phones were down. Apparently there was a transfer of ownership at the time of my stay which was only announced 1 week before departure.Even though I was looking for a more relaxed & adult location , myself and alot and even older of the older other guests felt like it was more a senior home , sadly I agree. Considering it’s such a beautiful resort with gorgeous ocean views and great staff that had to hear the guests complain. I found myself bored most nights talking to the staff walking by.

As officially in our senior years, we chose this resort because of its size (149 rooms), being adults only and 5 star rating. However, this is not a 5 star resort, more likely a 4 star. While the whole experience was quite satisfactory, there are a couple of things because of which we will not be back: We chose a room without a balcony, as it was a bit cheaper. The hotel has three floors with elevator access. The fourth level is attic, accessible by two flights of stairs only. The hotel gave us a room in the attic, at the very end of the last building (room 429). Every day we had to walk to the end of the world and use these stairs at least a couple of times. The hotel was clearly not at its full capacity, and they do have rooms without balcony on other floors which have elevator access. The fact that they gave such room to two women 65 years old just shows a blatant lack of care and respect. While the room itself was generally clean and comfortable, there was constantly a trace of some chemical smell, which was absorbed by all our clothing and even luggage and followed us back home. The second thing is that the lobby bar opens at 4:00 pm only. During the day, there is no place on the beach or by the pool where you can have an espresso or cappuccino, and there is no place on the beach to get drinks or even water. However, the grounds are beautiful, and the staff was very pleasant.

The campus was small but peaceful if that is what you seek. Not a busy or eventful place. If you seek solitude over a busy resort, this is a great spot. Small beach but decent. Limited to one bar open at a time regardless of time of day. Super friendly staff. Clean and spacious rooms. Beware when booking excursions. The Transat rep let us down more than once.

Upon check in, we were told that our mini fridge would only contain 1 bottle of water. No pop or complimentary beer. We were also told that only 2 of the advertised restaurants were open, both of which served shellfish mostly that I am extremely allergic to. There was no poolside service (no one to offer drinks or pick up our empty glasses). Same with the buffet...I would sit down but wouldn't be offered water or coffee until I was almost done with my meal. A few nights i was served RAW chicken breast and fish. Not just undercooked, but raw. No beach bar. No daytime entertainment of any kind or any sports. Night time entertainment was usually just a live local singer for a couple hours only. No dancers or anything. Resort is 18+ but it was really 70+. Our room had a nice view but it was right next to the main road so we could see cars and constant exhaust and racing. Very hard to nap. Beach is stunning, water is crystal clear with no seaweed or rocks. That was probably the best part.

We had an amazing stay at Bahia Principe Grand Samaná and couldn’t have chosen a better resort for a peaceful getaway. A special thanks to Colleen, who helped us pick this resort — it was absolutely the perfect choice for what we were looking for. The resort is quiet, relaxing, and very well maintained, ideal for couples or anyone wanting to disconnect from busy, crowded resorts. The private beach is beautiful, clean, and never overcrowded. You can always find a quiet spot to sit, listen to the waves, and truly relax. The food exceeded our expectations. There was a great variety at every meal, with fresh ingredients and flavorful options. The à la carte restaurants were excellent, and even the buffet felt well-curated rather than repetitive. We especially enjoyed the fresh seafood and desserts. Staff throughout the resort were friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful, making the stay feel welcoming from start to finish. The rooms were spacious, clean, and offered stunning ocean views that made mornings and evenings extra special. Overall, Bahia Principe Grand Samaná is a hidden gem — peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a relaxing vacation.

Check-in was terrible. Our group had 28 people, and because we were the first on the bus, we were the last off. We waited over an hour to be checked in, with no refreshments offered, and the restaurant was closed. When we finally reached the front desk, we were told that despite booking a room with two double beds, we were assigned a king room. After such a long wait, this was unacceptable. Knowing the resort wasn’t at capacity, we asked for it to be addressed immediately. Rosa, somewhat begrudgingly, disappeared for nearly 30 minutes before eventually giving us a room with two double beds. We were happy with the room overall. Cleanliness was just okay—the floors and bathroom were only marginally clean, and this low standard remained throughout the week. The sheets were stained, and the towels were worn. We arrived expecting a 5-star hotel, but once we adjusted our mindset to a 3-star experience, everything felt more reasonable. Our room, located near the end of the hall on the 3rd floor, was a long walk but very quiet with a beautiful ocean view. The stairs didn’t bother us, but having the beach bar closed and needing to walk up to the pool bar each time was inconvenient. Only the buffet and two rotating à la carte restaurants were open. While understandable given the low occupancy, it would have been nice to have at least the beach bar open for limited daytime service. Overall, I would return. You can’t control the inconsiderate guests who reserve chairs with towels despite the signs, though fortunately there were plenty of alternative spots to sit. It was also surprising how many people used speakerphone in the dining room and other public areas—rude, but not something the hotel can easily manage. Most of the staff were great. Rosa at the front desk was difficult to deal with, but the lobby bartender was amazing. The lobby music was also too loud and would have been much more enjoyable if it were salsa, bachata, or something fun and lively.

We had a wonderful week away. The resort needs some updating and one of the restaurants wasn't open and 2 bars. It would be perfect if those were know before we booked. The pool bar was good but sometimes you had to wait a long time for a drink and they weren't busy. The bus to the resort was old as well.

We had a wonderful week away. The resort needs some updating and one of the restaurants wasn't open and 2 bars. It would be perfect if those were know before we booked. The pool bar was good but sometimes you had to wait a long time for a drink and they weren't busy. The bus to the resort was old as well.

We are just home from our 4th stay at the Bahia Principe Grand Samana (formerly Luxury). It is a small resort with great customer service, gorgeous views and comfortable accomodations. Some of the services were not available being at the start of the season, i.e. limited bars, entertainment and restaurants but we knew that when we booked and it did not affect our enjoyment. We had a very relaxing week and would highly recommend.

Spectacular views, very nice rooms, amazing staff, really good buffet, a la cart ok Lots of chairs by pool and beach. The girls at front desk are super friendly and helpful. Very quiet resort so if you are looking to stay up late or party this is not the place for you. You are not able to walk anywhere from resort.

Nicely laid out grounds, lots of stairs climbing practice - we did not mind - for good exercise. The resort has some style - hopefully Bahia will keep it up if renovations are being planned. Good room service and good food. We will likely come again to this location.

If you're a solo traveller, stay away! This is a couples resort, even though it's not advertised as such. I use the term "resort loosely, as it's mostly just a hotel with a buffet, not much else. There is no entertainment, no nightlife, no activities. Even the seniors visiting were complaining about this! I unfortunately got locked in and couldn't cancel, so I had no choice but to stay here... thank goodness for excursions, or I would have died of boredom. If you're a couple who wants to do nothing but eat, drink and sleep by the pool/beach, then go here. Otherwise, it is not worth it. Also, the beds are extremely hard, I woke up with sore hips every morning.

It’s an amazing hotel if you are romantic personality and admire the view. The beach is very private, you can read your book without anyone trying to sell you sombrero; it’s quiet around the pool, just lounge or instrumental music (thank you), the food was ok, I could find something tasty for each meal and the rooms obviously need more care, especially in the bathroom. But who cares when you are among all these beauty? I’ve visited spa as well and it was pretty decent.

Grounds are nice and well maintained. Staf is caring and welcoming. Rooms are running down, need facelift. In our room on 4th floor 425 we woke up in the middle of the night from strong strikes of damaged roof during strong wind. When we changed the room to 419, we found out that bath tub there is leaking.

The resort was very peaceful to start with. The rooms were large and spacious. To bad that the outdoor bar by the front lobby was closed it would have been a great place for an evening drink in the cool of the night. The food was really good, could have used more than two reservations for the week. All in all it was a good experience in Samana at the Bahia Principe Grand Samana

The Bahia Principe Samana is luxury at its finest. The food being served at the buffet and a la carte's is exceptional. The hotel and grounds are maintained to the same level of perfection giving the the Bahia Principe Resorts something to be proud of. We have been to three other Bahia Principe's at other countries and each one is operated and maintained by the same level of pride and distinction.

Amazing place with good food beautiful views It had private beach Relaxing vibe Close by excursions Great staff Had a room issue didn’t get 2 beds but got the staff to sort it out on day 3 and all was well I would go back for sure !

Hotel, beach,waterfront, and staff where all excellent except the food was very bad. The leftovers seemed like they were served the following day and the exact same meals were served everyday. Very little choices to choose from. Food was not five star. Many people at resort same same thing. For this reason I would not recommend this Hotel.

What a disappointment Advertised 4 restaurants 3 bars etc etc. No there is one place for breakfast and one for lunch. The dinner is either buffet or al a cart only available 2 times a week. The buffer was disgusting, please look at pictures. The same items all the time . Brown lettuce floating in water is the norm. And only one bar., open at any time. No choices.

The room was spacious with lots of storage and cupboard space. The ocean view balcony was the highlight! Loved sitting out in morning enjoying a coffee. Food was good but we were disappointed that the Italian restaurant is no longer operating. Also the Sunset bar has been closed. The beach seemed smaller than it appeared on YouTube videos that we had watched. We found the days to be long as there were no activities offered. Lots of different areas on the resort to relax and read. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Lots of stairs which might present a difficulty for some. Perfect resort if you just want total relaxation.

This is a very nice resort. Small, only about 150 rooms, very close to the ocean so you can have the surf lull you to sleep if you choose. It was an hour drive from the Sumana airport. Our room was in the smaller separate building. Our room was well appointed and clean with a balcony looking out over the ocean. The elevator was out of order for the first few days but the staff brought our bags up for us and it really wasn't an issue. The grounds are lovely and nicely landscaped. The property has several stair cases and would not be suitable for people in wheelchairs or with severe mobility issues, although there were folks with walking sticks and canes who seemed to manage. The pool area was very nice with lots of lounges so it was never necessary to "reserve" or "hold" a chaise lounger. There was music playing at the pool and was not too invasive most of the time. I expect if I had asked it would have been turned down to a lower volume. There was no animation or games around the pool side and it made for a relaxing atmosphere. There really is little to do at the hotel, but relax in one of the seating areas or around the pool, or on the beach. I might have enjoyed a game of bingo or something in the afternoon to break up the day, but it would need to be somewhere away from the pool area as to not disturb the other guests. There were musicians playing at the lobby bar most evenings from 8-10pm and some of the guests enjoyed some spontaneous dancing to the music. There was a small gym on the premises with some good universal weight machines, treadmills, boxing stuff, and yoga mats. I would have liked a thicker gym mat to do exercises on but there was enough stuff there to get in a work out. We were warned not to walk out of the property on the road, and we were disappointed as we like to explore. There was good reason for the warning as the road has no sidewalks or even shoulders and the traffic is busy enough to make it dangerous to walk. We saw no one walking on the road, not even the local people. For $20US each way you could order a cab to the nearest town, which was the port for cruise ships and geared to tourists. The road can be noisy, as it is a main road with all types of traffic during the day, including large trucks, but we had an ocean view room and it was not an issue for us. The wine included at the buffet was quite bitter/sour to me and I wouldn't recommend it. The wine in the a la cart restaurants was very nice. There was one bar open all day, either near the pool area or in the lobby. These were never too busy. The biggest concern we had was with the temperature of the food on the steam tables in the buffet. For the first 5 days most of the food was not in the safety zone where bacteria cannot grow."Hot foods should be held at 140°F or warmer. On the buffet table, keep hot foods hot with chafing dishes, slow cookers and warming trays. Cold foods should be held at 40°F or colder." We noticed that most of the guests were keeping away from the cooked meat dishes on the buffet and this could have been the reason. The was a grill at all times and so you could get freshly cooked omelettes at breakfast and cooked to order fish and meats at dinner. Except for the concerns above, there was a good assortment of nice food at every meal, and we never had any stomach issues. We enjoyed our stay, as I said it is a very nice, quiet hotel. The staff were attentive and nice to deal with. There were no drunk or obnoxious guests, there were people who were seniors and younger people as well. It was quiet at night, and a nice to place to chill out.

Clean hotel/Always hot water/Tub and shower combination/Would have preferred walkin shower/Lush gardens/Friendly staff/Noisy road beside resort/No activity staff/Very quiet resort/Many stairs/Anyone with mobility issues this resort is not for you/ Food was never hot always lukewarm/Definitely not 5 stars

I had high expectations when i was tasked with booking our holiday I chose this resort because it looks good from far nestled in a picturesque mountain the waters looked so calm in this picture the beach looks also like it continues let me stop here because I'm making it sound incredible I also watched a video from the general manager saying how it was your choice how you wanted to stay here "Bed and Breakfast", A lacarte or all Inclusive which was the more expensive option we chose all inclusive Well all inclusive didn't even include your basic liquor. I will say that all of the staff was amazing front desk, dining room staff, bar tenders, maids, lifeguards, grounds crew Food was ok buffet was repetetive not many choices but always found something to eat It reminded me of Cuba only more expensive

This resort was wonderful. Very clean room and washroom. This was great for us. The service, the food, the pool the gym and beach was wonderful. In all the resort was very clean. The staff were wonderful. We spent most of our time at the pool. The only downfall is there was lots of stairs to climb at the hotel. Going downstairs for the meals,the pool and the beach. But it's good exercise. There was 2 restaurants to have meals and also à la carte meals. Very quiet hotel. Entertainment in the lobby/reception/bar every night. We would go back to this resort.

Everything met or surpassed our expectations. Clean rooms stocked daily with soft drinks, beer. Even our little coffee bar. Nice pool area and even the beach was inviting. Great variety and plenty of food. Servers very polite and pleasant. Downside for some would be stairs. If you have mobility issues, this may be a problem. And 1 hour bus ride to airport.

Enjoyed the room and surroundings. Nice and quiet resort. Staff was always friendly even with the language difference. Food was good sometimes not as hot as you would like but still edible. Only thing i did not like was the almost all inclusive. Signing for drinks everytime was a pain and having no wine for dinner unless you bought the whole bottle was wrong. Just go back too all inclusive.

Food and drink: -Too little choices, in a week time you'll repeat the meals. -À la carte meal for lunch with limited options at no extra cost for almost all inclusive package was inconvenient -No snacks available between mains meals -If you need coffee in between meals, no way you can get one until 4pm when lobby bar opens! -Dinner starting at 7pm is a bit late -Check out at noon, no more food after that. We had to pay late check out in order to have lunch. We arrived at 8:30pm and left at 4:30pm, not even a full 24 hour cycle. Even so, we weren't granted lunch for free. First time this happens in our 15 years going South. -Annoying the fact that you have to sign for every single drink you have, even a soda! Pool Water paddles here and there and we've seen people slipping and falling due to that

Hotel was lovely lots of steps but we loved it. Beach was small but private and we enjoyed the quietness. Food was fine some food could have been hotter. Perfect views of the ocean and you can watch the whales breach whilst sipping a cocktail.

This hotel was great place for a vacation, it was clean, great service, staff was great provided everything that we needed with buffet, lunch and supper. The beach was perfect, very private area. Our room had the perfect view of the ocean, sunsets were incredible.

As we have been here twice i will give you the Pros and cons of this resort Pros Staff, Wendy, Jajihra, Rosa and Ana Quality of drinks Rooms View Small size means less crowds Quiet and safe area of the D.R. Cons (minor) No activites (there was on our first trip) Not much entertainment (there was on our first trip) No al a carte (there was an amazing one on our first trip) This hotel is no longer a 5 star resort but it should not be discounted as a no go resort. If your looking for a Quiet, relaxing and peaceful holiday and are not adverse to trying foods with a dominican style then you will be quite happy at this resort

Hotel very clean Grounds are Imaculate and lush Pool spotless The view is spectacular Staff is so seeet and nice but if you don’t speak Spanish just put your phone on translate they love to learn English too We had our first experience with partially all inclusive The breakfast was great and the lunches ordered on the deck were amazing with fresh fruits and guacamole We missed alacarte because we are used to booking these over the years of our travels and they have closed those restaurants. The buffet was good. Hey we didn’t have to cook You have to sign for drinks everytime which we were a little apprehensive about but if you have a black wrist band don’t worry it’s alli included. My only complaint was the bed was way too firm for us but very clean. The beach and ocean was beautiful small but never overcrowded The life guards are amazing Lots of stairs, if you can’t do them not the resort for you Very quiet relaxing week

We had a very relaxing vacation at Samana. Pros: *outstanding views from anywhere on the resort property *nice rooms and great maid service *excellent drinks *small resort with no congestion, lots of chairs and palapas *small beach, but perfect for swimming and lounging *friendly staff *restaurants are located strategically for amazing ocean views *lots of sitting areas with amazing views of the ocean *relaxing pool area with nice selection of low key music, plenty of sitting areas Cons: *a lot of stairs; elevator for room levels, but you cannot avoid stairs to the buffet, pool or beach *staff were acommodating when qued, however a little slow to identify people's needs ahead of time; language barrier was an issue *variety of food was limited; buffet for dinner was very repetitive and the only option for dinner *no wine inclusion (only sold by the bottle)

We absolutely enjoyed our 7 day stay at this amazing boutique! From our arrival to departure, we were impressed with the room, staff, food, private beach, pool, cabanas and water view!! Service by staff was always attentive and professional. We can’t wait to return ?

We absolutely enjoyed our 7 day stay at this amazing boutique! From our arrival to departure, we were impressed with the room, staff, food, private beach, pool, cabanas and water view!! Service by staff was always attentive and professional. We can’t wait to return ?

Loved the location of the hotel. It definitely has lots of character & is very comfortable and clean. The scenery is very lushuous and green. The ocean is right in front of you. Loved hearing the sound of the waves every night. The staff we're very professional & friendly. The food & drinks we're delicious! I would highly recommend this place as your stay for the week. Very beautiful!! 🥰

With Nicole we were able to enjoy a great vacation at a great resort. Nicole was able to ensure any room arrangements were set properly. We had questions about transportation to and from the resort. Nicole answered the questions very quickly and follow up. To ensure there was no issues. Great pleasure working with here.

Right from being picked up at the airport on our arrival to check in, it was a breeze! The hotel staff were very attentive, friendly and catered to our every need! The food was great, the rooms were spotless, in fact the entire hotel was VERY clean. After not going away for 6 years, it was a pleasant experience!

Although my wife and I very much enjoyed our two week vacation, weather was great and the view for the room is beyond description... A few annoyances and misses that made us not love this resort. Food - Buffet was ok, but not 5 star worthy, also ventilation in the cooking area was poor and very hot and smoke filled. A La Carte restaurant - although they have 3 listed only one was open daily and due to privet events and resort capacity, we were stuck may times at the buffet for dinner. This is not a 5 Star experience. Rooms are comfortable but dated and in need of renovation. Although the resort itself is vey quiet, it backs onto the main road and you can hear the occasional motorcycle late at night. The Beach, quiet and private... but not as advertised in this picture. The boardwalk and ocean break wall shown in the picture are washed out. Overall... Not a 5 Star and not worth the extra money spent.

The Hotel was clean and grounds are very beautiful, Stuff is very friendly and accommodating , But the reservations for a La Carte Restaurants are not possible to get. It was very disappointing not to be able to get a table at Don Pablo French restaurant. If I am paying for Luxury Resort, I am expecting to get the everything that the place is advertising as All inclusive. Food at the buffet was alright, but nothing to brag about. No shrimp /crab legs or seafood in general except for fish, and calamaries we had The beach and pool grounds are nice , enough space for everyone to enjoy. Overall is good Resort but not a Luxury resort

I would highly recommend this hotel as the people working there certainly make the difference. I would not recommend booking it through air canada as the rep lied to us. Flight was excellent but the rep was dishonest

This was our 5th trip to a GBP Resort and our First to Luxury Samana. As was mentioned in other reviews for other travelers this is a small resort which we love. It has a lot of stairs. Not the typical flat resort. The resort, staff and location is fantastic. Private beach and no other resorts around. What else could you ask for!!! Add great food at the buffet and restaurants and all the drinks you would need. We have to mention Jen Black at Trip Central who did a wonderful job with emails and follow ups. Air Transit was perfect. Clean plane that left on time and landed before scheduled time. A flawless vacation.!!!!!

Very relaxing one week stay. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. Buffet and a la cartes all excellent. accommodations were excellent. entertainment excellent. shout out to Nerfri for leading all the fun activities!

Although our room was beautiful and the grounds were lovely, there are some other issues we discovered during our time there — 1) no WiFi for first 3 days 2) fridge in room did not work 3) communications were difficult as very few people spoke English 4) beach nice but small and no accessories/floats or anything available

Luxury Bahia Principe Samana was exceptional. The staff were amazing professionals, always smiling and doing whatever they could to make our stay memorable. The grounds were well maintained and very clean. There was an error made with our room type which was rectified the following day Kudos to Fenando at reception, Watkin our butler, Jose, William, Johnny, Fernando, Ramon our waiters. Best holiday ever

This was our first time in Samana but we have been to other areas in DR. Absolutely beautiful hotel. Breathtaking setting. Smaller but just what we wanted. We upgraded to ocean view and it was worth it! Elegant, clean rooms. Lovely staff, very friendly. Great food - nice variety. We will definitely go back.

BP Luxury Samana, is a wonderful Adults only resort. The buffet & a la carts were great. The service was all top notch. The staff were wonderful & accomadating. Would not hesitate to recommend or return.

Enjoyed our stay at the resort. One thijg though. Upon arrival the room only had one king bed for 2 guys when we were expecting 2 beds. I approached staff who switched us 2 a correct room with 2 beds but charged us 5 Dollars US extra per nite 4 6 nites. I asked for that 2 be waived informing staff that this was my 5th or 6th visit to the Bahia chain of hotels. After confering with his manager I was told nothing could be done. I was disappointed .

Room service needs improvement as in response time. 2 orders were not even delivered to our room. A la carte restaurants need lots of advace booking as there is only one open restaurant per evening. Very difficult to find a spot at the pool or beach unless reserved with a towel by 7 am. Shower in room also only had a half wall which allows for water all over the bathroom floor which also has no exhaust fans in the suite bathrooms.

The staff at this resort are outstanding. Very friendly and helpful. A great place to relax and read on the beach. Good food. Close to El Catey airport. Not a lot of space for walking. A lot of stairs to climb.

We spent the most relaxing week at this resort. All our expectations were fulfilled and some more! We were impressed of the quality of the service provided, from cleaners to reception. We will definitely go back to enjoy it over again.

This was our first time to the Dominican Republic and it won't be our last. Upon arrival we were checked in and in our room in no time at all. The room was absolutely beautiful with a view of Samana Bay. The grounds were very well kept and the resort was super clean and beautiful. Food was good especially the a la cartes. The staff were super friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. For those who love to party, this is not the place for you. It is a quiet resort with a small beach and crystal clear waters. They had some activities both day and in the evening. For people with mobility problems this resort has a lot of steps so it may not be for you either. Overall we had a great time and are considering returning next May. See you all there!!!

This resort was pretty much perfect in all regards, and I have stayed at many others. The hotel is small with 149 rooms so it feels intimate. You get to know the staff who are very happy and seem to be enjoying their jobs whether it be Samuel serving with a smile in the buffet or Savielle dancing up a storm in the evening entertainment or Ramone bartending at the pool bar. You feel like a valued person here not just another guest to deal with. We even made friends with other guests whom we saw often due to the intimate nature of a small resort. The food is outstanding from the buffets to the a la cartes. A variety of healthy options in the buffet offered lots of choice, and the service was impeccable. The beach is small but offers plenty of room to guests who want to enjoy the warm and relatively calm ocean without thousands of guests from other resorts walking in front of you obstructing the beautiful view. The entertainment is not what the huge resorts offer but we preferred the dancing and music over Hollywood style productions. The work put into the evening entertainment is obvious. The staff work hard to please. Nearby Samana is worth spending a day waundering (but not when a cruise ship is in the port) as is the beach at Bahia Levantado which we got a free boat ride to since our resort was a sister resort right across the ocean from the island it is on. Beautiful beaches there. All in all this was an outstanding week at Luxury Bahia and I can't wait to go again soon which is something I've never said about previous resorts. Definitely a resort to relax and rejuvenate in its calmness. A hidden gem!.

Summary: Pros: Small boutique hotel with good service and variety of wellness activities. Cons: Beware of buffet food, had food poisoning which tainted our vacation (hence 3/5 rating). Details: We stayed there at the end of August for one full week. We chose this hotel because of its small size and the fitness programs they offered. In general we enjoyed our stay. The hotel's occupancy was apparently at 40%. The benefits were that there were plenty of unoccupied beach and pool chairs. You often had the pool to yourself which we enjoyed. However their activity programs and restaurants were also understandably operating with reduced offerings. The beach itself is pretty and essentially private but rather small (not suitable for long walks along the beach). The team responsible for the fitness activities were very friendly and passionate. We enjoyed all their activities (yoga, paddle board yoga, paddle board aquafit, tai chi, functional training, GAP, martial fit, ...). The people who stood out from the team were Freddy and Nerfri. Their fitness facilities even had a punching bag, kettlebells, and pairs of fitness equipment (ellipticals, treadmills, bikes,...) to allow working out with your significant other. Ramon who worked at the pool bar and José who worked at the restaurants stood out. Their attitude, friendliness, and attentiveness were remarkable. My wife and I are vegetarians so the food selection at times was limited especially when it comes to getting some protein rich foods. However, the staff were usually accommodating about it. I did get food poisoning (in the middle of our vacation) after one of the buffet dinners. It was rather unpleasant and I had to spend a day confined to our room. The vacation wasn't the same afterwards but we tried to make the most out of it. The staff was shocked about the food poisoning incident but accommodated our requests for rather simple food to help with the recovery. Overall it took about two weeks to fully recover from it. A lot of the staff who were aware of it did ask about my well being several times which was nice and thoughtful. Anyway, the hotel and staff generally deserve their 5-star rating. The food poisoning was an unfortunate event and didn't allow us to take full advantage of our vacation. Overall it was a positive experience at Luxury Bahia Principe Samana, but the food poisoning and lengthy recovery only allow us to give it a 3/5 rating.

Resort was excellent. Service was great, staff amazing, food outstanding. Staff very attentive to the guests. Your wine glass is never empty, a server is there asking if you would like more before you take last sip. Food was outstanding. The best I have had at any resort. The Rodizio restaurant (Brazillian BBQ) was fantastic. Buffet was also fantastic. Lots of seafood and cooked perfectly. Beach was smaller, but very clean with clean water. No issue finding lounge chair with umbrella. No wait at beach bar. Rooms were very nice and well kept. Nightly entertainment was good - usually dancers or music around pool or in lobby. This is a small, quieter resort. There were no long lines to wait in for food, drink or anything else. We would definitely come here again.

The hotel is lovely but because it is small you can hear the entertainment in your room. Really loud in fact. If you don’t enjoy watching it and like to go to sleep before 11:30 this is not the place. The beach and pool areas were not crowded The food was good Took four hours on a bus to get there

The resort is small, but very beautiful everything is close by, only problem is there is alot of stairs to go to the beach, the restaurants the pool, you can't avoided,but that's how the resort is built, great for people with no health problems,while we were there on our third day l got very sick, from something l ate, it was terrible, we have been going away every year for 12 years, and never gotten sick,3 days later l had to see the doctor since l couldn't eat or drink much,and right awayl was told there was going to be a extra charge, if it was their food that l ate, why did l have to pay,good thing we always travel with insurance other wise the doctor would not treat me, that's something they need to improve on, taking care of their clients should be top priority especially if the're at fault.

This hotel is small only 149 rooms so if you want to reconnect decompress be treated and pampered this is a place for you. Food was great the hotel was beautiful. Recommend the junior suite ocean view.

The staff at this resort are awesome, very friendly and helpful. Resort well layed out. Room are nice the view is spectacular. The food is good. Only draw back are the steps, you can not go from one area to another without doing steps. Especially getting to the beach. But I would return

This resort was exactly what we were looking for. A quiet week away to relax and be spoiled. The views are absolutely beautiful the pictures don’t do this place justice. The room was spacious comfortable and the maid service excellent as always. The main buffet always was well stocked and many selections. The a la cartes were also amazing. The staff here bent over backwards to be sure we were satisfied. We will be coming back!!

Small resort, but very well-run: management is often seeking feedback and improving things. Likewise, beach is small, but private. Food and service were very good. Not at all crowded late in April. Lots of stairs, so not suitable for some people. Wind was constant. No kayaks, etc for rent. Only walk would have been along the highway, which I declined. Gym was well-equipped. Resort is quiet, not suitable for the party crowd. Love the balcony overlooking the ocean!

Such an amazing resort! Ocean views from almost anywhere, quiet, amazing staff, terrific food! We ate gluten free and vegetarian with no problem. The service was amazing. The facilities are SO clean! Loved eating every meal Oceanside. We took the free ferry out to the public beach a couple of times to snorkel. Lots of fish to see. The public beach obviously isn't as quiet and clean as the resort, so if you're just looking to sunbath you may as well stay at the resort. But if you want to snorkel or play in the water it's great. Only negative was kareoke night... two bad singers over and over again lol. Lots of shaded Oceanside options if you don't want too much sun. The design of the grounds is amazing... always a quiet spot to get away for some quiet time. My expectations for vacation are forever set too high now! I'll definitely be back.

The hotel and grounds were exceptionally clean and inviting. Service and food were excellent as well. Beach was small and there was very little opportunity to walk about as the resort is close to the road and has very limited grounds. However, for a quiet, relaxing vacation with lots of natural beauty, it's perfect. Be advised, though, that flying to the Puerto Plata airport will mean a 4 hour bus ride to the resort!!

What we liked the most: stunning views, great service with 24 hour room service, super clean, good food, wifi accessible everywhere even on the beach! Cons: you hear the cars from the road in your room and the beach, nothing around the resort, about 1.5 hour from airport, night entertainment is poor

My fiancé and I had the most amazing experience this past week at the Bahia Principe Samaná. We booked a room with no balcony or view so we didn't know what to expect, but were wowed with a first floor terrace of our own overlooking the ocean. (From looking around, it appears all rooms face the ocean) All staff was incredibly friendly and clearly there to cater to our needs. The resort is small enough that there were never lines for food, drinks or trouble finding spots at the pool and beach. The cliff above the beach is a local road so you can hear some traffic in the background while at the beach, but is hardly noticeable with the waves. There isn't much going on past 10:30pm, but that was perfect for us. We highly recommend taking the free ferry over to the island Cayo Laventado - and bring your snorkel! It is about an hour from the airport, but was cool to see a bit of the province and the locals on the way in. Overall, this resort was truly perfect!

The resort was well appointed, the service was excellent and the food was as well, we truly enjoyed the beach the entire week. The resort was well taken care of and staff where top shelf as far as service and welcoming we sincerely enjoyed ourselves Thank you

Beautiful grounds, very clean, wonderful staff If your looking for a smaller resort this is your place. The views are amazing and rooms are beautiful. This is one of cleanest resorts we have ever visited. The staff is very encaging and evening entertainment was was great. Only 3 la carte restaurants, but the main dinning room have a different theme nights each evening. Unlike most resorts it wasn’t a problem to find a lounge chair either around the pool deck or beach. It was however a little more challenging to get a gazebo, had to be the early bird there. Yes as we were awhere no much happening beyond 10 pm but after all day in the heat and fresh air we were ready to crash. Lots of stairs but we didn’t mind those at all. Keeps one in shape. There are elevators to use if so inclined. Liked the fact that if you forgot something in your room it didn’t take 20 minutes to go back. Very nice small resort.

If you are looking for an Adult Only, small resort then this is the place for you.......there is always lots of staff to look after you and they are very friendly. For a small resort there are plenty of food choices. We look forward to returning sometime in the near future.

This was my first time going down south, so my partner and I booked this resort as it was adults only and a small resort. Pros: - Staff very very friendly and they get to know you since it is so small - Food is very good, restaurants (although limited) offer good food - Very picturesque - Hotel is well taken care of an staff is very attentive - No problem with finding a lounger at any time of day (we went to the beach at 1pm and still found 2 beside each other) - The staff really makes this resort worth it. They get to know you and are very engaging - Although there are only two bars, there is never much of a wait, staff is attentive, coming around to get your drinks Cons: - Entertainment was subpar for a resort at this price point. Once night was karaoke, one night was a singer of cover songs. All of this is done around the pool. The vibe is more of a country club and less of a resort - There are only really 2 bars. The bar around the pool closes at 6pm and main bar at 11pm. There is literally nothing to do past 11pm unless you want to sit on your balcony and drink from your minibar - This was an adults only resort so the crowd was older but overall this was not a very active, party like resort. It had more of a retirement home feel to it - For a resort like this I found we had to ask for things more than we should have (asking for drinks multiple times at restaurants - whether water, or mimosa, asking for room to be cleaned or more towels in room, etc) - One pool, one whirlpool (which is lukewarm and somehow managed to turn my back blue for a day so I looked like a smurf). - The bus ride back to airport from resort was embarrassing. Our bus stalled out 5 times on the way back to the airport (once on a hill) Overall: - A very nice resort, but honestly, I feel like it is designed and caters to a mainly older crowd. I don't like going to bed at 11pm but here, there isn't much to do after it. I would go back, but only if I was looking for complete relaxation and not many activities.

This is one of the best resorts available if you looking for a quite, peaceful and not at all crowded experience. The beach is small but amazing, the sun rise catches it in the morning and make for a wonderful view. The restaurants have a beautiful view of the water, as does the sunset bar. The staff is upbeat, very attentive and happy to help in any way they can. The food is very good and the al la carta are easy to book as the resort has many amenities for the small number of rooms. This is a amazing and very quiet, relaxing resort. Definitely a great place to site back and unwind!

We absolutely loved our stay at Luxury Bahia Principe Samana last week. The food was amazing - we highly recommend the buffet food - everything you could want and more was offered and it was all delicious. I loved the Italian restaurant, but RODIZIO restaurant for Brazilian BBQ was incredible! Book it as soon as you arrive. The staff were so friendly, accommodating, excellent service at the bars especially. Great drinks! It truly felt like 'home' for a week, with a beautiful beach, sun and ocean waves to wake up to. Although some negative comments from other reviewers I read prior to booking were on point (ie. room fridge was not very cold, hot tub was not very hot), we found them inconsequential. Overall, this resort was perfect for us and we have absolutely no complaints at all. It was quiet, entertaining, inspiring and so much fun ... and we will definitely visit again!

The Luxury Bahia Principe Samana is everything you want if you're looking for a relaxing but fun vacation. If you plan to spend time in your room make sure to get one with ocean view (most of them face the water, but the ones with a balcony are worth it). But if not, do not worry, as the view from the various spots in the hotel are breath taking. This hotel has the perfect beach size for the number of guests, not too big, not too small, it is well kept and well service by the staff, bar tenders, and butlers. The food is fresh and delicious. Access to the theme restaurants was easy, we were able to get reservations for every night just by using the hotel app. Buffet has a good variety of fresh options and we were never disapointed. The entertainment was adequate, and events throughout the day (mostly around the pool) gave the feeling that there was always something going on. Although there were some honey-mooners celebrating around, I would recommend the Luxury Bahia Principe Samana to a mature audience (40 and up) whom, I suspect, will be able to appreciate the subtleties this hotels has to provide the perfect balance of a relaxing, fun, and enjoyable vacation.

Cet hôtel est luxueux avec une vue extraordinaire sur la mer. Le personnel est accueillant, attentionné et professionnel. Nous avons été très bien reçus et servis.La nourriture du buffet est très variée, abondante et délicieuse. Les restaurants à la carte (3) sont aussi très bons. Le site est très propre tant au niveau de la piscine que des jardins. La suite que nous avons occupée (# 4105) était spacieuse, bien entretenue et avec vue sur la mer. La plage est toutefois petite et la mer est souvent houleuse. Recommandation : Éviter les excursions locales. Elles sont dispendieuses et ne valent pas le coût; exemple: visite du parc national (3 heures de visite / 3 heures sur la plage à rien faire, lunch exécrable). Il est préférable de profiter de tous les atouts et activités de l'hôtel.

We liked the hotel: rooms are spacious and clean, food was great, and the beach we love. The staff was great, very nice, polite and overall very good experience from the reception, bar tenders, people in the restaurants and others.. All in all one of the best vacations recently, and we are thinking of going back.

Resort was Amazing..food was good quality . Rooms were very clean and comfortable. However there was No activity on the beach and beach was way too small and the water was too rough to swim. Most of the staff and servers were friendly. Some should smile more . Overall good value.

This resort is the perfect place if you want/need to completely relax! It’s cliff location produces the calming sound of waves crashing no matter where you are. Sitting on your balcony or on one of the terraces provides the perfect place to relax and unwind. The food and service were excellent. The beach is lovely with plenty of chairs and shade options

This is a true beauty spot, the hotel is beautiful, small enough to be charming and large enough to have all the amenities. The hotel and grounds are perfectly kept, not a branch left lying around. I have never stayed anywhere where the staff are so meticulous, everything is sparkling clean, well groomed and yet you feel comfortable all the time. There are three restaurants and the buffet, and all of them are great. Never had one poor meal. The chef's are great, creative, with perfect presentation and taste. We had a superior balcony room facing the ocean. The room was extremely large, maid service was twice a day, once in the late morning and again in the early evening. Never run out of towels, mini bar is stocked daily and the bed is fresh every day. The butler service was great, even arranged for a rental car for us. One thing that impressed me and made our stay more comfortable was the pillow menu. We chose the type of pillow and it was on the bed when we returned from dinner. The staff was very good, they took care of everything for us from dinner reservations to returning the car rental. The staff was always pleasant, personable and extremely polite, always genuinely happy. You were always treated very good. There was entertainment supplied every night that was fun and gave you a time to socialize with the other guests. This certainly went beyond our expectations. There was only one small problem, when you book you are told there are three restaurants and that you can book as many dinners as you want, unfortunately they do not tell you that if you book a time that is not the height of the season then all three restaurants are not open every night, and on some nights there is only the buffet. The shuttles over to the island beach is also limited in the off season. I would recommend that this information on the change in availability during the off season should be explained to anyone considering this holiday. Luckily, the food is great no matter where you eat and if you want to go to the island, there is still a limited shuttle every day. The trip central agent, Amanda Garlough, was perfect, she found us the perfect spot for this vacation, was always there with help or to answer questions promptly. All around, it has been a very good experience!

I tend to do a lot of research before booking, as we go for two weeks. I was very pleased to discover this resort was amazingly clean, with one of the nicest rooms we have ever stayed in. Room was spacious, nicely designed and beautiful oceanfront view - very quite over the spa area. The food was excellent, including the a la carte restaurants. However, we found the buffet to match these high standards, and it was varied throughout the two weeks (not repeated one week to the next). Good exercise with all the stairs, but be advised if you have mobility issues. I was concerned about being bored since we didn't plan any excursions, but the resort was so 5 star that reading and playing in the ocean every day and nice dining was enough. It was a perfect place to relax and enjoy meeting people. I would actually consider returning here, even though we always go to different places. It was definitely nice enough to happily look forward to another trip here in the future. As others mentioned the staff are wonderful, sincere and helpful.

My sister and I have travelled to several Caribbean destinations, 10 of them so far...and more to come... but I have to say that this place was one on top of our list. Everything was just amazing. Small resort which we like...food was amazing...drinks were great and they had a different theme drink every day which was great to experience. One out of two downfalls I have to admit is the entertainment was not the greatest but again the shows that we did see were ok...just ok. I only saw two of them because I caught a nasty sinus infection and I wasn't feeling well but the overall experience was amazing. The other downfall was the excursion to the Natural Forest, I think that's what is was called......not worth the $95.00 that we spent each, YES EACH...US DOLLARS. It was worth maybe $65.00 or less but not $95.00. The staff was great but not over friendly which I think we missed alot because all the other resorts that we have been to, we made personal connections to several staff members but not really there. I don't know if they have been told not to get too close but the staff members that we did get close to were just amazing. The A la Carte restaurants, the buffet were just all amazing. We took a taxi to the town of Samana and we had a tour guide....Miguel who was just super. He took us to places that no other person would and it was just breathtaking. If you can find him...go for it, it was worth it all. I surely would recommend this resort to anyone.....a 100%

This was one of the nicest resorts we have visited. The grounds were so well landscaped and well maintained. The fact that it was small compared to a lot of other resorts was a big plus. We got to know a lot of the staff who were so friendly and funny. This fact also enabled us to make some new friends which made the whole time we spent there amazing. The pool and beach (even though it was small) were beautiful. Our only problem was the many stairs with only one elevator in the lobby. It is certainly not a handicap accessible property.

This property is everything you expect from a luxury resort. The buildings and gardens are meticulously maintained. The rooms are very clean, and serviced by polite and accommodating employees. The pool and beach were also well maintained with more than adequate resources. This property also had the largest and most completely equipped gym I have seen at any resort. We were most impressed by the animation team. Within hours we were known to them by our first names, we were treated as a family, invited to participate in select activities without being pressured. They were without doubt the most amazing people, who genuinely cared for their guests. They provided evening events from a circus to karaoke, and at our departure came to say goodbye We had a very positive experience at this resort and highly recommend it to others. I would be remiss if I did not commend Kim Hartlen, who on very short notice was able to locate and secure accommodations for us at this beautiful resort.

If you are looking for a quiet place to get away to than this is it. The grounds and hotel were kept pristine. Mature vegetation and scenery was beautiful to look at. Beach was private which was a big plus for us. Rooms clean and updated (beds extremely comfortable). Service from room and dining staff was great, they were always happy to serve you. Food was delicious and plentiful (could have varied a bit better) if you love fish than this for you. If you can't do stairs well this is not the place for you. I had no problem but if someone can't do stairs than not for you. Would definatly go back, because it's an adult only resort.

If you are looking to sit on the beach or by the pool for your vacation then this is the spot for you. Rooms were very nice and spacious and bed is comfortable. The view of the ocean is amazing, probably my favourite aspect of the resort. Nothing like sitting eating breakfast with the breeze and looking out over the ocean. Staff is a mixed review; either extremely nice or you felt like you were bothering them. Food was very good and a big selection at the buffet. Found it odd for an all inclusive that if you wanted anything other than the house wine you would be charged. The beach was nice but very small. There is a beach bar but no chair service. Didn't spend anytime at the pool, always at the beach! A lot of stairs so for people with mobility issues this is not your resort. One thing I really missed was being able to walk around the resort or on the beach. Beach you can walk in about 5 minutes and if you walk around the resort it's all stairs or you are walking through people eating their dinners.

Our 2nd time at this hotel and loved it again. It is a small hotel with beautiful views from everywhere. Clean and everyone friendly. Sometimes communication is a little problem but easily fixed with patience

THE GOOD:-- FOOD, all buffets and al a carte excellent. A few morning buffets you could tell the main chef was off as the food was stale . SEAFOOD NIGHT WAS AMAZING. BRAZILIAN NIGHT AMAZING, DON PABLO amazing. Room service food - NOT GOOD-not a wide selection and cold. Last Day was a night mare. Our bus came for 7:30 am. We ordered breakfast night before. It came at 7:15am. An hour late. My husband is on meds that he MUST EAT. BUFFET IS CLOSED. Lucky for us bus was delayed ROOMS- We were in Building F , 2nd floor, wonderful view, good size, CLEAN CLEAN, I didn't hear there was a bad view or room in the place. As long as you have a view of the water it was great. JR> SUITE:We had upgraded to the JR SUITE. Size was smaller than the Superior Suite with BAY VIEW. NOT SURE WHY? SEEMS everyone had butler service too. I can;t figure it out. I do not think you need the JR SUITE because the size is the same if not smaller. I do NOT know how you get the corner suites. STAFF: ALL WONDERFUL - TO NAME A FEW EVENING BUTLERS- Marisal, Claudia, Jennifer- thank you for the wonderful scents and turndown service BULTER- Wanly- not sure I spelt that write. RM 2105 if that helps Management figure it out. GLEN- getting us towels for our day trip when hut closed ELENA- Hostess- I don't think she ever went home, what are sweet hear JORGE MANUAL/JOSE wonderful Servers and Room Service MASSAGE: Sorry I don't remember the ladies names, but it was wonderful! POOL- nice , cosy, small, warm, just lovely- Im not going to mention the SEAT HOGS. They know who they are. Same group from Canada at every hotel south. LOL BEACH: I loved it. SMALL is TRUE. But Soft , sandy, warm, clear water. LOTS OF GARBAGE FROM SHIPS EVERYDAY, STAFF KEPT IT CLEAN AS POSSIBLE. Nice area off to side to snorkel too. THE BAD: FRONT DESK STAFF- this is where you want the English speaking staff, Management. They were use less or atleast pretended to be. One guy didn't want to take to our BREAKFAST ORDER for the last day. They lead us on wild goose chases often. I will get to that later ISOLATED AND MISREPRESENTATION ON THE WEBSITE: I go to the websites for my information on properties before visiting. WHY? Because you would think this is the most updated information. At least better updated than the Tour Books. We knew the beach was small but we counted on 2 things to keep us physically moving here: 1) WATER SPORTS- kayak or wind surfing etc etc. THERE ARE NONE 2) WALK TO BEACH AND TOWN- both times we went to do this security stopped us FLAT. The road is too busy , the beach is polluted and both town and beach are unsafe. FOR $100 dollars US we could have taken a cab to town and they wait for us. Lots of wild dog packs in town. SO YES FOLKS, IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND NEED SOMETHING TO DO AT LEAST SOME OF THE TIME OTHER THAN SITTING ON BEACH AND SWIMMING DON'T COME HERE TILL THEY GET SOME WATER SPORTS. ANDY , the sports DIRECTOR was totally confused and kept telling us one thing and then said Management responsibility The "WE" Director,( GOOD HEALTH GUY) ignored us. I think his job is to sit on his computer all day AND VICTOR( the Air Transat Rep) what a joke that was. After 3 days of explaining and explaining and explaining he decides that after our BOAT TOUR of the Los Hiatuses Nation Park , which was to end at 1pm, we would stay at the Island "Sister" Resort for lunch and Kayaking and other water sports. OF COURSE it was impossible to get a Kayak brought across the bay to our resort, even though the website and some of the tour books indicate there are water sports, and the front desk told us there were some too, they just didn't know where. LOL Back to the story, We finally got the Island at 3:30 starved and said forget this and came straight to our hotel.WHY? Because the last shuttle was at 4:20pm 1) Victor- you sent us on a FULL day and not a HALF Day tour. LOL 2) Victor- you knew full well that we would not get to the Island till 3:30-4pm and would not be able to stay as the last shuttle comes back at 4:20pm. 3) Victor and the Management took no responsibility as usual in the DR for the advertising mistakes. We were not the only guests that were upset over this. So here is my advice: If you want a hotel that is clean, about 1 hours bus ride, small beach, sandy, warm, great service, small, great food, great bar service and drinks then come here. If you want water sports or need a walk other than the treadmill , don't come here. AIR TRANSAT: Please get your flight attendants with hair down to their butts to pin it up. I sat in the aisle seat row 1 fight TS2851 March 23 from Samana to Ottawa. The Asian Flight Attendant hair was in my food, my drinks and my face. Disgusting. She flung her head back and forth every time she walked by. I will go to their website to report this too. AND FINALLY- As for those passengers that think they are going somewhere before the plan stops and the door opens. SIT THE "F" down till the plane stops and the SEAT BEALT SIGN GOES OFF. WOW HOW STUPID ARE SOME PEOPLE. That's it folks. GET WATER SPORTS AND I WILL BE BACK IN A HEART BEAT! OH AND BEV JOHNSON FROM TRIP CENTRAL YOU ARE AMAZING. YOU WERE THERE BEFORE, AFTER AND DURNING MY TRIP. Thank you

After a 75 minute bus ride, we arrived and we were instantly treated with drinks and the service at the front desk was quick and easy. Our room was an oceanfront with a balcony. Best views are on the 4th floor. Very clean and always kept clean. We met our butler for the week and he was fantastic. It's a small resort and everything is close by. Be aware there are lots of steps to the beach, pool and rooms. The grounds were beautifully kept. The beach was small, so don't expect long walks . No seaweed and a very swimmable area. It has a beach bar with full service. The bartenders were amazing. Be specific when ordering because they do like to put too much liquor in when making drinks. The pool area was always fun to be at with many activities throughout the day. The animators were very friendly and always tried to get everyone involved. It wasn't too noisy either. The pool bar had easy access and the bartenders were awesome. Washrooms were close by and seats were always available. The night shows were typical of any other resort I've been too, so don't expect too much. Also, after 11 pm, there is really nothing to do. The bars hours should be extended and there should be some sort of music playing at least until 12 am. The biggest disappointment was the food. Most reviews raved about the a la carte restaurants, but the food was subpar at best. Always cold and not too appetizing. Out of the 3, the Brazilian was probably the best but the food was very salty. The buffet is your best option with lots to choose from, but its the same almost everyday. The best night was seafood night (Thursday) at the buffet. Service at all restaurants was exceptionally good. Overall, we had a great time especially relaxing by the ocean. The people were wonderful. I probably won't go back, as we like to try different places. Cheers!

The vacation was great. Only issues which cannot be changed are weather and location Food was great and so was the service. Entertainment could be better however we had a wonderful vacation. I will be returning in the future.

The Bahia Samaná was glorious. Once we settled into our correct rooms we started to enjoy our trip. The food was the best ever experienced at an all inclusive.the staff were super friendly and helpful in every part of the resort. The beach is small and most people save chairs with palapa early but bathing in the sea was marvellous but could get rough. We had a great time

Lovely resort, with attentive staff and great dining options. Little to do by way of water sports or activities which if you're looking for forced relaxation is a positive. Beautiful views from the sea view rooms wkth gorgeously appointed rooms

by far the best resort we've been too service was unbelievable didn't want for anything would highly recommend to anyone would go back tomorrow if had the time and money.staff always friendly couldn't do enough for you always attentive .for room service very fast and friendly amenities s very clean and bright .also wanting to thank bev for all her help and please thanks for sending us more deals ....if something catches our eye we will probably take it and go .once again a great resort and thanks bev.

Yes , Indeed ! We like this kind of resorts, small, above 4 stars with a good staff and food. Room was very good with a breathtaking view. They still have room for improvement, I mean a night shows. It's all designed for young people, but most of people in the hotel were above 50. Overall, it's a great resort, to us it's a best place for a relaxing, beech vacation among all 3 nearby resorts.

Stay November 2017 The good and the bad, the average. GOOD. Service was great, food had great presentation, drinks were great, the whole hotel was very clean, views were great, butler service and animation staff put forth a huge effort BAD, Nothing to do outside the hotel, only one pool at the hotel, and on our stay the weather was TERRIBLE. AVERAGE, Beach was average, lots of stairs, taste of the food is average to great, depending on the restaurant and there some minor damage after the hurricane Excursions, We took Falls / Zip-lining tour. The horses did not look well, the falls were beautiful and refreshing, the lunch was great, cigar factory was educational, the zip-lining was the highlight of the tour, the team were funny and very helpful. Highly recommended.

Grounds: Well kept, always staff cleaning to maintain spotless - beach and interlocking brick, as well as interior. Hotel room: Size is just right, beautiful view of the ocean, maid service in the am and turn down service in the pm complete with pillow chocolate. Beach: Never an issue with obtaining a shelter. Wait staff fantastic. Lobby bar: was the best for mixed drinks. ***Pina Coladas*** Restaurants: All were great. We enjoyed the Brazilian twice, and the gourmet for French night. We were not able to try the Italian. Entertainment: Was Okay. But we were so relaxed and enjoying everything else, we didn't mind. Health and Wellness: Fantastic!!!! This is a relaxation resort. Eco crafts, eco walks, and yoga.

We stayed at Luxury Bahia Principe Samana for one week between Sept 11 and 18 ; between two major hurricanes Irma and Maria, we were lucky to have the best weather we have had in three years. The hotel is relatively small At this time of the year was just half occupied. Secluded between hills with tropical forest and a peaceful cove this hotel offers a private beach with crystal limpid waters. (no rocks, no weeds ). We knew the Bahia Principe chain from Jamaica and we appreciated the luxury and cleanliness but here in Samana we appreciated more the outstanding service of all staff and delicious food. We did not need to ask for anything; coffee, bottled water and alcoholic and soft drinks were replenished daily in the fridge, towels and sheets changed etc. The entertainment was great too. Really a five star hotel.

The Resort was absolutely stunning. Food was amazing & felt like I was on a retreat. The staff treated me & my wife like royalty . We were celebrating our 40 Year anniversary & couldn't of picked a better place. We recently visited the Bahia Principe in Jamaica, & this one was defiantly our favorite. We will continue to recommendi Bahia Principe resorts to our family & friends.

We couldn't have asked for a better place to relax and enjoyed the beauty of the surroundings. Maybe a little more rain than expected and probably would chose January or February if was to return. Basically a first class place!

The hotel was most luxurious and beautiful, the food was exquisite in its taste and variety, the scenery overlooking the bay from our balcony was enchanting and magical, but by far the greatest feature was the staff. They always had time for a smile, a warm greeting and a chat: from the servers, to the bar tenders, the front desk, and even the chambermaids and the floor cleaner and time to say something nice to make you feel good. A vacation at Bahia Principe Samana Don Pablo Collection is to experience a moment in paradise.

Wonderful resort, great services and facilities. Hotel small and great, staff great and helpful. It is a great place to relax in beautiful surroundings right on cliff side with all facilities on edge of water. Beautiful views everywhere. Very clean hotel. Will be returning next year for sure.