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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $169
$132 nightly
$169 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

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Carretera Sanchez-Samana, Km 5, Samaná, Samana, 0
  • Place, Marina Puerto Bahía
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Samana Bay
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Samana Zipline
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Mountain View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • Marina view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • Marina view
  • 1442 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Marina view
  • 1442 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Samaná

With a stay at Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club in Samaná (Doncel), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Samana Bay and Marina Puerto Bahía. .This family-friendly resort is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Cayo Levantado and 11.8 mi (19 km) from El Salto del Limon.
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What's nearby

  • Marina Puerto Bahía - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Samana Bay - 12 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Samana Zipline - 32 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Playa el Valle - 40 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Playa Hermitano - 52 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Santa Bahia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Timon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Santorino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Snack - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club

Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include single sofa beds and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Samaná resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A marina and a health club are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a health club. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 5 km.
Enjoy international cuisine at Ocean club, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ocean club - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Le Deauville - This restaurant serves breakfast and brunch. Open daily.
La Regatta - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • La Regatta
  • Le Deauville
  • Ocean club

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spelunking
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 32 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 220 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 32 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Bannister Hotel
Bannister Hotel Samana
Bannister Samana
Hotel Bannister
Bannister Hotel Yacht Club Samana
Bannister Hotel Yacht Club
Bannister Yacht Club Samana
Bannister Yacht Club
Hotel Bannister Samana
The Bannister Hotel Yacht Club
The Bannister Hotel
Hotel Bannister by Mint Resort
Hotel Bannister by Mint Samaná
Hotel Bannister by Mint Resort Samaná

Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 379 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely amazing. Quiet, beautiful view, can't beat that pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upscale venue. Much better than expected. Elegant atmosphere and very accommodating staff. I’m definitely returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, amazing ocean blue as well the marina. Staff very nice and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect:)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space. Aging a bit but over all the beat place in samana.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evyatar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel, clean safe and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really nice place full of really nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has a good location and has great restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful and the place super quiet. Great place to relax, good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Abdulwahab El Haj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 3rd time visiting Puerto Bahia and 3rd time at Bannister, and i would always stay at Bannister and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver Baumeister von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oceanfront hotel with excellent facilities and superb service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff clearly made the stay a must come back experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just a beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Badelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, with aqesome views, excellent service!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. Perfect Forrest and relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sinthia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property for its value
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Filomena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place! Good Pizza Restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful the service was good I give credit to Juan Miguel great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty quiet and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bannister is a very nice hotel. The service was great and the food was excellent. The parking was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private, safe and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place blew my mind! Is amazing the hotel is beautiful and very well kept, the staff is friendly and professional and the views are fantastic! The food at the Italian restaurant was really good too. I would not only go again but invite my family and friends to come as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class facilities and professional friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022