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Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only in Samana
🌍 Dominican, carretera Samana
● Center: 7 km
🌞 Beach - 0 min
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☎ Phone: +1 809-538-3434Show
✅ Many guests highlight the excellent and friendly staff who provide personalized and attentive service, often by name. ✅ The private beach is praised for being clean, small, and less crowded, ideal for quiet relaxation. ✅ Rooms with sea views offer stunning panoramas, including sightings of whales in the bay. ✅ Live nightly entertainment in the lobby featuring singers and a pianist is appreciated as a pleasant way to end the day. ✅ Guests commend the variety and freshness of food, especially at the buffet, with some enjoying themed dinner nights. ✅ Free amenities such as Wi-Fi, parking, and loungers on the beach are valued. ❌ Several reviews mention that the a la carte restaurants are closed or have limited availability, leaving mainly the buffet for meals. ❌ Food quality and variety receive mixed feedback, with some finding it bland or repetitive outside breakfast hours. ❌ The property is older and some rooms show signs of wear, including noisy air conditioning and outdated bathrooms. ❌ The location is remote with limited transport options, requiring a long drive from airports and no walkable area outside the hotel. ❌ Some guests report maintenance issues such as leaking air conditioning, mold in bathrooms, and slow pool/bar service. ❌ Smoking areas overlap with public spaces, which may disturb non-smokers on balconies and in dining areas.
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Private bathroom
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Superior room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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Superior room with sea view
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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Superior Junior Suite with sea view
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
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Description
Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only is a 4-star resort built in 2006, designed exclusively for guests aged 18 and over. The property features 209 rooms spread across a main building and 31 villas, offering several room types including Superior rooms and Junior Suites, many with sea views. Guests enjoy a private sandy beach just 10 meters from the hotel, equipped with free loungers and umbrellas. The resort provides a variety of dining options including two a la carte restaurants and multiple bars like a pool bar, disco bar, and piano bar. It offers numerous recreational activities such as tennis, aerobics, water sports, and nightly live entertainment in the lobby. The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness and service, with a 9/10 rating in both categories. While some guests note the resort’s older design and limited dining hours, many praise the friendly and attentive staff, scenic views, and peaceful atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and a range of on-site amenities like a beauty salon and medical center add to the convenience during your stay.
Location
The resort is situated on the bay of Samana Island, just 10 meters from its own sandy beach, providing direct beachfront access. It is located approximately 24 km from Arroyo Barril International Airport (EPS), about a 45-minute drive from the newer El Catey airport, and 2.5 hours from Santo Domingo’s international airport. The small town of Samana lies 15 minutes away by car. Note that the hotel is somewhat isolated with no nearby shops or sidewalks, so transportation is recommended for exploring beyond the resort. The peaceful setting offers scenic ocean views and a quiet environment, ideal for relaxation.
Tips
- Book airport transfer in advance as the hotel is remote and transportation options are limited.
- Request a room with a sea view for the best experience, especially to spot whales from the balcony.
- Be prepared for some stairs around the property and consider bringing snacks if you prefer more dining variety outside buffet hours.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Shopping on site
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Electric car charging
Rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
- Multi-language staff
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Bike rental
- Billiards
- Nightclub
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
Parking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Public beach
- Next to the beach
Business
- Event facilities
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Windsurfing
- Diving
- Darts
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor
- Solarium
- Massage
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 10 m. It takes 0 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
24.05.2026
I (47) went with my mom (75).
We had an absolutely beautiful stay at Bahia Principe Grand Samaná. Our room (220) overlooked the bay, and with my binoculars — once I learned where to look — I could see whales breaching in the distance. That alone was magical.
The beach is small and intimate, perfect for relaxing without big crowds. The property is simply gorgeous, walkable — peaceful, scenic, and immaculately maintained. This place has a live show with wonderful singers and a pianist. It's perfect way to end the night in the lobby. The food was delicious every day with great variety and fresh flavors.
What truly made our stay extra special was the staff. A heartfelt thank you to my bartenders Fernando, Nilvio and Yacaury, wait staff Jose Antonio Fermi y Jose Antonio David and so many more, Rosa, Domingo, and Shariel kept me company while we charged my phone at the front desk. Also girl at the front desk with the pretty head band that checked us in an out and her tall counterpart I believe his name was Fernando also the porter that took our stuff up, y Medina in the parking lot that help me find my phone I dropped in the driveway came back an hour later and he found it for me — you all made us feel welcomed and cared for. The service always came with a genuine smile and they go out of there way to get anything you ask for I know they're switching over but they need to keep these guys and give them a raise for treating their resort in a way that makes people want to come back and refer friends.
They are a wonderful group of people. We will absolutely be back and 10/10 recommend.
We had an absolutely beautiful stay at Bahia Principe Grand Samaná. Our room (220) overlooked the bay, and with my binoculars — once I learned where to look — I could see whales breaching in the distance. That alone was magical.
The beach is small and intimate, perfect for relaxing without big crowds. The property is simply gorgeous, walkable — peaceful, scenic, and immaculately maintained. This place has a live show with wonderful singers and a pianist. It's perfect way to end the night in the lobby. The food was delicious every day with great variety and fresh flavors.
What truly made our stay extra special was the staff. A heartfelt thank you to my bartenders Fernando, Nilvio and Yacaury, wait staff Jose Antonio Fermi y Jose Antonio David and so many more, Rosa, Domingo, and Shariel kept me company while we charged my phone at the front desk. Also girl at the front desk with the pretty head band that checked us in an out and her tall counterpart I believe his name was Fernando also the porter that took our stuff up, y Medina in the parking lot that help me find my phone I dropped in the driveway came back an hour later and he found it for me — you all made us feel welcomed and cared for. The service always came with a genuine smile and they go out of there way to get anything you ask for I know they're switching over but they need to keep these guys and give them a raise for treating their resort in a way that makes people want to come back and refer friends.
They are a wonderful group of people. We will absolutely be back and 10/10 recommend.
22.02.2026
Not the first time being to an all inclusive resort, so we do have some standards. I'll make a long story short. We flew into Santo Domingo and it is easily a 2 hour 45 mintue drive. Booked transportation through the resort which uses Amstar. It was $500 USD round-trip for both my wife and I. Not including tip. The beach was clean and small. The view was beautiful. It was nice not dealing with a bunch of other tourist and the guys walking on the beach trying to sell you stuff. Room was decent size and relatively clean. Food was a 2 out of 10. Bland is an understatement. We spent 10 days here. Had 2 decent meals and both were at the buffet. Most staff barely speak English. Food is not served all day. Drinks are mediocre at best. The first night my wife and I went to one of the "fancy" restaurants. When we got our food we thought, I hope its get better than this if this is the nicer resturaunt. Unfortunately, it really didnt. At the end of the day, this was a pricey vacation that really wasn't worth it. Definitely will look elsewhere next vacation. Don't get me wrong though, the Dominican is a beatiful country.
21.02.2026
The hardest review to write as it has 2 sides - good and bad !
We read the reviews and decided to spend 2 quiet weeks in a nice place. So ….
Let’s start of positive .
The views are most amazing .
The staff is out of this world - other then a barmaid at the pool the employees are outstanding .
The rooms are large and cleaned well .
The beach - small and private .
Entertainment- for what they provide in a lobby from 8 to 10 pm singers are pretty good .
Now let’s go to negative .
Although the hotel has amazing views it is far from the airport and the closest city will cost you 50 us to travel and this is the only way to explore outside of the hotel . Not walkable past the gate as there are no places to go and no sidewalks .
There are 3 restaurants mentioned , but one is a buffet with a small space without air conditioning, Italian is closed and international serves most of the meals from the buffet .
The only place worth dinning is Don Pablo - no ac but meals are
not to bad . Keep in mind you get 2 res a week - one in intl and one in Don Pablo .
The rooms are kept clean but ac sounds like a generator in a room , mildew and mold on the
walls under windows.
The beach is not kept in best condition and if you are not fit good luck with the endless amount of stairs. No bar or bathroom on the beach .
Everywhere you heading you fighting flights of stairs .
Only one bar is opened at the pool during the day and lobby at night .
So this being said you will see whales swimming by , encounter amazing staff , have a very quiet vacation .
The only ending to our vacation was a terrible stomach problem which lasted 2 weeks and speaking to other guest some had shared similar experience.
We read the reviews and decided to spend 2 quiet weeks in a nice place. So ….
Let’s start of positive .
The views are most amazing .
The staff is out of this world - other then a barmaid at the pool the employees are outstanding .
The rooms are large and cleaned well .
The beach - small and private .
Entertainment- for what they provide in a lobby from 8 to 10 pm singers are pretty good .
Now let’s go to negative .
Although the hotel has amazing views it is far from the airport and the closest city will cost you 50 us to travel and this is the only way to explore outside of the hotel . Not walkable past the gate as there are no places to go and no sidewalks .
There are 3 restaurants mentioned , but one is a buffet with a small space without air conditioning, Italian is closed and international serves most of the meals from the buffet .
The only place worth dinning is Don Pablo - no ac but meals are
not to bad . Keep in mind you get 2 res a week - one in intl and one in Don Pablo .
The rooms are kept clean but ac sounds like a generator in a room , mildew and mold on the
walls under windows.
The beach is not kept in best condition and if you are not fit good luck with the endless amount of stairs. No bar or bathroom on the beach .
Everywhere you heading you fighting flights of stairs .
Only one bar is opened at the pool during the day and lobby at night .
So this being said you will see whales swimming by , encounter amazing staff , have a very quiet vacation .
The only ending to our vacation was a terrible stomach problem which lasted 2 weeks and speaking to other guest some had shared similar experience.
28.01.2026
This place is something else. I would have to advise for the people coming to visit this resort who are American it is quite the adventure to get to this side of the island.
You either fly into Santo Domingo or Santiago and have to either take a cab 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours to this side of the island. Or you can rent a car if you want to be bold. Just to let you know the lines on the pavement are only suggestions. Nobody really follows them.
Other than that, the room, the food, the service the employees everything was amazing. I will definitely be coming back to this resort just for the friendly employees and amazing hospitality.
Only cons that I have are the rooms are a little dated. They are not very sound proof as we could hear everything from the street and our tub had allot of chipped paint and bare metal was very apparent.
You either fly into Santo Domingo or Santiago and have to either take a cab 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours to this side of the island. Or you can rent a car if you want to be bold. Just to let you know the lines on the pavement are only suggestions. Nobody really follows them.
Other than that, the room, the food, the service the employees everything was amazing. I will definitely be coming back to this resort just for the friendly employees and amazing hospitality.
Only cons that I have are the rooms are a little dated. They are not very sound proof as we could hear everything from the street and our tub had allot of chipped paint and bare metal was very apparent.
23.01.2026
Clean, overlooking a beautiful beach. The staff was excellent. Did not give it a higher rating because at times there was nothing to eat. For an all inclusive, this is not the standard. However the food options were good when the buffet was open.
16.01.2026
My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed returning to the Bahia Principe Grand Samana! We were last here in 2023 and we are so very happy to be here again in January 2026.. This place is so very beautiful. We are so very happy with our wonderful room. The staff are very friendly, responsive and serve with excellence under the management leadership of Lissa Matos. The private beach is great and the views here are spectacular!
If you want a quiet, beautiful resort with excellent service we would highly recommend coming to the Bahia Principe Grand Samana.
If you want a quiet, beautiful resort with excellent service we would highly recommend coming to the Bahia Principe Grand Samana.
02.01.2026
Filthy tub with black mold in jets, No hot water on day 2. No restaurants, buffet food was cold and left out from 12 to 6. No food options 10:30 to 12 or 6-7.
18.11.2025
The TV did not work and was small , some of the property appliances were out dated , the room service was limited . The drinks were cheap brands . Expected more out of this experience. But the view in our room was beautiful A plus for that .
06.11.2025
The staff was amazing! There were issues with our flight, so we have been stranded at the airport and everything was closed… not only did they offer room service so that we could get something to eat, they walked us to our rooms and showed us all of the amenities within them. I can honestly say that the level of service surpassed anything I’ve ever experienced.
26.10.2025
Lacknof empathy of hotel management. Due to Melissa Tropical Storm I was forced to abandon the Dominican Republic (ordered so by my employer) and had to cancel my stay at the hotel. After communicating this to the hotel by me and also ******* (prior to the check-in date), refund was denied. In view of this I will not ever again book at this Hotel.
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Frequently asked questions about Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only
Is Bahia Principe Grand Samana suitable for families with children?
No, the hotel is adults-only and does not allow children to stay on the property.
How far is the nearest airport from the hotel?
The closest airport is Arroyo Barril International Airport (EPS), located 24 km away. The hotel is also 45 minutes from El Catey airport and about 2.5 hours from Santo Domingo international airport.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are not allowed at Bahia Principe Grand Samana.
What types of rooms are available here?
The hotel offers Superior rooms, Superior rooms with sea view, Superior Quadruple rooms with sea view, Superior Double rooms, Superior Double rooms with sea view, Superior Junior Suites, and Superior Junior Suites with sea view.
Does the hotel have on-site dining options?
Yes, there is a buffet restaurant and two a la carte restaurants, though some a la carte options may be closed or have limited availability. Several bars including a pool bar and a lobby bar are also available.
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