Family hotels and homes in El Valle

The place is a hidden gem 💎

The view, the pool on the roof, nice resturant.

Everything! Ana and her family have done a fantastic job furnishing and maintaining their beautiful apartment overlooking the town and harbor of Samana. Three large bedrooms, beautifully/comfortably furnished, each with its own bathroom. Comfortable living room furniture. Incredible view from the balconies, nicely furnished kitchen. Little details like a water cistern. Nice laundry room in unit. Great, gated parking. Easy drive down the hill to town. Reliable wi-fi. Lovely outdoor common area. Nice staff. And incredibly gracious and attentive hosts!

Location is awesome! Everything new and really comfortable.

The staff was awesome, kind and nice. Beautiful place.

Owner/host was very communicative and checked in thru WhatsApp often. She wasn't on site but if I needed anything at all, I could reach her at any time. The cleaning lady lives on-site, so she was always available. 10 min walk to town area (grocery stores nearby) and 20-25 min walk to the beach. The street noise is loud in Samana but in my room it was not a problem (I shut windows and turned on the fan). I felt very comfortable and safe. The kitchen was nice, had everything one could need and there was even a wash machine if you needed to do some laundry. I ended up staying another 3 nights :)

everthyng was delicious and the staff was friendley and welcoming great entretainment too

From the moment I arrived at Aventura Rincon Ecolodge, I was greeted with such warmth and kindness that I immediately felt at home. Raphaelle, the host, is an absolute gem—a genuinely beautiful soul who goes above and beyond to make sure her guests have an unforgettable experience. As a woman traveling alone in need of some "me time," I felt completely safe, welcomed, and cared for. The eco-lodge itself is a dream—a perfect blend of comfort and nature. The cabin perfectly in tune with nature—sustainable, peaceful, and inviting was cute and rustic while being are charming and cozy. Loved how the bathroom was open to nature. Nothing like waking up and brushing your teeth looking at plants and lizards, A true off-the-grid incredibly comfortable experience. The bed was so comfortable. I had the best sleep I’ve had in years, lulled by the soothing sounds of crickets and the soft embrace of the "rosée du matin" (morning dew). It brought back cherished childhood memories of traveling through the countryside with my father, making me feel closer to him than I have in a long time. And now, let’s talk about the food—because OMG, Yolanda’s cooking is hands down the BEST I’ve had in the Dominican Republic. Every dish was bursting with flavor, made with love and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I was in absolute food heaven! I had so many foodGASMS during my stay. I was told that everything on my plate was locally grown—talk about Healthy!!! I could not stop drinking the passion fruit juice—it was beyond delicious! I loved that WiFi was only available in the shared area—I live a busy, active life and came here to disconnect, and Aventura Rincon Ecolodge gave me exactly that. (Though, let’s be real, the workaholic in me still squeezed in a quick morning meeting before fully surrendering to relaxation. 😆) but I was also told that all cabins will be equipped with WIFI soon so hurray for my son for the next trip.

Everything. The room was nice, the shower as well, the staff were super helpful and funny. They give you a welcome drink and then the restaurant is very tasty!