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Hacienda Samana Bay Hotel
Hotel in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
Located in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, 1.3 miles from Cayacoa Beach, Hacienda Samana Bay Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.
P
Pierre Obando
From
Costa RicaFacilities, Staff, location in front of the bay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,081 reviews
Price from
$208.05
1 night, 2 adults
BUNGALOWS COLIBRI
Hotel in Las Galeras
Located in Las Galeras, a 13-minute walk from Las Galeras Beach, BUNGALOWS COLIBRI has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
B
Berta
From
NetherlandsThe owners were very friendly and helpful. The bungalows are cute and have everything we needed for 2 nights. It felt safe and we could walk to the beach and restaurants. We could park our car inside, although there's limited space so be sure to contact them before.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults
TAKUMA BOUTIK HOTEL
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Located in Las Terrenas, a 2-minute walk from Punta Popy Beach, TAKUMA BOUTIK HOTEL provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
K
Koren
From
IsraelBoutique and peaceful place.
Kind and friendly staff
Close to the beach and to great restaurants
QUADs rental
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
$144.99
1 night, 2 adults
PUNTA POPY BOUTIQUE HOTEL - Adults Only
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Located in Las Terrenas, a 5-minute walk from Punta Popy Beach, PUNTA POPY BOUTIQUE HOTEL - Adults Only has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
I
Isabella
From
BrazilThe room was amazing, very confortable, clean and with beautiful decoration.
The breakfast was delicious, varied and fresh.
All staff were very kind and responsive.
We had a great time there.
We would love to go back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
$131.07
1 night, 2 adults
Leeloo Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Located in Las Terrenas, a 5-minute walk from Las Ballenas Beach, Leeloo Boutique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
J
Javier
From
Dominican RepublicThe most important thing was the peace and privacy that I felt during my whole stay. The property (and each bungalow in particular) was well equipped with everything I needed on a beach trip. Also, the pool and breakfast were amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
$89
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel TODOBLANCO, Las Galeras, SAMANA
Hotel in Las Galeras
Located in Las Galeras, a few steps from Las Galeras Beach, Hotel TODOBLANCO, Las Galeras, SAMANA has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.
P
Perren
From
SwitzerlandThe rooms are facing the beach and as it's name says, it's all white and clean. Super helpful and friendly stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Price from
$161.50
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Villa Serena
Hotel in Las Galeras
Located on the beachfront in Las Galeras, Hotel Villa Serena offers lush gardens and an outdoor pool.
R
Rick
From
United StatesThe staff was extremely helpful and pleasant even with our lack of Spanish. Gustavo and the bar/food staff were a pleasure to see every day while enjoying an amazing location on the water. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
$190
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Coco Plaza
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Located in Las Terrenas, a few steps from Las Ballenas Beach, Hotel Coco Plaza provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.
P
Pablo Javier
From
SpainAwesome breakfast.
Good location very close to the beach and nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Price from
$70
1 night, 2 adults
Albachiara Hotel - Las Terrenas
Hotel in Las Terrenas
In Las Terrenas, this hotel features an outdoor pool and luxurious suites and apartments with kitchen facilities. El Catey de Samana International Airport is a 40-minute drive away.
L
Letizia
From
CanadaEverything was lovely!!!!! . The grounds were well manicured, very clean, great staff , nice to have breakfast included in the price as well as no additional fees for cleaning services or consumption of electricity. Just a beautiful property and overall vacation. Thank you Mario and staff ♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Price from
$128
1 night, 2 adults
Bali Style Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Located in Las Terrenas, a 7-minute walk from Las Ballenas Beach, Bali Style Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
L
Leoncio
From
United StatesPool, rooms and staff service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Fair - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Samana Peninsula's best hotels with breakfast
ZÂRIA Hotel & Retreat Center
Hotel in El Valle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Located in El Valle, a 8-minute walk from El Valle Beach, ZÂRIA Hotel & Retreat Center provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Hostal Marina Samana
Hotel in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Hostal Marina Samana is located in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, a 15-minute walk from Cayacoa Beach and 23 miles from Pueblo de los Pescadores.
From $88.20 per night
Arena Oceanview Hotel & La Terraza Restaurant
Hotel in Las Galeras
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Located in Las Galeras, a 9-minute walk from Las Galeras Beach, Arena Oceanview Hotel & La Terraza Restaurant provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
From $110.44 per night
El Valle Lodge
Hotel in El Valle
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Located in El Valle, a 9-minute walk from El Valle Beach, El Valle Lodge provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
From $183.27 per night
Hotel Boutique Casa Grande By Playa Bonita
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Ideally located on the beachfront, just 10 minutes' drive from the center of Las Terrenas, Hotel Boutique Casa Grande offers a garden with sun loungers. It is 3.1 mi from Pueblo de los Pescadores.
From $151.27 per night
Nilka Hotel Boutique
Hotel in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Located in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, a 15-minute walk from Cayacoa Beach, Nilka Hotel Boutique has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
From $94.40 per night
Le BDM PLAYITA
Hotel in Las Galeras
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Located in Las Galeras, a 11-minute walk from Las Galeras Beach, Le BDM PLAYITA has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.
From $93.09 per night
Hotel Casa Coson
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews
Offering beachfront massages, yoga sessions, an indoor pool and hot tub, Hotel Casa Coson is located in Las Terrenas, right in front of Playa Coson Beach. Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
From $99.12 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Located in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, a 17-minute walk from Cayacoa Beach, Hotel Restaurant Chino has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
From $86.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Located in Las Terrenas, 1.3 miles from Punta Popy Beach, Refugio Verde Las Terrenas provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.
From $125.28 per night
Hotel Casa Robinson
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Located in Las Terrenas, a few steps from Punta Popy Beach, Hotel Casa Robinson provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
From $49.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Casa Docia Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Santa Bárbara de Samaná.
From $86.02 per night
Hotel Casa Pierretta
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Located in Las Terrenas, a 7-minute walk from Punta Popy Beach, Hotel Casa Pierretta has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
From $76.70 per night
Casa Brisa Mar Hotel
Hotel in Las Terrenas
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Casa Brisa Mar Hotel is located on the beachfront in Las Terrenas, a few steps from Punta Popy Beach and a 0-minute walk from Pueblo de los Pescadores.
From $53.10 per night
Boho villas and spa
Hotel in El Valle
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Located within a 3-minute walk of El Valle Beach and 30 miles of Pueblo de los Pescadores, Boho villas and spa has rooms in El Valle.
From $113.40 per night
Boho villas and spa
Hotel in El Valle
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Located in El Valle, a 3-minute walk from El Valle Beach, Boho villas and spa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and barbecue facilities.
From $126 per night
Hotels in Samana Peninsula you can book without a credit card
LUTIX HOTELS
Hotel in El Limón
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Located in El Limón, 7.9 miles from Pueblo de los Pescadores, LUTIX HOTELS provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.
From $33.04 per night
El jardín del coco triple
Hotel in Las Galeras
No credit card needed
Located in Las Galeras, a 12-minute walk from Las Galeras Beach, El jardín del coco triple has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
From $53.36 per night
El jardín del coco
Hotel in Las Galeras
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
El jardín del coco is a 3-star property located in Las Galeras. Guests can enjoy garden views. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
From $44.08 per night
El jardín del coco
Hotel in Las Galeras
No credit card needed
Located in Las Galeras, a 12-minute walk from Las Galeras Beach, El jardín del coco features views of the garden. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.
From $54.23 per night
Casa Ballenas3 SF
Hotel in Las Terrenas
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
Located in Las Terrenas, a 7-minute walk from Las Ballenas Beach, Casa Ballenas3 SF has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
From $63.80 per night
Hotel Casa Olga
Hotel in Las Terrenas
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Located within a 16-minute walk of Punta Popy Beach and 0.9 miles of Pueblo de los Pescadores, Hotel Casa Olga provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Las Terrenas.
From $46.40 per night
Wilkan Hotel
Hotel in Las Terrenas
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Wilkan Hotel is located in Las Terrenas, 1.2 miles from Punta Popy Beach and 1.2 miles from Pueblo de los Pescadores.
From $15.66 per night
guest house MY WAY
Hotel in Las Terrenas
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Located in Las Terrenas, a few steps from Punta Popy Beach, guest house MY WAY provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
The whole experience of our stay at the Tree House has been amazing. Of course, the first night was a bit scary as we didn't know what to expect when being in the jungle: bats, frogs, lizards 🦎 We stayed for 4 nights and it was great after all! We loved going to yoga in the morning, the home made food, all the games available in the lobby, the sense of community and all the evening entertainment from karaoke to dancing and the bonfire :) Honestly, we would very very much recommend this experience, just being in nature with no internet, listening to the sound of birds or the calm after the rain. The room was comfy, and we had a really nice view, of course bear in mind you are in the jungle, so don't expect hot showers. Other than that it's been great.
Guest review by
AlinaDenmark
From $378.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
this was a beautiful place! the pools were nice, the staff were friendly and helpful and professional, the room was beautiful! we had a birthday while we were there, so they decorated our door and sent a gift to us.
the beach was gorgeous and the view from the room was incredible. they had tons of fun activities to do! I feel like they really over-delivered. the buffet meals were fair (I have some allergies so I couldn’t try everything, but I did have some options each day and they were pretty good), and the restaurant a La cart meals were fantastic. like really really yummy!
we loved our time!
Guest review by
NatalieUnited States
From $289.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews
Hummingbirds have always been special to us and Hotel Playa Colibri lived up to it's name! The property was absolutely lovely. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The staff went above and beyond, working their collective magic to make sure we had a wonderful stay. We were touched and grateful for all the efforts of Yury, Aron, Pedro, Saul, Hemie(spelling) - the housekeeping and restaurant staff. WE look forward to returning in the future! Oh and we loved the Holiday decorations "magically" appearing on Dec.1st. Thank you!!!
Guest review by
MTUnited States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
It's just one of the best RESORT BEEN AT ..my favory bartender at mojao bar ,by the swimng pool ,HEWLETT IS A 5 START. HE TAKE CARE OF EVERYONE WITH HAPPY FACE..ROOM FANTASTIC,, THE FOOD GOOD TASTE,,VARIEDAD,CALIDAD HIGIENICO, SUPER GOOD SERVICE....
Guest review by
FranciscoUnited States
From $99.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews
Loved the place , it's absolutely beautiful and the staff were amazing.. met the owner Divid and we had an amazing experience, only issue was being 9min away from town
BUT
We will definitely recommend and be back again.
Guest review by
Adam Charnley Spain
From $285.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant even with our lack of Spanish. Gustavo and the bar/food staff were a pleasure to see every day while enjoying an amazing location on the water. Thank you!
Guest review by
RickUnited States
From $165.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
It's like glamping in the jungle with a beautiful beach a short walk away
The chef is real Italian and a little friendly cat and a little dog visited us every day. Sarah is an exceptional hostess
Guest review by
RobertUnited States
From $144.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Cute rooms with very nicely appointed bathrooms (including French toiletries). The restaurant is delicious. Beautiful beach with a sidewalk along one length of it. Very kind and gracious staff.
Guest review by
SuzySouth Africa
From $86.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
I made by mistake two reservations because my Internet connection was very poor.. hope they didn't charge me twice.. the was was just fine.. the staff were very nice..
Guest review by
Juan M.Puerto Rico
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Maria was so wonderful! We had an excellent time here. The views, location and beaches were amazing .
Guest review by
ErikIceland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
The property was clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
MartinUnited States
From $303.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Increible Hotel, todo excelente y el personal muy atento y amable!!
Guest review by
Andres FelipeColombia
From $173 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews
Location, cleanliness, beautiful setting and lovely staff.
Guest review by
AlexandraCanada
From $406.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Property and staff always attentive. Very beautiful area.
Guest review by
PenaUnited States
From $323.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Everything was perfect, the staff was amazing
Guest review by
Jean-BernardUnited States
From $160.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Complex is beautiful and close to everything
Guest review by
StevenDominican Republic
From $294.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
The safety and facilities are excellent.
Guest review by
GuarionexUnited States
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We liked the Mosquito Boutique Hotel, and Las Teranas was a...
We liked the Mosquito Boutique Hotel, and Las Teranas was a good-sized place with beautiful beaches and plenty of lovely places to eat. We also tried the beach restaurant at Mosquito. We really only stayed at our hotel for three days, so we did not visit anywhere too much. The shops and decent supermarket malls were good, the area is booming with new developments of apartments, and villas, the general feel and advice from locals is that the infra structure is creaking so more investment is required into the sewage, electricity, and water supplies if the development is to be maintained.
Guest review by
GuyUnited Kingdom
8.0
i was there in the quiet season so no whales.it was nice to...
i was there in the quiet season so no whales.it was nice to relax,the people are very friendly and helpful and no one bothered me.it is a great base to visit baccadi island and the amazing mangroves in the national park across the bay.oh and the bridge to nowhere,the clue is in it,s
Guest review by
stevenUnited Kingdom
10
Las galeras is what the more touristy spots (punta cana and...
Las galeras is what the more touristy spots (punta cana and puerto plata) were 30 years ago. It is much more primitive but the beaches are amazing and there many to visit. the facilities are mixed - you can find high end resorts and simple rooms to rent. the restaurants are more than adequate but this town does not have the volume of people to keep all perfect all the time expect the mediocre and enjoy when all is great.
we will come back it is wonderful
Guest review by
DennisUnited States
10
I stayed for one night and honestly wish I had booked a few...
I stayed for one night and honestly wish I had booked a few more. El Valle is peaceful, green, and the kind of place where you instantly slow down in the best way. The WiFi was reliable for remote work, and I was able to get everything done while hearing the river and birds in the background.
The space was clean, comfortable, and surrounded by nature, exactly what I needed. If you’re looking for a quiet escape to work, reset, or just breathe fresh air, this is the spot. Will definitely be back.
Guest review by
Anonymous6.0
It is a small town, with some good and some bad beaches.
It is a small town, with some good and some bad beaches. Best if them is Moron. Streets are very tight, and with many curves. There aren't many food options and during the night-time, I didn't felt secure enough to walk on the street. A good point is for the El Limon waterfall, which is a must-see.
Guest review by
Rudy FranzaDominican Republic
10
This accommodation is not in Sanchez.
This accommodation is not in Sanchez. It’s on the main road about 30 minutes passed Sanchez on samana island. Perfect location for us to explore Samana island. Trekking, whale tours, horseback riding, waterfalls beaches and more.
Guest review by
Anna-KarinUnited States
10
Las Terrenas is a lovely northern town on the Samana...
Las Terrenas is a lovely northern town on the Samana peninsula.
If you want a chilled out vibe, full of locals and nice easy access to different beaches then this is your place.
I went as a solo female traveller and found it very good, generally safe, did not feel threatened which is important when you're alone.
Plenty of places to eat, but I would do your research first. The food was good, but often the service at restaurants was not so good. Cheap prices.
Margarita Bar - inexpensive, amazing quesadillas
Gelateria Italiana Artesanal - cute ice cream parlour
El Loro - great beach snacks
Ristorante Pizzeria Nonna Teresa - a fab family run italian with fresh pasta
El Lugar - full options and good tapas style food
Boulangerie Francaise - a cute bakery
Empanadas y Más - didn't try, but known to have the best empanadas
Pizza Coco - go-to amazing cheap delicious pizza
Super Mercado Lindo - closest large supermarket if you want options
20-30 min walk or you can get a taxi/bike.
Easiest ways to get around if you don't want to rent a drive is the men that drive the scooters, they all wear yellow high vis jackets so that you know they are safe, you pay them anywhere between $200-500 pesos equivalent to $3 for a short ride from A>B.
But the dune buggies and quad bikes are popular for tourists to use.
I highly recommend getting to see Limon Waterfalls, and I did a day trip to visit 4 secluded beaches.
Waterfall tours by Flora Tours.
Beaches tours by OBISPO ATM - very good value!
Out of the beaches tried, Playa Las Ballenas was the calmest, but nice waters and quieter vibe to Punta Popy.
Overall joyous experience for a solo traveller, I stayed at TAKUMA Hotel.
Guest review by
LoisUnited Kingdom
8.0
There were a number of good restaurants.
There were a number of good restaurants. As we were there for only 24 hours we only had supper and lunch, both good. Whale watching was the reason for our visit , which we thoroughly enjoyed. Again Ana our host suggested the company which had a marine Biologist Kim who was extremely knowledgeable and experienced.
Guest review by
Henry10
Las Galeras is still rural, with small but comfortable and...
Las Galeras is still rural, with small but comfortable and high-quality hotels. It is an area for ecotourists or lovers of quiet and more unspoiled beaches without the structure and depersonalization of a resort. There are many small hotels and many French-run restaurants that compete with the locals. I recommend going to the local restaurants and try their excellent Creole food. It is effortless to move around the Galeras, although with great caution, because the locals drive their motorcycles and cars with a lot of anarchy and little respect for traffic rules. Our favorite restaurant was Los Conucos. It is a family atmosphere, run by Alba and her husband. Juana, the mother, is the cook, and the daughters take care of the place. It has a barbecue that is very popular with the locals. Their creole dishes are delicious. We paid an average of 25 dollars for two people, including beer. On our next visit, we would like to have cleaner beaches.
Guest review by
Olga LuciaColombia
6.0
El valle is very very rural and wild.
El valle is very very rural and wild. We wanted total relax and this place is perfect for this. There’s only a few hotels and all of them have this eco-sustainable vibe that is amazing. If you’re staying at a house (not a hotel) I recommend buying good in Samaná before coming. There’s only very little “colmados” that have maybe ice, been and chips but not big like a super market. There’s not a a lot of restaurants either. Only a few of the hotels have them. There’s a local (and cheap) one called DON PIRON where you have a variety of dishes. There’s a pizzeria also.
I also recommend a 4x4 car or at least one that’s not small, the roads are not in perfect shape and there’s lots of dirt roads.
Guest review by
MónikaSpain
