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Hotel Bannister by Mint

4.5 star property
Bayside resort with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Dock
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
This luxury waterfront resort offers adventure and relaxation. Active guests can explore caves, cycling routes, and scuba sites, while those seeking downtime enjoy two outdoor pools and Mee Spa treatments. Attentive staff ensures everyone makes the most of their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
Spa treatment

Spa

The on-site spa has 7 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The resort's spa offers massages as well as pampering treatments such as aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and facials.

Spa treatment

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 62 sq m
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 62 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 134 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 134 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera Sanchez-Samana, Km 5, Samaná, Samana, 0

What's nearby

  • Marina Puerto Bahía - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Whale Museum of Samana - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Samana Bay - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Playa Cayacoa - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Samana Zipline - 25 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Timon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Chino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Santa Bahia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Shark Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪La Rumba De Samana - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bannister by Mint

Luxury family-friendly resort located in Doncel
Consider a stay at Hotel Bannister by Mint and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a marina, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy scuba diving, spelunking, and boating at this resort. Indulge in a massage, aromatherapy, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a grocery/convenience store and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a sail boat on site, and local meal delivery service
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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
  • 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Bannister by Mint have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Hotel Bannister by Mint pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Bannister by Mint allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 32 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Bannister by Mint provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 220 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Bannister by Mint located?

This family-friendly Samaná resort is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Marina Puerto Bahía and Tainopark. Whale Museum of Samana and Playa Cayacoa are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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