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Hotel Bannister by Mint

4.5 star property
Luxury resort in Doncel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Beach nearby, scuba diving, snorkeling
Children's play area - indoor
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby, scuba diving, snorkeling
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • Near the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business center
Feel at home
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $135
includes taxes & fees
$116 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1442 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
10 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 667 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1442 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
5 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 667 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 667 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Samana Bay - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Whale Museum of Samana - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Playa Cayacoa - 16 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cayo Levantado - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cayo Levantado Beach - 27 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 65 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 161 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Bahia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Snack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rodizio - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Chino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Timon - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bannister by Mint

Hotel Bannister by Mint features a marina and a free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Ocean club, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. There are 2 outdoor pools and 3 bars/lounges at this luxurious resort, along with in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 30 units
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 66 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls, off-leash area, and litter boxes available

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle within 5 km*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Cave exploring
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

Mee 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 spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 220 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Bannister by Mint does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Bannister by Mint?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Bannister by Mint?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 66 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas, food and water bowls, and litter boxes are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Bannister by Mint?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Bannister by Mint?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 220 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Bannister by Mint?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Bannister by Mint and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling and scuba diving, and practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes spelunking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Bannister by Mint also has 3 bars, a health club, and spa services, as well as an arcade, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Bannister by Mint?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Hotel Bannister by Mint have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.
What's the area around Hotel Bannister by Mint like?
Hotel Bannister by Mint is located on the waterfront in Doncel. Popular attractions include Cayo Levantado, which is 20 minutes away by car.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Dolores, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Arcenio, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good
anibal, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Air conditioner was great and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We loved the view and peacefully area.
Venessa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente todo bien. En cuánto al restaurante pedí pulpo a la brasas y estaba super duro.
WILMA, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deyainis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very private, safe and quiet place
Oscar, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Need improvement
The hotel is somewhat driving distance to meet local places (if you feel comfortable driving around). Our room definitely needed to be attended, none of the electrical outlets worked, no hot water in the shower, and the kitchen needed definitely to be replaced- stove completely full of rust, bathroom sink cloth up. We reported these items. Comfortable sofa, mattress somewhat hard, specious space, great balcony but overall the hotel was ok. Small pool, good marina and service was ok!
Sylvia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the most wonderful property in all of Samana. Easy access to all of Samana town and the most incredible staff and marina. A must stay at Samana
Rafael, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel off the beaten path. It's located 10 minutes away from Samana, in a private residential complex and marina. Completely self-sufficient: there is a laundry, minimarket, several bars and restaurants on the premises. Only one caveat: there is no beach in the property. However, the pools and sea swimming area (not exactly a beach), and proximity to beautiful ones more than make up for it. Food in the restaurants is world-class, and while service may be on the unfinished side, the staff's attitude more than offsets it. While dining at the Beach Club restaurant, was lucky enough to be treated to a group of humpback whales breaching, jumping out of the water, and overall having fun. It was an unexpected yet beautiful moment. Overall, loved this hidden jewel, and will surely recommend it as much as I can, until I can return to it in the very near future.
Daniel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oriana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Awesome.
Juan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

kiara, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lidia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very good hotel, clean safe and relaxing.
Evyatar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edsel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It’s a great hotel but you can’t walk to town and a taxi cost USD$40 for a round trip to town on a 15 minutes one-way ride
Norman, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Remote and in need of lots of maintenance
colin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bannister Hotel
Every time we come it gets better and better. This is a quiet and homey place to stay. The marina provided a picturesque view, making the stay quite enjoyable for water enthusiasts. Yelaine at the reception stood out with her exceptional hospitality, ensuring a warm welcome and addressing any inquiries with a friendly demeanor. Her attentive service added a personal touch to the overall positive impression of the hotel.
Monica, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everithing was ok, but there is not a beach. The sea area for swimming was dirty and there was no one to clean it. Despite everything, it is a beautiful place that I recommend visiting.
Carlos, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is our second visit to the Bannister, the service is excellent, the staff is pleasant and helpful, and it is one of the best hotels in the Dominican Republic.
Abdulwahab, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Rosemaris, 2-night trip
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