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Hotel Bannister by Mint

4.5 star property
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December 2024
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Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Sanchez-Samana, Km 5, Samaná, Samana, 0
  • Tainopark
    5 min drive
  • Samana Bay
    9 min drive
  • Regata
    3 min walk
  • Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.)
    65 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 134 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 62 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 134 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 62 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Samaná

With a stay at Hotel Bannister by Mint in Samaná (Doncel), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Tainopark and 9 minutes from Samana Bay. .This family-friendly resort is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Cayo Levantado and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Whale Museum of Samana.
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What's nearby

  • Samana Bay - 9 min drive
  • Playa Cayacoa - 16 min drive
  • Cayo Levantado - 20 min drive
  • Samana Zipline - 22 min drive
  • Cayo Levantado Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

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

Luxury Samaná resort in Doncel with 3 restaurants
Hotel Bannister by Mint offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and a health club are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 5 km.
Enjoy international cuisine at Ocean club, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
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.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean club
  • Le Deauville
  • La Regatta

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cave exploring
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Corner/local shop
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

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
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

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 night

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 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

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

Hotel Bannister by Mint Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 319 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Retricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were outdated. Some fixtures didn’t work like the shower head. There was a smaller shower head attached to a bigger one, the big one sprayed water everywhere so we opt to use the small one during our stay. The interior could use some renovations. Other than that the staff was patient and very friendly/ helpful. I would visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful the service was good I give credit to Juan Miguel great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bannister is a very nice hotel. The service was great and the food was excellent. The parking was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arcenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anibal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Venessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner was great and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We loved the view and peacefully area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILMA, puerto rico

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo bien. En cuánto al restaurante pedí pulpo a la brasas y estaba super duro.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deyainis, Hialeah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private, safe and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Miami

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oriana

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evyatar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel, clean safe and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edsel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Remote and in need of lots of maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023