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Hotel Bannister by Mint

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star resort near Samana Bay

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View from property
Beach nearby, scuba diving, snorkeling
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Children's play area - indoor
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Sanchez-Samana, Km 5, Samaná, Samana, 0
  • Samana Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Playa Cayacoa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cayo Levantado Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • 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 drapes, 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 Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

About the area

Samaná

Doncel stay.With a stay at this Doncel resort, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Tainopark and 6 miles (10 km) of Whale Museum of Samana. Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Samana Bay - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Playa Cayacoa - 16 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cayo Levantado - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Samana Zipline - 22 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Cayo Levantado Beach - 27 min drive - 14.8 km

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

Family-friendly 4.5-star resort near Samana Bay
As a guest of Hotel Bannister by Mint, you'll find a full-service spa, a marina, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A health club, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Hotel Bannister by Mint. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 5 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4.5-star Samaná resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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 hot tub.

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

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 292 reviews
The price is CA $205
CA $262 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • 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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spelunking
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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
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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 220 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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. 188 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 329 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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful and the place super quiet. Great place to relax, good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at the Bannister. The hotel grounds are beautiful, the food at the restaurants exceeded my expectations and the view of the sunset was beautiful. We all wanted to stay another day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinthia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property for its value
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS FERNANDO GIACOMETTI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just a beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nazeel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is beautiful restaurant menu was limited amendment this poor you have to buy your own ice I have no safe in the room to leave your jewelry. The door don’t lock. I just close there is no safety lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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