Near Whale Museum of Samana
With a stay at Hotel Bannister by Mint in Samaná (Doncel), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Samana Bay and Tainopark. This family-friendly resort is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Cayo Levantado and 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Rincon Beach.
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.
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.
English, French, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free valet parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
8.6/10
Recommendation
87.8%
Closest airports
Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.)
44.2 km / 27.5 mi
Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ)
159.4 km / 99 mi
Beaches nearby
Moron Beach
29.5 km / 18.3 mi
What's nearby
Tainopark
3 km / 1.9 mi
Whale Museum of Samana
5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Samana Bay
6 km / 3.7 mi
Playa Cayacoa
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Playa Nandy
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Samana Zipline
13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Cayo Levantado
14 km / 8.7 mi
Playa Las Flechas
15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Playa el Valle
17.6 km / 10.9 mi
El Limon Falls
19 km / 11.8 mi
El Salto del Limon
19 km / 11.8 mi
Playa Hermitano
29.6 km / 18.4 mi
Playa Las Canas
30.6 km / 19 mi
Playa Onda
30.8 km / 19.2 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free valet parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
3 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 3
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free valet parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Pool umbrellas
Billiards or pool table
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Number of poolside bars - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible parking
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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