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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Spa
The current price is AED 502
AED 643 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
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 | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
10 bedrooms
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 62 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Samana Bay - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cayo Levantado - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Playa Cayacoa - 20 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Samana Zipline - 22 min drive - 13.9 km
  • El Limon Falls - 29 min drive - 19.1 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

Luxury family-friendly resort near Samana Bay
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 cycling, spelunking, and snorkeling at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure at Mee Spa, 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 scuba diving. In addition to a grocery/convenience store and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Bannister by Mint have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and kitchenettes

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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AED 683 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • La Regatta
  • Le Deauville
  • Ocean club

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • 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

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
  • 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

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, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Tainopark, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Whale Museum of Samana and Playa Cayacoa. Samana Zipline and Playa Nandy are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hotel Bannister by Mint Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 328 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

Filomena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place! Good Pizza Restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sinthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS FERNANDO GIACOMETTI

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful. Our tire deflated and two of the staff showed up to change the tire for us. The facility was clean with beautiful view and good eatery.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Venessa

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

Oscar

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

8/10 Good

Jordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has a good location and has great restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arcenio

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

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Baumeister von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oceanfront hotel with excellent facilities and superb service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Badelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, with aqesome views, excellent service!

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty quiet and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class facilities and professional friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdulwahab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Infiniti pool and all the friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

anibal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Puerto Bahia Samana
Great place to stay in Samana. It’s next to the marina. The humpback whale watching is great January-March.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Staff. Always smiling and willing to help with any request. Love the view . Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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