My husband and I decided to stay here for our honeymoon and it was the best decision ever! We live in the middle east but got married in DR as many of our family live there. We have traveled to several countries and we were stunned to find such top level of service, facilities and value in DR which was... More

The hotel gave us one of the best room on the top floor where we had a kitchen, living room and jacuzzi (outside looking out at the ocean). Unfortunately, there were some bugs that had to worked out. Since we were on the top floor, we had to let the hot water fun for 15+ minutes to get a hot... More

We had a wonderful week's vacation here. We traveled here on our sailboat but had full use of the hotel facilities. We had a couples massage which was very relaxing. It is a first class spa. We also participated in the Regatta on Saturday March 24 and a wonderful party in the evening. The pools were beautiful We had the... More

The Bannister has it all. Perhaps some of the most beautiful infinity pools in the world, accompanied by both casual and fine dining restaurants. Activities abound and relaxation is inevitable, but perhaps the most comforting and impressive part o the hotel is the staff and their hospitality. They are friendly, outgoing and available to support in any need or concern... More

I live in LA but before that I lived in Chicago, NY, Miami, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic. I have had the blessing and pleasure of going everywhere in the Caribbean and many places in Europe. The Bannister in Samana is a jewel. You can not compare this hotel with any other simply because there are none others like it.... More

The Bannister has it all. The location is unparalelled and its amazing views make you enjoy everything you do. Complete gimnasium, tennis courts, excellent restaurants and better nightlife. Definitely makes you want to stay there anytime you go. More

First off, the grounds and building look great. There is a nice view of the marina and bay behind the hotel itself. We were all smiles when when walked in the door. We sat at the reception desk and asked for room availability. We did not have reservations made. We asked how much two king size bedrooms would cost and... More

We drove up from Santo Domingo on a Friday afternoon on one of the best roads in the DR. The hotel is at the Marina where you can hire boats for fishing/whale watching, etc. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets, very quiet, excellent food and service, our sea-view room was just that, everything new with self catering kitchenette (no fridge). Excellent spa,... More

The view is exquisite! We booked our trip through Living Social. Everything was wonderful. This small luxury resort is a little out of the way but if you're looking for a place to relax, this is it! The staff is great and very professional. The rooms are nicely appointed but the beds are small. Each day however, our room was... More