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Hotel Bannister by Mint

4.5 star property
Luxury resort with 3 restaurants, near Samana Bay

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
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Escape to Hotel Bannister by Mint, a luxury waterfront resort with endless activities. Active travelers will love spelunking, cycling and scuba diving or unwinding with a marina view cocktail at the poolside bar. With 2 outdoor pools, Mee Spa and helpful staff guests can savor their time here.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • Near the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Conference centre

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
The current price is £123
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
  • Ocean view
  • 134 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
  • Ocean view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
  • Mountain view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
  • Ocean view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Tainopark - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Whale Museum of Samana - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Samana Bay - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Playa Cayacoa - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Samana Zipline - 25 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.) - 161 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

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

Placing you within a 10-minute drive of Samana Bay, Hotel Bannister by Mint features a marina and a free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Ocean club, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. There are 2 outdoor pools and 3 bars/lounges at this luxurious resort, along with in-room conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 30 units
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 30 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls, off-lead area and litter boxes available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 5 km*
    • Beach shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Cave exploring
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Ocean club – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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 specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 220 per vehicle (one way)
  • Local area shuttle and beach shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 32 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
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.
Long-term renters welcome.
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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Bannister by Mint does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 30 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 32 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas, food and water bowls and litter trays are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 220 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Bannister by Mint and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and sail boating and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes volleyball and cave exploring. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Bannister by Mint also has 3 bars, a health club and an arcade, as well as a picnic area, a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.

Does Hotel Bannister by Mint have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and cookware.

Does Hotel Bannister by Mint have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Bannister by Mint like?

Hotel Bannister by Mint is located on the waterfront in Doncel, a short 4-minute walk from Marina Puerto Bahía.

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Hotel Bannister by Mint Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Marina
Service staff
View
Room
Beach
Bathroom
Restaurant
Bar
Location

Reviews

10/10

The hotel staff clearly made the stay a must come back experience.
2-night trip

8/10

The view was beautiful and the place super quiet. Great place to relax, good food and drinks.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice Place! Good Pizza Restaurant.
1-night trip

10/10

Great property for its value
2-night trip

10/10

Highly recommend! There was a bit of a confussion with our reservation and we were given an upgrade, a couples massages and 10% discount in our meal fot the inconvenience.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Just a beautiful place!
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel is beautiful the service was good I give credit to Juan Miguel great customer service
1-night trip

10/10

very good hotel, clean safe and relaxing.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice place
1-night trip

10/10

The Bannister is a very nice hotel. The service was great and the food was excellent. The parking was very convenient.
2-night trip

10/10

Very good experience, thanks
2-night trip

8/10

The property has a good location and has great restaurants
1-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Very private, safe and quiet place
1-night trip

8/10

Air conditioner was great and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We loved the view and peacefully area.
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful oceanfront hotel with excellent facilities and superb service.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful place, with aqesome views, excellent service!

10/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent service
2-night trip

10/10

Pretty quiet and beautiful views.
1-night trip

10/10

First class facilities and professional friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

I loved the Infiniti pool and all the friendly people
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay in Samana. It’s next to the marina. The humpback whale watching is great January-March.
5-night trip