The Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club, Santa Bárbara de Samaná

Located in Puerto Bahia, this luxury hotel is a 10-minute drive from Arroyo Barril Airport. It features a private marina, outdoor pools and spacious suites with a private balcony.

Flat-screen cable TVs and a full kitchen with dining area are furnished in every modern suite at The Banister Hotel. All suites include cool marble floors, air conditioning and a large living room. iPod docking stations is also provided.

Mee Spa at The Banister offers massage, body treatments and a hair salon. Active guests can work out in the gym or enjoy free access to 2 on-site tennis courts. A private marina is also accessible to guests.

Regata Italian offers a traditional selection of pizza, pasta and seafood at the hotel. A la Carte breakfast is included at L'e Deauville which also serves poolside cocktails in the evening.

Central Samaná and Malecon de Samaná (SamanáPier) are both a 9-minute drive away. Water shuttle every day is available for an extra charge to the beautiful Cayo Levantado Island's beach.

Agregar whale watching season is here.