Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only

Arrived today and this place is amazing. Beautiful room with views of the ocean. Facility is totally first class. Friendly, competent check in, valet parking, pool bar. Haven't been to beach yet but it looks great. Haven't eaten yet but the dining rooms are elegant. I'll add more once I have tasted the all inclusive lunch and dinner buffets. I'm not typically a fan of buffet food but I'm hoping they pull it off. Time for a nap with a water view. Not an angled, partial view obstructed by trees, buildings, and what not. Rather a full, ocean front view, from left to right amazing view. Cheers.

We had a great time at this resort. From NewYork we could only land at Santo Domingo which is about three hours ride, can be long. We arranged a private transfer with the hotel and it went smoothly. The resort itself is very charming, small and relaxing. It is rather old, but correctly maintained. Rooms and common areas could use some renovation, but overall it is decent for the price. Don't expect everything to be super clean and perfect, it is an older building, set your expectations accordingly. Food wise, offer was varied and we found something to eat every meal. You are in an all-inclusive eating buffet food, this is what you get. No fine dining but very correct for a resort. Some reviews are complaining about food options not being included in the a la carte restaurants, most dishes are included so you can easily find something to eat unless you are overly picky... Then maybe you should not go to an all-inclusive resort. The site is rather quiet, no big party or super loud music, which we liked. It is easy to get around as the site is small, can feel redundant at times but we stayed 4 nights and it was perfect. There is about 2h of entertainment each night at the lobby bar, it is good. No big show, very intimate venue and we liked that. Does not have the "luxury" details of a usual 5* hotel (no slippers or bathrobes provided, limited bar service on the beach or pool etc.) but feels like a good 3-4*. The downside for us has been the beach, we liked that it is a small private beach but clearly not enough chairs and palapas for all guests. It is close to the road so you can hear trucks driving by, and the beach is not super clean. We were not allowed to swim before noon on our last day as they were replacing the safety cord in the ocean, staff was working very slowly to get this completed. Everyone's safety is important, but this could have been done earlier so we could have enjoyed the sea in the morning. All factored in, we had a great time and would definitely recommend this resort to our friends.

We had a lovely time at this resort! It’s quiet and not too crowded, we really appreciated the quaint vibe of it all. The setting. As gorgeous and the staff so amazingly sweet. We had a great time and it was always a pleasure to walk into Maxwell at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The only less positive point is the buffet, for breakfast it was great, but lunch and dinner sometimes left us wishing for more.
Overall great experience for childless groups that just want to enjoy a quiet time around the pool or on the beach, and want to explore beautiful Samana!

This place is for you if you: need a restorative, quiet time; can manage several flights of stairs to the beach; aren't fussy about food; don't want a loud party atmosphere; aren't looking to explore the DR too much on your own.
There is a single town about 15 minutes away walking along a busy road, therefore, suggest you get the all-inclusive. This place used to be quite busy (I was there in 2014 and 2018) but now is at about half capacity or less. I hope they don't close it, and instead, cater to a crowd who wants a quiet time. If you're looking to party, go elsewhere. If you're looking to just relax, be fed, get your drinks for free, this is it. Go now before something changes! If you're Canadian, you can use the little Samana airport, about 1.5 hours away. I'm not sure the airport is taking US flights yet.

This was a perfect resort, exactly what I was looking for. Quiet, clean, good food, this is a small resort with lots of wonderful staff, always kind, and helpful. I highly recommend this resort if you are looking to rest, meet a few other guests, enjoy peace and quiet in a beautiful setting.

Excellent resort with lovely view and rooms that were comfortable and spacious. Got the all inclusive and food was plentiful but only allowed well brands mostly outside of rum. Would definitely recommend a stay there if you get the chance and the staff are super helpful. Model is @dwan.marie