Hotel Bannister by Mint

4.5 star property
Bayside resort with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Dock
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Explore the area

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Carretera Sanchez-Samana, Km 5, Samaná, Samana, 0
  • Place, Cayo Levantado Beach
  • Place, Samana Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Cayacoa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 62 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 62 sq m
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 134 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 134 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Samaná

A luxury stay in Samaná awaits you at Hotel Bannister by Mint. You'll be steps from Marina Puerto Bahía and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Tainopark. Highlights at this family-friendly resort include 3 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, Ocean club, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. With 3 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Enjoy the marina, free kids' club, gym and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and litter trays. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 4.5-property class Doncel resort, you'll find Cayo Levantado.

What's nearby

  • Marina Puerto Bahía - 1 min walk - 0.0 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

  • Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Snack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Chino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Timon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tierra y Mar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Shark Bar - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bannister by Mint

Bayside resort with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
As a guest of Hotel Bannister by Mint, you'll find a full-service spa, a marina, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A health club, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the luxury Hotel Bannister by Mint. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 5 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Samaná resort.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Bannister by Mint offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 4.5-star resort has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Samaná resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Spelunking
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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

  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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
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: USD 32 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and litter trays are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 220 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 32 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Long-term renters welcome
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Hotel Bannister by Mint offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

As of 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bannister by Mint on 6 Oct 2025 start from NZ$256.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yep, Hotel Bannister by Mint has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Bannister by Mint?

The closest beach to Hotel Bannister by Mint is Cayo Levantado Beach (8.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Bannister by Mint. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel Bannister by Mint have a pool?

Hotel Bannister by Mint has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Hotel Bannister by Mint features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a health club.

What makes Hotel Bannister by Mint a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Bannister by Mint.

Is Hotel Bannister by Mint family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Bannister by Mint is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Bannister by Mint serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bannister by Mint?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Bannister by Mint, with dog exercise areas, food and water bowls and litter trays on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet.