Though it's a 3 hour drive from the airport, the route is scenic and it's well worth it when you get there. The resort is beautiful, quiet and very well kept. The staff are friendly and the food was really good. Great for couples. more

Transfer to the hotel was easy, lots to see on the 1 1/2 hour bus ride. You stop at two Baha Principe hotels along the way to drop off guests. Check in was done on the bus so when you got to the hotel you went directly to your room. We did not like the location of our room (too... more

The GBP Samana is a wonderful hotel to rest and relax. It is intimate because only 108 rooms. But this makes your stay even more enjoyable because there is always room around the pool for chairs, the staff knows you well after a day because not so many guests. Since hotel is small, only 2 a la carte restaurants are... more

My husband and I stayed at this resort for a week beginning Feb. 4th. I researched resorts in Samana and the Bahia Principe Samana seemed to be what we were looking for: quiet, romantic, reasonable price, ocean views, a beach with waves, close to some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the world (all true). We booked the... more

Stayed at the hotel from jan 14 to jan 28, 2008. CHECK-IN: On the bus they give you an envelope containing a hotel registration form to complete, your room number, and your two room keys plus your all inclusive braclets. When you arrive you simply just go to your room everything is already done. You can wait for the bell-boy... more

I experienced a bait and switch price quote with the Gran Bahia Principe Samana, Dominican Republic. I just returned from the Dominican Republic (11th trip) . My girl friend, who lives in Santo Domingo, and I went to Samana to whale watch last week. Upon arriving in Samana we decided we wanted luxury and called the Gran Bahia Principe to... more

Relaxing at GBP. Samana We spent 2 weeks in the gran bahia principe samana hotel. This hotel is not for everyone. But if you want a quiet, elegant, relaxing vacation, with good food and friendly service, then, this is the place for you. Not much animation, small but beautiful hotel, nice pool and lovely beach. It is not the place... more

Returned from a great week Feb 4th. We were very pleased with the hotel,activities, staff, entertainment and food. We have travelled every year for the past 12 years to many locations, usually 4-5 star destinations. We always use trip advisor to pick a location and decided it was time to start sharing our experiences. Rooms- just like the brochure- beautiful,... more

I will try to just give facts rather than opinions. Places I've been to compare to: Paradise Island - Bahamas, Punta Cana - DR, Puerta Vallarta/Los Cobos - Mexico, Maui - Hawaii, Hoguin - Cuba, Ocho Rios - Jamaica. Room~~~~~~ We got the Junior suite with a gazibo type area rather than a belcony. View - Excellent. 5 windows that... more