The 6 best Resorts in Las Terrenas, Caribbean

May 1, 2023 Harland Bartelt

Located on the northeastern coast of the Samana Peninsula, Las Terrenas offers miles of protected inshore waters and beautiful, undeveloped white-sand-beaches, lined with tall palm trees and pastel-colored fishing boats. Trade winds and the warm temperature of the sub-tropical Atlantic Ocean bring this part of the island year-round balmy weather. With a year-round average of 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperatures vary only 18 degrees between summer and winter.
Restaurants in Las Terrenas

1. Albachiara Beachfront Hotel by GuruHotel

Calle 27 De Febrero Camino Playa de Popy, Las Terrenas 32200 Dominican Republic
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 499 reviews

Albachiara Beachfront Hotel by GuruHotel

Albachiara Hotel Luxury Beach Front, Las Terrenas disposes of 36 luxury apartments with all the amenities to enjoy a truly special holiday in the Caribbean. The luxury furniture is made of precious wood in an elegant but sober design that strikes the right compromise between the Caribbean style and modern practicality. The apartments are fully equiped and wonderfully appointed with kitchen, comfortable mattresses, Jacuzzi, air conditioner, TV, internet access and have a balcony or terrace with views of the sea. The huge swimming pool, has jacuzi and kids area. Located close walking distance direction Playa Punta Popi in the heart of Las Terrenas in the Samana Peninsula in the Dominican Republic less than 3 hours from Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport, just 30 minutes away from the new international airport El Catey Samana. If you are arriving from Santiago or Puerto Plata, it is about 3 hours, while from La Romana or Punta Cana, the trip can take about 4 or 5 hours.

Fantastic Beach Front Hotel!!!

Reviewed By Debra100

I rented two three bedroom apartments for a family vacation in May. The hotel is beautiful, clean and well maintained. Everything was perfect from the bottled water provided, to the clear/clean pool and gorgeously landscaped grounds. The made to order breakfasts were outstanding! They also had plenty of fresh fruit, pastries, breads and freshly made juices. All of the staff were friendly, helpful and professional. I travel several times a year and frequently stay at high end hotels, this one is a gem, I highly recommend them!

2. Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo All Inclusive

Crta. Las Terrenas El Limon Km 4., Las Terrenas 32000 Dominican Republic
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7683 reviews

Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo All Inclusive

Facilities and services: 2 pools Jacuzzi Sun terrace with loungers and sun umbrellas Pool and beach towel service BAHIA SPA (additional charge) Sports facilities: gym, tennis court, basketball court, volleyball net on the beach Water activity and scuba diving centre WiFi access in the lobby (24h per day free of charge) and in rooms (additional charge) Entertainment theatre Main buffet restaurant and 4 a la carte restaurants 8 Bars Snack-bar Pueblo Principe: local craft stores, live music, shows, bars and disco. Rooms 582 rooms including 4 types: Standard, Club Golden Junior Suite, Junior Suite and Family Suite. Junior Suites are larger than Standard rooms. Room facilities: King size bed or 2 full size beds Fully-equipped bathroom with hydromassage bath tub, shower, hair dryer and magnifying mirror Air conditioning Ceiling fan Terrace or balcony Telephone Radio alarm clock Satellite TV Coffee-making facilities Mini-bar Safe (with additional charge) WiFi (additional charge) Ironing set (available on request) Superior Junior Suite: balcony or terrace, sitting area with sofa-bed, ironing set, coffee-making facilities, private guest service phone line, umbrella, VIP amenities. Club Golden and Club Hacienda Junior suites (See page 18 Club Golden, Club Hacienda) Children Bahia Scouts The hotel is perfect for families, offering a range of facilities tailored especially for children, including the following: Children's pool Mini Club with daytime activities Evening Mini Disco Babysitting service (additional charge) Bahia Scout Water park Other services Medical service (additional charge) Pharmacy (additional charge) Bus stop opposite the hotel Personalised diets on request and subject to circumstances Specialised service for organising weddings, incentive trips, events and anniversaries

Dissatisfied and disappointing

Reviewed By darlenec904

I was so excited to bring my husband here to experience for the first time a all inclusive 5 star resort. I was disappointed at the quality of the food. One morning My kids wanted pancakes....the pancakes where undercooked and hard. The white rice was oily. The fish salty. I was told the wine comes in a bag..which makes sense why it tastes horrible. To make it short the food is not great at all. I was also upset that they hosted one of their night shows but there was not enough chairs so we ended up sitting on the floor with our kids. When I asked front desk and Public relations if they could bring over plastic chairs from the other entertainment areas they said no. I told them it's very disappointing to know that my family and I paid for luxury 5 star service and they have us sitting on the floor when they can clearly make an exception to accommodate their guests. So overall friends I wouldn't see this resort as a 5 star resort I would come with the expectation of a esthetically appealing resort on the outside but in reality more of a 2 or 2.5 star resort. Most of the staff is very nice. Specially entertainment staff and house keeping. Restaurant staff not so friendly. Sincerely room 26211 Thanks

3. Casa Coson

Boulevard Turístico del Atlántico, Las Terrenas 32200 Dominican Republic
Excellent
81%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 203 reviews

Casa Coson

Charming small residence directly on the marvelous beach of Coson. The residence was built with love and understanding of the natural beauty around it by it's owners. The long and crystal clear waters of Playa Coson and the evergreen of the mountains in the back makes this place unique and wonderful where you can spend your next holidays. Once here you will not want to leave... The main house has 4 private beachfront bedrooms. The Villa Colonial is a replica of a Victorian Style house with four bedrooms and private kitchen. It has been finely decorated with nice furniture and colorful tissues. In the back there is a magical round private Casita Mexicana. The swimming pool is in the middle of the residence. The garden has long chairs, hammocks, private seating with sun covers, tables to play chess or cards. There is also a first class restaurant that serves delicious juices, drinks and French, Italian and International cuisine. It also has a traditional oven for pizzas. You can enjoy a massage in the gazebos's garden or in your room or you can walk for four miles surrounded by hundreds of coconut trees, golden sand and refreshing water. What are you waiting for? Come join us...

Beautiful boutique hotel

Reviewed By 150harys

Casa Coson is a very quiet and romantic boutique hotel. They have only a few rooms, so it is not crowded there. The beach and the garden are really beautiful. Staff is very friendly and the restaurant on the premises is also very good. Just be aware that the restaurant is closed on mondays.

4. Hotel Villas Las Palmas al Mar

Calle 27 De Febrero Calle Portillo, Las Terrenas 32200 Dominican Republic
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 254 reviews

Hotel Villas Las Palmas al Mar

Our villas are luxuriously appointed with ample amenities, in the peninsula of Samana, surrounded by the environment of the most beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic, located in Las Terrenas. In front of the Punta Popy beach, in the area where most shopping malls, restaurants and Distractions of Caribbean Dance‘re concentrated. Accessories included like, hair dryers, amenities, TV, Air Conditioning, 2 bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms, King, Twin Beds, Kitchen, Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Tea and Hot Water. In our 4 star hotel are the following Services: • 24 hour Reception • Telephone Services • Fax • Breakfast buffet included • Daily Cleaning • Babysitting • Laundry • Restaurant 24 Hours • Bar • Pool • Tourist information • Vehicle Rental • Public transport services to Sto. Dgo, Santiago, Puerto Plata, La Romana. • Free luggage saver. • Late check-out at no extra cost

Credit card machine didn't work, then it did!

Reviewed By covete62

This is the second time I've had a problem with the reception when trying to pay with my credit/debit card. When I gave the card to the young person working the desk, she took it and then told me it didn't work. I thought it was my card but was later told by the manager, Josephina, that the machine didn't work and she asked me to go the a ATM to get cash to pay my hotel bill. (The first time I experienced a little deception was last year when the receptionist wanted to keep my change as her "tip". Luckily my travel partner, a Dominican, was able to tell her she needed to give me my change from the cash I'd given her). Anyway, after I went to my room to check in, I returned to the reception area and told Josephina and her assistant that I was not going to an ATM machine and that I was always paid my bills via a debit card. Now when the young woman took the card and swiped it a second time, the credit card machine worked! It seems that if you pay with a credit/debit card, the taxes for the room is automically taken but if you pay cash, the taxes may or may not be credited. So my advise to anyone coming to this very nice facility: do not pay cash; always pay with your debit/credit card. Shame of management for allow this type of deception to take place with customers who may not know this.

5. Xeliter Balcones del Atlantico Las Terrenas

Las Terrenas 32000 Dominican Republic
Excellent
62%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 247 reviews

Xeliter Balcones del Atlantico Las Terrenas

Welcome to Xeliter Balcones del Atlántico, the newest luxury resort in the Dominican Republic. Balcones features lavish one- two and three bedroom villa suites, Porto, a beachfront restaurant and bar, and a wide variety of Caribbean vacation activities including watersports, eco-tourism and more. Get the full luxury experience by staying at the Penthouse Villa where you will enjoy a rooftop deck offering incredible views, an impressive private plunge pool, and close to 4000 sq ft. of luxury space for 6 to 7 friends or family. Located on the Dominican Republic's Samaná Peninsula, Balcones del Atlántico is nestled in a lush tropical oasis on nearly a kilometer of Playa Las Terrenas. Discover some of the world's most pristine beaches, untouched landscapes and underwater splendors while enjoying world-class accommodations and amenities. Check out our current Caribbean vacation packages.

We were robbed!!!

Reviewed By CarolinacS2589JF

Most horrible experience! the hotel is very expensive for just a room, food not included. The first night we went out to eat to the streets restaurants between 10:30pm and 1:00am hotels employees got inside our room and stole $2,200.00 US dollars and two cell phones, When we came back our luggages and bags were searched money and cell phones stolen. There is NO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS onsite. No way to prove who went inside our room and took the money and 2 cell phones. We reported it to the hotel management and the Terrenas Police Department We are still waiting for a response on who was responsible for stealing us. Don't go to this place dangerous and unsafe!!

6. Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo All Inclusive

Crta. Las Terrenas El Limon Km 4., Las Terrenas 32000 Dominican Republic
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7683 reviews

Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo All Inclusive

Facilities and services: 2 pools Jacuzzi Sun terrace with loungers and sun umbrellas Pool and beach towel service BAHIA SPA (additional charge) Sports facilities: gym, tennis court, basketball court, volleyball net on the beach Water activity and scuba diving centre WiFi access in the lobby (24h per day free of charge) and in rooms (additional charge) Entertainment theatre Main buffet restaurant and 4 a la carte restaurants 8 Bars Snack-bar Pueblo Principe: local craft stores, live music, shows, bars and disco. Rooms 582 rooms including 4 types: Standard, Club Golden Junior Suite, Junior Suite and Family Suite. Junior Suites are larger than Standard rooms. Room facilities: King size bed or 2 full size beds Fully-equipped bathroom with hydromassage bath tub, shower, hair dryer and magnifying mirror Air conditioning Ceiling fan Terrace or balcony Telephone Radio alarm clock Satellite TV Coffee-making facilities Mini-bar Safe (with additional charge) WiFi (additional charge) Ironing set (available on request) Superior Junior Suite: balcony or terrace, sitting area with sofa-bed, ironing set, coffee-making facilities, private guest service phone line, umbrella, VIP amenities. Club Golden and Club Hacienda Junior suites (See page 18 Club Golden, Club Hacienda) Children Bahia Scouts The hotel is perfect for families, offering a range of facilities tailored especially for children, including the following: Children's pool Mini Club with daytime activities Evening Mini Disco Babysitting service (additional charge) Bahia Scout Water park Other services Medical service (additional charge) Pharmacy (additional charge) Bus stop opposite the hotel Personalised diets on request and subject to circumstances Specialised service for organising weddings, incentive trips, events and anniversaries

Dissatisfied and disappointing

Reviewed By darlenec904

I was so excited to bring my husband here to experience for the first time a all inclusive 5 star resort. I was disappointed at the quality of the food. One morning My kids wanted pancakes....the pancakes where undercooked and hard. The white rice was oily. The fish salty. I was told the wine comes in a bag..which makes sense why it tastes horrible. To make it short the food is not great at all. I was also upset that they hosted one of their night shows but there was not enough chairs so we ended up sitting on the floor with our kids. When I asked front desk and Public relations if they could bring over plastic chairs from the other entertainment areas they said no. I told them it's very disappointing to know that my family and I paid for luxury 5 star service and they have us sitting on the floor when they can clearly make an exception to accommodate their guests. So overall friends I wouldn't see this resort as a 5 star resort I would come with the expectation of a esthetically appealing resort on the outside but in reality more of a 2 or 2.5 star resort. Most of the staff is very nice. Specially entertainment staff and house keeping. Restaurant staff not so friendly. Sincerely room 26211 Thanks

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