If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Rincon Beach located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from central Las Galeras. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at La Playita Beach, Colorado Beach, and Playa Grande.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa Bonita, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Las Terrenas. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Playa Ballenas, Coson Beach, and Punta Popy Beach.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cayo Levantado Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Samaná. You'll find more to see and do in this relaxing area.
Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive
4/10 Poor
"I’m giving this hotel two stars mainly because the beachfront location is beautiful and the staff was genuinely friendly. Unfortunately, friendliness does not always translate into good customer service.
We stayed for 4 nights and 5 days, and from day one we had ongoing issues with the air conditioning. It broke down at least twice a day—most often after midnight. We called to report the problem at least six times and requested a room change, but although we were repeatedly told it would be fixed or that we’d be moved, neither ever happened. Until the final day—less than an hour before checkout—there was someone at the room trying to repair it.
Hot water was also inconsistent.About half the time, there was no hot water when we tried to shower.
Housekeeping was unreliable as well. The room was not cleaned properly, dirty towels were left behind on one occasion, and on another, clean towels weren’t provided at all. When we requested them, it took over two hours to receive replacements.
The buffet food was mediocre and repetitive, with little variety from day to day. We tried two à la carte restaurants: the Mediterrenas restaurant was excellent, both in food and service, while the Fusion restaurant had good service but very disappointing food.
In conclusion, I would only recommend this hotel if you’re primarily looking for direct access to a beautiful beach and friendly staff. However, if food quality and timely resolution of issues are important to you, this may not be the best"
"The resort was beautiful! All of our rooms were clean and the maids were so kind. All the staff were AMAZING. Especially Jose. We felt very safe the whole trip and had the best time. The beach is also STUNNING! The drinks are amazing too. "
"Estuvimos hospedados del 7 al 11 de marzo 2026 la pasamos super lo recomiendo 100% el trato de los empleadas Ana y Carmen las recepcionistas fueron de excelencia, los empleados del restaurantes muy atentos, el desayuno riquisimo, los alrededores muy seguros, el hotel todo ordenado y limpio. "
"The hotel has the potential to be a best in class place. The infrastructure is there but staff should be better trained. There was no water from 3-5 PM in our rooms for 2 days and the person checking us in AT 3:00 should have informed us of that. Instead there is a little note on the table easily missed and we didn’t see until we tried to use the restroom in the room. The restaurant randomly closes on particular days and when I asked why they said they didn’t know. Pretty property and the food at the beach place is good even if expensive. "
"Everything about this stay was excellent, save one key thing: the beds and pillows were rather uncomfortable. Not something that could be addressed immediately by bothering the staff, but something we found ourselves lamenting throughout the days after sleeping on them. Literally everything else was a dream. "
Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Samaná hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 5 hostels in Samaná. Ganesh Hostel offers free in-room WiFi and an outdoor pool. Seahorse Retreat Playa Bonita has free in-room WiFi and free parking. Afreeka Beach Hostel & Music Bar is another low-cost option.
What are the best cheap things to do in Samaná?
Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Samaná, enjoy the outdoors at Cayo Levantado or Rincon Beach. Be certain to include a visit to Samana Bay.