Name: The Bannister Hotel
Address: Santo Domingo, DO

The Bannister Hotel, Santo DomingoThe Bannister Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 43 hotels we score in Santo Domingo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1.The Bannister Hotel is a luxury resort located in Puerto Bahía on the Samaná Peninsula coast. It sits overlooking Samaná Bay, positioned between the sea and the mountains. The property features a private marina, two outdoor swimming pools, and three restaurants. Guests stay in air-conditioned suites equipped with satellite TV and coffee making facilities. The hotel provides a water shuttle to a nearby island and daily transport to Samaná township. It suits travellers looking for access to nature reserves and nearby beaches. While the resort offers many amenities, some guests have reported issues with hot water availability.What stands out

Private marina access

Daily transport to Samaná

Spacious air-conditioned suites

Two outdoor swimming pools

Watch out for

Occasional hot water issues

Limited food selection

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