Pros
- Immaculate grounds
- Outstanding customer service
A palm-tree-laden, beachfront sanctuary with gourmet dining and state-of-the-art amenities on the highly-regarded Samaná Peninsula
Picture palm trees, elegant cabanas and sleek minimalist design supporting nature as the star of the show at this hotel nestled right on Coson Beach. Sublime Samaná Hotel & Residences’ spread of different-sized suites and casitas make it the perfect vacation spot for families and couples. All accommodations were designed by native architect Antonio Segundo Imbert and include a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and terrace or balcony. Tranquility abounds with carefully-designed separate family and adults-only pool areas alongside a flawless beach.
Dine on gourmet cuisine made from locally-sourced ingredients at the Beachside Grill Palapa and open-air Bistro Restaurant or arrange a candle-lit dinner on the beach. Weekly complimentary yoga and meditation classes help keep you in a tranquil state of mind the duration of your stay while resort-recommended excursions keep your blood pumping with new experiences. Pamper yourself at Coconut Whispers Spa with a spa or beauty treatment like a couple’s cabin, temazcal, Vichy shower or massage—nothing melts routine worries away like soaking in a flower-filled tub.
The Samaná Peninsula is teeming with life—especially around Sublime Samaná Hotel and Residences. Every January through March scores of Humpback Whales come to Samana Bay to sing their heart’s out so their mate finds them after traveling the world for a year—romantic, right? Whether you want to whale watch, snorkel, dive or visit a national park, Sublime concierge can help. Los Haities National Park is a biodiverse paradise just 30 minutes away. This protected area has lush foliage, limestone rocks jutting high out of the emerald sea and species of flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the world. Or, trek to El Limón Waterfall—one of the DR’s tallest—for a glimpse of the 120 feet of falling water and a refreshing dive in its natural pool.
If you want to learn something new, try kitesurfing, surfing or PADI scuba diving classes—all skills you can take with you on future beach vacations. Or, simply take in the scenery with activities like ATV rides through the jungle, ziplining, horseback riding on the beach or snorkeling off of Playa Ermitaño and Jackson Beach (both only accessible by boat).