This hotel has it all. Romantic small
Pool on roof with excellent service. Rooms with the most comfortable bed I have slept in ( including the ever famous Westin dream bed). And service service service.
Food was out of this world and unlike many hotels they are not using Covid as reason to not to service ,but, instead our staffing more than adequately to service. As a New Yorker with 20 plus years in hotel and tourism industry I can be picky. And this place is HEAVEN especially now. Even my over cautious partner relaxed. And Great AC which we loved in hot August

This is something really quite special…and I can recommend it. The hotel, comprising some thirty plus room spread across six floors, was only completed last week (late February) and I was the second guest!

With good security and an adequate car park, the site is accessed from the Las Terrenas bypass road so no need to take the considerable risk of an unnecessary drive through the pretty chaotic town centre.

A welcome drink arrived while checking in. The décor, especially on the ceiling, is original and thoughtful throughout. Wood used in the table surfaces throughout the property are from the Saman tree (hence the name) and the evidence is everywhere. The huge tree overlooking the main pool area is a spectacular example of one of these trees. No expense has been spared on detail and originality. (The table legs in the dining area are made from preserved railway lines from the last disused railway in the Dominican Republic, see photo.)

The room I had was large and well appointed throughout. Comfortable bed, well appointed en suite bathroom, and wide screen TV.

The restaurant menu is varied with good opening hours. Breakfast is excellent.
Two pools are available; the main pool under that spectacular Saman tree and a second one on the 6th floor. This top floor pool is a nice little extra and has it’s own facilities.

The beach is about five minutes drive. Quite a long walk but quite possible for the determined. It is not a main road to I’d guess pretty safe to walk by day. Another well-known attraction of the area is a thirty minute drive away, the El Limon waterfall which can be hiked or reached on horseback.

As with everything in life, you pay for what you get and the price I was charged of $US 180 was certainly fair for what was offered. A very enjoyable and relaxing few days…thank you!