Sublime Samaná Hotel & Residences

Sublime Samaná Hotel & Residences is one of the most upscale places to stay around Las Terrenas. It is a boutique property of suites and apartment-style residences set in gardens on Bahía de Cosón, facing Playa Cosón, and it is built for travelers who want space, design and quiet rather than an all-inclusive buffet line.

The accommodation is the selling point. Units are larger than typical hotel rooms, many with kitchens or kitchenettes and terraces, which makes it popular with couples on longer stays and families who want room to spread out. On site you will find pools, two restaurants, a bar, 24-hour room service, a spa (the Coconut Whispers Spa), a gym, tennis courts and yoga and Pilates sessions, according to recent listings. It is not an all-inclusive, so meals are paid as you go or by plan.

Rates vary widely with season and unit size. In 2026, listings on the major booking sites showed nightly prices from roughly $170 to $290 for standard units on many dates, with larger residences and peak holiday weeks costing more. Treat those as approximate and check direct.

Reviewers rate it highly, generally in the high 8s to around 9 out of 10, praising the grounds, the beach setting and attentive service. The criticisms are consistent too: the surf in front of the hotel can be rough (Cosón faces the open Atlantic), the location is a drive from town, and service can be uneven at times.

Recent changes: the hotel closed for renovation work from September 1 to October 7, 2026, and reopened on October 8, 2026 under a new general manager, with new menus by chef Patricio Mardones at its two restaurants, La Palapa and Le Bistro, according to the hotel's October 2026 announcement. The property has around 40 suites and casitas. It has taken short early-autumn breaks before, so confirm dates if you are planning a September trip.

Getting around: central Las Terrenas is about 10 to 15 minutes by car, so a rental car or taxis are part of the plan, and dinners in town at El Lugar or along the Pueblo de los Pescadores are easy add-ons. Samaná El Catey airport (AZS) is roughly half an hour away.

Best for: couples, families who want a suite or apartment, longer stays, and travelers who prefer a boutique hotel to an all-inclusive. Not ideal for: budget travelers, people who want to walk to bars and restaurants, or anyone who needs reliably calm sea for swimming.