Joan
The whole place is perfect
Show prices in
Choose a currency for your trip.
Popular currencies
More currencies
More crypto
No currencies found. Try a name or currency code.
9.2/10Excellent124 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort8.4/10 8.4
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Location9.0/10 9.0
Neighborhood8.8/10 8.8
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
See all ratings- Hotels with charm
- Sport hotels
Room prices, availability, meal plans and cancellation terms are confirmed for your selected dates.
About Villa Serena
This charming beach hotel lies within 3 hours of Santo Domingo and less then 3 hours from Puerto Plata and Santiago. Guests will find a town centre with shops, restaurants, bars, pubs and nightlife spots within 200 metres of the accommodation.
The local beach can be reached in 2 minutes on foot, whilst sights such as El Rincon Beach (15 minutes by public transport), Samana (45 minutes by public transport), Los Haitises National Park (1 hour by public transport) and Limon Waterfall (1 hour by public transport) are all nearby.
This hotel, built near the beach, is the best option to spend a few days under the sign of the sea. Stunning views of the swimming pool. Its 267 hotel rooms are a pleasant setting in which to rest after a day full of emotions.
It has a swimming area reserved for customers. It has a concierge service available to guests 24 hours a day.
Show less
These spacious and comfortable rooms come with individually regulated air conditioning or a ceiling fan, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds. All of the rooms have been tastefully decorated with meticulous attention to detail and each room features a distinct interior design.
The en suite bathrooms come with a bathtub and shower, as well as a hairdryer and hot and cold running water. In-room amenities include Internet access, a mini fridge and a safety deposit box.
The rooms also come with a private terrace with rocking chairs or a chaise lounge and spectacular sea views. The rooms are all breezy and well ventilated.
The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and sun loungers are available. Guests can go cycling or canoeing and for a fee can try horse riding and diving, or indulge in a massage. The nearby beaches are rocky and sandy and also feature sun loungers.
Further entertainment is provided by the games, books and magazines provided by the hotel.
Located in Samaná, Villa Serena is a 4-minute drive from La Playita Beach and 11 minutes from Fronton Beach. This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Colorado Beach and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Rincon Beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
10:00 PM
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed (no fees)
Important information
-
You need to know
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
-
Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
-
Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
-
Minimal age
18
-
Optional fees
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20.48 for adults and USD 16.38 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per room (one way)
- Air conditioning fee: USD 10 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
-
Spoken Language
German
English
Croatian
Spanish
Serbian
Nearby attractions
Playa Grande
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
La Playita Beach
2 km / 1.3 mi
Aserradero Beach
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Colorado Beach
3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Fronton Beach
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Madama Beach
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Boca el Diablo
14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Playa Breman
15.2 km / 9.4 mi
Rincon Beach
15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Playa Las Flechas
18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Cayo Levantado
18.9 km / 11.7 mi
Samana Bay
24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Playa Nandy
24.6 km / 15.3 mi
Malecón de Samaná
27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Whale Museum of Samana
29.4 km / 18.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Year of most recent renovation: 2011
- Number of floors (main building): 11
- Annexe (s): 1
- Number of floors (annexe): 10
- Double rooms: 21
- hotel
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- City centre
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Beach
Show 33 more facilities & services
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls
- Car hire
- Transfer service
- Secure parking
- Airport Shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Hotel safe
- Currency exchange facilities
- Garden
- Terrace
- Bicycle storage
- Restaurant
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- MassageExtra charge
- Spa treatmentsExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- À la carte lunch
- À la carte dinner
- DivingExtra charge
- Canoeing
- Aerobics
- Horse ridingExtra charge
- Cycling / mountain biking
Upon availability
Room types
These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability
No room details available for this hotel.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Villa Serena
50
reviews shown
Kimberley
Room was beautiful and clean, with a terrace facing the ocean and a hammock. We were there during low season (June) so it was very quiet which was lovely for us as we wanted to rest and recharge. People looking for a party might prefer somewhere else though. There was a lovely breakfast included. The staff was so kind and helpful, and even arranged an airport transfer for us 3 hours away to Santo Domingo. We are already dreaming about coming back!
JUAN
habitación como en instalaciones del hotel
Toni
We had a lovely stay at this charming Colonial style beachfront hotel. A highlight was also the charming restaurant which had many vegetarian and vegan options which can be hard to find in this region. Our room was spacious as well aa the terrace with lovely waterfront views. Highly recommend to anyone considering this hotel.
Doria
Clean room, food and staff. Only issue was the shower was sub par for such a lovely place.
Paul E
So here's the pros's and then the cons. It's a beautiful and tranquil well kept property with its own little beach. The pool was clean. The rooms face the ocean with a beautiful view and the air conditioning worked well. The employees were super nice/kind and the breakfast was excellent. There were intermittent problems with the water and wifi while we there, but they were fixed in an hour or two. One thing that needs to be improved is that the bed and wicker chairs in the room and on the balcony were older and uncomfortable. Also, with the rooms being in a hot high humidity environment and not running the air conditioning when vacant, there is a smell of mould when you enter the room. We also found that despite going in low season, the price after local taxes and charging for a second person ended up being the same as an all inclusive. I would recommend it for the pretty location and friendly service, but not for the comfort of the room and price.
Amy
Unbelievably beautiful and peaceful
Katy
Relax to the Max
Such a beautiful property! The restaurant was delicious. yoga was amazing. A perfect place to relax. Everyone was helpful and kind. The only disappointment was that there is no beach to enjoy. When the tide is out there is a small patch of sand. We would definitely stay there again!
mara
The views are amazing .. the rooms need some updates .
Edward
great beach location and property.
ERIC
Best Choice in Las Galeras
Hotel Villa Serena is the best choice for an amazing stay in Las Galeras. Anyone is a fool who doesn’t visit this incredible part of the Dominican Republic, and this hotel offers comfortable rooms, great views, and a great location to explore the best beaches in the entire Caribbean.
Edward
Small walk to town; property is beautiful. Our rooms a bit dated, and we couldnt figure out the shower to get hot, water barely came out. The instructions, seemed outdated, so the buttons didnt work. One of our rooms A/C leaked the last night, all of our bags that we left on the floor and also the Chair. luckily our passports werent damaged. I expected a credit or our troubles, but none was offered. Front desk wasnt always staffed so couldnt get bottled waters or ask for help with the A/C; Food was great and Bar staff friendly. The grounds and iew are absolutely beautiful. Would return again though
Joshua
Very nice hotel in Las Galaras
Lovely location right on the water, with a great beach (la Playita) a short 10 minute walk away. Complementary yoga in the morning was a highlight. Town unfortunately has way too much noisy and polluting traffic as is the case throughout Samana peninsula, but the hotel is super nice.
Armando
Excelente ubicación, servicio al cliente, deben mejorar la limpieza de las sabanas.
Juan
It has a great view of the ocean which creates a relaxing environment. Staff is very friendly and cordial. The room has a relaxing decoration as well great view of fhe ocean and the small cayo which is right in front of fhe property. If anyone is looking for quiet/tranquil plave in Las Galeras this is the right place.
Albert
I just enjoyed staying there!
Peter
Spectacular location. Gorgeous property. Good restaurant and amenities.
Kay
El personal de restaurantes es súper amable.
La propiedad es muy linda y súper tranquila
La propiedad es muy linda y súper tranquila
William joel
Paradise
Wonderful secret place. Villa Serene is a very spectacular property
Karen
I was sad to arrive after dark and leave in the morning after only one night! What a beautiful property. The rooms are spacious, everything was clean, staff were very helpful. The food was good and reasonably priced, and the restaurant staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. The only improvement I could see is that some soft furnishings - throw pillows etc. - looked like they could use replacement or cleanable covers (maybe they can be/are cleaned but it was hard to tell). Can't wait to return next year!
Iris
The sound of the ocean while I slept
hernando
Nice and pleasant environment but I feel that managerial supervision needs to be enhanced
Zaida
Spectacular views. Excellent customer service, spacious rooms, and very serene environment.
Charlie
No A/C, no towels for the pool, terrible manager, nobody speak english
Verified traveler
The hotel has the best location in Las Galeras, near to all beaches and a walk from the village. Service was excellent. Enjoyed the restaurant and local dishes, exquisitely prepared. No TV and reliable wi-fi. For a wonderful experience away from crowds and a spectacular view, I consider Villa Serena highly recommended.
Verified traveler
Good location, nice view, friendly staff. Some rooms needs to remodel its bathroom
Verified traveler
Beautiful hotel, great location, will be back!
Verified traveler
Nice, quiet, boutique hotel, situated on a very nice beach.
Anthony
Paradise on earth
It truly doesn't get any better than this!
Verified traveler
Location ,Location, Location. The most beautiful spot in the island.
olga
Nice and quiet Hotel . Beautiful location . Great Ocean view from our room in the second floor. Pet friendly.
AnthonyMendoza
Holidays that are spent very well, quiet in a wonderful and beautiful place, excellent food and first class attention...
Verified traveler
Since a get there I like everything, good service and nice room but it doesn’t include food so I have to spend a lot of money on food and also pay for the they which was very expensive to not offer food.
Johanna
Too many extra charges
The hotel is very quiet. Perfect to relax. The down side was charged way over the amount that hotels puts on their portal room said it was $130 ended up paying close to $200 that included the $10 they charge to use the air conditioner mind you I only stayed 1 night. The problem with the A/C didn’t really cool the room. My husband and I hardly slept. We only had breakfast. Didn’t like it only really enjoyed the coffee. I don’t think I will return.
Simon
Haven
Fabulous and friendly
Verified traveler
Beautiful property, but will be better once renovations have been completed. Reception area furniture wasn't set up, and check-in/check-out was extremely slow. However, staff were friendly, food in the restaurant was great, and there was a quiet beach only a 10 minute walk away. WiFi was strong and reached throughout the property.
Verified traveler
Calm, peaceful, off the beaten track. Near some lovely beaches and only 30 minutes from Samana.
Verified traveler
This hotel is in such a beautiful place! A hidden gem that is truly hidden - somewhat hard to get too on roads that are terrifying to drive. However, it is well worth the effort. The lofty colonial style building is beautiful but diminished compared to the grounds, small but gorgeous private beach and ocean view.
Service and food was delicious and I was delighted to find healthy (raw vegan and GF options) on the breakfast and regular menu.
My only complaint is of the bed which was uncomfortable and the comforter and linens which were dated and grotty. For such a lovely place I would hope to see a newer bedspread or comforter and pillowcases.
Overall though, I give this hotel a big win and we will be back!
Service and food was delicious and I was delighted to find healthy (raw vegan and GF options) on the breakfast and regular menu.
My only complaint is of the bed which was uncomfortable and the comforter and linens which were dated and grotty. For such a lovely place I would hope to see a newer bedspread or comforter and pillowcases.
Overall though, I give this hotel a big win and we will be back!
Jacob
A serene getaway close to world renowned beaches
My wife and I loved our time at Villa Serena. We spent 3 nights there after spending 4 nights in Las Terrenas area.
From the moment we got to Villa Serena to the moment we left, we experienced a peace and serenity. Both the town of Las Galeras and the Villa Serena are like an oasis in the DR allowing you to really relax and enjoy the beauty around you. My wife said, \"Villa Serena frees you to feel whatever you need to.\"
Overall, we had an incredible time and would've loved to have spent an extra week there.
Some things we loved:
-The details put into the guest's experience (fresh juice on arrival, fresh flowers and unique bed setting each morning, folded toilet paper to look pretty, custom soaps and conditioner)
-The views from grounds and balcony (the Mts and ocean were a great combo)
-The great-tasting and fresh food at restaurant
-The customer service-every staff member from hostess to maintenance made us feel very welcomed
-Snorkel gear, kayaks, bikes, etc being available for usage for free
-Room- our room was large, balconies were awesome with ocean views, and AC worked great
-Javo beach (short walk) was an awesome place to hang out for the day
Things we didn't love that could be improved:
-Hot water didn't work for more than 2 mins even after following hot water system steps (probably needs an upgraded system)
-Fridge was very small and didn't get cold for first two days even on max setting
From the moment we got to Villa Serena to the moment we left, we experienced a peace and serenity. Both the town of Las Galeras and the Villa Serena are like an oasis in the DR allowing you to really relax and enjoy the beauty around you. My wife said, \"Villa Serena frees you to feel whatever you need to.\"
Overall, we had an incredible time and would've loved to have spent an extra week there.
Some things we loved:
-The details put into the guest's experience (fresh juice on arrival, fresh flowers and unique bed setting each morning, folded toilet paper to look pretty, custom soaps and conditioner)
-The views from grounds and balcony (the Mts and ocean were a great combo)
-The great-tasting and fresh food at restaurant
-The customer service-every staff member from hostess to maintenance made us feel very welcomed
-Snorkel gear, kayaks, bikes, etc being available for usage for free
-Room- our room was large, balconies were awesome with ocean views, and AC worked great
-Javo beach (short walk) was an awesome place to hang out for the day
Things we didn't love that could be improved:
-Hot water didn't work for more than 2 mins even after following hot water system steps (probably needs an upgraded system)
-Fridge was very small and didn't get cold for first two days even on max setting
Verified traveler
A highlight of our trip
Location is stunning with a view of a small beach and island. The hotel offers a number of great facilities, such as free yoga and kayaks, and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. The hotel and the room we stayed in are beautiful and peaceful at night, but are in need of some modernising in places. There is a wide range of options for breakfast. The small town centre and a number of beaches are within short walking distance.
Verified traveler
The view is spectacular, if your looking a place to rest this a excellent option.
MGC
Great view but faulty wifi -- the rest of my review is in a long blog post so I can't post it here.
Verified traveler
The place is beautiful but the prices are severely misrepresented by Expedia. We booked at 130 per night but when we checked out the room alone was over 200 per night - outright fraud
Verified traveler
Beautiful view from room, kayak to small island
Small and very quiet hotel. Close to some very beautiful beaches within driving distance. Property is beautifully landscaped and pool is very nice. Not much of an actual beach for sunbathing. There are kayaks available at the hotel for guest use. We used one of the kayaks to paddle to the island that is super close, it is a very easy trip. Be sure to bring shoes if you want to explore the island as it is very sharp and rocky.
Included breakfast was just okay, nothing special. We had room service pasta one night and it was not good at all. It also did not help that they only brought one fork for two dinners. We also tried to order a dessert from the menu and were told they were out of that item, so we ordered a different dessert. What arrived was neither the unavailable one, nor the second choice ordered one. The restaurant could use some help with the recipes/menu and the freshness of the food served.
If you are looking for a quiet (no tv's), pretty place to stay for a couple of nights while exploring the area, this place is great.
Included breakfast was just okay, nothing special. We had room service pasta one night and it was not good at all. It also did not help that they only brought one fork for two dinners. We also tried to order a dessert from the menu and were told they were out of that item, so we ordered a different dessert. What arrived was neither the unavailable one, nor the second choice ordered one. The restaurant could use some help with the recipes/menu and the freshness of the food served.
If you are looking for a quiet (no tv's), pretty place to stay for a couple of nights while exploring the area, this place is great.
herve
Very quite and relaxing colonial-style hotel
Christie
The hotel lobby was beautiful. Outside lovely.Beautiful pool overlooking the ocean.
We loved this place although it is a bit outdated. Needs a update painting outside.
Things like light switches, remote were very dirty. Did not like that at all.
If you are looking for a serene, very zen hotel, this is it.
Beautiful
We loved this place although it is a bit outdated. Needs a update painting outside.
Things like light switches, remote were very dirty. Did not like that at all.
If you are looking for a serene, very zen hotel, this is it.
Beautiful
David
Chillin at Villa Serena
Had a really nice peaceful relax at Villa Serena. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was great.
Verified traveler
Very expensive for what you get....no tv....no air
The hotel is very expensive for what you receive in return. No TV. No air conditioning....hot as hell at night. Mosquitos galor and the water pressure is very low so it takes forever to shower. They try and act like a fancy boutique hotel but they cut corners in every way...very cheap. Even the bar of soap they give you to bath is 1 inch in diameter....real tightwads
Go Kayaking
Small paradise in the corner of DR
Great beach, superb view, went kayaking to the Cayo Galeras. Rooms have an amazing view and size wise are perfect. Breakfast is amazing!
Kelvin was very nice and attentive.
Thank yo for the great memories.
Kelvin was very nice and attentive.
Thank yo for the great memories.
PPC
beautiful hotel beach front
great experience and recommended to relax and enjoy a quiet vacation
Location & surroundings
Villa Serena
Las Galeras, Samana, Dominican Republic
Hotels Nearby
Compare other stays close to this hotel. Choose travel dates to check availability.
Show 12 more nearby hotels
Villa Serena
39 hotel photos
