Cayo Levantado Resort, Samaná
Expert reviews
“Few images evoke paradise like an untouched island of white-sand beaches lined with palm trees swaying in a tropical breeze and lapped by a crystal-clear sea. Cayo Levantado, in Samaná Bay in the northeastern part of the Dominican Republic, is exactly that sort of place—well, except for the “untouched” part.”
“Far from the raucous crowds of Punta Cana, Cayo Levantado Resort aims to bring a tranquil wellness getaway to the Dominican Republic. It starts with location — the resort puts you on a secluded private island three miles off the coast of Samaná, a rustic fishing village.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Beachfront
- Swimming pool
- Ocean views
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Situated on an exclusive island off the southern shores of the Dominican Republic, the Cayo Levantado Resort offers the perfect refuge for those in search of serene Caribbean retreat, reachable only via a private boat.
Upon arrival, guests are greeted by majestic structures reminiscent of the Victorian era and a dedicated personal concierge eagerly waiting to cater to your needs throughout your sojourn.
The exceptional all-inclusive resort strives to provide an unparalleled experience with a comprehensive range of wellness classes divided into four unique categories – rejuvenate, revive, renew and unwind. These include shamanic healing, yoga, and sound bath sessions.
Delectable Dominican food is on the menu at the remarkable Senda restaurant, one of the three à la carte dining options. Additionally, seven bars and a café invite guests for exploration. Exquisite swimming pools are scattered across the island, and private beaches boast expanses of unspoiled white sand.
A group of dieticians, fitness coaches, and experts in holistic and spiritual wellness are available to maximize the benefits of your visit.
The resort’s guest suites and villas are constructed to honor the island’s scenic beauty. They are expansive with furnishings made from organic wicker, adorned with four-poster beds, and decorated in soothing shades of green or natural wood tones. This provides visitors additional tranquility and comfort during their time at the resort.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 August 2025
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Exceptional
1 February 2025
Expensive and disappointing
Pool area was lovely as were parts of the hotel. Clean and well kept.
Beware that a Junior suite advertised as having a separate living room and bedroom is actually not a suite at all. It is only one room, this was incorrectly sold to us (not as advertised on booking.com) and the hotel would not move us to remedy the situation. In addition there were several a la carte restaurants on site, none of which we could eat at on any night as there were no spaces. The buffet we were given was passable but not worth what we’d paid. For the most part the staff didn’t seem that happy and the service was painfully slow most of the time, which isn’t really acceptable at an expensive all-inclusive hotel. We wanted to treat ourselves to a couple of nights of luxury but felt mislead and pretty disappointed. Perhaps it was partly to do with the time of year being busy (New Year) but overall the experience was disappointing.
28 December 2024
Exceptional
30 November 2024
Exceptional
25 November 2024
Exceptional
24 October 2024
Exceptional
1 October 2024
Totally excellent, the attention to detail and anticipating the needs of the client.
12 August 2024
Exceptional
8 August 2024
Exceptional
8 August 2024
Exceptional
12 July 2024
Exceptional
24 March 2024
Exceptional
23 March 2024
Exceptional
29 February 2024
Very good
The facilities, food and employees are amazing.
The program of activities should be also more inclusive for travellers aiming to meet others and join the experience from a single perspective. A bit too quiet 🤐
19 February 2024
Fabulous
3 January 2024
Exceptional
30 December 2023
Fabulous
21 December 2023
Exceptional
10 August 2023
Exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment
- - Open-air bath
- - Beauty Services
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Beach
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals

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21 August 2025
Exceptional