Mahona Boutique Hotel, Las Terrenas
Hidden just a short three-minute stroll from the vibrant sands of Playa Las Terrenas, Mahona Boutique Hotel offers a tranquil, design-forward escape on the Samaná Peninsula. The hotel’s distinct design aesthetic gracefully bridges two entirely different tropical worlds. Upon arriving, guests step through a majestic, hand-carved Balinese gate into a hidden sanctuary, seamlessly blending Indonesian-inspired architecture with casual Caribbean elegance.
The layout of the intimate 10-room property is entirely arranged on a single level around a central, eco-friendly saltwater swimming pool. The buildings feature traditional, open-air structures built with natural local timber and white stone, ensuring that the cooling Atlantic sea breezes circulate freely. The property feels less like a traditional hotel and more like a private tropical villa, enclosed by a lush secret garden blooming with fragrant frangipani and tall palm trees.
A true culinary highlight is the daily gourmet breakfast, served in an elegant open-air palapa overlooking the water. The owners pride themselves on highlighting regional Dominican flavors, sourcing fresh, sun-drenched tropical fruits from local markets, and offering rich organic coffee produced directly in the nearby Samaná hills.
The location is ideal for immersing yourself in local culture. Just a five-minute walk away is the historic Pueblo de los Pescadores (Fishermen’s Village), a colorful beachfront row of old wooden fishing shacks that have been converted into lively seaside restaurants and artisan craft shops.
For those looking to explore the natural wonders of the Dominican Republic, the hotel serves as an excellent basecamp. Incredible natural attractions are right nearby, including the breathtaking, 170-foot El Limón Waterfall hidden deep in the jungle, and the sweeping, pristine sands of Playa Bonita and Playa Cosón.
Expert reviews
“Perfectly coiffed and manicured, much like the warm and stylish French couple behind this small collection of whitewashed bungalows surrounding a small pool, Mahona does everything right, especially the fabulous multicourse breakfast served up in a sunny space.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
4 July 2025
Calm, relaxing getaway
This property is so peaceful and relaxing. It is incredibly quiet especially being so close to the city. The breakfast is AMAZING!! Every morning I was so full. Make sure and have a massage.
mosquitos, not a lot just they are always a nuisance
13 June 2025
Exceptional
This is a truly blissful place, exactly if not better than what it looks on the pictures. The room is simple but adorably decorated and doesn't lack in anything (good size bathroom, and very comfy bed too!). The staff is incredibly corteous and helpful and their breakfast (all made fresh every single day) is above and beyond delicious!! I dream of their pain perdu (french toast) every day!!
Nothing, everything was really above expectations!
12 March 2025
Great aside from the above. Excellent service and comfortable accommodations
Very private and pretty
Lack of vanity and closet space
11 March 2025
Fantastic and relaxing
Breakfast was amazing. All fresh and delicious. Lots of choices.
Nothing
26 February 2025
Exceptional
Lovely small property very well run, not a leaf out of place. Beautiful garden and small pool space with mature foliage creates an oasis in the middle of noisy Las Terrenas. Rooms pretty and cleaned every day. Quiet at night - slept well. Breakfast good tho would appreciate a little variety (and fresh fruit instead of fruit cup) as the same every day. We were very happy with our stay, thank you.
16 January 2025
Fabulous
It is a very quiet and relaxing accommodation. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, and the yard and garden are like an exotic oasis. Very friendly staff and a fabulous breakfast make you feel like you would like to stay longer :)
The pool is quite small. Also, although they are on a quiet and clean street, the neighborhood is not at all clean and the road access is in bad conditions, until you reach their door.
3 January 2025
A sanctuary in the heart of Las Terranas
A sanctuary in the heart of Las Terranas. A joy to come back to after the beach or sightseeing. Delicious breakfast in relaxed atmosphere. It felt cool and fab to be there!
Having to pay cash up front and a septic tank. We were informed about the cash but having booked over six months ago this did not register until they reminded us a week before after we had left home.
2 January 2025
Cozy boutique hotel in the heart of Las Terrenas
A super nice, small boutique hotel just a few min walk from the beach and the restaurant and bar area. The hotel grounds are small and so cozy, very gree and makes you feel you’re in a jungle. The pool is cozy and clean. The included breakfast experience is unique. With fresh squeezed maracuja juice, warm croissant, a crape and omelette. The breakfast area is verycozy with attention to detal.
Nothing.
23 December 2024
Property met all expectations and the superlative reviews by others.
Incredible breakfast. Friendly staff. Quiet location. Very relaxing.
Pascal, the proprietor, is not someone to be trusted. He advertised the same three days for the same room for $856 without giving the name of the hotel or its address. He recommended a restaurant that happened to be a friend of his and was one of the least quality meals we had.
15 December 2024
Very good
Breakfast was delicious!
14 December 2024
Exceeded my expectations.. perfect at all levels
Simply amazing at all levels!!!
10 December 2024
Best hotel in Dominican Republic!
The best hotel we stayed in during our trip in DR. Friendly and helpful staff,beautiful room,great facilities(pool) and the best breakfast ever! Away from the noisy party places but actually very close by foot.
6 December 2024
Exceptional
I love that this little place is like an oasis so peaceful and quiet.
The only thing I don't like is the parking is a little bit tight but is on my own doing cause I drive a big suv.
3 December 2024
Very quaint place with Bohemian European flair
Excellent Breakfast included with price with extremely friendly staff
Beds a little on the hard side - no a/c but fan was ok
30 November 2024
Small tropical oasis - best accommodation in Las Terrenas!
amazing breakfast with good quality very friendly staff, well maintained its like a small tropical oasis in the middle of las terrenas - definitely worth going, a must if u go to Las Terrenas even if it’s on the pricier side.
Shelf in the shower for shampoo ect would be useful
16 November 2024
Lovely place to stay and would come back!!
Loved the setting and having our own bungalow to stay in. Breakfast was fantastic and the ladies serving breakfast were very friendly, had wonderful massages!!
Only thing would have been to get a little more information up front on the excursion Mahona booked for us to the National Park. Got very few details and didn’t know we were spending half the day at the beach. It was a great day but would have packed for the day differently if we had known.
9 November 2024
Beautiful garden but villa not worth the money. Also very unfriendly reception lady.
+ beautiful garden and great location + the kitchen staff and gardener are lovely + great breakfast
Unfortunately the woman at the reception is the worst client-facing person we ever met in a hotel. We stayed for 5 nights in the villa with private pool which is the most expensive room of the hotel and at this stage absolutely not worth the money. At the arrival the woman already gave us the coldest welcome and felt annoyed and rushed showing us our room. Maybe because some time later we found out that both showers were broken (one not working at all, the other one changing randomly from boiling hot to cold so it was impossible to take a shower). The reception ladies solution was that we either need to pull in the button all the time by hand while trying to take a shower or try to readjust the temperature every 10 seconds (turn on and off and gamble what temperature you get). We complained again the next day with the men at the reception which was so kind to give us keys to another room where we could take our showers the next days. The next day aI read a review from a guest staying the month before at the villa stating the same issue. So they clearly knew about it and should have mentioned something or try to fix it. But the lady acted as if she never heard of the problem and didn‘t offer any solution nor told anyone about the problem because we had to reexplain everything the next day. At the checkout day I was sick and we asked if it is possible to get a late checkout. The men again kindly agreed that we could stay in the small room we already used for showering. As soon as she showed up (30 minutes before official checkout) suddenly it was not possible anymore, because the room apparently was booked now (funny that the guy also working at the reception didn‘t seem to know about it and also their big plan of room occupation was empty for the following night, so clearly a lie). We had to rush and get our stuff ready which in a sick state isn‘t fun but we still made it. We were „allowed“ to stay outside of our room for the remaining 3 hours.
4 November 2024
Fabulous
It is a lovely and pleasant hotel, it's tiny but has a lot of privacy. The stuff is great. The rooms are beautiful. The breakfast is indulgent.. (includes both sweet and savory..omelet, fruit salad, crepe and more..)
The upper shower did not work in one of the rooms
30 October 2024
Peace oasis
Everything. The peace, the pool, the room, the breakfast..Pictures don't do justice
24 October 2024
Best place to stay in Las Terrenas
This place is the best! We loved everything little thing about it! Very quite and everything is very well preserved. The gardening and the pool area is amazing . Breakfast is one of the best we had . All the staff are very friendly. Best place to stay in Las Terrenas
18 October 2024
Paradise.
I honestly don’t know where to start. My mom and I had such an amazing experience that all I can say is you better book your stay while you can. We stayed at the villa with the private pool because I wanted to do something special for my moms birthday. Nicaori and Magaly helped me decorate the room for the mom which I am so thankful for ! Nicaori, Magaly and Arelis aswell as the rest of the team, really made our trip experience the best. First time there and felt at home. It’s located in the center of everything so if you’re decided on whether you should rent a car or four wheeler in the area, take the four wheeler. You won’t be stuck in traffic and it’s easier to get around and find where to park. You’re in the center of everything. Breakfast was amazing! Scram eggs, French toast and crepes were out favorite! Great place, great location and GREAT TEAM running the place. Will be returning.
7 October 2024
Came back for sure again❤️
Cleaning amazing, stuff exepcional, breakfast topppp!!! Locatization top, i love every single detailed 🌸🌸🌸
2 September 2024
Exceptional
Amazing property, really good breakfast, perfect room. Magalie helped me every time that I needed to. She’s a STAR !
31 August 2024
Exceptional
The private pool was great, we had a lot of fun and the hotel personal was so kind. The breakfast was delicious and the hotel is really well located, close to the beach and to a lot of restaurants.
It was kind of complicated to module the temperature of the water
8 August 2024
We would come back anytime
Wonderful breakfast Lovely property Comfortable Kingsize beds Nice pool
Lots of mosquitos around
29 July 2024
Beautiful oasis
We stayed in the villa as it was the only room available when we booked this place and it was lovely and spacious. The private pool looked a little dodgy at first but we ended up enjoying it to the max. The breakfast was great and the staff excellent. We could have done with a smaller room here but we loved every moment and would recommend this place anytime. A small oasis, a short walk from the center of town.
16 July 2024
great cosy place near centre of town with excelent breakfast
breakfast was excellent
bathroom
9 July 2024
Exceptional
the layout of the hotel is great. the peace and serenity is amazing due to many plants and birds. the breakfasts were also great - good food, welcoming service and relaxing ambient.
2 July 2024
Exceptional
This is my 3rd time in Mahona and it was perfect as always! 100% recommended!
23 June 2024
Exceptional
Breakfast was great!
19 June 2024
Your favorite private little resort!
It’s really just two minutes to the beach! Our room was clean and cozy, AC worked perfectly. The pool was super clean and the whole place is just a little paradise with just the right amount of privacy. The staff was really friendly and we enjoyed a nice breakfast every morning, consisting of pancakes, fruit salad, scrambled eggs, croissant with marmelade, coffee and juice! We can highly recommend the hotel! P.S.: Book a massage, it’s great.
10 June 2024
Good value at a very well run property
We had an excellent stay here. The included breakfast is extraordinarily large and tasty. Our room was not large, but it was clean and comfortable. The manager was not just friendly but she also helped us arrange an excursion to Los Haitesis Park and a massage, both on short notice. We could walk in about 10 minutes to good restaurants in central Las Terrenas.
We really had no complaints.
8 May 2024
Amazed
We just got engaged and we were searching for a short quiet romantic getaway and we got everything that we wanted in this hotel. The interior, the garden, dining space, birds, huge plants- everything felt like a dream! It was the thrill and rest all in one.
6 May 2024
Would recommend
Most beautiful tranquil boutique hotel. Only a few rooms which was divine so never felt busy. Breakfasts were great.
Nothing not to like. Just a note that they do not take card payment so payment for the rooms is cash only in local currency, USD or Euro.
31 March 2024
A little oasis walking distance to the beach
Breakfast was amazing, multiple courses every one of which tasted amazing. The service staff were friendly making for a very enjoyable stay.
The shower temperature constantly swung all over the place from too hot to too cold.
29 March 2024
Great place to stay!
The hotel is a little oasis in the middle of Las Terrenas! It’s beautiful inside and the rooms are very comfortable.
It’s insane that in 2024 there are places that don’t accept credit card. Be careful because that happens all over Las Terrenas, not just in the hotel.
4 March 2024
The design is nice, everything is so French and cute, the breakfast is very good, the pool and little garden, the room i
Wow, everything, the hotel is much better than you can imagine by looking at photos
Don’t know what to say, lovely place to be
25 February 2024
Exceptional
I loved everything about the hotel. We had the 2 bedroom villa with a private pool. It was large and nicely decorated, but above all, it was spotless. I loved the location because it was a bit secluded, but a short walk to the beach and restaurants. My favorite part was the breakfast. It was delicious and so nicely served. I truly felt like I was in France.
Loved everything ❤️
12 February 2024
Lovely place to stay!
Lovely place with a lot of charm, very nice room. Great location, very close to the town center and the beach, and yet the hotel is very quiet and peaceful. Amazing breakfast! Definitely recommend!
6 February 2024
Exceptional
Very clean comfortable beds nice quiet very well kept property.
Paid at the property more than booking was telling me I suppose to pay.
16 January 2024
Wifi didnt work in my room
Only french speaking
8 January 2024
Very good
Good location. Lovely breakfast. Peaceful place.
8 November 2023
We claim the hot water issue never solved
Cozy
No hot water to shower
26 September 2023
Exceptional
Warm welcome from the owners. Stayed as a couple. We got the break we needed. Clean rooms, safe, great location (lots to do), 2 min walk to beach. Great assistance, we had issue with our car and the owner took the time to help us. Nice healthy breakfast provided with a bonus of freshly baked bread.
Can not say a bad word about this place!
5 September 2023
Fabulous
We like everything, but would like that you take care the electricity issue.
22 August 2023
Very good
Hotel was very clean and very private and relaxing. Location was excellent.
There were issues with the hot and cold water.
13 July 2023
We will comeback soon
Facilities and Location
5 July 2023
Little oasis within a big oasis
This place is beautiful little oasis on its own. Bar serves delicious cocktails and delicious breakfast. Services was superb.
It's not a deal killer, but they only accept cash.
22 June 2023
Nice
Peaceful and tranquil which is quite remarkable given it is a very short walk from a very loud town. Excellent breakfast. Nice pool area. Comfortable bed. Nice bathroom. Very nice aesthetic overall. Very pleasant staff. Big room.
Lots of mosquitos in the room. Quite expensive. Given the cost, it is difficult that they don't accept cards, even though we only stayed 2 nights.
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
Parking
- - Street parking
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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4 March 2026
Really pleasant