Bed & Breakfast Monte Azul — Hotel in Samana

Tried to reserve rooms for night of New Year's day (Sunday). Called 3 days prior to inquire. I speak only English, and the owner was obviously limited in speaking English. Tried my best to keep it simple so no mistakes would happen, but....... Ended up asking for 3 rooms, but said I would call back within 24 hours to confirm. When I called back, I told him it would be for only 2 rooms. He seemed upset about this, but ended the call with what I thought was an understanding. He called me back on Saturday evening (the day before my reservation) and asked "when would I be arriving?" He had apparently booked the 2 rooms for Saturday instead of Sunday. He proceeded to insult me for not showing up, and basically called me a liar when I explained that the reservation was for Sunday. I tried to express my regrets for the misunderstanding (saying that perhaps the communication was lacking due to our language differences) but he continued to belittle and accuse me in a manner than should not go unreported. I know many travelers deal with miscommunications and there need not be such arrogant and disrespectful interactions. Just want people to know the character of this owner......if it means anything to you, please consider this when booking a room with this establishment. I have been to the restaurant previously.....it is a beautiful setting, and the food is really good. Just wish the owner was not such as he is!!!!! I ended up with no rooms....had to rearrange my schedule...

Wow! My husband and I just came back from El Sueno Azul where we stayed for 4 nights and we had an amazing time in this charming bed & breakfast.|Pierre and Vanina were the most caring and sweet hosts we could have. They would keep telling us to make ourselves at home.|The way up might be a little steep, but we have been up and down during our stay with standard economic car with no problem.||The room is absolutely lovely with a stunning sea view.||The breakfast is served at El Monte Azul (famous restaurant in the region), where Pierre and Vanina are serving you fresh fruit juice (passion fruit for instance), fruit salad, crepes, fresh baguette, delicious!! While starring at the 360 view of the landscape with the ocean everywhere....|Apparently when you come around February and March, you can see the whales from there!!|Samantha, the lovely parrot is singing La Marseillaise on the only Olive Tree of Dominican Republic.|It is to be noted that this bed & breakfast is entirely sustainable. They store the water from the rain and the roof is covered with solar panels. Pierre even growths its exotic fruits, fresh herbs and vegetables.|Honestly, my husband and I were delighted and we still are.||Would definitely go...

Wow! My husband and I just came back from El Sueno Azul where we stayed for 4 nights and we had an amazing time in this charming bed & breakfast. Pierre and Vanina were the most caring and sweet hosts we could have. They would keep telling us to make ourselves at home. The way up might be a little steep, but we have been up and down during our stay with standard economic car with no problem.

The room is absolutely lovely with a stunning sea view.

The breakfast is served at El Monte Azul (famous restaurant in the region), where Pierre and Vanina are serving you fresh fruit juice (passion fruit for instance), fruit salad, crepes, fresh baguette, delicious!! While starring at the 360 view of the landscape with the ocean everywhere.... Apparently when you come around February and March, you can see the whales from there!! Samantha, the lovely parrot is singing La Marseillaise on the only Olive Tree of Dominican Republic. It is to be noted that this bed & breakfast is entirely sustainable. They store the water from the rain and the roof is covered with solar panels. Pierre even growths its exotic fruits, fresh herbs and vegetables. Honestly, my husband and I were delighted and we still are.

Would definitely go...