ZARIA Hotel & Retreat Center

Hotels
8.9 (58 reviews)
El Valle , El Valle , do

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Infinity pool
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Incredible staff
Beautiful location
Great amenities
Cons:
Noisy location
Inadequate mosquito nets
Some food inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
The mosquito nets had holes, indicating a need for better upkeep.
Service
9.65
Incredible staff, very accommodating and attentive.
Location
7.65
Noisy due to proximity to main road, less ideal for seeking remoteness.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms lack windows, which affected the comfort level.
Amenities
9.65
Rooftop pool with amazing views and access to gym nearby.
Value for Money
9.15
Considered reasonable based on overall experience and unique setting.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Mixed feedback - excellent on some nights, average on others.
Overall Experience
9.65
Overall a lovely stay with intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:14

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
ZÂRIA Hotel & Retreat Center offers an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and a beautiful garden for guests to relax and unwind.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or sip on refreshing drinks at the bar while enjoying the serene surroundings.

Convenient Location
With El Valle Beach just 700 metres away and easy access to Pueblo de los Pescadores and Samana El Catey International Airport, ZÂRIA Hotel & Retreat Center is the perfect destination for your getaway.

To experience luxury, culinary delights, and convenience, book your stay at ZÂRIA Hotel & Retreat Center now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 7.65
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 9.65
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 9.65
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Nadine extended_group de
9
Pros:

Wir haben zu dritt 4 Nächte im Zaria geschlafen. Wir wurden von Andrea sehr freundlich empfangen. Das Personal war nett und hilfsbereit. Die Unterkunft war sauber und geräumig. Wir haben an zwei Abenden das 3-Gänge-Dinner bestellt. Das Dinner war aussergewöhnlich gut. Die Cocktails haben geschmeckt. Wir können die Unterkunft nur weiterempfehlen. Danke!

Cons:

Der Poolbereich sah ein bißchen wie eine Baustelle aus. Sonst war alles in Ordnung.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Carina couple de
7
Baustellen-Feeling und Hostel-Niveau aber tolle Aussicht
Pros:

Tolle Aussicht vom Pool trotz ungepflegter Facilities, Gartenanlage, Lage im Dschungel und zum Strand, süße Katze, netter Loungebereich

Cons:

Zimmerausstattung sehr heruntergekommen und teils kaputt (alte Matratzen, löchrige und fleckige Moskitonetze/Vorhänge, Nachttischlampe bestand nur aus einem losen Kabel ohne Licht, Balkontisch verrostet, Bad-Armaturen sehr verkalkt, Schimmel ect), sehr renovierungsbedürftig, sehr laut (direkt an der befahrenen Straße ohne Fenster), allgemein eher Baustellen-Feeling und Hostel-Niveau - dafür viel zu teuer… sehr schade, Anlage hätte viel Potenzial

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Jade couple fr
7
To visit in a few months
Pros:

Very nice managers, incredible view from the swimming pool, food was delicious, hotel with a lot of potential

Cons:

As explained by the managers, the hotel is currently under renovation, which was felt during our stay. The bathroom was in a very poor state, and installations were outdated/nonexistent. The water of the swimming pool was blurry and the swimming pool is much smaller than on the pictures. I think the hotel will be awesome after renovation, but we were disappointed not to have been informed before and the price is high for a hotel in renovation.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Constanze couple de
7
Pros:

Die Lage mitten im Jungle ist einfach total traumhaft. Das Personal so unfassbar freundlich und wertschätzend.

Cons:

Die Zimmer eher Standard besonders, leider sehr hellhörig. Die Anlage ist nicht fertig, teilweise wirkt sie wie ein verlassener Lost Place. So schade dass hier das Potenzial besonders im Poolbereich nicht genutzt wird. Nur eine Liege dort, 70% der Lampen defekt , ….
Alles etwas zu teuer für den Zustand

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Anita extended_group at
10
Ein wirkliches Erlebnis
Pros:

Das muss man einfach erleben. Es ist einzigartig 🤗

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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christophe couple fr
9
Pros:

Impeccable

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Bellyne couple do
2
No es recomendable
Pros:

No nos gustó ni el desayuno ni la cena. No era saludable ni orgánico y fue muy distinto a los gustos que informamos que teníamos en la reservación

Cons:

No nos gustó la habitación, la cama era muy incómoda, las habitaciones eran muy pegadas una de la otra y se escucha todo (no hay privacidad en ese sentido), no hay vista bonita desde la habitación, solo hojas y matorrales casi pegados a la ventana, pero no se podía apreciar ninguna vista de naturaleza o paisaje… no nos gustó la cena (pan con pasta muy sazonada) y eso fue justo lo que indicamos que no comíamos, y el desayuno era pan y pancake (harina de nuevo), ya estábamos súper inflamados. No había higiene, el baño del restaurante estaba repleto de escrementos y eso me dio mucho asco ver eso justo después de desayunarme. 😔 No nos gustaron las atenciones. Quién nos recibió en el hotel me hacía preguntas personales como: si quien me acompañaba era mi esposo?!.. No le respondí. Eso no me pareció profesional ni ético. La piscina estaba sucia, no pudimos bañarnos por eso. No vale la pena el precio que se paga por la estadía. Tuvimos que irnos antes para que no se nos dañara el fin de semana completo después de un viaje tan largo. Fuimos a otro hotel cercano y ahí sí fue otro nivel.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Eloisa Diamante couple it
10
Un posto meraviglioso
Pros:

È un vero paradiso immerso nella natura, perfetto per rilassarsi e staccare da tutto.

Il cuoco cucina benissimo, abbiamo mangiato davvero molto bene durante tutto il soggiorno. Anche i ragazzi che ci hanno fatto il check-in e tutto lo staff sono stati molto carini, gentili e sempre cortesi con noi.

L’atmosfera è tranquilla, accogliente e speciale. Lo consiglio assolutamente a tutti

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Yiandry couple do
9
Muy natural
Pros:

Muy bueno y el desayuno muy rico. Andrea y Sergio muy amables!!!!

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Guillermo couple ar
10
Pros:

Podías concetar con la naturaleza

Cons:

Estaban en obra y había demasiado ruido.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Miguel couple us
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Natacha family_with_children fr
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Abrails couple us
5
Pros:

Todo muy bonito y el desayuno es bueno

Cons:

No hay aire acondicionado y como es tan húmedo. No está tan cómodo

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Graciela family_with_children es
10
Encanto total!
Pros:

Me encantó todo! Las habitaciones, la cocina, la piscina, el desayuno, la gente.

Cons:

Nada

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller es
10
No us ho podeu perdre!!
Pros:

Tot!! les instal·lacions són increïbles. El personal molt proper i amable, també molt professional. Molt confortable, dormir sentint el bosc és una experiència única. La piscina infinita és una passada, i en breu tindran també un jacuzzi. Habitació neta, llit ample i còmode i tot el que necessites per desconnectar. Molt bones excursions i el menjar a l'hotel és excelent. 100% recomanable!!

Cons:

La carretera per accedir a l'hotel té trams que són una mica difícils de fer amb el cotxe. Són 2km aproximadament.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple de
9
Schöne, idyllische Unterkunft im Regenwald
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage im Dschungel und ein fantastischer Blick vom Pool aus.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und das Frühstück ist auch zu empfehlen.

Cons:

Wie eigentlich überall in der Dominikanischen Republik wird abends irgendwo in der Umgebung laut Musik gehört. Da wird die eigentlich schöne Idee der offenen Zimmer leider zum Nachteil, wenn man schlafen möchte. Da können die in der Unterkunft aber natürlich nichts dran machen.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Michael couple do
10
2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Srinath extended_group us
8
Beautiful El Valle beach
Pros:

The staff were incredible. It's a quick 10 min walk to the El Valle beach, which is excellent. The pool on the rooftop and the view from the pool were amazing as well. They were very accommodating to us -- let us store extra food we brought from our previous stay in their refrigerator. The food was a mixed bag. It was excellent on one of the nights and OK on another night. Breakfast has been very good on all mornings! We also hit the nearby gym (Leisy's Garden) which was free for Zaria's guests.

Cons:

It's right on the main road to the beach and it gets noisy. One of the main reasons we went to Samana is because of its remoteness but the resort location is less than ideal. We heard loud music in the night and traffic (loud motor bikes) starting early in the morning. The rooms also don't have any windows, so we couldn't keep the bugs or the noise out. The mosquito nets are not sufficient, they had a few large holes in them. We didn't report this to the staff but I hope they will replace the netting.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Giulia couple it
10
2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Maria couple es
4
2025-12-22 via Nuitee