SAMANA ISLAND HOSTEL
(Budget-Oriented Accommodations for Brothers & Sisters)

Samana, Dominican Republic
Telephone: (829) 342-5234 - Dom. Rep. (781) 995-2208 - U.S.A.
 www.tropicalislandbb.com/SamanaHostel.htm
Reservations:  E-mail Tropical-IslandHostel@usa.net

WHAT IS A 'HOSTEL'?
 

• A hostel provides less amenities - only linens and towels; no frills, and are much more budget-oriented since their rates are considerably lower.  Some hostels offer the "frills" of Cable TV and/or air conditioning at additional rates.  Unlike hotels and bed and breakfasts, hostels do not provide breakfast or any other meals.
   

• In the Dominican Republic a hostel, such as Tropical Island Hostel, may only have water and electricity at the times these are provided by the town in which they are located, whereas hotels and bed & breakfasts are equipped with water tanks and battery-powered lights.  No hot water is available.
   

ABOUT SAMANA ISLAND HOSTEL

• Tropical Island Hostel has been created in the form of a tiny studio-like apartment with a very small area providing simple cooking facilities with refrigerator, stove, and basic kitchen utensils.  Comfortable accommodations - one double bed and one single bed (bunk beds) - are provided for a maximum of three persons and a single portable bed in the living area. 
   

• Since hostel is small and has only one bedroom for 3 persons and a single bed in the open living area, the facility is shared only with persons accompanying those reserving the hostel.  In other words, [unlike European hostels] no other hostel guests are accommodated that are not actually part of the group reserving those specific dates.
   

• NOTE:   If another bedroom is required, we have an "Overflow Facility"/ Hostel accommodations, bedroom with double bed in the home of a sister right nearby.  See www.tropicalislandbb.com/OverflowFacilityHostel.htm . [available as overflow only]

• The hostel is located only two blocks from the Great Bay where the little town of Samana is situated.  There on the "Malecon" or main street along the sea, boats can be boarded to the beautiful Barcardi Island or Cayo Levantado as well as "gua-guas" and "conchos can be boarded for other beautiful beaches.

• The hostel is also located within only a few blocks of reasonably priced restaurants, ice cream parlors, and Internet cafes as well as Samana's "Tropical Flea Market along the sea two or three times a week. 

• Samana Hostel is located within a 15 minute walk or 5-minute "concho" ride of  beautiful CAYACOA BEACH:  

         

   

• The Hostel is about a  20-minute ride by "concho" to picturesque ANADEL BEACH & Cayeno Beach Club Restaurant.:  
  
     
   

• A meeting for field service is held twice a week next door to the Hostel; many brothers and sisters (a good number being pioneers) live within one to three blocks away.  The Kingdom Hall is about a 15-miniute walk from the Hostel.

• Electricity and water at the hostel are dependent upon the town of Samana.  This can vary from electricity cuts several times a day to having electricity 24/7.  Water is turned on and off by the town several times a day.  In the shower, a large 10-gallon tank is provided for saving water for such times.  Hot water is available when there are no electric cuts.

• Linens and towels are provided for all hostel guests.

• Cable TV, DVD player, computer, WiFi are provided with our VIP Hostel Plan.

• Laundry service is provided upon request by TIBB which is located 2 blocks away.  Laundry is picked up, washed & dried, folded & returned for a small charge.

Economy Plan/No Frills Rates per person per day	VIP Plan / With Frills Includes cable TV, DVD player, movies, computer w/Internet service Rates per person per day
1- 6 Days Only: $25 U.S. for one person $18 U.S. per person for 2 persons $17 U.S. per person for 3 persons $13 U.S. per person for 4 persons [Air-conditioning $4 extra per day for 1 person; $6.00 US extra per day for 2-4 persons.]	1- 6 Days Only: $30 U.S. for one person $24 U.S. per person for 2 persons $20 U.S. per persons for 3 persons $15 U.S. per person for 4 persons [Air-conditioning $4 extra per day for 1 person; $6.00 US extra per day for 2-4 persons.]
For 7 Days or more Discounted Economy:   $20 U.S. for one person $17 U.S. per person for 2 persons $16 U.S. per person for 3 persons $12 U.S. per person for 4 persons [Air-conditioning $4 extra per day for 1 person; $6.00 US extra per day for 2-4 persons.]	For 7 Days or more Discounted VIP Includes cable TV, DVD player movies, computer w/Internet service :   $28 U.S. for one person $21 U.S. per person for 2 persons $18 U.S. per person for 3 persons $14 U.S. per person for 4 persons   [Air-conditioning $4 extra per day for 1 person; $6.00 US extra per day for 2-4 persons.]
30-60 Day Economy Plan                No frills                                         30-Day for one:   $ 450 US  [$450 pp month]            for two:    $ 650 US  [$325 pp month]                  for three:  $ 800 US  [$267 pp month]            for four:    $ 800 US   [200 pp month]  60-Day for one:  $ 600 US   [$300 pp ea mo]            for two:   $1000 US  [$250 pp ea mo)            for three: $1200 US  [$200 pp ea mo            for four:   $1200 US  [$150 pp ea mo] [Air-conditioning $4 extra per day for 1 person; $6.00 US extra per day for 2-4 persons.]	30-60 Day VIP Plan    Cable TV / DVD/Movies/Internet service & computer      30-Day  for one:    $  550 US   [$550 pp per mo]                 for  two:   $  850 US   [$425 pp per mo]                 for three:  $1,100 US  [$367 pp per mo]                 for four:    $1,100 US  [$275 pp per mo]     60-Day for one:   $1,000 US   [$500 pp per mo]                  for two:   $1,600 US   [$400  pp per mo]                 for three: $1,500 US   [$250 pp per mo]                 for four:   $1,500 US   [$188 pp per mo]    [Air-conditioning $4 extra per day for 1 person; $6.00 US extra per day for 2-4 persons.]

Please Note:  There are no weekly Hostel rates.  Rates for Discounted Economy or Discounted VIP apply regardless of length of stay except for 30-Day or 60-Day stays.   Payment in full is required at the time of making reservations.

 

THINGS TO DO IN SAMANA

Please visit www.tropicalislandbb.com/ThingsToDo.htm


 INEXPENSIVE FUN PLACES TO EAT

Please visit  www.tropicalislandbb.com/Restaurants.htm
 

AIRPORT PICK UP & RETURN
Please visit www.tropicalislandbb.com/AirportPickup.htm

METHODS OF PAYMENT

METHODS OF PAYMENT:

 

Major Credit Card Electronic Transfer  (e-mail us for Bank Info)

 

PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD
(USA:  3.4% surcharge included.  CANADA/EUROPE:  4.4% surcharge included)

 

USA:  3.4% surcharge included.  CANADA/EUROPE:  4.4% surcharge included

All Major Credit & Debit Cards Accepted Online
 TO PAY BY MAJOR CREDIT CARD, PLEASE:

• E-mail MarilynPereira@usa.net regarding amount to pay

• Click on Pay Now button below on this page. If screen for entering credit card information does not open up, go directly to www.tropicalislandbb.com/BankSamanaHostel.htm and click on the PAY NOW button on that page.

• Type in amount to be paid where it says "Unit Price" at the top right and then click "Update Totals"

• Enter credit card information in the section to the right.

• Put in e-mail address where requested.

• Create a password & type in where requested.

• Re-enter password.

• Click on "Agree & Create Account."

• Payment will now have been made from your credit or debit card.

• Follow instructions for submitting information.

• A receipt will be e-mailed to you immediately

 

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updated September 2011