Villa Serena Hotel

Villa Serena is a boutique hotel designed and built by founder Natasha Despotovic, occupying oceanfront grounds in the middle of Las Galeras Bay on the Samaná Peninsula, one of the most unspoiled regions of the Dominican Republic. Its 21 rooms sit under coconut trees and lush tropical gardens, facing a small island and coral reef just offshore. The property is eco-certified by TourCert/GIZ and offers guests the option to forgo air conditioning as part of its environmental commitment. The hotel has a long-standing practice of engaging with the local community to support social equity, environmental sustainability, and intercultural exchange. Surrounded by virgin beaches reachable on foot, by boat, by bike, or on horseback, Villa Serena combines seclusion with easy access to the fishing village of Las Galeras.

Room Specifications
All 21 rooms include individual air conditioning and a ceiling fan (guests may opt out of air conditioning), a private terrace with a hammock and rocking chairs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room offers a choice of one king bed or two full-size beds, cribs on request, a coffee maker with coffee and tea, and a safe deposit box.

Hotel Amenities/Facilities

• One restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with Caribbean, international, vegan, vegetarian, and Asian-Caribbean fusion options, plus a wood-fired pizza oven
• Sea view terrace and bar serving cocktails, wine, beer, and fresh juices
• Room service available daily
• Swimming pool and private beach frontage
• Massage center
• Complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling equipment, and bicycles
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
• Free parking
• Laundry service
• Concierge services
• Airport transportation
• Wedding, honeymoon, and event planning services
• Venue for wellness and yoga retreats, business meetings, and family reunions