The boutique style Hotel Bahia Estela is in Las Terrenas overlooking a beautiful, white sandy beach. The resort is very close to Samana and the hotel is just 500 metres from one of its sister properties, the Viva Wyndham Samana. The hotel has a total of 80 comfortable fully equipped guestrooms. Location Las Terrenas town, approximately 10 minutes away, has a variety of bars, and small coastal restaurants for holidaymakers to enjoy. As well as the hotel's facilities there is also the opportunity to try snorkelling, fishing, horse riding, golf and the dive centre – all locally available at extra charge. One of the most popular activities is whale-watching between January and March when the whales pass through these waters. Please beware that visitors to the Dominican Republic will need to be in possession of a passport that is valid for at least 6 months AFTER their return date to their country of origin. Accomodation All have bathroom/shower WC TV air conditioning telephone balcony/terrace safe hairdryer ironing facilities minibar with soft drinks * (certain amenities may be payable locally) Eating and Drinking The hotel has 2 restaurants and 3 bars. There is a main international restaurant and the Viva Cafe, which offers its guests Nouvelle Caribbean cuisine, with signature dishes resulting from a fusion of the best international and Caribbean cuisine. There are also an extensive selection of wines to choose from in the restaurant and a main bar, lobby bar and swim up bar. CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED Swimming Pools The hotel has a freshwater swimming pool complete with a children's area and a swim up bar.