A Private Escape
Above Samaná Bay
Stay in an ocean-view villa, slow down by the infinity pool and discover a quieter side of the Dominican Republic. Republic.
The Story of Araya
Our Philosophy: Built Around the Way You Want to Feel
Araya is a boutique resort in Las Galeras, Samaná, set above the coast where the hills meet the Caribbean Sea.
We built this place around a simple belief: that the right setting can return something to you. Not just rest, but the kind of reset that actually lasts.
The sea in the distance. The hills below. The light shifting across Samaná Bay. These aren’t just views they’re the whole point.
Wake to ocean views from your villa. Spend the afternoon at the infinity pool, on a hidden beach, or exploring the natural beauty of the Samaná Peninsula. Return for dinner at Las Estrellas, a restorative wellness ritual, or a quiet evening above the bay.
From January to March, the waters below fill with hundreds of humpback whales, one of the Caribbean’s most extraordinary natural events, right at your doorstep.
Whether you’re here for rest, romance, adventure, or a meaningful celebration, every part of your stay at Araya is shaped around the way you want to feel.
Your Villa, Your View, Your Time Away
private villa experiences designed for comfort, privacy and unhurried days in Samaná.views.
Agua
2 Guests
King Bed
Fuego
2 Guests
Queen Bed
Tierra
6 Guests
1 King + 2 Queen
Aire
2 Guests
King Split Bed
Your Caribbean Escape Starts Here
Join us this summer and save 20% on your stay — more time for the pool, the spa, a nearby beach, or a slow evening above the bay.
Activities At Araya
Choose Your Pace at Araya
Some days are for doing nothing. Others are for seeing everything Samaná has to offer.
Yoga Sala
An open-air sala for morning movement, stillness and the kind of quiet that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Infinity Pool
Settle in, linger, and let the view do the rest.
Waterfalls
Step into lush tropical scenery and discover unforgettable freshwater escapes.
Spa and Wellness
Restorative treatments and rituals designed around the way you want to feel.
Beaches
Visit the clear water and quiet shores surrounding Las Galeras.
Jungle Hikes and Boat Trips
Explore the peninsula with experiences planned around your interests.
Ready For A Stay That Feels Completely Different
Choose your villa, add the experiences you want and let our team help you plan your escape.
Rest at Araya
Take your time at the pool, book a wellness ritual or let an open morning turn into a full day of doing exactly what you need.
Explore Samaná
Hidden beaches, jungle trails, waterfalls, whale watching and boat days are close enough to become part of your stay.
Celebrate Here
Host a wedding, retreat or private gathering in an intimate setting surrounded by natural beauty.
Las Galeras · Samaná Bay
Whale Watching — From January to March
Every year, hundreds of humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Samaná Bay one of the largest whale gatherings in the world.
Boat tours from Las Galeras put you closer than you’d ever expect. You’ll watch them surface, breach, and move through the water in a way that stays with you long after you return to shore.
And then you come back to Araya.
You settle into your private balcony soaking tub, above the bay, above the boat tours, above the noise and the whales are still there.
“No schedule. No tour guide. Just you, the water below, and the chance that something extraordinary might breach into your afternoon without warning.”
That’s the Soak. Watch. Wonder. experience.
The boat takes you to them. Araya brings them to you.
The Stay Guests Still Talk About
Real experiences from guests who came for the view and left remembering the care, calm and beauty of Araya.
The Details That Make the Difference
- ◆Ocean-View Villas — Private spaces above the bay, designed for rest, comfort and unhurried mornings.
- ◆Infinity Pool — Settle in, linger, and let the view do the rest.
- ◆Air Conditioning — Cool, comfortable rooms for warm tropical days and deep, restful nights.
- ◆Wi-Fi — Stay connected when you need to. Disconnect when you don’t.
- ◆Las Estrellas Dining — Delicious meals with ocean views, on-site and open by reservation.
- ◆Spa and Wellness — Restorative treatments and rituals designed around the way you want to feel.
- ◆Yoga Sala — An open-air sala for morning movement, stillness and the kind of quiet that’s hard to find elsewhere.
- ◆Curated Excursions — Whale watching, hidden beaches, jungle trails, waterfalls — planned around your pace and your interests.
Villas · Views · Experiences · Moments
See Life at Araya
Explore our villas, views, poolside afternoons, dining moments and experiences around the resort.
The Details That Make the Difference.
Curated Excursions
Whale watching, hidden beaches, jungle trails, waterfalls; planned around your pace and your interests.
Ocean-View Villas
Private spaces above the bay, designed for rest, comfort and unhurried mornings.
Las Estrellas Dining
Delicious meals with ocean views on-site and open by reservation.
Wi-Fi
Stay connected when you need to. Disconnect when you don’t.
Air Conditioning
Cool, comfortable rooms for warm tropical days and deep, restful nights.
Your Caribbean Escape Starts Here
Join us this summer and save 20% on your stay — more time for the pool, the spa, a nearby beach, or a slow evening above the bay.