Dominican Tree House Village is built into the jungle of the Samaná Peninsula, with 22 open-air treehouses connected by rope bridges and jungle paths. We absolutely love the open-air concept because it immerses you even more into the natural surroundings. It’s the perfect disconnect from the outside world. We’re also shocked to find that this hotel is all-inclusive, which is a RARITY when it comes to truly unique properties, and makes us want to book it even more. In this Dominican Tree House Village review, we break down the rooms, the food, what to pack, and everything else you need to decide if this is the right stay for your trip to the Dominican Republic.
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What Is Dominican Tree House Village?
Dominican Tree House Village is an all-inclusive eco-lodge in El Valle, on the Samaná Peninsula. It’s built around a working plantation of coffee, cacao, avocado, and coconut trees. The hotel is all-inclusive, American-owned, and Dominican-partnered. It’s not a resort in the traditional sense of ultimate luxury and access. There’s no Wi-Fi on-property, cell coverage is unreliable, and the open-air design means you’re surrounded by the ambient noise of the rainforest. For travelers like us, that’s exactly the appeal.
How to Get There
The closest airport is Samaná El Catey (AZS), though flights there are limited and mostly seasonal. From AZS, it’s about a 60-minute taxi to the property. Santo Domingo (SDQ) has far more flight options and is the more reliable choice for most travelers, at about a 2.5 to 3-hour taxi ride. Punta Cana (PUJ) works too, at roughly 4.5 hours by car, if it lines up better with your flights.
Dominican Tree House Village Rooms
The Classic Tree House sleeps two people and costs $600 for a two-night stay.
The Coffee Tree House offers incredible jungle views. These rooms sleep 2 people in a queen bed and cost about $600 for a two-night stay.
The Tree Top View rooms are higher up than the Coffee Tree House rooms. This provides you with even more privacy. If you’re a bit sensitive to heights, we’d recommend booking one of the lower treehouses. These rooms sleep two people in one queen bed. These treehouses are just a bit pricier than the Classic and Coffee Tree House ones, costing about $660 for two nights.
The Family Tree House sleeps two adults and four children. Plus, the adjoining room connected by a wooden bridge makes it easier to spread out and for the adults to have some peace and quiet on their own, without feeling disconnected from their kiddos. You can book this room for about $950 for two nights.
All of these room types have private bathrooms with cool water showers, with the exception of the Classic Tree Houses, which may use the property’s shared bathhouses instead. If you’re looking to take a warmer shower, you can also opt to use the shared bathhouse regardless of what treehouse you book.
The VIP Suites are advertised as having the best views in the whole village. Here you’ll get a king bed and more space than the other rooms. And best of all, this one comes with a private, hot outdoor shower. Two people can spend the night in each suite, but there is a 3-night minimum, which costs $1,440.
We think the VIP suites are worth considering. The views get even more incredible the higher up you go, and the hot-water outdoor shower is a real upgrade over the standard cold-water bathrooms. If budget is tighter, we’d probably opt for the Coffee Tree House.
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Dining & All-Inclusive
Meals are all-inclusive and centered around the Main Lodge. Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style each day. Lunch is usually served at a partner restaurant on the beach or built into whichever excursion you’re on that day. The food is always fresh and delicious, with their farm-to-table dining. The all-inclusive rate also covers water, juice, soda, and house rum at the bar. Beer, wine, and imported liquor cost extra.
Things to Do in El Valle, Dominican Republic
The property is just a two-minute walk from Cascada Lulu, a waterfall and lagoon with a rope swing. There’s also an on-site zip-line, pool, and fire pits for evenings. Beyond the property, the most popular add-ons are a horseback ride to El Limón waterfall, snorkeling and boat trips, and an off-road tour to Playa Rincón. Whale watching runs mid-January through mid-to-late-March, timed to Samaná Bay’s humpback season. Most days here are a mix of one excursion, time at the pool or waterfall, and evenings around the fire. We love how balanced a stay here is. There are activities for every type of traveler, and also plenty of time to reconnect with nature and yourself.
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Is Dominican Tree House Village Worth It?
The biggest reason to book is the setting itself. For couples, honeymooners, and eco-conscious travelers already planning time on the Samaná Peninsula, two or three nights here is enough to make it one of the most memorable parts of the trip.
For travelers who want their hotel to be part of the adventure rather than a break from it, Dominican Treehouse Village is one of the most distinctive stays in the Dominican Republic.
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