Location: 9.6
Its highest score on Booking.com: close to two beaches and the village center, on a street without traffic noise.
Hostel & Apartaments · Las Galeras · Samaná · Dominican Republic
Il Triangolo
★★
A family-run hostel on a quiet street in Las Galeras, one block from the main road and a short walk from two beaches. You can sleep in a shared dorm, a private room or an apartment with its own kitchen. No frills, but the WiFi gets praise in review after review, and the big common area makes it easy to meet other travelers.
- 8.7on Booking.com · 335 reviews
- 4.5on Google · 167 reviews
- 9.6for location on Booking.com
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates vary by date
Simple, budget-friendly and close to everything
Il Triangolo is a white two-story house with blue trim on Calle Chalet Tropical, in the middle of Las Galeras. The village beach (Playa Grande) is about 0.8 km away and La Playita just under a kilometer: a 10- to 20-minute walk, according to guests. One block over you'll find the main road, the colmado (corner store), a supermarket, a bank with an ATM and the stop for the guaguas (minibuses) to Samaná.
It's a hostel in the classic sense: a shared kitchen, a large common room with a ping-pong table and table football, and hosts who take the time to explain which beaches to visit and how to get there. It suits backpackers, solo travelers and couples who want to spend little and be out all day; if you'd like more independence, there are rooms with their own bathroom and two apartments with kitchens.
See availability →Why stay here
What guests mention most often on Booking.com and Google.
Genuinely fast WiFi
9.1 on Booking.com. It reaches the whole building and is good enough for remote work or streaming live games.
Helpful hosts
Staff: 9.4. They recommend beaches, restaurants and trips, and help you team up with other guests for outings.
Options for every budget
Dorm beds, private rooms with shared or private bathrooms, and apartments with kitchens.
A kitchen for everyone
A shared kitchen with the basics to cook your own meals, plus drinking water for refills.
Free parking
Private, on site: handy if you're exploring the peninsula by car. Spaces are limited, so let them know.
Hotel photos
What's private and what's shared
There's a bit of everything, from a bed in a dorm to a whole apartment. Most rooms have a fan and mosquito net rather than air conditioning; the kitchen, common room and garden are shared. Room names and sizes as listed on Booking.com.
Shared dorms
The cheapest option. Every bed has a mosquito net and there's a fan; in the hot months the dorm can feel stuffy.
See price →Single room
For solo travelers who want their own space without paying for a double. The shared bathroom is close by and, guests say, always clean.
See price →Double rooms with shared bathroom
Private, with their own entrance, but several are divided by partitions that don't reach the ceiling: you get visual privacy, not total quiet.
See price →Rooms with a private bathroom
Upstairs there's more breeze and a terrace with mountain views. In the double, the bathroom is yours alone but sits outside the room. Stairs only.
See price →Apartments with kitchen
With a private bathroom, their own kitchen and a patio or balcony. The studio has air conditioning and a TV; ideal for longer stays, families or couples.
See price →Amenities
A hostel with no restaurant or pool, made for cooking, resting and heading out to explore. Anything that costs extra is marked.
- Free WiFiThroughout the property, and highly rated.
- Shared kitchenWith a fridge, stovetop and coffee maker.
- Common roomSpacious, with TV, board games, ping-pong and table football.
- GardenWith outdoor furniture for sitting outside.
- Free parkingPrivate, on site; reservation needed.
- Tour deskHelp booking excursions and boat trips.
- LaundryAvailable for an extra charge.
- Airport shuttleOn request, for a fee.
- BikesFor rent, to get around the village.
- Luggage storageFor checkout day if you leave later.
- Play areaFor little ones, indoors and out.
- Non-smoking roomsSmoking only in the designated area.
Cook in or eat out
There's no restaurant: most guests use the shared kitchen or head to the main road, one block away. Walking times from Expedia.
Shared kitchen
With the basics for breakfast or dinner; the colmado and the fruit stand are a one- or two-minute walk.
Villa Serena · 7 min
The restaurant of a village hotel, a few steps away.
El Langostino de Oro · 8 min
Another classic in the village center, a few minutes on foot.
La Bodeguita · 10 min
For a relaxed dinner without taking the car.
Fried fish on the beach
Playa Rincón has fried-fish stands, perfect for lunch on a beach day.
Supermarket and bank
On the main road, one block away: for groceries and cash.
Samaná's wildest corner: hidden beaches, cliffs and whales
Las Galeras is a quiet village at the end of the road, on the eastern tip of the Samaná Peninsula, surrounded by beaches that are often reachable only by boat or on foot. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
The village beach · 0.8 km
A calm bay with light sand in front of the village, with palm trees leaning over the water. The fishermen's boats leave from here for the beaches that have no road.
Playa Rincón · 5.3 km
About three kilometers of white sand and turquoise water, with a cold-water river (Caño Frío) at one end and stands selling fried fish. You get there on a dirt road or by boat.
Playa Frontón · 5.3 km
A wild beach below a cliff, with a reef for snorkeling. Like tiny Playa Madama (4.3 km), you reach it by boat or on a forest trail, ideally with a guide.
El Limón Waterfall · 25.8 km
A waterfall of about 40 meters deep in the forest, with a pool for swimming. You hike or ride up from the village of El Limón with local guides; it's less than an hour away by car.
Humpback whales (January–March)
Every winter thousands of humpback whales come to Samaná Bay to mate and give birth. Whale-watching boats leave from the port of Samaná (17 km), about 40 minutes away.
Las Terrenas · 35.9 km
The liveliest town on the peninsula, with beachfront restaurants, nightlife and more long beaches. It's an hour and a half away by car, ideal for a day trip.
When to go to Las Galeras
Average high temperature and rainfall on the Samaná Peninsula, month by month (approximate values).
28°Jan
28°Feb
29°Mar
29°Apr
30°May
31°Jun
31°Jul
32°Aug
32°Sep
31°Oct
30°Nov
28°Dec
High season, drier (Dec–Apr) Hot (May–Jul) Rain and hurricanes (Aug–Nov) · mm
- ☀️ December to April is high season: more sunshine and usually calmer seas for boat trips to the beaches. Christmas and Easter are busier, but the village never gets as crowded as the big resorts.
- 🐋 From January 15 to the end of March, humpback whales gather in Samaná Bay; book your boat trip a few days ahead.
- 🌡️ May to July is hotter (31–32 °C) and quieter; showers are usually short.
- 🌧️ From October to January the northeast trade winds bring showers and rough days at sea; some boat trips are called off because of the swell.
- 🌀 Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk from August to October. Travel insurance and flexible rates are a good idea.
- 💧 Tap water isn't safe to drink: stick to bottled water. Beaches without services call for water, shade and sunscreen; mosquitoes come out at dusk.
How to get here
From Samaná El Catey Airport (AZS)
The closest airport (56.7 km from the hotel): about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min by taxi or transfer, via Samaná. It mostly handles seasonal flights from Canada and Europe.
From Santo Domingo (SDQ)
Las Américas Airport has the most flights. From there it's about 3 hours by car on the Autopista del Nordeste (a toll road) and the Samaná highway; many hotels can arrange the transfer.
From Punta Cana (PUJ) or Puerto Plata (POP)
It's 4 to 4.5 hours by road. A private transfer or rental car is best, and it's wise to arrive in daylight.
Bus and guagua
Caribe Tours runs daily buses from Santo Domingo to Samaná. From Samaná, guaguas (minibuses) to Las Galeras take about 45 minutes and leave often during the day; the stop is one block from the hostel.
Getting around
The village is small and walkable. For Playa Rincón there are motoconchos (motorbike taxis), taxis or quads; Frontón and Madama are reached by boat from the beach or on foot with a guide. ATMs are scarce: bring cash in Dominican pesos, although US dollars are accepted in many places.
What's nearby
From Calle Chalet Tropical, in the center of Las Galeras. Walking times from Expedia and guests; the rest are Booking.com or straight-line distances.
- Colmado and fruit stand1–2 min walk
- Main road, bank and guagua stop1 block
- Villa Serena restaurant7 min walk
- El Langostino de Oro8 min walk
- La Bodeguita10 min walk
- Las Galeras beach (Playa Grande)0.8 km
- La Playita0.95 km
- Playa Colorada2.3 km
- Cabo Samaná2.5 km
- Playa Madama4.3 km
- Playa Rincón5.3 km
- El Catey Airport (AZS)56.7 km
Guest reviews
8.7 out of 10 on Booking.com from 335 reviews and 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 167 reviews. The latest on Booking.com is from October 2026, and on Google from just a few hours ago.
9.6Location on Booking.com
9.4Staff on Booking.com
9.1WiFi on Booking.com
9.0Value for money on Booking.com
8.8Cleanliness on Booking.com
8.6Comfort on Booking.com
«A cool & sociable hostel - best place to stay in Las Galeras!»
«An ideal place for solo travelers. The private room with a shared bathroom is a great choice if you want more privacy without breaking the budget.»
«Staying there was really pleasant, and leaving felt like leaving home.»
«Great common areas for socialising and great wifi. Dorm room a bit stuffy and cramped, but good enough for sleeping: you will spend most the time outside anyways.»
«A super spacious private room, clean and comfortable, no frills. You can walk to Playa Grande and La Playita.»
«A big, roomy apartment, just a few steps from the bars and restaurants of Las Galeras.»
Before you book
Check-in 3 pm to 7 pm
That's what Booking.com lists, and the property asks you to share your expected arrival time. You'll need a photo ID at check-in. Checkout is by 10 am.
Cash only
The property only takes cash and asks for a refundable cash deposit on arrival. There's a bank with an ATM one block away.
Walls that don't reach the ceiling
In the budget rooms, partitions give you privacy but let sound through. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs or choose an upstairs room or an apartment.
Fans, not AC
Most rooms and dorms have a fan and mosquito net; air conditioning is in the Superior Studio, and Booking.com lists it as an extra-charge service.
Mosquitoes
It's a green beach village: use the net and bring repellent for dusk.
Simple and a bit worn
Some guests mention well-used facilities, mattresses that could be better or a small kitchen at busy times. It's a budget hostel: the value is in the location, the atmosphere and the hosts' help.
Pets on request
Allowed if you ask first; an extra charge may apply.
Children
Welcome at any age, but there are no cribs or extra beds, and kids 13 and up pay as adults. For families, an apartment is the most comfortable choice.
Things to do from Las Galeras
Highly rated tours on Viator: whales in Samaná Bay, El Limón Waterfall on horseback, Los Haitises, Cayo Levantado, Playa Rincón and a jungle zipline. Check each tour's meeting point or whether it picks up in Las Galeras; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Zipline Adventure in El Limón
See the tour →
Whale Watching Tour in Samana Bay from Las Terrenas
See the tour →
El Limón Waterfall Guided Tour & Horseback Riding Adventure
See the tour →
Haitian National Park and fell up
See the tour →
Samana Half Day Countryside Adventure
See the tour →
Half Day Cayo Levantado
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Calle Chalet Tropical, 32000 Las Galeras, Samaná, Dominican Republic
Book your stay at Il Triangolo
See today's rates and availability on Booking.com. Look closely at the room type: whether the bathroom is shared or private, and whether it's a dorm, a room or an apartment with a kitchen. Also check until when you can cancel for free.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Il Triangolo?
On Calle Chalet Tropical, in the center of Las Galeras (Samaná Peninsula), one block from the main road. The village beach is about 0.8 km away and La Playita just under a kilometer.
Is it a hostel or a hotel?
It's a hostel with shared dorms, but it also has private rooms (with shared or private bathrooms) and two apartments with kitchens. The kitchen, common room and garden are shared by everyone.
Which rooms have a private bathroom?
The Triple with balcony, the Double with external private bathroom (the bathroom is yours alone but outside the room), the Superior Studio and the Bungalow. The dorms, the Single and the budget doubles use shared bathrooms.
Is there air conditioning?
Only in some units, such as the Superior Studio, and Booking.com lists it as an extra charge. Everything else has a fan and a mosquito net.
What time is check-in?
Booking.com lists arrivals from 3 pm to 7 pm and checkout by 10 am. Share your arrival time when you book.
How do I pay?
In cash: the property doesn't take other payment methods and asks for a refundable deposit on arrival. There's a bank with an ATM one block away.
Can I get there without a car?
From Santo Domingo there are buses to Samaná, and from there guaguas (minibuses) to Las Galeras (about 45 minutes) that stop one block from the hostel. An airport shuttle is also available for a fee.
Is there parking?
Yes, free and private on site. Spaces are limited, so it's best to reserve one.