Angsana Samana Bay - The Most Upscale Marina Resort in the Dominican Republic
The first five-star luxury beachfront development in Samaná Bay
Angsana Samana Bay will be Banyan Tree’s first fully integrated resort development in the Caribbean. This prestigious Asian hotel group is renowned for its exquisite service and hospitality throughout the world. Banyan Tree Hotel Group and its affiliate companies have received more than 300 awards since inception.
Angsana Samana Bay will consist of a total of 700 units harmoniously spread, and overlooking the sea; apartments up to 3 bedrooms, villas, townhouse residences and also a condo hotel, all featuring Caribbean architecture and European qualities.
The development will boast the region’s biggest upscale marina and 284 moorings catering from small craft up to mega yachts and an impressive range of amenities and services.
Angsana Samana Bay has all key elements to become one of the best opportunities in terms of both investment and lifestyle.
The first phase comprises 142 marina apartments.
Why Angsana Samana Bay
- First 5 star (European standards) luxury beachfront development in Samana Bay
- Beachfront
- Stunning views of Samana Bay, Cayo Vigia (Vigia Key) and the ocean
- Managed by the prestigious hotel group Angsana, part of Banyan Tree Group
- Amazing surroundings; numerous unspoiled amazing white sandy beaches with turquoise crystal-clear waters, protected national parks, a stunning bay with calm waters, lush tropical forests, green mountains and historical sites
- The location is considered the prettiest part of the country and will avoid overcrowding as it is protected by national parks
- The region’s biggest oceanfront marina
- 100,000 sq.ft waterfront retail village with restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.
- 10 years of tax incentives: No tax on rental income; No capital gains tax; No property purchase tax
- Financing available
- Freehold ownership
- Full consumer protection with Escrow is offered
- Two new infrastructure initiatives; El Catey International Airport and the highway from Santo Domingo.
- Capital appreciation of property has increased by an average 14.16% during the last seven years
Location
Dominican Republic attracts more tourists every year than any other Caribbean destination. Top global hotel flags are all developing new resorts on the island including Four Seasons, Aman Resorts, Westin, Fairmont and Ritz Carlton.
Samana Bay, which is located on the north-eastern coast of the island, has always been known to offer the best beaches in Dominican Republic. The location is considered as the prettiest part of the country and will avoid overcrowding as it is protected by the bay, by national parks.
Within the bay lies the town of Samana, a charming village with hospitable locals, small shops and colourful houses. Samana enjoys a privileged position provided by its three airports and the soon to open highway connecting this small town with the capital of the country, Santo Domingo. When opened the drive between these two will take less than two hours.
The surroundings are amazing; numerous unspoiled amazing white sandy beaches with turquoise crystal-clear waters, protected national parks, a stunning bay with calm waters always suitable for sailing and water sports, the famous El Limón waterfall, lush tropical forests, green mountains and historical sites, just to mention a few of its attractions. Each year, Samana receives thousands of visitors who come to admire the mating rituals of humpback whales in the bay.
Within walking distance you will have the authentic Caribbean, its culture and its people by visiting the nearby colourful village of Santa Bárbara with its lively markets.
The newly opened El Catey International Airport with daily flights from North America and Europe is the closest airport.
Residences
Marina apartments
There will be 142 beautifully designed Marina condos with excellent bay and ocean views. The beautifully designed buildings with grand two-storey entrance halls, port cochere and flow-through lobby overlooking infinity pool and the marina. There will be Jacuzzi style hot tubs on marina condo wood terraces.
Ready-to-move-in units with exquisite marble flooring, halogen lighting, central air conditioning and fully equipped kitchen. Wired for high-speed internet, satellite TV and phone in all bedrooms, social areas and terraces.
A second phase will include
• Condo hotel Suites: 250 hotel suites and beach villas available for sale.
• Oceanview Residences: more than 300 oceanview residences available for sale.
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| Studio | 490 sq.ft | US$ 149,000* | |
| 1 bedroom | > 697 sq.ft | US$ 228,000* | |
| 2 bedroom | > 1.194 sq.ft | US$ 384,000* | |
| 3 bedroom | > 1.921sq.ft | US$ 600,000* |
*Above prices are prliminary - final prices to be decided when officially launched late autumn 2008.
The condohotel units are expected to be offered at pre-construction prices later in 2008, however a preliminary, no-obligation pre-reservation list is already being compiled. Please click on the link to Pre-Register for Condo hotel suites at Angsana Samana Bay and we will send you further info as soon it becomes available. There is no cost associated with the no-obligation pre-registration.
There will be optional international designer name furnishing packages available. Maintenance fee is estimated to 7.5 and 9.3 $US cents per square foot.
Please click on the link to visit Signature Residences Worldwide for full information about villas and townhouse residences at Angsana Samana Bay.
Facilities & Services
There will be four key components:
Angsana Resort - one of the best hotels in the region with luxury appointed suites and beach villas.
Angsana Marina will offer 284 boat slips and capacity for mega-yachts up to 120ft.
The Angsana Spa will be the best in the Caribbean with a full range of natural treatments, all showcasing the oriental knowledge and service for which Angsana Resorts and Spa is world-renowned.
Angsana Village with its oceanfront promenade with sophisticated restaurants, shopping, bars, casino and shops.
In addition, you will have access to:
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Rental and property management service and programme will be available for owners, including rental programme, home cleaning service, maintenance and repair crew.
Purchase Details
To reserve an individual unit, there is a US$15,000 deposit, followed by 10% at the signing of the Purchase Sale Option Agreement; 20% in 90 days and 70% when the property is completed. The deposit is refundable until the project is officially launched.
Construction will start second half of 2008. The first phase is scheduled to open in 2010.
Closing costs are estimated to be between 1% and 2%.
Full consumer protection with Escrow is offered (Land America).
Financing is available from Mortgage IT (subsidiary of Deutsche Bank) and Banco Popular.
Freehold ownership
Hot Properties Worldwide is an authorised sales representative of Angsana Samana Bay
