Doncel Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

El Salto del Limon showing landscape views

El Salto del Limon

White water plunges into clear blue pools in the middle of lush green forests at this dramatic waterfall, one of the Dominican Republic's most colorful sights.

El Salto del Limon
El Limon Falls showing a cascade and rainforest

El Limon Falls

Take a daytrip north of Samana to these waterfalls where you can swim, learn from friendly locals and ride on horseback through the mountainous landscape.

El Limon Falls

Marina Puerto Bahía

Explore the waterfront in Samaná with a trip to Marina Puerto Bahía.

Marina Puerto Bahía

Cayo Levantado Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cayo Levantado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Samaná. You'll find more to see and do in this relaxing area.

Cayo Levantado Beach

Samana Zipline

Enjoy an outing to Samana Zipline during your stay in Samaná. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Samana Zipline

Playa Cayacoa

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cayacoa during your trip to Samaná? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Playa Cayacoa

Activities

El Limon waterfall in the Dominican Republic

El Limon Waterfall & Bacardi Island from Punta Cana

NZ$246
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
El Limon Waterfall & Bacardi Island from Punta Cana
Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall

Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall

NZ$198
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall
Samana Whales Tour with Bacardi Island and Limon Waterfall

Samana Whale Watching Tour with Bacardi Island and Limon Waterfall

NZ$279
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Samana Whale Watching Tour with Bacardi Island and Limon Waterfall
samana Punta cana paradise Tour

Samana, Bacardi Island Horse Limon Waterfall

NZ$197
per adult
Samana, Bacardi Island Horse Limon Waterfall
Samana Full Day: Waterfall, Safari and Beach

Samana Full Day Waterfall, Safari and Beach

NZ$190
per adult
Samana Full Day Waterfall, Safari and Beach
From Samana: Los Haitises Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch

From Samana: Los Haitises Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch

NZ$114
per adult
From Samana: Los Haitises Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Doncel Hotel Deals

Hotel Bannister by Mint
Hotel Bannister by Mint
4.5 out of 5
Carretera Sanchez-Samana, Km 5, Samaná, Samana
The price is NZ$230 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$230
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Samaná. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
"My 3rd time visiting Puerto Bahia and 3rd time at Bannister, and i would always stay at Bannister and recommend it."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Hotel Bannister by Mint
Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive
Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Blvd Turistico, Bahia de Coson, Las Terrenas, Samana
The price is NZ$606 per night from 27 June to 28 June
NZ$606
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly, and the rooms are spacious and clean. The beach is beautiful but dining is limited. There are 4 restaurants, but they are not always open and you don't know which days they are and other than the buffet they require reservations which you do not know about until you try ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive
Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only
Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
carretera Samana, Las Galeras, s/n, Los Cacaos, Samaná
The price is NZ$281 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$281
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Samaná. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (553 reviews)
"Overall reviews would be back, the views are pretty amazing, the private beach is great, the food was mid, they seem to have many restaurants because you can see the signs and entrances, but most were closed. 2 were open and they only served at certain times which can be inconvenient, but for me ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only
Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort
Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort
3 out of 5
Playa Las Galeras, Las Galeras, Samana
The price is NZ$371 per night from 25 June to 26 June
NZ$371
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach property in Samaná. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rincon Beach and Playa Grande are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)
"El hotel esta bastante nuevo. Las habitacion son buenas y limpias. El staff es increible. Todos tan amables y cordiales. La playa es de las mas lindas que he visto en mi vida. La unica queja es la variedad en la comida. Fuimos en temporada baja y al haber pocos huespedes bajan la contidad de la comida ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort
Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo - All Inclusive
Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Las Terrenas, Las Terrenas, Samana
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

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Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo - All Inclusive
Hotel Alisei
Hotel Alisei
3.5 out of 5
Calle de la playa, Francisco Alberto Camaño Deñó, Las Terrenas, Samana
The price is NZ$235 per night from 25 June to 26 June
NZ$235
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (645 reviews)
"Great place to stay, great people, beautifull place, clean, customer service is the best, food is super, thanks for everything, we’ ll be back."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Hotel Alisei
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Other neighbourhoods around Doncel

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Villa Salma

Though Villa Salma may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach.

Villa Salma
Samana featuring boating, a bay or harbour and tropical scenes

Samaná Centro

Samaná Centro might not have many top sights, but Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Samaná Centro
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La Mezcla

While La Mezcla isn't home to many top sights, Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Mezcla
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Barrio New York

While Barrio New York may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach.

Barrio New York
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Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja

While Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa.

Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja
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María Luisa

When in María Luisa, you can plan a visit to Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

María Luisa

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