Title: Visit Doncel: 2026 Doncel, Samaná Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Doncel

## Samaná

![Cayo Levantado, Samana Bay, Dominican Republic. Panoramic view of Caribbean Islet with coconut palm trees and white sand beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919169794236928000/82b74491-dcf1-4dc1-9fcc-714f0abb0321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Cayo Levantado, Samana Bay, Dominican Republic. Panoramic view of Caribbean Islet with coconut palm trees and white sand beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919169794236928000/82b74491-dcf1-4dc1-9fcc-714f0abb0321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Doncel

Things to do

Hotels

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[Samaná Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Saman.dx6046772)

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### Popular places to visit

![Aerial drone view of the beautiful small island and palm trees of Atlantic Ocean. Cayo Levantado island, Samana, Dominican Republic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6099784/990b3a43-4521-466a-baaa-66df65379f8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cayo Levantado Beach

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

[](https://expedia.com/Cayo-Levantado-Beach-Samana.d6099784.Vacation-Attraction)

![El Salto del Limon featuring landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6099788/79a8a02d-3a29-4d9a-a24c-5ad4edcf46b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/El-Salto-Del-Limon-Samana.d6099788.Vacation-Attraction)

![El Limon Falls showing rainforest and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254445/fc51c0a6-c30d-400c-b721-fa942e2072d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/El-Limon-Falls-Samana.d6254445.Vacation-Attraction)

![Playa cayacoa, Samaná, República Dominicana ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635980609712/88315676-d8a0-44b1-8022-f21cadd2a63b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Playa Cayacoa

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

[](https://expedia.com/Playa-Cayacoa-Samana.d553248635980609712.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Marina Puerto Bahía

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

[](https://expedia.com/Marina-Puerto-Bahia-Doncel.d951228731985661952.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Samana Zipline

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

[](https://expedia.com/Samana-Zipline-Samana.d6227607.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48129614/0e915135-3f01-47e1-ba80-df211dcabe9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island

$60

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/samana-los-haitises-national-park-cayo-levantado-island.a48129614.activity-details)

![Samana: Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45142331/2d7ade05-cae7-40cb-8fb3-a46a2c76dfe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Samana: Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat

$28

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/samana-cayo-levantado-day-trip-by-boat.a45142331.activity-details)

![Samaná: Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47659085/59969b93-7a2f-488e-9e36-cbd639e32ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Samaná: Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

$80

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/samana-catamaran-boat-tour-with-snorkeling-and-lunch.a47659085.activity-details)

![Picture 3 for Activity Los Haitises National Park: Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48222589/3950663b-1fa9-493f-8e17-1dab7d6be667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Los Haitises National Park: Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch

$68

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/los-haitises-national-park-boat-and-walking-tour-with-lunch.a48222589.activity-details)

![El Limon waterfall in the Dominican Republic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/538601/084a8a3f-af13-45e3-b08e-1b7de1ea9a1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### El Limon Waterfall & Bacardi Island from Punta Cana

$149

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/el-limon-waterfall-bacardi-island-from-punta-cana.a538601.activity-details)

![El Limón: Waterfall Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48195578/3b4274b1-c2ac-405b-acea-f87e946f7f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch

$49

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/el-limon-waterfall-horseriding-tour-with-lunch.a48195578.activity-details)

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## Doncel Hotel Deals

![Hotel Bannister by Mint](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2960000/2959900/2959828/d4a2c744_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Bannister by Mint

Carretera Sanchez-Samana, Km 5 Samaná Samana

$143 nightly

$184 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Samaná. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)

Upscale venue. Much better than expected. Elegant atmosphere and very accommodating staff. I’m definitely returning.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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![Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/687400/687339/9e4327b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort

Playa Las Galeras Las Galeras Samana

$384 nightly

$491 total

Mar 25 - Mar 26

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach property in Samaná. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rincon Beach and Aserradero Beach are located ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)

Yes. Very nice

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=687339&PinnedHotelID=687339&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=919169794236928000)

![Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9858300/9858248/575ddcde_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive

Blvd Turistico, Bahia de Coson Las Terrenas Samana

$480 nightly

$615 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury property in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)

Yes, we loved everything!💕

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=9858248&PinnedHotelID=9858248&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=919169794236928000)

![Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109800000/109792300/109792285/48d09c3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

Calle Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Las Terrenas 

$239 nightly

$306 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Playa Ballenas and Beach Garden Plaza ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)

Beautiful room and overall property. Staff was very attentive and food was good. Beach was within a few steps from property and the pools were very enjoyable. As a new hotel there a few kinks to be worked but overall, we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=109792285&PinnedHotelID=109792285&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=919169794236928000)

![Mosquito Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32700900/32700813/b3b580aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Mosquito Boutique Hotel

Calle Jose Antonio Martinez Las Terrenas Samana

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa Bonita and Playa Ballenas are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (305 reviews)

A great situation. Great beach. Good surf

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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![Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11850000/11843800/11843755/97fff55d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only

carretera Samana Samaná 

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Samaná. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (656 reviews)

Very good

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

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### Other neighborhoods around Doncel

![Vacation in Dominican Republic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919168482780831744/0f4bdf2d-a8d9-49bb-88d8-83c6f3fe1f20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Villa Salma

 While Villa Salma might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Playa Cayacoa and Samana Bay. 

[](https://expedia.com/Samana-Villa-Salma.dx919168482780831744)

![Dominican Republic showing boating, tropical scenes and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046772/2a654e49-f7c0-4e53-af19-3e3e193f7700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Samaná Centro

 While there might not be top attractions in Samaná Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa. 

[](https://expedia.com/Samana-Centro.dx553248635976384549)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### La Mezcla

 While there might not be top attractions in La Mezcla, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa. 

[](https://expedia.com/Samana-La-Mezcla.dx919169514036457472)

![The town of Samana was small but fun to explore. Crossing the bridge to nowhere is a must! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046772/b79ae3ff-8733-4583-93e8-c9090d59aa65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Barrio New York

 While there might not be top attractions in Barrio New York, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa. 

[](https://expedia.com/Samana-Barrio-New-York.dx553248635976385871)

![Aerial view over Caribbean Sea and Exotic Palm trees on Bacardi Island Cayo Levantado Samana Bay Dominican Republic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976385469/5f776598-027d-485c-8022-73f069442ec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja and surrounding area, you can visit Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa. 

[](https://expedia.com/Samana-Barrio-La-Fortaleza-Vieja.dx553248635976385469)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### María Luisa

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in María Luisa and surrounding area, you can visit Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa. 

[](https://expedia.com/Samana-Maria-Luisa.dx919168961933938688)

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