Title: Visit Saona Island: Best of Saona Island Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Saona Island](https://expedia.com/Saona-Island-Hotels.d6072777.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Saona Island](https://expedia.com/Saona-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d6072777.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Saona Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Saona-Island.d6072777.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Saona Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Saona-Island.d6072777.Car-Rental-Guide)[Saona Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Saona-Island.d6072777.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Saona Island ## Travel Guide ![Saona Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072777/0add54f2-dc11-4f0a-a4d8-93da045877a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saona Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072777/0b3d8bcf-26e0-42c9-9b04-d6ed3d25aeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coconut Palm trees on white sandy beach in Caribbean sea, Saona island. Dominican Republic. Beautiful travel holidays background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072777/b523f58b-382b-4a99-8123-1340520ee43f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Secluded beach on Saona Island, La Romana, Dominican Republic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072777/3b6b98c2-b775-4e26-875e-274cfc7d59af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial drone view of beautiful tropical island beach with palms. Vacation background. Banner view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072777/ea369f60-fb13-4c31-b878-f25e5a6e7da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Saona Island Things to do #### Witness raw coastal beauty, swim at untouched beaches and snorkel around starfish-speckled reefs at this Dominican island reserve. Take a daytrip to one of Dominican Republic’s most beloved island jewels, Isla Saona. Known for its wild beauty and unspoiled white beaches, this island has been used as a backdrop worldwide by filmmakers and companies advertising the ideal Caribbean escape. Rent a boat or join a catamaran tour to enjoy some of the snorkeling, exploring and sightseeing opportunities offered around its shores. Isla Saona’s name was coined by Christopher Columbus when he spotted its pretty landscape on his second journey to the Americas. The island is part of the Parque Nacional del Este (East National Park), a protected reserve that includes a large area of forest on the Dominican mainland. As you approach the island, admire its green vistas and white-sanded coasts. Boat tours may stop at a number of snorkeling spots along the way, which is a great opportunity to see native stingrays and manatees. Spend the day hopping from one pristine beach to another. Being a protected reserve, there are no buildings on the island except for a tiny settlement of locals, called Mano Juan. Beaches on the north side offer incredible views of the mainland. The southern shorelines are usually less crowded. Enjoy a quiet slice of Caribbean paradise while you lie on the sand, work on your tan or read a book. Take a walking tour of the tiny village of Mano Juan to see the island lifestyle of its inhabitants. Around the coastline, the Canto de la Playa beach is a popular place to walk around mangrove landscapes. Explore rock pools along the coast to collect shiny pebbles and spot placid starfish clinging to the pool walls. Isla Saona is a 1-hour trip south by boat from the fishing village of Bayahibe. Tours take a full day and charge a small fee. Be sure to bring towels, extra water and sunscreen. - Saona Island Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Saona Island ![Saona Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95850000/95846100/95846053/b237f0f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Saona Lodge Unnamed Road Mano Juan La Altagracia $40 nightly $52 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Mano Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sea Turtle Recovery Center and Canto de la Playa ... 9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews) Excellent stay and an amazing island. The place is simple but full of charm. We stayed in one of the rooms inside the main house, complete with its own outdoor bathroom. Fabrico was lovely met us at the pier and gave us info on the beaches etc. The breakfast was great. I would definitely recommend ... 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(15 reviews) Si Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=109489825&PinnedHotelID=109489825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6072777) ![Casa de Campo Resort and Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/893100/893050/w5422h3387x0y0-871fff13_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa de Campo Resort and Villas Carretera La Romana-Higuey La Romana La Romana $300 nightly $383 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Romana. Enjoy 8 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Amazing resort - best experience. Food is excellent quality, and client service is unparalleled. Facilities and amenities are exceptional. Feels like you’re in a different world at Casa de Campo - unlike any other resort at Dominican Republic. 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Popular attractions Bayahibe Beach and Dominicus Beach ... 8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews) I am extremely satisfied with my stay at El Navegante Hotel in Bayahibe! Check in process was easy. 24 hours before my expected arrival I sent the host a message through the expedia app and she responded with my room number and lock code to enter the room. I found the code lock to be extremely handy ... Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-El-Navegante.h121354066.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Saona Island](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6072777&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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