Title: Visit Punta Balandra: 2026 Travel Guide for Punta Balandra, Samaná | Expedia.com [Hotels in Punta Balandra](https://expedia.com/Punta-Balandra-Hotels.d553248635975869050.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Punta Balandra](https://expedia.com/Punta-Balandra-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975869050.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Punta Balandra](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Punta-Balandra.d553248635975869050.Car-Rental-Guide)[Punta Balandra Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Punta-Balandra.d553248635975869050.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Punta Balandra ## Travel Guide ## Visit Punta Balandra Things to do - Punta Balandra Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Punta Balandra ![Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/687400/687339/c459d469_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort Playa Las Galeras Las Galeras Samana $225 nightly $288 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 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 Playa Grande are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (264 reviews) Staff were very friendly, but spoke so little fluent English we were entirely left adrift. Terrible communication about property amenities, restaurants, activities, add-ons...they attempted to charge us for a night we missed due to airline cancelations, as though we had not already paid in advance. ... Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=687339&PinnedHotelID=687339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869050) ![Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109940000/109938800/109938748/22ca0c85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive Camino a Costa Esmeralda Miches El Seibo $657 nightly $657 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Miches. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Esmeralda and Playa Arriba are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews) They have a long way to go when it comes to food and restaurants. Many people got a stomach virus and ended up with IV in the medical facility of the hotel. Bring medications with you if you travel to DR. Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=109938748&PinnedHotelID=109938748&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869050) ![Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11850000/11843800/11843755/11c8da42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (661 reviews) Good view of the ocean. Great beach, pool, music most nights. If you want much else it's a 15 minute taxi ride into town. Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=11843755&PinnedHotelID=11843755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869050) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=11843755&PinnedHotelID=11843755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869050) [See all 479 properties in Punta Balandra](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026®ionId=553248635975869050) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Edma Aparta Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83020000/83018300/83018228/ec073500_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edma Aparta Hotel Av. William Jhonson Samaná Samaná Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Samaná. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado ... [](https://expedia.com/Samana-Hotels-Edma-Aparta-Hotel.h83018228.Hotel-Information) ![Las Mariposas ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95510000/95507400/95507381/d9c057e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Las Mariposas Las Galeras Samaná Las Galeras Samaná Stay at this vacation home in Samaná. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rincon Beach and Playa Grande are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews) The casita was basic, but cute and very clean and Melvin the host was really nice. We really appreciated our 1 night sleep there! Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Las-Galeras-Hotels-Las-Mariposas.h95507381.Hotel-Information) ![El Pelicano Apart-Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238300/16238214/4886f748_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Pelicano Apart-Hotel Calle Jimmy Hendrix Las Galeras Stay at this apartment in Samaná. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Rincon Beach and La Playita Beach are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews) Amazing 1 night stay! Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Samana-Hotels-El-Pelicano-Apart-Hotel.h16238214.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Punta Balandra](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975869050&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Punta Balandra hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[Mar 19 - Mar 20](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[Mar 20 - Mar 21](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975869050&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### 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 4.5/5(46 reviews) 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 4/5(49 reviews) 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 4.5/5(54 reviews) 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) #### Samana Zipline 4.5/5(38 reviews) You can take time to visit Samana Zipline during your travels to Samaná. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Samana-Zipline-Samana.d6227607.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Grande Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Las Galeras? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Grande-Samana.d553248635980609574.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) ![Samaná: Cayo Levantado Island Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48093888/57868c94-5c6b-4f23-b88b-8b710b5bf94c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samaná: Cayo Levantado Island Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch $67 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/samana-cayo-levantado-island-boat-trip-with-buffet-lunch.a48093888.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) [See all activities in Punta Balandra](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Punta-Balandra.d553248635975869050.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Punta Balandra ![Samana showing tropical scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046772/e2d4c48c-ec7c-4bf7-9fee-f4a9d694d365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Samaná - Cities near Punta Balandra - Places of interest [Samaná](https://expedia.com/Samana.dx6046772) - [Cayo Levantado ](https://expedia.com/Cayo-Levantado-Dominican-Republic.d553248629888488897.Vacation-Attraction) - [Samana Bay ](https://expedia.com/Samana-Bay-Dominican-Republic.d6227567.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rincon Beach ](https://expedia.com/Rincon-Beach-Dominican-Republic.d6099834.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cayo Levantado Beach ](https://expedia.com/Cayo-Levantado-Beach-Samana.d6099784.Vacation-Attraction) - [Los Haitises National Park ](https://expedia.com/Los-Haitises-National-Park-Dominican-Republic.d6072805.Vacation-Attraction) - [El Salto del Limon ](https://expedia.com/El-Salto-Del-Limon-Samana.d6099788.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa el Valle ](https://expedia.com/Playa-El-Valle-Dominican-Republic.d553248621555660679.Vacation-Attraction) - [El Limon Falls ](https://expedia.com/El-Limon-Falls-Samana.d6254445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Cayacoa ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Cayacoa-Samana.d553248635980609712.Vacation-Attraction) - [Samana Zipline ](https://expedia.com/Samana-Zipline-Samana.d6227607.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Las Flechas ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Las-Flechas-Dominican-Republic.d6099812.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boca el Diablo ](https://expedia.com/Boca-El-Diablo-Samana.d6227599.Vacation-Attraction) - [Colorado Beach ](https://expedia.com/Colorado-Beach-Dominican-Republic.d553248621560560352.Vacation-Attraction) - [Madama Beach ](https://expedia.com/Madama-Beach-Dominican-Republic.d553248621560560350.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Onda ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Onda-Samana.d553248635980609701.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tainopark ](https://expedia.com/Tainopark-Samana.d553248621532872956.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whale Museum of Samana ](https://expedia.com/Whale-Museum-Of-Samana-Samana.d6227624.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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