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 showing tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072777/0add54f2-dc11-4f0a-a4d8-93da045877a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saona Island showing tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072777/0add54f2-dc11-4f0a-a4d8-93da045877a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saona Island showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach](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) ## 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 ![Casa Rosada Beach Front](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109490000/109489900/109489825/fda084aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Rosada Beach Front Isla Saona Mano Juan La Altagracia $104 nightly $132 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Mano Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sea Turtle Recovery Center and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) Si Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F11%2F2026&endDate=2%2F12%2F2026&selected=109489825&PinnedHotelID=109489825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6072777) ![Saona Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95850000/95846100/95846053/w549h675x0y0-697e211e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Saona Lodge Unnamed Road Mano Juan La Altagracia $40 nightly $51 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 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 ... 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Super loved it! Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=95846053&PinnedHotelID=95846053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6072777) ![Casa de Campo Resort and Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/893100/893050/8f460d1d_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 1 - Mar 2 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) Amazing food, superb staff, and everything runs so smoothly! Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=893050&PinnedHotelID=893050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6072777) [See all 1,101 properties in Saona Island](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F11%2F2026&endDate=2%2F12%2F2026®ionId=6072777) 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. ![Estrella Dominicus by Advantage Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111100000/111090600/111090546/8fe65bb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Estrella Dominicus by Advantage Club Av. La Laguna San Rafael del Yuma La Altagracia Stay at this condo in San Rafael del Yuma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Dominicus Beach and Bayahibe Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews) Beautiful and very clean. Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Estrella-Dominicus.h111090546.Hotel-Information) ![Blue beach Eco-hotel by Sanfabini ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109030000/109025900/109025838/18c244db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue beach Eco-hotel by Sanfabini Calle 4 Botijuela - Bayahibe San Rafael del Yuma La Altagracia Stay at this cottage in San Rafael del Yuma. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a beach shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bayahibe Beach ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews) This was an amazing place, Favio and his family do a great job to make it feel like you’re a part of the family when you stay there. Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Blue-Beach-Eco-Hotel-By-Sanfabini.h109025838.Hotel-Information) ![Los Flamencos Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15040000/15038700/15038664/df54a19c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Los Flamencos Aparthotel Avenida Fuller, Dominicus Americanus Bay San Rafael del Yuma La Altagracia Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in San Rafael del Yuma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our ... 7.6/10 Good! (149 reviews) Very safe & friendly environment Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Los-Flamencos-Aparthotel.h15038664.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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Saona Island hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6072777&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Sea Turtle Recovery Center Enjoy an outing to Sea Turtle Recovery Center during your stay in Mano Juan. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Sea-Turtle-Recovery-Center-Mano-Juan.d982579450086551552.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Saona Island ![Bayahibe Beach which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131807/163e067a-d2be-4e09-a475-c86509e944a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bayahíbe ![Dominican Republic, Saona Island - Mano Juan Beach. Fishermen's village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001646/4bd101f2-7889-407b-aaab-0c87f2b25f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mano Juan ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Other - [Mano Juan Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Mano-Juan-Hotels.d3000001646.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Apartments in Mano Juan ](https://www.expedia.com/Mano-Juan-Apartments.d3000001646-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Condo Rentals in Mano Juan ](https://www.expedia.com/Mano-Juan-Condos.d3000001646-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Hotels near La Palmilla Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/La-Palmilla-Beach-Hotels.0-l6249015-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Guanabano Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Guanabano-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248634982112037-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Vacation Homes in Mano Juan ](https://www.expedia.com/Mano-Juan-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000001646-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Guest Houses in Mano Juan ](https://www.expedia.com/Mano-Juan-Guest-Houses.d3000001646-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Flights to Mano Juan ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Mano-Juan.d3000001646.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Visit Mano Juan ](https://www.expedia.com/Mano-Juan.dx3000001646) - [Mano Juan Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Mano-Juan.d3000001646.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [La Palmilla Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/La-Palmilla-Beach-Dominican-Republic.d6249015.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guanabano Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Guanabano-Beach-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d553248634982112037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Things to do in Mano Juan ](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Mano-Juan.d3000001646.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Saona Island - Places of interest [Bayahíbe](https://expedia.com/Bayahibe.dx6131807)[Mano Juan](https://expedia.com/Mano-Juan.dx3000001646) - [Casa de Campo Marina ](https://expedia.com/Casa-De-Campo-Marina-La-Romana.d6249018.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dominicus Beach ](https://expedia.com/Dominicus-Beach-Dominican-Republic.d6099806.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bayahibe Beach ](https://expedia.com/Bayahibe-Beach-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d6227987.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Minitas ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Minitas-La-Romana.d6099814.Vacation-Attraction) - [Teeth of the Dog Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Teeth-Of-The-Dog-Golf-Course-La-Romana.d6072759.Vacation-Attraction) - [La Palmilla Beach ](https://expedia.com/La-Palmilla-Beach-Dominican-Republic.d6249015.Vacation-Attraction) - [Casa de Campo Equestrian Center ](https://expedia.com/Casa-De-Campo-Equestrian-Center-La-Romana.d6249022.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monumento Natural Punta Bayahibe ](https://expedia.com/Monumento-Natural-Punta-Bayahibe-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d553248634982111394.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Links ](https://expedia.com/The-Links-La-Romana.d6099824.Vacation-Attraction) - [East National Park ](https://expedia.com/East-National-Park-Dominican-Republic.d6099799.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dye Fore Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Dye-Fore-Golf-Club-La-Romana.d6099786.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boca de Yuma Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Boca-De-Yuma-Harbour-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d553248621532872959.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cueva de Chicho ](https://expedia.com/Cueva-De-Chicho-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d553248634982112001.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guanabano Beach ](https://expedia.com/Guanabano-Beach-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d553248634982112037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cueva de Berna ](https://expedia.com/Cueva-De-Berna-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d553248621555538020.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cueva Padre Nuestro ](https://expedia.com/Cueva-Padre-Nuestro-San-Rafael-del-Yuma.d553248634982112022.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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app