Doncel Travel Guide
Samaná
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Marina Puerto Bahía
Explore the waterfront in Samaná with a trip to Marina Puerto Bahía.
Samana Zipline
Enjoy an outing to Samana Zipline during your stay in Samaná. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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.
Things to do
Samaná: Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch
Samaná: Cayo Levantado Island Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch
Samaná: City Tour + Los Haitises & Cayo Levantado Island
Saona island From Bayahibe - Start at the Port
El Limon Waterfall & Bacardi Island from Punta Cana
Half-Day El Limon Waterfall Tour from Samana
Top hotels in Doncel
Hotel Bannister by Mint
Great space. Aging a bit but over all the beat place in samana.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort
The hotel offered a spacious environment with a relatively low number of guests, creating a relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere. The amenities were high-end, the buildings were new and luxurious, and the staff were highly professional. All programs and activities were well organized and ran smoothly ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive
Staff was great and the entertainment was amazing !!!!!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive
We will be back!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Alisei
Everything was perfect, clean rooms, excellent food, courteous staff. Our family reunion was was one of the best we have had. We will be back. Thank you Alisei and happy new year!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Doncel
Villa Salma
Though Villa Salma may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Cayacoa and Samana Bay.
Samaná Centro
Samaná Centro might not have many top sights, but Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Mezcla
While La Mezcla isn't home to many top sights, Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Playa Cayacoa.
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.
María Luisa
When in María Luisa, you can plan a visit to Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
