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An aerial view of a resort with a large pool, sun loungers, and palm trees.

1. Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club

Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club
4.5 star property
Doncel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (408 reviews)
"Beautiful property with very nice staff and tasty food"
United States
Jaime
The price is ￥17,153
￥21,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club
An infinity pool with a wooden pergola and a view of the ocean and boats.

2. Hacienda Samana Bay Hotel & Residence

Hacienda Samana Bay Hotel & Residence
5.0 star property
3 km from Doncel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (433 reviews)
"Great place, beautiful ocean view"
United States
Radhames
The price is ￥22,155
￥28,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hacienda Samana Bay Hotel & Residence
A woman in a floral dress standing in a courtyard with potted plants and a stone wall.

3. Nilka Hotel Boutique

Nilka Hotel Boutique
3.5 star property
Samaná Centro, 2.4 km from Doncel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (144 reviews)
"The stay was wonderful we stayed 4 nights. The staff was exceptional. Breakfast was especially good. Air conditioning is good."
United States
Vincent
The price is ￥10,586
￥13,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Nilka Hotel Boutique
A pool with a unique design, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a body of water and lush greenery.

4. Eurostars Grand Cayacoa

Eurostars Grand Cayacoa
4.5 star property
1.8 km from Doncel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (666 reviews)
"Clean rooms beautiful views"
United States
Maynor
The price is ￥28,457
￥36,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Eurostars Grand Cayacoa
A swimming pool with white lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a large tree in the background.

5. Samana Suites Hotel

Samana Suites Hotel
2.5 star property
Barrio New York, 2.5 km from Doncel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (53 reviews)
"Julie and Jarry are absolutely great and helpful to make our stay excellent. The elevated view of the town and water is great on day and night. It's only a 2 minute drive to town with all amenities. The hotel is very quiet located. Jaqueline and me had a great stay and will be back."
United States
Christian
The price is ￥8,304
￥9,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Samana Suites Hotel
A swimming pool with a view of the ocean and a distant bridge.

6. Figaro Hotel Boutique

Figaro Hotel Boutique
3.5 star property
María Luisa, 2.8 km from Doncel
7.2 out of 10, Good, (48 reviews)
"Clean room,staff, and breakfast! "
United States
Grisleidy
The price is ￥8,814
￥11,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Figaro Hotel Boutique
A balcony with wicker chairs overlooking a coastal town with a bridge, buildings, and a hill with a large structure.

7. Hotel & Restaurant Chino

Hotel & Restaurant Chino
3.0 star property
Barrio New York, 2.5 km from Doncel
7.2 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and close to alot of the tours"
United States
Jeanette
The price is ￥10,487
￥13,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hotel & Restaurant Chino
A modern building with a sign reading 'CASA DOMCIA SAMANA BAY - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'.

8. Casa Docia Samana

Casa Docia Samana
3.0 star property
Barrio New York, 2.4 km from Doncel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (87 reviews)
"Clean, close to excursion, I liked it "
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥9,775
￥13,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Casa Docia Samana
A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, palm trees, and a white fence.

9. Bahia Principe Escape Samaná - Hyatt Inclusive Collection - Adults Only

Bahia Principe Escape Samaná - Hyatt Inclusive Collection - Adults Only
4.5 star property
9 km from Doncel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (703 reviews)
"Best hotel ever."
United States
Dzmitry
The price is ￥30,199
￥30,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Bahia Principe Escape Samaná - Hyatt Inclusive Collection - Adults Only
An aerial view of a resort with a central pool, multiple beach areas, and lush greenery.

10. Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive

Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive
5.0 star property
8.9 km from Doncel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (300 reviews)
"everything the plce food the room is the best place i been in vacation so far"
United States
Rene
The price is ￥137,077
￥137,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive
A spacious indoor area with a pool table, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Edma Aparta Hotel

Edma Aparta Hotel
2.0 star property
María Luisa, 2.6 km from Doncel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"The breakfast was very good and fresh"
United States
RAUDY
The price is ￥6,905
￥8,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Edma Aparta Hotel
A stone staircase leading to a modern building with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

12. Taino Beach Lofts

Taino Beach Lofts
3.0 star property
9.8 km from Doncel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (25 reviews)
"Very nice"
United States
Giselle Fernandez
The price is ￥14,676
￥17,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Taino Beach Lofts
A wooden bridge with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

13. Samanatropicalvillage

Samanatropicalvillage
3.0 star property
Samaná Centro, 1.8 km from Doncel
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"not recommended at all. photo look like nice but in reality nothing"
United States
Mibolange
The price is ￥11,952
￥15,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Samanatropicalvillage
A modern house with a thatched roof, built into a cliffside overlooking a river.

14. El Valle lodge

El Valle lodge
4.0 star property
9.5 km from Doncel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"Unfortunately, my experience at El Valle Lodge was disappointing. From the moment we arrived, I felt that the treatment we received was not welcoming. We were made to feel as though we didn’t belong there, which was especially upsetting because we were simply vacationing in our own country. I was also surprised that basic amenities such as coffee and even ice came at an additional cost. For the price of the stay, I expected a more welcoming experience and better attention to the comfort of...
United States
Yenise
The price is ￥14,676
￥17,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
El Valle lodge
A multi-story residential building with balconies, potted plants, and a small dog in the driveway.

15. Room-best bed and Breakfast in Samana Br

Room-best bed and Breakfast in Samana Br
2.0 star property
Barrio New York, 2.6 km from Doncel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Our host was very attentive to our needs. The room was in his home, so he was always available and very helpful with travel advice. The breakfast is included and was very good. There is a nice view of the bay."
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥7,237
￥8,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Room-best bed and Breakfast in Samana Br
A rustic wooden interior with a thatched roof, a wooden staircase, a sofa, and a dining table.

16. Bungalows India El Valle Samana

Bungalows India El Valle Samana
4.0 star property
8.3 km from Doncel
The price is ￥15,056
￥19,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Bungalows India El Valle Samana
A thatched-roof structure with a white railing and a staircase leading up to it.

17. Cayena Del Mar Private Boutique Resort

Cayena Del Mar Private Boutique Resort
5.0 star property
4.4 km from Doncel
The price is ￥143,380
￥169,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Cayena Del Mar Private Boutique Resort
A lush tropical landscape with a pool and a view of the ocean.

18. Eco Casa Algana

Eco Casa Algana
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Doncel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"If you like to have an experience with the ecosystem this is one of the best place to stay. We can heard all types of insects and animals in the night time, like a concern. You can have the experience listen the rooster concern in the morning. You can breathe fresh air during the morning and night time. A good experience to be in contact with the earth."
United States
Nilka
The price is ￥10,437
￥13,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Eco Casa Algana
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a black sofa, and a ceiling light fixture.

19. Residence Xamanai

Residence Xamanai
3.0 star property
13.1 km from Doncel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Good staff, very pet friendly Excellent place for family vacation"
United States
Bethsaïda
The price is ￥4,807
￥7,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Residence Xamanai
A rustic building with multiple levels, stone walls, and a wooden balcony.

20. Altos de Caño Hondo

Altos de Caño Hondo
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Doncel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (256 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and awesome staff"
United States
Deyanira
The price is ￥14,411
￥25,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Altos de Caño Hondo
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Compare top hotels in Doncel

An aerial view of a resort with a large pool, sun loungers, and palm trees.

Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club

4.5 star property
Doncel
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An infinity pool with a wooden pergola and a view of the ocean and boats.

Hacienda Samana Bay Hotel & Residence

5.0 star property
3 km from Doncel
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A woman in a floral dress standing in a courtyard with potted plants and a stone wall.

Nilka Hotel Boutique

3.5 star property
Samaná Centro, 2.4 km from Doncel
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A pool with a unique design, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a body of water and lush greenery.

Eurostars Grand Cayacoa

4.5 star property
1.8 km from Doncel
View
A swimming pool with white lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a large tree in the background.

Samana Suites Hotel

2.5 star property
Barrio New York, 2.5 km from Doncel
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9.0
Wonderful
408 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
433 reviews
8.8
Excellent
144 reviews
8.2
Very good
666 reviews
8.4
Very good
53 reviews
The price is ￥17,153
￥21,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
The price is ￥22,155
￥28,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The price is ￥10,586
￥13,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The price is ￥28,457
￥36,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The price is ￥8,304
￥9,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking

Where to stay in Doncel

Find the best Doncel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a pier, and a white building with a red roof.
Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Open Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic

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.

A beach with white sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and a boat in the distance.

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.

A waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.

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.

A wooden pier extending into a calm body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
Photo by Jenessa Peters
Open Photo by Jenessa Peters

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.

La Aguada

When in La Aguada, you can plan a visit to Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Doncel Hotel Reviews

Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas Autograph Collection

Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"Cleanness and beach availability. Love the pool with drinks service. I would love to recommend a place for hotel guests to relax and not only in the restaurant especially during raining days."
Edwin 5-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas Autograph Collection

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Doncel?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Samaná's Doncel neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Marina Puerto Bahía as part of your Doncel travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Doncel?
Based on our traveler data, Bannister Hotel & Yacht Club is one of the top choices for your stay in Doncel. This resort offers a marina and 2 outdoor pools.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Doncel?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations in Doncel to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Samaná area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Doncel, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Doncel.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Doncel?
For more details about updating your trip to Doncel or cancelling it, click here.
What is there to do in this Samaná neighborhood?
Marina Puerto Bahía is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Doncel. While you're out sightseeing in Samaná, be sure to visit other sights like Whale Museum of Samana or Tainopark.