Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas, Autograph Collection
About Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas, Autograph Collection
Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas is a new Marriott Autograph Collection resort on Playa Las Ballenas in Las Terrenas, the main beach town on the Samaná peninsula. It has about 94 rooms, suites and private villas.
What sets it apart is its mix of hotel rooms and large villas, some with four bedrooms and a private pool, all within walking distance of the town’s restaurants. It suits couples, families and groups who want a modern beach resort with the choice of a breakfast or all-inclusive plan.
At a glance
Highlights
- Newly opened
- On Playa Las Ballenas
- Villas with private pools
- Walk to Las Terrenas town
- Marriott Bonvoy points
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Deluxe rooms with a balcony
- Junior suites with a king bed and sofa bed
- Two-bedroom suites
- One-, two- and four-bedroom villas, the one-bedroom villas about 1,851 square feet
- Four-bedroom villas with a private pool
Restaurants and bars
Guests can choose a breakfast-inclusive or an all-inclusive plan. The Las Terrenas restaurant scene is a short walk away.
- Solmarella: the main restaurant
- Splash Bar: drinks by the pool
- Sunset Bar: evening drinks
- Café: coffee and light bites
Beach, pools and spa
The resort is on Playa Las Ballenas, with beach towels and umbrellas, and Playa La Iglesia is about a 1-minute walk. There are 3 pools: an adults’ pool, a family pool and a children’s pool. The full-service spa offers massages, facials and body wraps, and stays include its hydrotherapy circuit with sauna and steam room.
Activities and entertainment
There is a free kids club with games for children, and a 24-hour fitness center. The town’s bars, beach clubs and shops are close by, and tours run to the El Limón waterfall, Los Haitises National Park and, from about January to March, whale watching in Samaná Bay.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: couples, families and groups who want a modern resort within walking distance of Las Terrenas.
- Consider another resort if: you want a large all-inclusive with many restaurants, or you need a crib (cribs are not available).
Getting there from Samaná El Catey International Airport
Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) is about 30 minutes away by car. Santo Domingo’s Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is a little over 2 hours away. The resort has no airport shuttle.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the resort.
Good to know
- Part of Marriott Bonvoy
- A service charge is added to the bill
- Cribs and rollaway beds are not available
- Spa massages need a reservation
Location of Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas, Autograph Collection
FAQ about Donoma Las Terrenas Resort & Villas, Autograph Collection
Is Donoma Las Terrenas all-inclusive?
Guests can choose a breakfast-inclusive or an all-inclusive plan.
Where is Donoma Las Terrenas?
On Playa Las Ballenas in Las Terrenas, on the north coast of the Samaná peninsula.
How far is Samaná El Catey International Airport?
About 30 minutes by car.
Does the resort have an airport shuttle?
No. Book a private transfer in advance.
Is it part of Marriott Bonvoy?
Yes. It is an Autograph Collection hotel.
Is Donoma Las Terrenas good for families?
Yes. It has a free kids club, a family pool and a children's pool.
Are there villas?
Yes, with one, two or four bedrooms. The four-bedroom villas have a private pool.
Does it have a spa?
Yes. The full-service spa has a hydrotherapy circuit that is included with stays.
How many pools are there?
3: an adults' pool, a family pool and a children's pool.
Can I walk to restaurants in town?
Yes. Las Terrenas restaurants and bars are within walking distance.


