The south-east coast is among the calmest in the country: the coral reef breaks the waves and the water is shallow and clear. These are the beaches we recommend most.
A Blue Flag beach with fine white sand, a gentle slope into the water and palms that shade right down to the shore. The sea is usually calm, so it suits small children too. From Laguna 410 it is a two-minute walk.
A club with its own sea access, pools, loungers, towels, a bar and a restaurant. Guests at Tracadero 02 have club membership included in the rent and stay 20 metres away.
Three kilometres along the coast, a narrower beach between fishing boats and bars on the sand. Island trips leave from here. Best at sunset.
Long palm-lined beaches inside the national park, with no hotels or roads. You visit on a full-day boat trip from Bayahibe — see our Saona Island guide.
Smaller and quieter than Saona. Excellent for snorkelling and diving on the coral reef.
How to visit Saona Island from Dominicus and Bayahibe: speedboat or catamaran, the natural pool with starfish, Mano Juan village and what to pack.
Getting from La Romana, Punta Cana and Santo Domingo airports to Dominicus and Bayahibe: distances, drive times, taxi, private transfer and car hire.
Why Dominicus suits families with children: calm shallow sea, pools with a gradual entry, short journeys and practical tips.
Apartments in Dominicus booked directly with the owner, 10% off weekly stays.
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