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Arrival, orientation and accommodation
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The C-5 that stretches along the country's north coast leads directly onto the Malecon - a pretty concrete boardwalk that divides the shops and restaurants from the ocean. Together, the C-5 (known locally as Avenida Rosario Sanchez) and the Malecon are the only major thoroughfares in the city. Incoming buses stop in the centre of the Malecon, easy walking distance from most hotels, while
guaguas
stop and set off from the large city market (El Mercado), right on the C-5, close to a few budget accommodations but a half-kilometre north of the seafront.
Samana has an array of accommodations , from luxury resorts to dirt-cheap options, but the latter are not quite as comfortable as those you'll find in Las Terrenas to the north. Bahia View Av Circunvalacion tel 809/538-2186. Exceptionally clean budget hotel with a friendly proprietor and better than average rooms with private showers. Up to US$25. Casa de Huespedes Mildania Calle Fco. Del Rosario Sanchez 41 tel 809/538-2151. Clean and tidy rooms with private showers in an immaculate Dominican house. Up to US$25. Hotel Doria Duarte 1 tel 809/538-2041. Wildly popular small hotel off the Malecon. Clean, basic and well placed. Up to US$25. Gran Bahia Las Galeras road tel 809/538-3111, fax 538-2764, . One of the great gems of Caribbean resorts, with a majestic oceanfront setting east of town, immaculate grounds, and well-maintained rooms. US$75-100.
Tropical Lodge
Malecon tel 809/538-2480, fax 538-2068,
. One of the best hotels on the peninsula, with modern rooms, hot showers, bay views, a superbly placed hot tub and attentive service. US$50-75. Other useful information
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Dominican Republic,
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