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The DR delights visitors with its mix of white-sand beaches and "gingerbread" Victorian architecture. Nine hundred miles of Caribbean coastline make the Hispaniola Island country a beach-lover’s paradise. Day-trip to Puerto Plata and ride the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, or groove to the steel drum beats of Cabarete nightlife. The breezy palms and sparkling waters of Punta Cana make it a true tropical paradise.
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1. Casa Coson
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Charming small residence directly on the marvelous beach of Coson. The residence was built with love and understanding of the natural beauty around it by it's owners. The long and crystal clear waters of Playa Coson and the evergreen of the mountains in the back makes this place unique and wonderful where you can spend your next holidays. Once here you will not want to leave... The main house has 4 private beachfront bedrooms. The Villa Colonial is a replica of a Victorian Style house with four bedrooms and private kitchen. It has been finely decorated with nice furniture and colorful tissues. In the back there is a magical round private Casita Mexicana. The swimming pool is in the middle of the residence. The garden has long chairs, hammocks, private seating with sun covers, tables to play chess or cards. There is also a first class restaurant that serves delicious juices, drinks and French, Italian and International cuisine. It also has a traditional oven for pizzas. You can enjoy a massage in the gazebos's garden or in your room or you can walk for four miles surrounded by hundreds of coconut trees, golden sand and refreshing water. What are you waiting for? Come join us...
Beautiful boutique hotel
Reviewed By 150harysCasa Coson is a very quiet and romantic boutique hotel. They have only a few rooms, so it is not crowded there. The beach and the garden are really beautiful. Staff is very friendly and the restaurant on the premises is also very good. Just be aware that the restaurant is closed on mondays.
2. Ducassi Suites Rooftop Pool Beach Club & Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Bavaro, Ducassi Suites is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its quaint environment and proximity to great restaurants, Ducassi Suites makes it easy to enjoy the best of Bavaro. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the small hotel. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Bavaro's popular burritos restaurants such as Wacamole, Kats Corner, and Pastrata Mexican Restaurant, all a short distance from Ducassi Suites. Ducassi Suites is sure to make your visit to Bavaro one worth remembering.
Don't believe Promotion photos.
Reviewed By albabN1982JNThe pictures speak by itself. Overall the place looked and smelled bad.Bathroom is a mess. Sink was clogged and had a disgusting odor, the water smells terrible. Dont get decieved by the promotional photos. Terrible place to go stay at. I would never recommend this to anyone.
3. FrioHot
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 50 reviews
FrioHot Boca Chica is a commercial establishment that has all the services for the tourist, as we are HOTEL, RESTAURANT, HELADERIA, PASTRY. We are located on the famous Avenida Duarte de Bocachica, a few meters from the beach. Where you can appreciate the various commercial establishments, enjoy the gastronomy of the area and relax in this paradisiacal natural oasis.
Nope, never again
Reviewed By RichiesixxFirst of all everyone should know this place is not on the beach as some have stated. The attached picture is the view from the rooftop terrace I reserved the balcony room and when I checked in was told I couldn’t have it. The room I was given was windowless, the wifi is non existent and the sheets felt like they hadn’t been washed in weeks. I made the mistake of asking for extra towels and was told “no only two towels per day.” Even though the reason I needed the extra towels was to clean up the water on the floor from their faulty shower. The pool is the size of an oversized jacuzzi and the rooftop terrace was always full of trash. I stayed there one night of my five night reservation and changed hotels. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this hotel.
4. Hotel Pedernales Italia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Best option when visiting Bahía.
Reviewed By harryluna7If you're visiting Bahía de las Águilas and you're not interested in stay overnight on the beach, your best option is to sleep in Pedernales. Pedernales Italia is by far your best choice. You have all you can ever need to have a pleasant night.
5. Grand Caribe Special Low Price
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Nice room, bad location
Reviewed By Eszter_10Our experience in this hotel was not the most pleasant one. It was not that much because of the hotel, than due to the location. We spent here one night, because our flight was delayed, but we felt lucky that we did not have to spend the whole vacation here. We expected the place to be directly on the beach, but it was not right there. The beach was within reasonable distance (about 5 minutes walk), but you have to walk along noisy and dirty streets. Streets where you do not want to walk alone as a woman. The beach was also not so nice, not the sort of beach where you can relax and enjoy the view. If you want to relax, be close to nature and find some peace during your vacation, you should rather opt for a resort. Now the good part: the room was ok, clean and well equipped. The bedsheets and towels were also clean. The girls at the reception were nice and flexible, they even offered us the possibility to have a view at first on our room and make the payment afterwards, because they were willing to change our rooms if we wanted so. But the place is rather noisy, it was difficult to get a good sleep. If you want to be close to nightlife, and do not like too quite places, then this hotel might be a good fit for you.
6. Rancho Tierra Alta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Have you dreamed of being in paradise. Come to Rancho Tierra Alta , located at the top of the central mountains. With view of the mountains and the town of Jarabacoa. At 2500 feet above sea level. Our Hotel is the perfect location to have an uninterrupted relaxation. Enjoy one of our 11 available rooms. Pool, Tennis Table, Domino, BBQ, Gazebo, Restaurant and WIFI available.
A very different Dominican experience
Reviewed By AdcastivFirst of all, be aware this is neither the typical geography nor the typical weather of the Dominican Republic. This place is not about the Caribbean heat, sun and beaches. My wife and I were tired of the beach, since in the two previous months we had been in resorts in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. So, for this occasion we decided something more in touch with Mother Nature. We chose three places in the Jarabacoa area and started calling them. Out of the three chosen places, Rancho Tierra Alta was the only one to respond our phone call. And it was providential! We didn’t take our car because the area is full of high hills and the road is not the safest. We took a Caribe Tours bus to Jarabacoa (350.00 Dominican pesos each) and then a taxi to the place (500 Dominican pesos). To me, the place was like a dream, like being in one of those films where people stay at a log cabin in the forest. Now, the deal is choosing the superior room. The others are ok, but this one doesn’t compare to nothing else. It is spacious, with a balcony, a king size bed, and a twin size bed in a corner, a sofa, bathroom and a big closet (that should had been cleaned more often, although we didn’t need it). There is also a Tv set and Wi Fi. The areas of this place (meaning the entrance, the living room, the dining room, the superior bedroom, etc) are decorated with such a good taste that being anywhere makes you fill nice, peaceful, and comfortable. Now, sitting at the balcony of the superior room, having some wine while eating a chocolate bar hand made by the women of Puerto Plata, (you can only get those at Nacional supermarket) and contemplating the view of the surrounding forest with lots of tall pine trees swinging in the breeze, and the far away lights of the city down in the valley … that’s something! I just couldn’t help thinking that’s the kind of place some famous novelists and composers used to retire to write their masterpieces. The service people were great, very nice and discrete. We ate their food and it had good taste.
7. Vista de Aguilas Ecolodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Worse hotel, dirty, no water in room, no room service, reception unpolite,
Reviewed By fcapellan2016We reserved our room for one night, the next day, in the morning, we told reception, that we were going to stay for another day, they said ok, everything was set for us to stay, we started our journey around the town, and they called us that they gave our room to another guest, to go back and pick up our stuff, we had to suspend our trip to go back to the Hotel. also, beds were not clean, room service none, at night there was no water in the room, we had to keep calling reception, stuff was very unprofessional, we spoke to reception a few times, and nobody really care, reception kept saying that the Hotel owner gave our room to another guest and there was nothing they can do, this was the only hotel that look like the perfect place to stay, but if you check carefully you will find dirty bed sheet, they tell you that the room was clean, yes with the same bed sheet from the last guest before you, hair all over the bed.
8. Hotel Galsi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Located in San Felipe de Puerto Plata near most of the restaurant, Hotel Galsi features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Offering a shared lounge.Staff on site can arrange airport transportation. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All guest rooms at Hotel Galsi include air conditioning and a desk.
Very Quiet place close to everything
Reviewed By PeterFriaGreat place...Excellent location...Only negative point was toilet in uncomfortable place but it is not a reason to give this a very good rating...Will be back for sure... Safe place and friendly employees
9. Clave Verde Ecolodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
Clave Verde Ecolodge is in the hills of Samaná with lush mountain views and just a few minutes away from the sea. An invitation to commune with nature in a beautiful and peaceful environment, perfect to relax and enjoy the small things in life. Clave Verde is runs with 70% solar energy, all waste is reused, recycled or composted, the property is cleaned using natural ingredients and products, biodegradable and eco-friendly toiletries are part of the guest experience, it has a natural chlorinated pool, an open spaced gym, playroom with games and tables and outdoor areas where you can enjoy hiking and running, great space for those who train physically. It is the place you can disconnect with the world and connect with yourself.
extraordinary hosts, problematic location
Reviewed By Ann MNoemi and Jonathan have crafted an unusual retreat on a steep, jungly hillside. They are remarkably kind and thoughtful people who can hold their own in sophisticated circles worldwide. The food ranges from passable to distinguished and is served with a smile. ..The place is blissfully quiet. But for me there were significant negatives: it's a very steep walk or drive down to the main road and 2 1/2 miles to the nearest beach, which is a very nice one, Cala Lima. As someone who came to the DR for the beaches, it was just too far. There is also very little walking possible on the property itself: everything is stairs and terraces. Finally the rooms them selves are open to sounds both from other rooms and the environment. The grounds were a little too well lit at night for restfulness but I understand the need for safety given all the stairs. I am glad I visited this unusual place and met Noemi and Jonathan, but after three nights it was time to go to stay by the beach. Extra thanks to the hosts for arranging my airport pick up by a terrific driver, Amaury Mancebo.
10. Oasi Encantada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Highly recommend, the best staff and beautiful location
Reviewed By nicola_miaWe’d never been to the Dominican Republic before so didn’t know what to expect. We stayed a few nights in Punta Cana, which was nice, but going to Barahona and saying at Oasi with Antonio and his team exceeded all our expectations. What an amazing location, with beautiful scenery and beautiful people. Antonio was simply fabulous and catered to all of our needs. The staff were attentive at all times and the cocktails were incredible. We will 100% be returning, Antonio and his team have treated us like family, and we can’t wait to see them all again in such wonderful place, you have our hearts. Nicola xxxx
