Hotel Zapata

love the zapata

We will return this year for our 3rd visit to the Zapata. It is a wonderful secret we are willing to share. Family owned, on the beach, very clean, breakfast included are some of the good points. We love Marta and Gabrielle for making our stay so special. Right on Boca Chica beach and the staff will carry your lounger to the sand for you. There's a tiki hut bar and a quiet courtyard. Open air dining with a light breakfast. The rooms are not what you will find in a resort but have a closet with safe, a private bath, daily maid service and many have balconies. For $60 - $70 it is a great place to stay. We paid a nice man ( I think it was $10-$15) to take us to the reef to snorkle and he swam with us to point out the best fish. This will be our 5th trip to the DR and we are so glad we discovered the south coast and this great little hotel.

Unique Quality: Friendly owners and staff and immaculate rooms. Location right on the beach at the quiet end of town. Try a little spanish and they will appreciate it. Relax and remember you are on Dominican time, it's part of the charm of the country.