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OASIS HAMACA: STAYING WITH HURRICANE IKE

by BOPO12

VERY GOOD hotel - the usual things to be found in the Carib - minor things that bother those who think the world might actually revolve around them. Wonderful staff - I could not have asked for nicer people - better food or a more beautiful place to stay.

NOT a five star but, hey, you want a nice place to stay ? With a casino and a real international crowd - this was it for me. Had a blast and never knew the French could drink SO MUCH or had such beautiful singing voices !!

Villa Taina ****: Beachfront Hotel

by bianchis

We spent our last two nights here as it was closer to the airport in Puerto Plata. It was very convenient and situated right on the beach. This is where all the surfers come and it is really quite enjoyable watching the surfers or the kitesurfers take off.
This hotel also offers a lot in regard to sport:
Kayaks and Boogie boards are available free of charge
A beginners course for 1.5 hours is also offered free of charge.

I liked the open air bar and restaurant on the beach. Very nicely decorated with a sand floor. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 pm.
Also there is high speed internet access but dont forget to bring along your Cat5 Ethernet cable to attach to your notebook.
The food here was OK but nothing to get excited about.
The hotel owner and staff were very helpful especially Jacqueline the Swiss lady who was responsible for the restaurant.

Hotel Atarazana: I really shouldn't be telling you about this place

by e_crowe

Love it!!! Stayed here twice. The owners are very friendly and know a lot about things to do and places to go. During our first trip, the owner arranged for us to go w/ his friends to Isla Saona (2 hrs away) for an all day exursion. He lent his friend his personal car and asked them if we could come along. This hotel is a modern and remodeled building in Zona Colonial.

Breakfast is included (eggs, cheese, meats, fruit, bread, fresh juice, coffee)
Free internet use
Walking distance to restaurants and shops
Clean
Home-like feeling

I think we paid about US$70/nt for a room w/o AC

Paradisus Palma Real Resort & Spa: Paradisus Palma Real Resort & Spa

by andersonclan

The Paradisus Palma Real Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive awesome resort. Their facilities are top notch. The beach at this resort is beautiful, very open & is public. Their are many places to dine, either casual or cocktail. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, accomodating and were English friendly. There are so many activities & excursions to choose from (some included with resort, some not). There were lots of weddings & honeymooners.... great place for a wedding. There were also many families & children. We didn't take our children on this trip, but there would have been plenty for them to do (kids club, game room, theatre).

Their are many so many water-sport activities to choose from right in front of this resort. There is entertainment for each night and there is also a casino in the resort. The Spa is WONDERFUL! There is a shopping village right beside the resort which was very nice. We found lots of souvenirs plus some extras. The Paradisus resort will shuttle you back & forth at no charge. There is an unlimited green fee at the Cocotal Golf Course.

The Blue Doliphin

by Stacy27

I love this place! If my friend would have allowed it, I would still be there now... on the beach, sporting dreds, and painting.

My hotel was in the best location, I feel, to take in all of the sites.
The poorest of Americans are still able to live like Royalty, here. Contrary to popular belief, I found this place safe as can be. All you need to do is what you would do anywhere- look out for yourselves and try and have the best time. The only risk I took was paying twice what I would pay if I had known Spanish or the area, for my moped rides (still cheaper then taking a cab around Naples, FL, where I had flown out of).

For a touch of home, you will be able to speak English with the staff here... But I prefer to exchange smiles with the friendliest bartender I have ever encountered, Flo. Flo does not speak english, but she makes a mean Rum Punch using fresh, local juices.

Super Cabanas Hollywood: Decent - Super Cabanas de Hollywood

by ArenJo

I actually stayed here last year, so I'm writing from that memory. It cost around $30 for the night and it's the closest Cabanas to Puerto Plata on the way to Confresi/Sosua, etc. There were roaches and graffiti on the wall. My personal opinion...pay a few dollars more and go to Cabanas Isla del Paraiso less than a mile down the road.

Hotel Castilla: Nastiest hotel on Earth

by ArenJo

I read both good and bad reviews about this place online. So, I thought I would try it out. I got charged more than I expected $20, and they even tried to charge me about $40 to have a breakfast included plan. Well, I paid the $20 and went up to my room. There were holes in the wall and it looked like the place could crumble at any moment. First thing first, I showered. The water barely trickled out. Then I pulled back the sheets to get into bed and there were bugs galore! I went downstairs to complain and the owner laughed at me and handed me a can of bug spray (though I'm obviously pregnant). At that point I was just disgusted and I left to stay in the Cabanas near Confresi (any of those are way better on a budget).
I honestly have never been so disgusted in my life. Unless you want bugs in all of your stuff, go stay at a much better and clean bug-free place for only $10 more a night.

Cabanas Isla del Paraiso: Nice, new cabanas near Puerto Plata

by ArenJo

The Isla del Paraiso Cabanas can be found in many area in the Dominican Republic. The only one I have stayed at is near Puerto Plata. They were brand new, extremely clean, and had helpful staff.
I would recommend though to bring cash. I tried to pay with credit cards and they were having constant problems with their machines and claiming that my cards were bad. So, I stayed there one night for $30. The next night when I tried to stay there, I got charged $20 for just a few hours because they let us go in and THEN tried both of my cards (that worked everywhere else). They said the cards weren't working and so I had to leave since I didn't have the $30 for the night. So, possibly their machines werent working, possibly they wanted to overcharge us and not even let us stay knowing we didn't have the cash to stay a whole night. So...long story short...good place to stay if you have cash, terrible place to stay if you don't.

Everything is brand new and in good condition. The rooms with the "love chairs" and sofas cost more than the ones I stayed in.

Hotel Guaynabo in Las Terrenas: Nice accomodations

by ArenJo

My boyfriend is friends with the owner, so he made a deal for $30 a night. It may cost someone else around $40 a night.
The hotel is in a good area. Very close to stores as well as the beach. Fairly quite at night.
The rooms were clean and both rooms we looked at had TVs as well as a queen bed and a child's bed. So, it's very good for a couple and a third party (child or not).
I would definitely stay there again if in the area.

Cabanas Sensacion in Confresi: A little too expensive

by ArenJo

This hotel was nice and had a jacuzzi and even a nice "love chair." However, I thought the price of around $50 for one night was a little much. The other Cabanas in the area are much cheaper.
Clean rooms and professional staff.

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Other Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

OASIS HAMACA: STAYING WITH HURRICANE IKE

Villa Taina ****: Beachfront Hotel

Hotel Atarazana: I really shouldn't be telling you about this place

Paradisus Palma Real Resort & Spa: Paradisus Palma Real Resort & Spa

The Blue Doliphin

Super Cabanas Hollywood: Decent - Super Cabanas de Hollywood

Hotel Castilla: Nastiest hotel on Earth

Cabanas Isla del Paraiso: Nice, new cabanas near Puerto Plata

Hotel Guaynabo in Las Terrenas: Nice accomodations

Cabanas Sensacion in Confresi: A little too expensive

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