Sosúa
Two whitewashed, modernist homes on a hill just outside town have been transformed into a comfortable and intimate B&B, both a quiet refuge and a base for…
Must-see hotels in North Coast
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North Coast
This extraordinary hotel is one of the finest in the country. It offers 50 indulgent suites, each with marble floors, sparkling fixtures, canopied beds,…
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Cabarete
On the edge of a lagoon a five-minute walk inland, this lushly landscaped property has small, colorful and rustic backpacker-style cabins; larger, modern…
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Cabarete
Owned and designed by a husband-and-wife team, this collection of marvelously designed, Thai-inspired thatched-roof bungalows about halfway between…
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Puerto Plata
This rambling old house is easily the best place for independent travelers in Puerto Plata. Coming through the security gate at the end of a long driveway…
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Tubagua Plantation Eco-Village
North Coast
A rustic but well-constructed mountaintop eco-retreat where guests can get a taste of rural DR life, eat delicious meals (US$25 per day), and visit a…
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Cabarete
The best-value stay in Playa Encuentro offers both surf and yoga packages, along with a range of serene, palapa-topped accommodations in two lush…
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North Coast
An expat couple runs Punta Rucia Lodge, a handful of cabins wonderfully situated on a beach just east of town. Though the grounds are nearly concealed and…
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North Coast
Perched on a rocky spit over turquoise-blue waters and marking the eastern end of the town beach, the long-running Bahía Blanca has undeniably beautiful…
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North Coast
You probably won't stay at this resort, but just knowing about it (and maybe calling ahead to try to eat or golf there) is worth it. This is the latest…
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North Coast
Surrounded by lush jungle and set on a river near the village of Muñoz, 3km inland from Playa Dorada, thoroughly rustic Suncamp looks like a typical…
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Cabarete
Trapeze, kickboxing, physical therapy camp, a half pipe for skateboarders – certainly not your standard hotel offerings. Then again, this ecologically…
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Cabarete
Designed with the discerning surfer in mind, Swell is far from a crash pad. The spare clean lines, plush bedding, modern photographs and funky furniture…
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Cabarete
If a beachfront location isn’t a priority, then this small, vaguely suburban property down a dirt road 200m or so from Playa Encuentro is a nice place to…
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North Coast
Fairly remote, though only a short walk from the base of El Morro, this collection of high-end boutique bungalows is worth the journey. Contemporary…
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North Coast
Costambar doesn't have many tourists, but all of them should stay at L'Oase. Tastefully adorned in Dominican art, the charming villas contain 12 bedrooms…
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Sosúa
The pleasant leafy pool and garden area is the centerpiece of this adorable, centrally located hotel only a block from Playa Alicia. A three-story modern…
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Cabarete
Hidden down one of Cabarete’s few side streets, the rambling, whimsical Alegría has beach access, along with a spiral staircase leading to a wooden deck…
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North Coast
After a half-decade hiatus, this adults-only resort has reopened with a new, modern look that channels – wait for it – heaven. The whole place is now…
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Puerto Plata
This good option in Puerto Plata is housed within a restored 1920s mansion originally inhabited by a sugar-cane baron. The owners are meticulous about…
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Sosúa
This well-managed, friendly hotel contains 24 rooms on two floors, connected by broad breezy corridors. Airy rooms have Spanish red-tile floors, clean…
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Cabarete
Distinguished by boutique-style rooms and its location down a small lane at the relatively traffic-free eastern end of town, Velero is a good choice away…
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Cabarete
East of town, this quaint collection of condos is available to rent for the night and features two shared rooftop hot tubs.
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Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
North Coast
At the heart of a sprawling resort village, this enormous complex offers some of the cheapest prices on the north coast. It's a bit shabby and totally…
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Cabarete
The rather anomalous facade of this large brick building, converted by its gregarious owner into a cavernous hostel, resembles a suburbanite's version of…
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North Coast
One of the few adults-only resorts on the north coast, Blue Bay styles itself as a boutique option for singles and couples looking for a holiday evocative…
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North Coast
Recently taken over by AM Resorts and turned from a Barceló into a Sunscape, this all-inclusive offers good value and has managed to remain vital at least…
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North Coast
This may be the only self-proclaimed ecolodge to also contain a VIP area with Miami-style lounge beds. And while the austere concrete structure set back…
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Cabarete
Budget-minded kitesurfers should consider this relatively new, seafront place. Clean and simply furnished rooms with new flat-screen TVs are in a building…
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North Coast
This hotel is a far cry from chic, although the entryway columns make a fair effort. The 46 rooms are kept clean and you can pop out for a pleasantly…
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North Coast
The cafe and lounge area of this intimate, three-room, French-owned place is on the village's sandy beachfront. Other standout features include an above…
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Cabarete
This oceanfront property features condominiums for rent, most with tile floors, good-sized bathrooms, satellite TV and cozy furniture. All suites and…
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Sosúa
All 11 rooms at this cozy hotel are slightly different, whether in size, furnishings or decor, but all feature comfortable beds, attractive furnishings…
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North Coast
Not too far out of town from Río San Juan (but a world away, in the mountains), this cute collection of seven villas offers striking views of the…
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Cabarete
Opened in 2004, this is the most upscale lodging on Kite Beach, if not the most characterful. Studios and apartments have well-equipped kitchens –…
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North Coast
Iberostar receives its fair share of repeat customers. There is a certain Disneyland cheesiness about the place – you’ll be greeted at reception by a…
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North Coast
This place on the Costa Verde offers cozy accommodations in brightly painted containers with thatched roofs, along with plusher, pricier rooms (US$80) in…
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North Coast
A two-story modern building with a handful of two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, living rooms and balconies. Especially recommended for families or…
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Cabarete
This appealing boutique-y hotel at the western end of town has 61 slightly dated rooms, each with balcony or terrace, air-con, comfortable beds and modern…
