The best accommodations North Coast

This agency offers a wide range of quality accommodation in the centre of Cabarete Bay, in high quality Caribbean residences: from simple studios to 5 bedroom beachfront penthouses . The properties are all located close to the village. In addition to a tailor-made rental service, the agency's team does everything possible to make your stay more enjoyable by offering a wide range of services (car rental, baby-sitting, chef, massages...) as well as a wide choice of sports activities and excursions.

The 300 inviting rooms and suites (with terrace, cable TV and telephone) are decorated in a Mexican style and are spread over five buildings, which are themselves spread out over a large property. The resort is located on the west side of the beach, near the marina, where you can enjoy scuba diving. Here too, the formula is that of an all-inclusive holiday club. A huge swimming pool, a beach club, sports activities, four restaurants, a discotheque, a children's club...

The Gipsy Ranch offers a variety of accommodation options: single rooms, studios with kitchenette, and a large house with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and three large bedrooms (maximum capacity 12 persons). In the garden there is a barbecue area for guests, a small swimming pool and... dogs, a few chickens and rabbits, surprising at first, but you quickly get used to it and appreciate the animal presence. Family welcome, possibility of horse riding (the new ranch is located opposite on the beach). Wifi.

Located near the beach, a classic hotel of 156 comfortable rooms. Four international cuisine restaurants with themed buffets. Swimming pool and children's pool. A family option among the most economical of the complex.

The Apartment-Hotel Cayo Arena offers twelve two-bedroom apartments with well-equipped kitchens, in a small modern building near the sea. It is often full on weekends, so be sure to book in advance. A swimming pool is available to guests, as well as a restaurant service. The friendly staff will help you organize excursions to the cayo or to the natural park around Montecristi, if you wish. Free parking, Internet access, 24-hour reception. Good value for money.

The seafront hotel comprises 4 room-bungalows with spacious shower rooms. All rooms are spotlessly clean and equipped with a fan. A beautiful tropical garden surrounds the bungalows, with a swimming pool and whirlpool for maximum relaxation. Breakfast available on request. Internet access. Guarded parking at night. The only worry: mosquitoes. Take mosquito repellent.

All 15 rooms have en-suite bathrooms and fans. The hotel, simple and clean, is located in the city center. It's often full on weekends and has the advantage, for those who can't do without TV, of offering cable channels. Internet access is available and breakfast is included. The friendly staff also speak English. Weekly rates are available for travelers looking for a pied-à-terre. At the end of the day, Le Don Gaspard also offers fine Creole cuisine, or a drink at the bar.

Right in the center of town, in a lively and sometimes even noisy area, this is a good-value address in Montecristi. The hotel often plays host to groups and local sports teams. The forty or so rooms of varying capacities are all en suite and air-conditioned. The decor is sober, a little austere for some. Restaurant Brisa serves a variety of sandwiches, seafood, rice, soups, salads and more. Wifi access works well. A warm welcome.

The complex has 425 rooms of different categories, organized in a village on the beach. Comfortable (cable TV, air conditioning, terrace) and quiet. Two à la carte restaurants, the Michelangelo and the Eden Grill, and a buffet, a huge swimming pool, a well-appointed beach, sports activities and entertainment worthy of our most famous vacation clubs. The nightclub, Crazy Moon, and the casino are very popular on weekends. Miniclub from 4 to 12 years old.

The classic, elegant and well-appointed Hotel Blue Jacktar overlooks the beach, which is just a few minutes away. So you can enjoy the private space for guests. The 500 rooms are comfortable and bright (terrace or balcony, air-conditioning, TV, quality bedding, mini-refrigerator), though sometimes a little dated. Numerous activities and entertainment are available, as are the 4 restaurants (1 buffet and 3 à la carte), bars and casino. Swimming pool. Pleasant, informal atmosphere. A good option.

A boutique that also offers an Internet centre and room rental.

This charming hotel is located in a quiet area, a little way from the city center. The Montesilva is mainly frequented by Dominican tourists, making it a good base for visitors in search of authenticity. All 7 rooms have been recently renovated, with air conditioning and TV. A small pool for relaxing, with deckchairs or tables, awaits you on arrival. The entire establishment is well kept and clean. The breakfast is generous. A friendly, helpful welcome from the new team who run the place.

At the exit of the village in the direction of Sosúa, the hotel's four small three-story buildings form an alley to the sea. There are about 40 rooms and suites with bath, cable TV, telephone, balcony, fan, and some with air conditioning, which is very pleasant when the temperature is high. The Kite Beach Hotel also has a small swimming pool with deckchairs and a bar-restaurant on the beach. As the name suggests, there is a kitesurfing schoolwith equipment rental.

The El Magnifico offers rooms of different capacities: from studios to penthouses , as well as 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with air conditioning and terrace or balcony. The decoration of the establishment and the accommodation is superb, the tropical garden invites to meditation, and the swimming pool as well as the 2 whirlpools are very pleasant. What to spend a good stay in the peace, just near the beach and the city center. The establishment is managed by Gérard, a French-speaking Quebecer who welcomes you with a smile.

Completely renovated in 2015, this boutique hotel is a real favorite! Each of its twenty rooms is tastefully decorated with modern and elegant furniture, and is equipped with television, fan, mini-bar, air conditioning and safe. The bedding is of high quality. In the center of the complex there is a pleasant shaded patio with a swimming pool. An excellent bar-restaurant completes the picture of this charming hotel.

Very luxurious and subtly decorated, it boasts just 50 refined contemporary rooms and suites, decorated in a refined style of beige and white, all with balcony. They are housed in a two-storey building set in a tropical garden by the beach. Two restaurants, including the Lucia, a large indoor bar, an elevated swimming pool overlooking the beach, whirlpool baths, a sophisticated spa and a landscaped beach complete the hotel's services.

This hotel dominates the eastern part of the bay with its Mediterranean architecture. Built right on the beach, it offers a little less than 200 rooms with all comforts (air conditioning, TV, safe, terrace) in an all-inclusive formula. We recommend the rooms with a sumptuous view on the sea. A large buffet restaurant, three à la carte restaurants (Italian, Mexican and Asian), bars, multiple sports activities, two swimming pools, a Spa, a children's club, in short, ideal for family vacations. The French-speaking staff is particularly attentive.

Functional and pleasant, this hotel is located on the edge of the beautiful Playa Chiquita. Its 89 comfortable rooms and apartments overlook the pool for some. They have television, king size beds with comfortable bedding, mini-fridge and Wi-Fi. The international cuisine restaurant is open daily. For those wishing to explore the sea bed, a diving club is available on site. Professional and available reception. It is possible to opt for an all-inclusive formula.

Located in the heart of the village, it is a modern building with 40 comfortable rooms with air conditioning, television, refrigerator, elegant bathroom, Wi-Fi and private parking. You can choose between single and double beds. Some of the rooms have a terrace and open directly onto the relaxation area of the hotel. Indeed, the New Garden will delight all guests with its pleasant shaded pool. A bar and a restaurant with Italian specialities complete the offer of the stay. Professional and smiling welcome.

This hotel is one of the most elegant all-inclusives in the Playa Dorada complex. The Mediterranean-style decor is warm and refined, as is the overall ambience. The 506 rooms and suites are spacious and well-appointed (air conditioning, telephone, cable TV, balcony). The 4 restaurants offer top-quality, varied and tasty cuisine (buffet and themed à la carte restaurants). The beach is superb and offers a wide range of activities.

To find this very nice all-inclusive beach resort of the Viva Wyndham chain, go to Playa Dorada, at the eastern entrance of Puerto Plata. The resort, adults-only, bordered by a pretty luxuriant vegetation, offers three categories of rooms: Bliss room ( king size bed), Nirvana room (4 persons), or Amnesia suite, all well equipped and comfortable. Guests enjoy strolling along the beach as much as they enjoy going to the gym, spa or theater! Numerous dining options, including a beach bar. Very nice address!

The apartments are located inside the gated community of Costambar, at the entrance to Puerto Plata and a two minute walk from the beach. They have bathroom, electricity, television, gas and wifi. They are bright and quite large. Within the residence: supermarket, bar, bakery, hairdresser, restaurant, golf, tennis court. Possibility to hire a cook during your stay or a nanny to look after the children. A good value for money option. Friendly welcome.

Sleek furnishings, warm family comfort, practical space and on-demand services make for a pleasant stay in Cabarete. All but one of the Front Loop apartments have sea views. To relax, you can also take advantage of the infinity pool with whirlpools, and the well-designed facilities for kitesurfers and windsurfers. Just below the complex, you'll find the Nathalie Simon school and the Front Loop Café, both owned by the same people

The Millennium Resort & Spa is located at the entrance to Cabarete. The town centre and shops are only 10 minutes away on foot. In a very modern architecture, the establishment, all dressed in white, is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable in Cabarete. Half hotel, half luxury apartment, the 53 rooms spread over 4 floors are particularly spacious and well appointed. Spa, small gym, restaurant serving breakfast and Italian cuisine, bar.

The rooms at Almendra Residencial are modern in style, well furnished and above all very spacious. They are equipped with a terrace or balcony, air conditioning or fans. Here you are in the quiet, extensive and safe Pro-Cab area, 10 minutes walk from the beach and the centre. You will have a fully equipped kitchenette, two beautiful pools to relax and refresh, a large whirlpool, and parking. Smiling, helpful and available welcome. A very competitive quality-price ratio.

It is the best in the city. The Raydan Hotel is located in the heart of the city and close to two parks. It is very popular with business travellers and tourists. Its rooms are simple but comfortable, equipped with air conditioning, television, minibar, wifi... The restaurant is also one of the best in town. It serves Dominican and international cuisine from morning to night. Professional and available reception. An address with a very good quality-price ratio.

This 8 room hotel offers excellent comfort for the area. The main building has no charm, but the rooms are spacious, decorated with local shells, with air conditioning. We recommend the higher rooms, from which you will have a great view. For the ecological side, you should know that the electricity comes from solar panels installed on the roof. Finally, if you are already an experienced diver, René will be happy to lead you to discover the magnificent sea beds of the region.

You can't miss the bright red façade of this two-storey building located on Alicia Beach Road. 21 rooms and apartments with original tropical decoration, balcony, cable TV, air conditioning and safe. A small swimming pool with deckchair, ideal for cooling off and enjoying the outdoors, a restaurant and a gym complete the facilities. A very good quality/price ratio that families and groups will appreciate. The reception is open all day and the team is available to ensure that your stay goes smoothly.

One of the few budget options in Sosúa, especially for groups. The rooms and apartments are arranged around a pool and its large tropical garden. The rooms are simple, but clean and welcoming with all their colors. A common kitchen is available (with self-service coffee, a very good point for those who need their daily caffeine dose), convenient when the biggest supermarket of the city is at 2 min walk. Finally, we like to relax in the hammocks in the shade of the big mango tree.

Located on the heights of Rio San Juan, Vista Linda offers different accommodations: villas (2 to 4 persons) with living room, kitchen and terrace. Luxury Safari Lodges (2 persons), real Safari tents, with a private terrace. Contemporary villas of great comfort (4 to 8 people) with swimming pool and breathtaking view on the bay. The team is at your disposal to organize all kinds of activities in the region.

A stone's throw from the ocean, this beautiful colonial style house has some cosy and comfortable rooms. They are equipped with air conditioning, television, quality bedding and some with a bathtub. You will quickly feel at home, especially with the colourful but sober decoration and the warm welcome. You can sit down on the little benches on the terrace and relax. Also a restaurant service and a varied breakfast. An address with good value for money.

Just a stone's throw from Playa Encuentro, the Hooked is getting good press among Cabarete's surfers and kitesurfers. The apartments are functional and fully equipped: kitchen, drinking water, shower, wifi, private terrace with hammock and optional air conditioning. Access to the garden with pool, barbecue, yoga platform and snack line. In addition to surfing and kitesurfing lessons, the Hooked offers a wide range of activities (yoga, kayaking, diving, hiking, fishing, massage...).

14 apartments (rooms, studios and apartments) for this small family hotel located on the eastern part of Cabarete beach. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the ocean and the studios and apartments are spacious and well maintained. The place is also equipped with a roof-top with whirlpool bath, observation deck and exercise area, as well as a pleasant café-lounge open for breakfast and lunch, from 8am to 2pm (closed on Wednesdays). An economical and comfortable rear base to enjoy the attractions of the beach.

The Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort is a 4-star hotel located on a beach in Bahia Cofresi Bay. It offers 468 casual-style rooms with balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV and minibar. Some rooms offer bay views and feature a kitchenette and/or whirlpool bath in the bathroom. The hotel has 11 restaurants, 12 bars, 12 outdoor pools and a beach. It also offers 2 spas, 2 gyms, 4 tennis courts, a kids' club and a playground. Water sports activities are also available. Wi-Fi is free and breakfast is included. Parking is also free. Rooms score 2.0, location 3.7 and services and facilities 3.8.

The Extreme hotel is for the sporty individual traveller. It has a yoga loft (yoga classes every morning), a real circus centre, a fitness room, a large swimming pool and a kitesurfing centre. The hotel is also eco-responsible and runs exclusively on solar energy. At the back, a permaculture farm grows various vegetables and an impressive amount of mint which is used in the restaurant and bar. The 22 rooms, all identical and without particular charm, are located in the main building.

This hotel is located in one of Puerto Plata's historic buildings, just a ten-minute walk from downtown. Rooms are clean and comfortable, well-equipped with wooden closets, quality bedding, tastefully decorated bathrooms, TV, air conditioning, wi-fi... A hearty breakfast is served on the lovely outdoor terrace - an ideal way to get the day off to a good start. The patio invites you to relax, as does the rooftop pool with its lovely view over the city. Smiling, helpful welcome.

A rather exclusive equestrian centre in the exclusive Sea Horse Ranch. The reservation is mandatory, otherwise you will not be able to cross the guard.

Operating since 2003 in the region of Pueto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, the Clúster Turístico del Destino Puerto Plata (CTDPP) is a consortium of public institutions and private companies working to boost sustainable tourism in the area. The internet portal of the association lists useful information for the discovery of the Dominican oceanic coast, but also about twenty hotels, villas and tourist apartments particularly recommendable (site in Spanish and English).

One Click is the right address for those who seek autonomy and privacy. The agency, managed by Tamara, who is French speaking and of French origin, has a catalog of carefully selected homes. In the Cabarete area and its surroundings, you can choose from a selection of about thirty apartments and some villas. All the accommodations are fully equipped, almost all with access to a swimming pool, a terrace and a good wifi signal. Ideal for long stays (cleaning included). Capacity: 2 to 12 persons.

The Grand River Lodge is located in Río San Juan, Nicaragua. It offers a breathtaking view of the rio and a tranquil, relaxing setting. Rooms are simple yet comfortable, and some have private bathrooms and covered terraces. Guests can enjoy free canoeing and horseback riding. Meals are delicious and affordable. The owners are warm and welcoming, and do their utmost to make campers feel at home. The hotel also has a large trampoline for fun. Pets are welcome.