The staff at this mountain lodge shifts into hyper-service mode when the rare tourist shows up, pulling out all stops to ensure a pleasurable stay. Perhaps it is because they have to work that much harder at making a lasting impression. The hotel is no 5-star luxury palace, as is the case with so many of [...]
Serena (Spanish for serene) couldn’t be more apropos. This two-story quasi-Victorian mansion is sequestered among a thick of palm trees on the farthest end of its very own beach... and within walking distance of a dozen more. Each of the individually decorated rooms, with private terrace and rocking chair, chaise, or hammock, face the ocean and [...]
This low-key hotel has the feel of a personal villa. At the center of it all is a spacious main room with high ceilings and a big comfy sofa for relaxing. Guest rooms are generously sized and done up in all white (hence the name) with individual terraces presiding over a sprawling lawn that ends at [...]
A good value, this hotel is perfectly situated on the quieter end of Las Terrenas and a short walk across beautiful grounds to the beach. Breezy rooms with views of the ocean are spotless; terraces with wide balconies open onto the caressing sound of lapping waves. A comfy salon with bar, TV, and billiard table creates [...]
In hip Las Terrenas, Hotel Residence Playa Colibri provides an ideal base for cool parents with young protégées in tow. Situated on the tranquil west end of Playa Las Terrenas these five two-story buildings are laid out in the shape of a horseshoe with a pool at the center. The well-maintained gardens provide plenty of space [...]
This small hotel sits right on a quiet beach, serving guests who are primarily there to relax. The Caribbean-themed rooms all have balconies with wide double doors that open onto views of the ocean and the surrounding greenery. Amenities vary from room to room: some have air conditioning while others are fan-cooled. Not all have television, [...]
Things you will love about this hotel: the design: a smooth blending of stone, palm thatch, and other natural materials; the public areas: spacious and beautifully graced with tasteful art from around the globe; the elegant evenings: enjoy aperitifs at the Oasis Bar before a lovley Caribbean dinner at the poolside restaurant. Rooms are spacious and [...]
The basic rooms at this tri-level guesthouse are a bit spartan, but amenities like the rooftop sundeck more than make up for any shortcomings. Guests spend a good share of time here, above the lively scene on Playa Las Terrenas. Start the day with a breakfast of café au lait, fruit and pastries served under a [...]
Before its recent transformation, this formerly bare-bones flophouse was all too unworthy of its name. Then came the renovation: rooms with stunning color schemes and coordinated bedding, retro-modern furnishings on the verandas, and crimson chaises on the sprawling lawn. Voila! An über-hip beach house was created. On the thatch-covered patio where complimentary breakfast is served, Mediterranean, [...]
This high-rise on the Malecón is well equipped for the business traveler. Guest rooms and suites have comfortable workspaces from where you can also enjoy your morning coffee and a newspaper of your choice delivered to your room. Spectacular views look over the Caribbean Sea, but unswimmable waters mean you’ll have to limit your morning dip [...]