Dominican Republic: Hotel Bayahibe

When we decided to go the Dominican Republic, we were on a very tight budget . We believed it possible to set up a trip for less than the cost of the all inclusive packages –and we didn’t especially like the idea of being captive in a resort. We were lucky and found extremely cheap plane tickets on the Internet (250$ round trip via Air Transat direct booking – all taxes included). Our next task was to find affordable lodging and we found our match in the small town of Bayahibe—2000 inhabitants— on the shore of the Caribbean Sea: the Hotel Bayahibe (aka Bayahibe Inn). The place is simple, pleasant and spotless clean. Each room has it’s own balcony, from which you can enjoy a view of the ocean and hang your bathing suit to dry. The price of the room (45$ to 60$ with AC) includes a satisfying breakfast consisting of omelet, toasted bread, fruit juice, coffee and a fresh tropical fruit platter . You also have access to a nice beach one block away but if you’re looking for a truly great one, use the dirtpath along the shore and head south –where the big resorts are. After a 25 minute walk, you’ll hit a beautiful public white sandy beach with lots of small shops and beach restaurants. If you rather eat around the Bayahibe Inn, make sure to pay a visit to La Cubana, on the beach stretch: the setting is cool, the food is excellent, the prices are fair and the staff is genuinely friendly. Pictures: The Bayahibe Hotel, view from the hotel entrance, beach restaurant La Cubana. Pictures: Bayahibe Hotel, view from the entrance of the hotel, La Cubana beach restaurant.
Downsides: there is no ATM in the village of Bayahibe but there are some in the resorts area.
Warnings: none
Price range: $
Global evaluation: Thumbs up!
Coordinates: Bayahibe Village/La Romana (Dominican Republic) Tel: (809) 833-0159 or 833-0045

Website: www.hotelbayahibe.net