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Located in Cabarete in the Puerto Plata Province Region, 300 metres from Encuentro Beach. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy smoothies and meals at the restaurant. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. All units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your terrace or patio. Aeropuerto Internacional Gregorio Luperon Airport is 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 large double beds
Bedroom 5
2 large double beds
Bedroom 6
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Cabarete

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Celine
    France France
    Place is really beautiful, nice vibe, the staff is super friendly and helpful (especially Carlos and Gael, they were fantastic). The room is simple but it is clean and with the minimum necessities. The food exceeded all our expectations. It was...
  • Yahaira
    Ireland Ireland
    The hotel is super cute, the beach bungalow is 100% worth it even if it is a bit far from reception. Mariel and everyone there were lovely and they accomodated us with no issues. The food was delicious and plenty. Its is defo in my list to return...
  • Anna
    France France
    We loved every moment in our bungalow. First, people are exceptional (Noel, Jessie, Candy, Angelo that we have been waiting last evening at the end of the diner but he did not pop in :(, David , Merlin and all others of course), breakfast is sooo...
  • Dr
    Spain Spain
    We liked the tranquility and vibe of the place/staff/guests
  • Paige
    United States United States
    A lovely property so close to the beach and surf! The room was a comfortable size and I appreciated having a kitchen even thought the restaurant had wonderful fresh locally grown food. The staff was friendly and helpful. A lovely saltwater pool...
  • Emily
    United States United States
    The staff was awesome. So friendly and helpful. They called me by name. All the food at the restaurant was delicious. Not many restaurants around but doesn't matter, you have everything you need here. I loved all the little touches.
  • Tim
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful design, clean pool, and absolutely amazing staff.
  • Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    Excellent, big breakfast, lovely staff, specialzed treatment, beautiful pool and surrounding pool furniture, well maintained grounds and buildings, small and personal as opposed to huge and full of strangers.
  • Ivona
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Everything was sooo nice! The atmosphere, the juices, the pool. Breakfast!!! We still can't stop thinking of it 😍
  • Lynn
    Israel Israel
    Very nice place with nice stuff, pleasant and welcoming. The breakfast was great and the place is well designed.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Acacia Restaurant at El Encuentro Surf Lodge
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Italian • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of El Encuentro Surf Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
El Encuentro Surf Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A deposit may be charged anytime after booking.

Please inform El Encuentro Surf Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about El Encuentro Surf Lodge

  • Check-in at El Encuentro Surf Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at El Encuentro Surf Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at El Encuentro Surf Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte
  • Room options at El Encuentro Surf Lodge include:

    • Studio
    • Double
    • Bungalow
    • Villa
  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from El Encuentro Surf Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • El Encuentro Surf Lodge is 3.1 miles from the centre of Cabarete. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • El Encuentro Surf Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Full body massage
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Fitness classes
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Yoga classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics
  • El Encuentro Surf Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Acacia Restaurant at El Encuentro Surf Lodge