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Originally Posted by rendul
Well, now that that discussion has come to fruition, I can give you some info on the Residencia Dominicana. It is located in Pro Cab, the gated community right off the main street of Cabarete. It is closer to the center of town and is away from the racket of the main street. These are basic rooms, there is a pool and a small restaurant on the premises. Very international clientele and reasonably priced. Many come there to do the wind surfing and kite surfing as Ali's Surf Camp is right across the street, within Pro Cab, from the Residencia. Hope this helps  |
Totally agree. Residencia is a great place. I was there for a few months last year, and have already booked for this year. The rooms are definately nicer at Residencia (did you see the pictures Soobadiver posted of his room at Casa Blanca...it looked kind-of like a prison cell), but Residencia doesn't have as many apartments\studios as Casa Blanca so you have to book early for those.
Brigid (the woman that runs Residencia) is a very nice\competant\reasonable manager. She has been part of the Cabarete community for many years, and doesn't seem to thrive on causing division and controversy like another hotel owner I am familiar with.
The guests at Residencia are definately younger, from lots of different countries, and there is more hanging out and talking in the common areas which can be kind-of fun and interesting. From my stay at Casa Blanca I noticed the guests tended to be alot older, whiter, and to share a common (religous) view if you get my drift.