Accommodation in Juan Dolio or Boca Chica

[irateskateboards]

Originally Posted by nikke

Can anyone recommend a safe, clean but inexpensive place to crash in the Juan Dolio or Boca Chica area? I've been to Sosua and Puerto Plata area several times but this time I'll be travelling to the South Coast for the first time with 3 other friends.

We're looking for someplace basically to sleep and shower - we like to go out and sight-see, go to events and clubs as well as the beach. We're not an AI kind of people. We all speak Spanish and we'd like a place that is guest friendly.

We're looking for something that will cost about $15-25 US a night...is that possible? We'll be there for a week in mid February TBD. Thanks

FOR 15 BUCKS.I THINK I PAYED 15 A NIGHT AT CASA COCO.VERY BASIC BUT SAFE AND GOOD BREAKFAST.I HAD NO PROBLEMS BRINGIN IN GIRLS DURING THE NIGHT.THE NIGHT GUYS ARE PRETTY COOL TOO.

[nikke]

Everyone: Thanks for the ideas...its just a few more days and my friends and I are SOOOOOOOOO excited about visiting the Juan Dolio/Santo Domingo area...

I will have to give you all a trip report.

[Premier]

Originally Posted by pyratt

Lastly, I found a place called Casa Coco Hotel. SWEET looking place but no A/C, so now's the time of year to stay there. I think the guy said $30 per night but don't quote me.

Also, no hot water, TV or fridge. The hotel is guest friendly (no doubles mind you), but the French ownership isn't overly receptive and accomodating to American guests (yes, what a surprise). For a few bucks more, I'd upgrade over to the Costalunga...

[nikke]

Hi All,

Well I just got back and I can now answer my own question. My friends and I ended up staying at Fior de Loto in Juan Dolio for the duration of our trip. We paid $10 US a night for a clean room with no a/c (it wasn't necessary as the nights were comfortable enough with the fan on to disburse mosquitoes) and hot water.

Mara, the owner of the motel was more than accommodating. Her and her staff really made us feel at home. It was the most unique hotel I'd ever stayed at, with all of its Indian paintings, artifacts and other decor, but I will stay there again.

There was electricity 24/7 with the exception of a 20 minute power outage on Sunday evening.

They even had a pyjama party that night featuring a DJ and a couple of local reggaeton artists. Great stay!

[nikke]

You can also see some pics of the Fior di Loto hotel in my trip report here Juan Dolio and Santo Domingo Feb 2007

[MommC]

Hey....I missed the PJ party 'cause I had guests come in.....
Oh well.....at least the gym is reopened and Yoga and belly dance classes as on again!!!

[nikke]

Originally Posted by MommC

Hey....I missed the PJ party 'cause I had guests come in.....
Oh well.....at least the gym is reopened and Yoga and belly dance classes as on again!!!

Sorry I missed you! I'll have to let you know when I'm returning. I really liked the area.