El Candil guest friendly?

[Berzin]

You have to look HARD for a decent chica in BC. And with all the buscones up your a$$ all the time, you can't step out of your hotel without someone bothering you to no end.

And quite a few of the chicas are on drugs and are only out there to rob you. I would never go back there, ever.

[jrzyguy]

One good thing about candil is that even tho they are guest friendly...if they know someone is a trouble maker they wont let them in even with a cedular. (they are required to leave their ID at the front desk)

I dont think the new mgmnt is a bit more lax than the prior...but its still a nice little hotel. clean and def guest friendly. But like kyle says...if you see families hanging out by the pool try to be discrete.

[fredmak23]

That is one of the plan is to go to SDQ for a night out. Any suggestions where in SDQ for a good night out?

Originally Posted by bronxboyatheart

The only 3 things I like about Boca Chica are:

Santo Domingo is close
The beach is nice, calm waters
The fresh seafood sold by the vendors

[fredmak23]

Good info thanks! How about Costalunga? Guest friendly? I really don't have a choice since my friend's wedding will be in the area. If it was up to me I would be in the North Coast of the island..

Would Candil provide a taxi for a night out in SDQ?

Originally Posted by jrzyguy

One good thing about candil is that even tho they are guest friendly...if they know someone is a trouble maker they wont let them in even with a cedular. (they are required to leave their ID at the front desk)

I dont think the new mgmnt is a bit more lax than the prior...but its still a nice little hotel. clean and def guest friendly. But like kyle says...if you see families hanging out by the pool try to be discrete.

[Bronxboy]

Originally Posted by fredmak23

That is one of the plan is to go to SDQ for a night out. Any suggestions where in SDQ for a good night out?

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Maybe these links will help!!!!

Have fun.

[fredmak23]

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by bronxboyatheart

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Maybe these links will help!!!!

Have fun.

[jrzyguy]

Costalunga is fine...Miguel at the front desk took great care of me when i got really sick on my last trip.

However...i personaly perfer candil. I just like the layout of the place better. all the apts face the pool and cafe area coutyard which gives you a chance to meet other travelers. If you really want privacy...then costalunga would be the place. THere really isnt much of a common area and the pool is out back and closes early.

For 10 USD more a night i prefer candil.

and indeed...both places will arrange a driver to the city at night.

If you DO opt for costalunga....ask for a room not facing the street. The motos were soooooo loud on my last stay there it was nearly imposible to have a conversation with my friend.

One last thing. In case you run into a bad apple...security is a bit tighter at candil. it would be nearly impossible for an unwanted person to get past the front desk...and they will call you to make sure you want a visitor.

at costalunga there is no security durring the day and people can come and go with no id etc. Plus you dont get a phone in your room at costalunga. However...costalunga has an internet cafe that stays open late-ish and they do have a call center.


both are fine...it just depends what your priorities are.

[fredmak23]

Thanks jrzyguy! Great info! I read from the Costalunga website they have scooters to rent would Candil have the same?

btw I am too from jersey!

Originally Posted by jrzyguy

Costalunga is fine...Miguel at the front desk took great care of me when i got really sick on my last trip.

However...i personaly perfer candil. I just like the layout of the place better. all the apts face the pool and cafe area coutyard which gives you a chance to meet other travelers. If you really want privacy...then costalunga would be the place. THere really isnt much of a common area and the pool is out back and closes early.

For 10 USD more a night i prefer candil.

and indeed...both places will arrange a driver to the city at night.

If you DO opt for costalunga....ask for a room not facing the street. The motos were soooooo loud on my last stay there it was nearly imposible to have a conversation with my friend.

One last thing. In case you run into a bad apple...security is a bit tighter at candil. it would be nearly impossible for an unwanted person to get past the front desk...and they will call you to make sure you want a visitor.

at costalunga there is no security durring the day and people can come and go with no id etc. Plus you dont get a phone in your room at costalunga. However...costalunga has an internet cafe that stays open late-ish and they do have a call center.


both are fine...it just depends what your priorities are.

[fredmak23]

Sorry I didn't want to start another thread but where in BC can I exchange for pesos? Or would it be better if I can change in SD?

[bigbird]

Originally Posted by fredmak23

Sorry I didn't want to start another thread but where in BC can I exchange for pesos? Or would it be better if I can change in SD?

On Calle Durate, the main street, there are several exchange houses.