low-budget

[GuRu]

Hi all,

Next Tuesday I go to the DR. I'll spend 3weeks travelling around alone... One of my priorities is the Samana peninsula...
Can somebody give me some usefull hints on cheap hotels where I can stay for less then 20US$ ? This for Samana, Las Galeras, Las Terrennas and for Santo Domingo as well where I will stay the first and last few nights of my trip ...
Things not to miss are welcome as well

Tnx in advance,

GuRu

[Ken]

When in Santo Domingo, my wife and I stay and La Grand Mansion on Danae (682-2033/689-8758). Price for one person is RD$350/night, for two RD$400/night. No pool, TV or AC, but clean,
comfortable beds and private bath.

[rbazan]

In Samana try this hotel http://www.tropical-lodge.com/

[GuRu]

Tnx for the tip Ken, I've reading about La Grand Mansion and it 's highlighted already...
tnx to rbazan as well. I visited the site of tropical-lodge before... It's on my list now!

Greetz,

GuRu

[GuRu]

Does somebody know sth about La mansion (Dr Baez 1) in Santo Domingo ? Also called Hostal Primaveral...
Is it truely such a convivial spot as they write in some guide ?

Greetz,

GuRu

[Ken]

I used to stay there, but switched to La Grand Mansion. It has a bar, so it may be that it has changed from when I was last there.

[GuRu]

Why did you switch ? because it didn't have a bar ?
I only need a place to sleep, the rest of time I'll be on the street or at the beach, so I don't really need a bar.

In which barrio is La Grand Mansion ??

[Ken]

I switched because it was a better value. La Grand Mansion is in Gazcue. It is a block off Independencia in the general vicinity of Clinica Abreu. Has 9 rooms.

[GuRu]

ok, nice to know, tnx !

[ArJay]

Las Galeras, Cafe Gri Gri as you enter town ( before the beach ).

Las Terrenas, Casa Nina, round the big bend at the beach and down a mile or 2 on the right. Friendly, good rooms and service.

rooms are in the $20 range, both places