places to stay near Hard Rock....

sparky11867

New member
Jan 5, 2008
135
2
0
So, we are looking for a few things: 1) walking distance or short cab ride to Hard Rock 2) around or under $100/night (a condo would be fine, AI not a necessity) and 3) in an area that is NOT isolated....we would like to be able to walk to restaurants, bars, groceries, various beaches, etc. Gracias! Rebecca
 

Chirimoya

Well-known member
Dec 9, 2002
17,850
982
113
The question is in the East Coast section so the OP probably means either the Hard Rock hotel or cafe in B?varo.
 

sparky11867

New member
Jan 5, 2008
135
2
0
near hard rock casino PC....

Which Hard Rock?
- Hard Rock Cafe Santo Domingo
- Hard Rock cafe Punta Cana
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

we would like to be close to the casino, but we would like to be in or near a town with access to great beaches. Also, would like to be near a good spot to snorkel.
 

yb1

New member
Oct 6, 2008
401
12
0
Hard Rock hotel is on a stretch of beach with no public access, the nearest is 3 miles south (next to Ocean Blue & Sand resort) and you need a car to reach it. You can not enter the casino from the beach anyway, only from the main entrance.

To meet your criteria you need to look at Cortecito or Los Corales - both about a 20-25 minute taxi ride from Hard Rock Hotel. However there is no good snorkeling there.
map of Cortecito showing small hotels and some condos (red beach umbrellas = public access points)

Cortecito Inn (no.3 on that map) is well located tel: +1 809 552 0639 email: info@cortecitoinnhotel.com (website no longer working).
You might find a deal at one of the older, less luxurious AIs in the area - Carabela Bavaro Beach or Barcelo Dominican Beach.
map of Los Corales

Half decent snorkeling can be found in Cabeza de Toro (35 mins taxi ride from Hard Rock) but there the only accomodation in your price range is Hotel Naragua 40$US per night +1 809 468 3060 (no website). Also the area is very limited restaurant wise.

good luck with your search!
 
Last edited by a moderator: