hi , I suggest staying at one for 2 to 3 weeks , getting to know the environment,and the locals and find and apartment or guest house which eventually will be cheaper and less monotonous in the menu..some apartments come with a cleaning lady and cook, for much less than the ai..depends where you want to go,,,,,,,,,,there also some villas in cabarete, with someone who will cook for you, tell them what you want to eat and they will make it along with cleaning services.............that is what i rented for my parents and it was great............