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Hi DRP,
Personally, I know where it is (between towns of Cabarete & Sosua) but not much else as I've never driven into the complex.
If no one else has first hand experience, try
Amhsa Marina Paraiso del Sol Resort - Cabarete - Amhsa Marina Paraiso del Sol Resort Reviews - TripAdvisor
Reviews are recent & range from 'Great!' to 'Holiday from Hell!'
aranoid:
Personally, I know where it is (between towns of Cabarete & Sosua) but not much else as I've never driven into the complex.
If no one else has first hand experience, try
Amhsa Marina Paraiso del Sol Resort - Cabarete - Amhsa Marina Paraiso del Sol Resort Reviews - TripAdvisor
Reviews are recent & range from 'Great!' to 'Holiday from Hell!'
aranoid:I really know where it is
In fact it is East of Cabarette (read past Cabbarette from Sosua not between) a bit too far to walk into town (that was my biggest disappointment) so seems a bit isolated.
It's been a few years but the complex certainly lived up to the three star rating it had at that time. Quite a large complex with several cottage type villas in the older section and a few of the typical three story buildings with more modern rooms.
One dining area near the pool with the standard AI repetitive buffet cr*p plastic tables and chairs pretty much the standard of DR AI 3 star complexes. Another restaurant with wooden tables and chars table clothes etc (same food) and at least one ala carte (Italian I thing rest )
The beach is OK with as alway not enough chairs or shade. The pool is pretty nice but busty with kids as I remember.
Typical DR staff either lethargic or falsely enthusiastic.
Make sure you don't spend all of your time in the complex get out and discover the rest of the country side (not just the town of Cabarette)
You will love it if you just let it just be the DR and don't judge it against North American standards and values.
In fact it is East of Cabarette (read past Cabbarette from Sosua not between) a bit too far to walk into town (that was my biggest disappointment) so seems a bit isolated.
It's been a few years but the complex certainly lived up to the three star rating it had at that time. Quite a large complex with several cottage type villas in the older section and a few of the typical three story buildings with more modern rooms.
One dining area near the pool with the standard AI repetitive buffet cr*p plastic tables and chairs pretty much the standard of DR AI 3 star complexes. Another restaurant with wooden tables and chars table clothes etc (same food) and at least one ala carte (Italian I thing rest )
The beach is OK with as alway not enough chairs or shade. The pool is pretty nice but busty with kids as I remember.
Typical DR staff either lethargic or falsely enthusiastic.
Make sure you don't spend all of your time in the complex get out and discover the rest of the country side (not just the town of Cabarette)
You will love it if you just let it just be the DR and don't judge it against North American standards and values.
Sea Grape was still there when I was there. You turn off the highway like you were going to Sea Grape but when you get to SG you turn east and 1-200 meters the complex spans on both sides of the road.
Gerry
I stayed exclusively there
It is an Amsha Marina Resort.........
I like it BECAUSE it is outside of Cabarete and you can escape the night madness there. It is about a nice 30-40 minute walk down the beach to the center of Cabarete. Or the Taxis are about 200 Pesos ..........
Domingo is an Excellent Cabbie there.
Don't be afraid to walk into the Barrios and if you go the opposite direction of Cabarete down the beach you will come to Laguna Restaurant and will be able tio have a wonderful experience.
The Hotel has 3 pools . 1 BIG pool, 1 Busier Bar pool near the beach and a smaller pool directly behind the Reception area.
There are a few restaurants nearby la Tortuga (Charlie is an Excellent cook)
The beach is clean , the water is rough.
It was my favorite haunt. But I live here now.
It is secure and clean ............
its an excellent mid range hotel.
People are friendly.
Don't count on 5 star amenities.
Ask for Elena and tell her LOL sent you ! She sits in the reception Lobby near the store there. She will know who I am........
She is the VIP manager there and can pull strings if deemed necessary....
She will make sure that your stay goes as smoothly as possible.
If you are going there with 5 star expectations. You will not like it.
If you are going there to relax, and make friends Dominican style and want to be able to venture at times to both the Barrios and the Cabartete/Sosua nightlife and tourist attractions then you WILL like it.
Enjoy !
Joe
It is an Amsha Marina Resort.........
I like it BECAUSE it is outside of Cabarete and you can escape the night madness there. It is about a nice 30-40 minute walk down the beach to the center of Cabarete. Or the Taxis are about 200 Pesos ..........
Domingo is an Excellent Cabbie there.
Don't be afraid to walk into the Barrios and if you go the opposite direction of Cabarete down the beach you will come to Laguna Restaurant and will be able tio have a wonderful experience.
The Hotel has 3 pools . 1 BIG pool, 1 Busier Bar pool near the beach and a smaller pool directly behind the Reception area.
There are a few restaurants nearby la Tortuga (Charlie is an Excellent cook)
The beach is clean , the water is rough.
It was my favorite haunt. But I live here now.
It is secure and clean ............
its an excellent mid range hotel.
People are friendly.
Don't count on 5 star amenities.
Ask for Elena and tell her LOL sent you ! She sits in the reception Lobby near the store there. She will know who I am........
She is the VIP manager there and can pull strings if deemed necessary....
She will make sure that your stay goes as smoothly as possible.
If you are going there with 5 star expectations. You will not like it.
If you are going there to relax, and make friends Dominican style and want to be able to venture at times to both the Barrios and the Cabartete/Sosua nightlife and tourist attractions then you WILL like it.
Enjoy !
Joe
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