Just got back today from a 5 day trip to the Codevi Villas in Dajabon. It is NOT an AI nor is it billed as one. Nonetheless, we had a great time.
We did have some issues with making a reservation as documented on another thread. However, once there we had a great time. I took Tiblan and his bro Johonson. Johnson is 24 and this was his first time out of Haiti.
The place is next almost next door to the border, which makes it very interesting (and legal) for Haitians. They give you different color wrist bands depending on if you're Haitian or not. Haitians are not allowed in town and it is enforced. Gringos are also not allowed to go to Haiti either.
The place is really nice. They have maybe 20 bungalos with 8 rooms each. Because of the reservation mix up, we had 2 rooms. That actually turned out nice. It's very well kept up, no trash or disheveled buildings. Breakfast comes with the price of a room. They have an onsite restaurant that is not pricey and serves reasonably good food. There is also a decent sized pool and a small playground for kids. There is a gym there that is way above what you get in a hotel. In fact it was close to SmartFit status.
What is unique about this place is that Haitians can legally come and go, provided they have a reservation. We actually didn't have a reservation but Tiblan was able to work around that. How, I have no clue. There were more Haitians there than Dominicans.
All in all it was great and once my immigration status is legal again, I will be back. This is a legal and fun way to visit with Haitian friends.
Cost for 2 rooms for 5 nights was 50000 pesos. Probably another 500 USD for meals after that. Not bad considering the quality.
We did have some issues with making a reservation as documented on another thread. However, once there we had a great time. I took Tiblan and his bro Johonson. Johnson is 24 and this was his first time out of Haiti.
The place is next almost next door to the border, which makes it very interesting (and legal) for Haitians. They give you different color wrist bands depending on if you're Haitian or not. Haitians are not allowed in town and it is enforced. Gringos are also not allowed to go to Haiti either.
The place is really nice. They have maybe 20 bungalos with 8 rooms each. Because of the reservation mix up, we had 2 rooms. That actually turned out nice. It's very well kept up, no trash or disheveled buildings. Breakfast comes with the price of a room. They have an onsite restaurant that is not pricey and serves reasonably good food. There is also a decent sized pool and a small playground for kids. There is a gym there that is way above what you get in a hotel. In fact it was close to SmartFit status.
What is unique about this place is that Haitians can legally come and go, provided they have a reservation. We actually didn't have a reservation but Tiblan was able to work around that. How, I have no clue. There were more Haitians there than Dominicans.
All in all it was great and once my immigration status is legal again, I will be back. This is a legal and fun way to visit with Haitian friends.
Cost for 2 rooms for 5 nights was 50000 pesos. Probably another 500 USD for meals after that. Not bad considering the quality.
