This is a slightly quieter, time-share-focused upgrade on the The Tropical at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, but it's a long walk from the beach closest to the resort and most activities. All rooms are similar to one-bedroom condos each with a kitchenette, living room, and private bedroom. Still, paying more for a kitchen in an all-inclusive just doesn't make sense.
This is a slightly quieter, time-share-focused upgrade on the The Tropical at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, but it's a long walk from the beach closest to the resort and most activities. All rooms are similar to one-bedroom condos each with a kitchenette, living room, and private bedroom. Still, paying more for a kitchen in an all-inclusive just doesn't make sense.
The Crown Villas are the most luxurious accommodation option at the massive Lifestyle Holidays complex. They come with either three or four bedrooms, a bathroom for every bedroom, a large kitchen, a sunny terrace, and a private pool. Property features here are plentiful, but reaching some (including the beach, depending on the location of your villa) can take up to a half hour of walking. For this reason, the hotel offers golf cart rentals. Renovated villas are extremely stylish and sleek; those staying in villas that have not yet been renovated may feel short-changed. Nonetheless, the Crown Villas are a solid choice for groups and those seeking tranquility and privacy.
The Crown Villas are the most luxurious accommodation option at the massive Lifestyle Holidays complex. They come with either three or four bedrooms, a bathroom for every bedroom, a large kitchen, a sunny terrace, and a private pool. Property features here are plentiful, but reaching some (including the beach, depending on the location of your villa) can take up to a half hour of walking. For this reason, the hotel offers golf cart rentals. Renovated villas are extremely stylish and sleek; those staying in villas that have not yet been renovated may feel short-changed. Nonetheless, the Crown Villas are a solid choice for groups and those seeking tranquility and privacy.
The 299-room Casa Marina Reef is a mid-range, all-inclusive hotel that while far from luxurious, offers excellent value for the price. Highlights include two nice sandy beaches, appealing oceanfront pools, a huge central pool, free sports rentals, and all-inclusive food and drinks. Rooms are basic and pleasant with tile floors, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and small balconies. It’s also one of the few resorts that’s within walking distance of a real Dominican town, giving guests a chance to escape from the all-inclusive bubble. Beachfront massages are available in cabanas and there's an on-site dance club and daily entertainment. On the downside, the restaurants are often overcrowded, most of the food is mediocre, and the rooms are basic with no free Wi-Fi.
The 299-room Casa Marina Reef is a mid-range, all-inclusive hotel that while far from luxurious, offers excellent value for the price. Highlights include two nice sandy beaches, appealing oceanfront pools, a huge central pool, free sports rentals, and all-inclusive food and drinks. Rooms are basic and pleasant with tile floors, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and small balconies. It’s also one of the few resorts that’s within walking distance of a real Dominican town, giving guests a chance to escape from the all-inclusive bubble. Beachfront massages are available in cabanas and there's an on-site dance club and daily entertainment. On the downside, the restaurants are often overcrowded, most of the food is mediocre, and the rooms are basic with no free Wi-Fi.
Gansevoort Dominican Republic is a swish, four-pearl property set on a peaceful beachfront just outside Sosúa. The location puts guests within walking distance of a few restaurants and shops, but it's pleasantly removed from downtown, which can feel seamy at times. The property’s 48 suites and penthouses are sophisticated and inviting, equipped with generously-sized kitchens, living areas, and balconies or terraces. Gansevoort’s portfolio of fashionable amenities includes two pools, a spa, and a couple of scenic dining venues -- plus the free breakfast is exceptional. Guests looking for upmarket, apartment-style accommodations might want to compare amenities and rates with Sea Horse Ranch in Cabarete.
Gansevoort Dominican Republic is a swish, four-pearl property set on a peaceful beachfront just outside Sosúa. The location puts guests within walking distance of a few restaurants and shops, but it's pleasantly removed from downtown, which can feel seamy at times. The property’s 48 suites and penthouses are sophisticated and inviting, equipped with generously-sized kitchens, living areas, and balconies or terraces. Gansevoort’s portfolio of fashionable amenities includes two pools, a spa, and a couple of scenic dining venues -- plus the free breakfast is exceptional. Guests looking for upmarket, apartment-style accommodations might want to compare amenities and rates with Sea Horse Ranch in Cabarete.
Casa Valeria Boutique Hotel is an appealing, three-pearl property located in a low-key area of Sosúa, a short walk from Playa Alicia beach. The hotel’s nine rooms and apartments are basic but inviting, featuring minibars and colorful decor. The slim lineup of amenities includes a small outdoor pool and a lovely restaurant, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner (free breakfast is included). While the hotel is set in one of the less edgy areas of Sosúa, the town tends to be a bit seedy, which could be a problem for some guests. Travelers may want to compare amenities and rates with nearby Hotel Sosua Sunrise.
Casa Valeria Boutique Hotel is an appealing, three-pearl property located in a low-key area of Sosúa, a short walk from Playa Alicia beach. The hotel’s nine rooms and apartments are basic but inviting, featuring minibars and colorful decor. The slim lineup of amenities includes a small outdoor pool and a lovely restaurant, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner (free breakfast is included). While the hotel is set in one of the less edgy areas of Sosúa, the town tends to be a bit seedy, which could be a problem for some guests. Travelers may want to compare amenities and rates with nearby Hotel Sosua Sunrise.
Opened in 1980, Tropix Hotel was one of Sosua’s first resorts. Not much has changed since then, including the decor and much of the staff. A budget hotel, Tropix is a peaceful, family-friendly alternative to many of the sex tourism driven properties downtown. The 10 guest rooms are tropically inspired but also seriously dated, with cheap, uncomfortable furniture and air conditioners that hardly work. The unplugged nature of the property also means there are no TVs or phones, but there is free Wi-Fi. There's a communal kitchen, and the hotel serves an a la carte breakfast for a fee each morning. Guests are within a short walk of the beach and a grocery store. Travelers would be hard-pressed to find a better hotel for this rock-bottom rate, though the beachfront Velero Beach Resort and Hotel Villa Taina in nearby Cabarete often aren't too much pricier.
Opened in 1980, Tropix Hotel was one of Sosua’s first resorts. Not much has changed since then, including the decor and much of the staff. A budget hotel, Tropix is a peaceful, family-friendly alternative to many of the sex tourism driven properties downtown. The 10 guest rooms are tropically inspired but also seriously dated, with cheap, uncomfortable furniture and air conditioners that hardly work. The unplugged nature of the property also means there are no TVs or phones, but there is free Wi-Fi. There's a communal kitchen, and the hotel serves an a la carte breakfast for a fee each morning. Guests are within a short walk of the beach and a grocery store. Travelers would be hard-pressed to find a better hotel for this rock-bottom rate, though the beachfront Velero Beach Resort and Hotel Villa Taina in nearby Cabarete often aren't too much pricier.
Residencial Casa Linda is a mid-range vacation home community where privately owned villas can be rented by vacationers. Decor and in-room amenities vary, but all villas have fully equipped kitchens, private pools, and patio areas. It’s an ideal place for families or large groups, as some villas can accommodate up to 12 people. Residencial Casa Linda is in a secluded area that’s a bit hard to find from the main road. There’s nothing within walking distance, but the hotel offers a free shuttle to and from downtown Sosua and Cabarete. There is no on-site restaurant or fitness center, but the property added a communal pool and tennis courts in 2016.
Residencial Casa Linda is a mid-range vacation home community where privately owned villas can be rented by vacationers. Decor and in-room amenities vary, but all villas have fully equipped kitchens, private pools, and patio areas. It’s an ideal place for families or large groups, as some villas can accommodate up to 12 people. Residencial Casa Linda is in a secluded area that’s a bit hard to find from the main road. There’s nothing within walking distance, but the hotel offers a free shuttle to and from downtown Sosua and Cabarete. There is no on-site restaurant or fitness center, but the property added a communal pool and tennis courts in 2016.