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El Encuentro Surf Lodge

3.0 star property

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A person in a hot tub with a thatched roof overhead.
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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a cluster of red-roofed buildings, and a dense tree line.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a yellow headboard, a leopard print sofa, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a menu board, and a sign indicating it's a surf lodge.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

Explore the area

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Los Cocos 130, Cabarete, Puerto Plata, 57000
  • Place, Encuentro Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabarete Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Studio, Garden View, Beachside

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a yellow headboard, a leopard print sofa, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Superior Studio, Garden View, Beachside

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden wall, an air conditioning unit, a desk with a plant, and a mirror.

Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cabarete

A family-friendly stay in Sosúa awaits you at El Encuentro Surf Lodge. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Encuentro Beach and Kite Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include 4 beach bars, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and beachside massages. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym along with access to horse riding/hire and scooter/moped rentals. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .With a stay at this 3-property class Sosúa hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Perla Marina Beach and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Cabarete Beach.

What's nearby

  • Encuentro Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kite Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cabarete Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sosúa Beach - 17 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Playa Alicia - 17 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordito's Fresh Mex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bliss Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vagamundo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roma Cucina & Pizzeria Italiana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Viento Cabarete - ‬6 min drive

About this property

El Encuentro Surf Lodge

El Encuentro Surf Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly El Encuentro Surf Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sosúa hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Encuentro Surf Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. This Sosúa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 4 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Basketball
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 20 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number AB-REST-1807-04178

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 20 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Yep, El Encuentro Surf Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

As of 7 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Encuentro Surf Lodge on 9 Jul 2026 start from NZ$157, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Yep, El Encuentro Surf Lodge is a short 18-minute walk from Kite Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like beachside massages.

Does El Encuentro Surf Lodge have a pool?

El Encuentro Surf Lodge has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes El Encuentro Surf Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Encuentro Surf Lodge.

Is El Encuentro Surf Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that El Encuentro Surf Lodge is a hit with families.

Does El Encuentro Surf Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

No, El Encuentro Surf Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

El Encuentro Surf Lodge Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

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