Hotel Sosua By The Sea Hotel 0 star
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Sosua by the Sea has a great location and great sea views, but it's seen its hey-day and needs a complete refurbishment. The hotel is really just a base for exploring the rest of the province, as the rooms are extremely basic and the facilities few and far between; even the pool could do with a new floor. Guests from wide-ranging backgrounds and nationalities come to stay here and the general atmosphere is generally quiet and relaxing.

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      Sosua By The Sea   -   © Julien Ferret / EASYVOYAGE

    • Hotel Sosua By The Sea

      Sosua By The Sea   -   © Julien Ferret / EASYVOYAGE

       
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    Location 5.67 /10

    The hotel is located on the El Batey side of Sosua, so not on the bay side. Sosua is in the Puerto Plata province about 20 minutes' drive from Puerto Plata town and the airport. The next town is Cabarete, about 5 minutes away by car. In the close surroundings, there are several shops just across the way for any holiday essentials or souvenirs.

    Towards Sosua Bay, the beach is lined with shops and bars but the atmosphere is a little seedier due to an evident problem with prostitution in the area, (also in Sosua town), so gentlemen, take note!

    Accommodation 5.70 /10

    In total there are 91 rooms split between several buildings. They range between studios to three-bedroom suites. The rooms are generally similar in terms of décor and furniture, and vary mainly in size. Although the rooms are spacious and some have lovely views, they could do with a lick of paint, new flooring, windows and furniture, which is outdated and chipped.

    The studios have a king size bed or twin queen size beds, with a small living area with either a sofa or chairs. Standard suites have a king size bed and a sofa that pulls out into two single beds in the living area. These rooms also have balconies. The deluxe suites sleep two to four people and come with sea views and are generally more spacious. All rooms have (old generation) televisions, and en-suite batherooms all with bath tubs. There is a mini bar in all rooms (empty and can be filled at guests' request).

    Overview 5.70 /10

    Sosua by the Sea is a small hotel built around a swimming pool right on the beach. Originally open in 1988, it doesn't look like it's had much of a renovation since. The entire hotel is outdated, with some of the rooms in dire condition. However, the overall atmosphere of the hotel is pleasant and relaxing due to the beautiful sea views.

    In terms of facilities there is a small very basic gym that looks as old as the hotel, a pool, which could do with retiling, and a restaurant just next to the pool. Guests can order drinks from the small bar between the pool and the beach. The outdoor grill restaurant on a raised concrete platform close to the water also leads to the beach. Guests can also have a massage if they book in advance; the hotel does not have a spa, but it can call someone in to carry out a treatment.

    Food and drink 5.70 /10

    The hotel has a main indoor restaurant next to the pool, a pool bar that is open throughout the day for drinks and snacks, and an open air grill restaurant that is open depending on the season. The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, presented as a buffet. Guests can choose to go all-inclusive or just opt for B&B. The hotel offers room service from 7:00pm-10:00pm.

    Beach 8.70 /10

    The beach here is mid-size and can get a little crowded in high season as it is shared with a large neighbouring hotel. However, it is lively and the local Bachata music sets a real holiday scene. The beach is otherwise clean, with golden sands and beautiful turquoise waters.

    To know

    Now, there needs to be a word of warning for visitors to the area as Sosua is renowned for prostitution and a lot of the girls are underage. You will find this is all over Sosua, from the beaches to the strip of market cabanas lining the bay. In the town of Sosua after 5:00pm, girls fill the bars, cafés and restaurants, and most are not just out for a nice evening among girlfriends. Young girls with middle-aged, or even elderly, Western men is not an uncommon sight either.

    Sosua is a little different to the other towns of the country in that it welcomed a large community of Jewish refugees during the Second World War in 1939, and although most of the community has since left, a small Victorian synagogue remains in the village centre - to visit the synagogue, make sure to make an appointment with the owner (speak to the watchman) first as it isn't always open.

    Equipment

    • Car park
    • Handicap access
    • Restaurant
    • Internet access
    • Air conditioning
    • Spa

      massage, beauty salon, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath

    • Swimming pool
    • Sports equipment

      gym, golf, mountain bike, water-polo, fitness

    • Hairdresser
    • Barber
    • Whirlpool bath
    • Safe
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Solarium

    advantage

    • Great location, right on the beach.
    • Friendly staff.
    • There is no air-conditioning (although there are ceiling fans).

    disadvantages

    • The hotel is in bad shape and needs renovating throughout.
    • The Wi-Fi connection, unlike at other hotels in the country, is not complimentary.

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