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Munoz, Calle Principal # 40, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
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SunCampDR
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Wonderful vacation!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
4
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This was a wonderful place to vacation in the Dominican Republic. Diane, her son Sam, and all of the people at SunCamp were so gracious and helpful. I took the option of being picked up at the airport ($30) which included a trip to the store to get groceries. Buy matches and a jar to keep them in so they don’t get soggy. You’ll need them to light the burners on the stove. I also opted to pay $5 and have them bring 5 gallons of water to the apartment.

You can use the apartment’s kitchen to make meals or wander down to Papagayo, the restaurant located by the river. This is the gathering place for cocktail hour late afternoon and in the evenings for beer, rum, pool and great conversation. Everyone I met there (some stay six months, some just a few days) was nice, interesting and they made my stay wonderful. Diane also offers guests the opportunity to volunteer in the local Haitian village.
I went horseback riding for a few hours on 3 days; only $20! I also was lucky enough to go on an Eco Walk organized by Diane (the owner of SunCamp) and led by a local farmer. He introduced us to many of the local plants, fruits and trees used for food and medicines. We also got to us taste all of the edibles. Yes, I ate (chewed) on bits of two trees he shaved off with his machete! How great is that!?

The countryside was beautiful and the people I met were wonderful. SunCamp is not a resort, but you won’t get this kind of experience in a resort. Thanks again Diane!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great place in the rural area; away from the crowd!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011
6
people found this review helpful

Suncampdr offers clean and simple rooms at the countryside, near Puerto Plata. Lots of trees, birds, a nice river, great mountainview and typical ambiance. Within 15 minutes you can go to the center of Puerto Plata by taxi. There you can enjoy the food and drinks along the Malecon or go for walk through the small streets with little shops. Diana Pellerin, the owner of Suncampdr is a energetic woman who helps the Dominican and especially the Haitian people making their lives a bit easier and happier. She runs her business with a lot of respect and enthusiasm. She's always willing to tell you about the volunteer program, but without forcing you to get involved. I would not call Suncampdr a guesthouse, but it is almost a small village on itself where volunteers meeting tourists who would love to stay away from the crowd and prefer to see the real Dominican way of living and it's nature!! Breakfast is ok and served with enough coffee. Friendly staff!! I only stayed for 3 nights, but I would love to come back. It's interesting to see the volunteers working with the Haitians, and I have deep respect for the way Diana gives her guests a warm welcome, as well as the Haitian population. I will remember the nice BBQ with the volunteers and the guests, that was a lovely evening...

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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north east England
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great experience " in the real dominican"”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010
7
people found this review helpful

We recently stayed here for 8 nights in the top main apartment and had a great time with super hospitality from Diane and her staff. No its not a hotel but very comfortable and very different . Would go back anytime. Though off the beaten track , Diane picks up from the airport etc. Anything we asked for she sorted for us. There is also a local " cheap taxi service" just up the road in the local village of Munoz. . Also got to visit the locals and see " the real place". Its so peaceful there and relaxing. . Keep up the good work. Thanks Diane

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Always enjoy my stays”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2009
4
people found this review helpful

I've been going and staying at Diane's place in the DR. Suncamp has now become like a home away from home for me. I made many freinds including the operators of the site. I also fell in love with the tranquillity and the cham of the healing ``sangrala``. The greatest aset is certainly the co-hesivenes formed between people who choose this outback way of life. I also fell in love there with a local resident
Try it. You will be surprise yourself by testing your own resourcefulness.
Daniel D

  • Stayed March 2009, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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vancouver
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Dominican comfort in the jungle I loved it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Simply the best place I ever stayed, I have been traveling for 17 years in the Caribbean and always stayed in 4 star resorts , boring, go check out Diane spot in the jungle, the best vacation ever

  • Stayed April 2009
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Munoz, Calle Principal # 40, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
Price range (per night):* INR947 - 947

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