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Hotel Palapa – reviews, photos

Portillo Street | Punta Popi, Las Terrenas 00000, Dominican Republic
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Hotel Palapa
Ranked #24 of 29 hotels in Las Terrenas
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Florida City, Florida
1 review
“Great place for great vacation!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

The Place just opened up recently and I have to say, that they did a great Job on this one. The service was great, the prices are very reasonable and the rooms are great also!! Last but not least, it s beach front!! So what else could you want?

They are gonna have live acts soon too. Can t wait to be back!
Thanks a lot for giving me this great time!!

Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
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Barrie, Canada
1 review
“Will be going back next year.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011

As James said below " hard not to have a good time". We stayed a couple of nights last month, and I have to say, what a difference a year and a new owner make. Lots of nice new renovations. Very clean and comfortable, and certainly affordable.This place is right on the beach on a really calm bay (perfect for the kiddies to play in the ocean). Everything you need is right on site, great restaurant, car rentals, pool bar and a really cool 2nd floor pavilion/dance hall overlooking the beach. Only good things to say about this place.

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ontario
1 review
“Great renovations from new owner Sam”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011

I stayed here for a couple of nights last month. After returning a year later I found the Hotel has a new owner Sam. Great guy, very helpful. Sam has is a Canadian who has spent a lot of time in the DR and is renovatinng the hotel. The rooms were very clean, the hotel staff friendly. It would be hard to not have a good time at Hotel Palapa.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York
1 review
“Wonderful stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2009

Within walking distance from town and just across the street from the gorgeous beach with a friendly bar, this was one of the most warmest friendliest environments I've ever traveled to. I was sad to go. The hotel is safe, clean, and everyone is incredibly friendly and helpful. The restaurant is magnificent, and the bar is welcoming and relaxing. As incredibly relaxing as this stay can be, it is also convenient to sight see as much or as little as one would like.

  • Stayed February 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 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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Vancouver,B.C.
1 review
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“Smelly Room”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2009
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While we stay one night, I was earnestly wished stay awaken untill next morning, the reasons are, 1) There is no inside door lock. 2) Too much fish kinds smell from washroom (Floor tiles are so dirty. 3)They did not changed bed sheets all 3 beds, we found may hairs inside sheets and sheets were so crimpled where people had slept. 4)Mosquitoes came in through unblocked back side wall.5) they charges extra US$10.00 for airconditioning per night, which they didn't mention it at the time of reservation.

Stayed January 2009, travelled with family
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16 July 2011
Spring 2011, Hotel Palapa was taken over by new owners, who have given this well known property a thorough facelift, cleaning and refurbishing, with a mind to providing simple yet comfortable accommodations and excellent value in an ideally located hotel, situated both right on the beach and close to the center of town.
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Portillo Street | Punta Popi, Las Terrenas 00000, Dominican Republic
Price range (per night):* INR2,223 - 5,558

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