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Jaosousa
02-28-12, 17:55
Orange does not sell prepaid Internet, you need an account with them. Or that was the case last November. These things sometimes change.Orange prepaid internet (google chrome browser can translate any webpage from Spanish to English) : http://www.orange.com.do/web/guest/internet-movil-prepago

Orange prepaid Blackberry: http://www.orange.com.do/web/blackberry/planes

Maybe with an online Orange account, seems you might be able to add money to the account through the Orange website. There are various websites that will add money to a prepaid Claro, Orange or Viva cell phone in the DR (usually starting at $5US) with a debit, credit card or pay pal; ezetop, etopuponline, aryty. I have used ezetop and aryty with a bank or debit card to add minutes (pesos) to my claro prepaid cell phone in the DR.

Frannie
02-28-12, 20:56
orange prepaid internet (google chrome browser can translate any webpage from spanish to english) :

http://www.orange.com.do/web/guest/internet-movil-prepago

orange prepaid blackberry:

http://www.orange.com.do/web/blackberry/planes

maybe with an online orange account, seems you might be able to add money to the account through the orange website. there are various websites that will add money to a prepaid claro, orange or viva cell phone in the dr (usually starting at $5us) with a debit, credit card or pay pal; ezetop, etopuponline, aryty. i have used ezetop and aryty with a bank or debit card to add minutes (pesos) to my claro prepaid cell phone in the dr.looks like they have it now. when i asked in the orange store in sosua a couple of months ago, they said no prepago internet.

anyway, today i found out more about viva and got their prepaid internet service. you pay about 1700 pesos for the cdma usb dongle and then you pay 995 pesos for two weeks of unlimited high speed data. after that another 995 pesos to renew. when your subscription expires you have 3 months to renew before your account becomes inactive. you can also buy data for a day for 100 pesos or a week for 500 pesos. the speed is excellent and i got a download speed of 1. 32 mbps on a test (but they say up to 3. 1 mbps) and it works well with streaming radio and video, so this might be the best option available for the frequent visitor who needs full internet on a widescreen laptop for spreadsheets, etc. it seems to me that on cost, speed, and amount of data it may be better than claro. with claro the huawei internet usb dongle is "free", i. e very expensive as it is included in the subscription. with viva you have to buy the dongle, but after that it cost less. with claro about 2800 pesos (including taxes) for 5 gigabytes. with viva. 2000 pesos for 4 weeks, but unlimited data. (if you want to listen to streaming radio all day, you will soon use up your allownce of 5 gigabytes.)

to get the service you need to take your passport and give them a cell phone number. (you could use the hotel's number if you don't have one.)

one caveat. the coverage map shows sosua in light green, but puerto plata in dark green. the guy in the store said that was because they have two different types of signal, but that sosua does have high-speed internet coverage. i would verify the service and test it with your device in sosua before leaving the store. things change very quickly, so there is no guarantee that the pamphlets and internet sites are up to date.

Ipanema Carioca
03-01-12, 07:46
The worst thing about this hotel is the following though. On my first stay there this September I had a good room in building 5, however when I returned a week later was told this was full and had a smaller room in building 6. On returning to my room a couple of times and turning on the lights, I saw cockroaches scrambling to disappear between the cracks.Major Trouble at Sosua Bay Resort.

I just returned from Sosua (SBR) , and I stayed at the Sosua Bay Resort for the 3rd time. However, it was the worst stay this time. First, they never returned my emails to make reservations and when I made calls. I arrived on Thursday evening, Feb. 16 at 5pm. When I arrived to SBR, the staff seemed as if they were going through motions with expressionless faces. When I got to my room in the monger section, I checked the sheets as I do in all hotels, and I found chica hair on the sheets. But the room phone didn't work, so I made the 5 minute walk to the front desk and made a complaint to the front desk by a grumpy maid. This took a hour.

Second, when I showered the drain in the tub didn't work. So I was wading in shin deep water. Because my phone didn't work, I had to walk to the front desk to complainabout that. As for the phone, I was told that non of the room phones were working in my section of the building (5) because of wiring. Each issue I chose to do before I settled down and unpack.

Third, the next day many people complained about not having towels. Folks complained about clean towels being removed by the maids, and one fella said he had no clean towels for 3 days. Also many rooms were half or not cleaned.

After asking staff why is the service so bad, I was told by people I know at the front desk, maids, restaurant, and security that they have not received pay for 3 months. So I guess either there's not enough staff or the employees were doing a work slow down to protest their lack of pay.

Also some people had no water at times, and there was a sewage problem. You can smell sewage in the hallways and some rooms.

I don't think I will be stay at Sosua Bay Resort on my next trip. Unlike Terra Linda, where I stayed on two occasions, Sosua Bay Resort wants full payment up front. So if you have a problem with the hotel, you already paid and will lose out if you change hotels.

Ipanema Carioca
03-01-12, 07:47
Sousa Bay Hotel is beautiful. It has its own section for men to bring women to their rooms. All inclusive; I believe $60 a day for food three times a day and happy hours. Very nice and friendly.Major Trouble at Sosua Bay Resort.

I just returned from Sosua (SBR) , and I stayed at the Sosua Bay Resort for the 3rd time. However, it was the worst stay this time. First, they never returned my emails to make reservations and when I made calls. I arrived on Thursday evening, Feb. 16 at 5pm. When I arrived to SBR, the staff seemed as if they were going through motions with expressionless faces. When I got to my room in the monger section, I checked the sheets as I do in all hotels, and I found chica hair on the sheets. But the room phone didn't work, so I made the 5 minute walk to the front desk and made a complaint to the front desk by a grumpy maid. This took a hour.

Second, when I showered the drain in the tub didn't work. So I was wading in shin deep water. Because my phone didn't work, I had to walk to the front desk to complainabout that. As for the phone, I was told that non of the room phones were working in my section of the building (5) because of wiring. Each issue I chose to do before I settled down and unpack.

Third, the next day many people complained about not having towels. Folks complained about clean towels being removed by the maids, and one fella said he had no clean towels for 3 days. Also many rooms were half or not cleaned.

After asking staff why is the service so bad, I was told by people I know at the front desk, maids, restaurant, and security that they have not received pay for 3 months. So I guess either there's not enough staff or the employees were doing a work slow down to protest their lack of pay.

Also some people had no water at times, and there was a sewage problem. You can smell sewage in the hallways and some rooms.

I don't think I will be stay at Sosua Bay Resort on my next trip. Unlike Terra Linda, where I stayed on two occasions, Sosua Bay Resort wants full payment up front. So if you have a problem with the hotel, you already paid and will lose out if you change hotels.

Ipanema Carioca
03-01-12, 07:48
I stayed in the Victorian House years ago. When I was there, no elevator, depending what room you get, will determine how many stairs you will have to walk. I stayed at the Victorian House all inclusive. An all inclusive is chica friendly if the woman checks in with you or if you pay for her board (food and drink) at the hotel. The room I had at the Victorian House was nothing special, it did have a nice view of Sosua Bay. It doesn't seem like the Italian owner (Armando) of the Sosua Bay Hotel / Victorian House has refreshed the rooms in the last ten years. Armando the Italian owner of Sosua Bay Hotel / Victorian House, Classicos disco, Merengue Bar and After One Disco probably had killed an American lawyer, who was also a US Army veteran who served in Vietnam, while the American was living in Sosua. Personally I would not spend a peso at any business owned or partially owned by Armando.Major Trouble at Sosua Bay Resort.

I just returned from Sosua (SBR) , and I stayed at the Sosua Bay Resort for the 3rd time. However, it was the worst stay this time. First, they never returned my emails to make reservations and when I made calls. I arrived on Thursday evening, Feb. 16 at 5pm. When I arrived to SBR, the staff seemed as if they were going through motions with expressionless faces. When I got to my room in the monger section, I checked the sheets as I do in all hotels, and I found chica hair on the sheets. But the room phone didn't work, so I made the 5 minute walk to the front desk and made a complaint to the front desk by a grumpy maid. This took a hour.

Second, when I showered the drain in the tub didn't work. So I was wading in shin deep water. Because my phone didn't work, I had to walk to the front desk to complainabout that. As for the phone, I was told that non of the room phones were working in my section of the building (5) because of wiring. Each issue I chose to do before I settled down and unpack.

Third, the next day many people complained about not having towels. Folks complained about clean towels being removed by the maids, and one fella said he had no clean towels for 3 days. Also many rooms were half or not cleaned.

After asking staff why is the service so bad, I was told by people I know at the front desk, maids, restaurant, and security that they have not received pay for 3 months. So I guess either there's not enough staff or the employees were doing a work slow down to protest their lack of pay.

Also some people had no water at times, and there was a sewage problem. You can smell sewage in the hallways and some rooms.

I don't think I will be stay at Sosua Bay Resort on my next trip. Unlike Terra Linda, where I stayed on two occasions, Sosua Bay Resort wants full payment up front. So if you have a problem with the hotel, you already paid and will lose out if you change hotels.

Buscemi
03-02-12, 03:29
Another few hotels to add to the list:

Hotel Don Andres is girl friendly.

Hotel El Coco is girl friendly.

Hotel El Colibri is not girl friendly.

A room / appartment at the Voramar hotel costs round about 40-45 bucks.El Colibri is 100% girl friendly, I am positive.

I am not sure about multiples, but one at a time no problema.

Grandnash84
03-02-12, 07:30
El Colibri is 100% girl friendly, I am positive.

I am not sure about multiples, but one at a time no problema.Was there a month ago. 100% chica friendly but I wouldn't recommend staying there

Azazel42
03-04-12, 06:05
Guys, has anyone come across an ad for rooms at the Sosua Bay Hotel for $35 non-inclu and $60 full inclu. It is hosted by a New Yorker named Leon. I kept hearing about $60 all inclusive at sosua bay, but wasn't finding those prices. Somehow, I seem to remember reading about Leon as well. Has anyone used Leon or paid $60 for all inclu at sosua bay lately. If so, where did you get the lead?

Regards,

Azazel

Sunset Strip
03-15-12, 20:57
There are conflicting reports on this board about the Europa. Some people complain that the hotel is too close to the action and thus too load. Girls are all over the place. Others have stated the Europa is too far from the main clubs and the beach. Which opinion is more true?

I meant too loud!

SS

Mr Gogo
03-15-12, 21:19
There are conflicting reports on this board about the Europa. Some people complain that the hotel is too close to the action and thus too load. Girls are all over the place. Others have stated the Europa is too far from the main clubs and the beach. Which opinion is more true?

I meant too loud!

SSDon't sweat it. Everything in Sosua is close by. A ten minute walk is all it takes from Europa to the clubs, maybe less. Europa used to be my spot when I was knocking off girls from 4 Roses and Domino bar (across from Europa). But once I moved passed those girls I had to relocate to New Gardens to hide out. Europa is a little outdated but a good deal for the money. They watch the place like a hawk, which I like. The bar in front of Europa is a nice hangout spot Tell the owner Roz that GoGo sent you.

Sunset Strip
03-15-12, 21:47
Thanks gogo. I am looking forward to this trip. I will be sure to post daily.

Sammon
03-15-12, 22:35
There are conflicting reports on this board about the Europa. Some people complain that the hotel is too close to the action and thus too load. Girls are all over the place. Others have stated the Europa is too far from the main clubs and the beach. Which opinion is more true?

I meant too loud!

SSHotel Plaza Europa is a centrally located place. Walking distance to all over Sosua including the beach. For a long time price was around $30 / night. You get better deals by just showing up rather than booking before.

They also rent apartment style places across the street. Some are good and some are not. Some have a musty smell because nobody lived there for a long time.

Rooms in the main section are ok but not great. The management is very strict. No I. The no entry and also only one girl at a time. Security is pretty good including the parking lot outside.

Sunset Strip
03-16-12, 01:34
sammon,

ok. thanks. i am staying in the hotel, i think. i have seen a few pictures posted by members and the rooms seemed decent. one thing is true, the rooms seemed large!

they are charging me $25night total.

i just hope the bathroom is not crappy. that is a pet peeve of mine, especially old rusted bathtubs!

but i assume the place is decent in that regard.

gogo,

i looked up four roses on youtube. some nice girls.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wv6rtscpnm

ss

Mr Gogo
03-16-12, 01:47
sammon,

ok. thanks. i am staying in the hotel, i think. i have seen a few pictures posted by members and the rooms seemed decent. one thing is true, the rooms seemed large!

they are charging me $25night total.

i just hope the bathroom is not crappy. that is a pet peeve of mine, especially old rusted bathtubs!

but i assume the place is decent in that regard.

gogo,

i looked up four roses on youtube. some nice girls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wv6rtscpnm

ssall the ones i stayed in had standup showers that were okay. i don't remember any bath tubs. hit me up before you go and i will give you the scoop on the 4 roses girls.

Member #4480
04-04-12, 16:19
sammon,

ok. thanks. i am staying in the hotel, i think. i have seen a few pictures posted by members and the rooms seemed decent. one thing is true, the rooms seemed large!

they are charging me $25night total.

i just hope the bathroom is not crappy. that is a pet peeve of mine, especially old rusted bathtubs!

but i assume the place is decent in that regard.

gogo,

i looked up four roses on youtube. some nice girls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wv6rtscpnm

ssthere are no bathtubs at the europa. some rooms are better than others. ask for a room on the 2nd floor on the right side of the hotel as you're facing the lobby. if you don't like a particular room, ask to see another one until you're satisfied.

Sunset Strip
04-12-12, 03:32
http://www.holidaycheck.com/hotel-Videos_Hotel+Romanoff-ch_rv-hid_40809.html

Anybody stay here? They have some good rates, especially for month stays. But then some guys have bashed the place.

The video shows a fairly nice room.

http://www.holidaycheck.com/hotel-Videos_Hotel+Romanoff-ch_rv-hid_40809.html

SS

Sunset Strip
04-12-12, 05:45
There are no bathtubs at the Europa. Some rooms are better than others. Ask for a room on the 2nd floor on the right side of the hotel as you're facing the lobby. If you don't like a particular room, ask to see another one until you're satisfied.Thanks for the advice.

By the way, based on pictures posted on this site and the europa site, it appears this porno was shot there: http://www.youporn.com/watch/461908/amateur-dominican-copule-sex-tape/?utm_source=PBWeb&utm_medium=PT&utm_campaign=PBWeb

I mean the furniture looks the same as that seen in posts on the ISG.

Ss

Member #4480
04-12-12, 07:52
http://www.holidaycheck.com/hotel-Videos_Hotel+Romanoff-ch_rv-hid_40809. Html.

Anybody stay here? They have some good rates, especially for month stays. But then some guys have bashed the place.

The video shows a fairly nice room.

http://www.holidaycheck.com/hotel-Videos_Hotel+Romanoff-ch_rv-hid_40809. Html.

SSNever stayed there or even looked inside the place. Mostly German clientele. Years ago, one of my Canadian friends booked a month there but didn't last. I personally wouldn't bother with the place...

Member #4480
04-12-12, 08:10
Thanks for the advice.

By the way, based on pictures posted on this site and the europa site, it appears this porno was shot there:

http://www.youporn.com/watch/461908/amateur-dominican-copule-sex-tape/?utm_source=PBWeb&utm_medium=PT&utm_campaign=PBWeb

I mean the furniture looks the same as that seen in posts on the ISG.

SsYes, it certainly appears to be the Europa. There's a lot of history there.

Frannie
04-12-12, 14:02
Never stayed there or even looked inside the place. I personally wouldn't bother with the place.Thanks for the detailed report.

It is OK. Very reasonable rates and has the best swimming pool in Sosua. Guests of different nationalities, sometimes gets large groups of Dominicans on holiday weekends. There are several long term residents. Good security. Not a luxury hotel by any means, but the rooms are clean. Wi-fi not very good. German restaurant next door is crap. Quiet location, easy to sleep there at night, but walking distance from everything. Latino Supermarket convenience store close by.

I would take a look at the place first and decide if it is for you. About $450 for one month for an apartment with kitchen. Less for single room.

Member #4480
04-12-12, 16:40
Thanks for the detailed report.Sometimes a snapshot is more than sufficient. Never heard one thing positive about the place and the one person I knew who actually stayed there left after a couple of weeks, even though he paid for the entire month. According to him, many things didn't work in his room and mgmt was totally unresponsive to his numerous requests to either get them fixed or to switch rooms.

Spent endless nights and hours at the Tam Tam bar (remember that one?) across the street from the Romanoff and have a pretty good feel about the clientele going in and out of the place . None of which were Dominican. If large groups of Dominican's are indeed going there now, then that's just another negative based on the noise factor alone.

I've been to the German restaurant next door and it does suck. Need more detail on that too?

Frannie
04-12-12, 19:23
Sometimes a snapshot is more than sufficient. Never heard one thing positive about the place and the one person I knew who actually stayed there left after a couple of weeks, even though he paid for the entire month.Sorry I missed the snapshot altogether. If you were a regular on this board, you would know that tempoecorto spoke quite well of the Romanoff in his epic report on Sosua back in July of last year.

But at least give your readers the information they need to make a decision. You say that you used to hang out at the bar across the road from Romanoff a great deal of time, but you never spoke to any of the Romanoff guests except one man who left after two weeks because of maintenance issues? I think if you had spoken to some of the longer term residents there, you would have at least been able to ask them why they stay there and don't move somewhere else.

For example, Romanoff has the best pool I have seen in Sosua (50 feet long) , and for someone who wants to swim laps daily for exercise, that might be a clincher. They don't charge any extra for bringing in two girls for a threesome.

These things might not be important to you, but they might matter to someone else, so at least give your readers the information they need to make their own choice. I have stayed at Romanoff. It has its pluses and minuses, but when I was there I don't remember having any unfixed maintenance issues. My main complaint was that the wi-fi was useless for my needs, and eventually I got my own wi-fi service, so that problem was solved. The quality of the furniture also left a bit to be desired and the beds were hard, so I got a foam pad.

The owner is elderly and not in very good health, I think, but there is a full time maintenance guy, for what that is worth (not much). He gave up the restaurant and leased it to some German guys. The restaurant is quite popular with expatriate Germans, but although I do like German food very much if it is good, I didn't like the dishes I tried there, and the restaurant, although partially outdoors is home to many heavy smokers, so excellent if you like the taste of cigarette smoke in your food.

Sunset Strip
04-12-12, 20:43
Here is the link to the July 2011 report of a member who stayed in the Romanoff:

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?2227-Sosua-Reports&p=1179076&viewfull=1#post1179076

The problem for me would be the weak wifi signal. While in Sosua I would want to post on here daily and communicate with the folks at home.

But at 450 / month, the Romanoff seems to be a bargain. Also, according to Andy Graham if Hobo Traveler, one can get a room for 300 / month in slow season. But you have to be IN Sosua and they have to have plenty of vacancies, obviously.

In case you all have never seen it, here is the video that accompanied Andy's blog post on six Sosua hotels that can be had for $300 / month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Np98Boiwayw

SS

Member #4480
04-12-12, 21:51
Sorry I missed the snapshot altogether. at least give your readers the information they need to make a decision. These things might not be important to you, but they might matter to someone else, so at least give your readers the information they need to make their own choice.Yeah, ok. I think I got it now. You mean like this:


-Britannia (never eaten here; is the food any good?)
No, it is terrible.

Frannie
04-12-12, 23:10
Yeah, ok. I think I got it now. You mean like this:Yes, but I have eaten at Britannia. You have never been inside Romanoff Hotel and based solely on the fact that you spoke to a guy who left there early due to unspecified maintenance issues, you are advising people to avoid it. You said that you had never heard anyone say anything about the place, but you said you spent a great deal of time at the bar opposite, but never took the opportunity to speak to any of the occupants of Romanoff Hotel.

I did not elaborate about Britannia because I thought it would be boring for readers, not because I had never been there or had not tried the food, and I did not state that I had never tried the food, but someone once told me it was lousy. If you REALLY wanted to know, you could have asked and I could have told you that I had the shepherd's pie the last time I went there. It came in a bowl, and was extremely hot as it had apparently been pre-prepared and microwaved. The meat base was quite tasteless and had a very liquid gravy that was bubbling out over the layer of pureed potato, which seemed to be made just from powdered potato and water, as it was quite tasteless and was sloppy, liquid, and slightly gray.

If I was making the dish myself, I would season the meat with salt, pepper, and herbs, add some fresh chopped onions, and peas, beans, or whatever other nonstarchy vegetables were available to the base. To prepare the topping, I would use real potatoes, mix with milk and butter and a little salt, mash with a fork, spread over the meat, stoke the potatoes with a fork to put ridges and swirls in the surface, then brush the top with beaten egg and grill for a few minutes to make the topping turn golden brown and slightly crisp.

I don't expect casual restaurant food to be as good as home cooked food, but I thought this meal was particularly poor. I ate there once before that and I don't remember what it was, but it was unmemorable. If anyone has eaten there and got a good meal, I would be interested to hear from them.

I would contrast this place with the New Cafe, where the breakfasts are superb and the (real) potatoes sauteed to a perfect golden brown and slight crispiness and where the guy who does the cooking pays great attention to detail in each dish he prepares, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or supper.

Manizales911
04-13-12, 01:17
Yes, but I have eaten at Britannia. You have never been inside Romanoff Hotel and based solely on the fact that you spoke to a guy who left there early due to unspecified maintenance issues, you are advising people to avoid it. You said that you had never heard anyone say anything about the place, but you said you spent a great deal of time at the bar opposite, but never took the opportunity to speak to any of the occupants of Romanoff Hotel.

I did not elaborate about Britannia because I thought it would be boring for readers, not because I had never been there or had not tried the food, and I did not state that I had never tried the food, but someone once told me it was lousy. If you REALLY wanted to know, you could have asked and I could have told you that I had the shepherd's pie the last time I went there. It came in a bowl, and was extremely hot as it had apparently been pre-prepared and microwaved. The meat base was quite tasteless and had a very liquid gravy that was bubbling out over the layer of pureed potato, which seemed to be made just from powdered potato and water, as it was quite tasteless and was sloppy, liquid, and slightly gray.

If I was making the dish myself, I would season the meat with salt, pepper, and herbs, add some fresh chopped onions, and peas, beans, or whatever other nonstarchy vegetables were available to the base. To prepare the topping, I would use real potatoes, mix with milk and butter and a little salt, mash with a fork, spread over the meat, stoke the potatoes with a fork to put ridges and swirls in the surface, then brush the top with beaten egg and grill for a few minutes to make the topping turn golden brown and slightly crisp.

I don't expect casual restaurant food to be as good as home cooked food, but I thought this meal was particularly poor. I ate there once before that and I don't remember what it was, but it was unmemorable. If anyone has eaten there and got a good meal, I would be interested to hear from them.

I would contrast this place with the New Cafe, where the breakfasts are superb and the (real) potatoes sauteed to a perfect golden brown and slight crispiness and where the guy who does the cooking pays great attention to detail in each dish he prepares, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or supper.I have eaten at Brittania about six or so times and thought everything was quite good and I can be fussy.

Frannie
04-13-12, 13:53
I have eaten at Brittania about six or so times and thought everything was quite good and I can be fussy.What did you eat and what was good about it? I am not particularly down on Britannia, and since I am of UK heritage I do occasionally like to eat traditional British dishes such as shepherd's pie or "bangers and mash", so when I went to Britannia, I was hoping for something good, but I didn't find it. The owners do try to create something of a UK pub atmosphere and have weekly bingo sessions and quiz game competitions that seem to be popular with local UK expatriates, but as a place for food I am not tempted to return. For excellent food at lunchtime in that neighborhood Cafe Tropical is well worth a visit for the Dominican cafeteria service, but I don't think they have alcoholic drinks (if that is an issue).

Of course things can change, literally overnight, if one Dominican cook who is lousy is fired and another who is excellent is hired, then everything changes.

Manizales911
04-13-12, 17:26
What did you eat and what was good about it? I am not particularly down on Britannia, and since I am of UK heritage I do occasionally like to eat traditional British dishes such as shepherd's pie or "bangers and mash", so when I went to Britannia, I was hoping for something good, but I didn't find it. The owners do try to create something of a UK pub atmosphere and have weekly bingo sessions and quiz game competitions that seem to be popular with local UK expatriates, but as a place for food I am not tempted to return. For excellent food at lunchtime in that neighborhood Cafe Tropical is well worth a visit for the Dominican cafeteria service, but I don't think they have alcoholic drinks (if that is an issue).

Of course things can change, literally overnight, if one Dominican cook who is lousy is fired and another who is excellent is hired, then everything changes.Jesus Frannie, I don't freeking remember what I ate, but if it sucked I wouldn't keep going back. One of the things I like about the place is it has such a large menu. I don't care for Brit food but they cover such a broad range on the menu that this is not an issue for me. Food is like women, one man's 10 is another man's 5.

Frannie
04-13-12, 19:56
Jesus Frannie, I don't freeking remember what I ate, but if it sucked I wouldn't keep going back. One of the things I like about the place is it has such a large menu. I don't care for Brit food but they cover such a broad range on the menu that this is not an issue for me. Food is like women, one man's 10 is another man's 5.That is fine. You can fuck the tough old birds if you want and leave the juicy young chicks for others.

Frannie
04-13-12, 20:40
Jesus Frannie, I don't freeking remember what I ate, but if it sucked I wouldn't keep going back. One of the things I like about the place is it has such a large menu. I don't care for Brit food but they cover such a broad range on the menu that this is not an issue for me. Food is like women, one man's 10 is another man's 5.Actually the reviews on Trip Advisor for 2012 are all good, so maybe I just made a bad choice from the menu. A lot of people seem to recommend the fish and chips (French fries). I will check that out next time I am in Sosua. Also seems to be recommended for breakfast.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g317146-d1889069-Reviews-Britannia_Pub_Grill-Sosua_Dominican_Republic.html#REVIEWS

Jaosousa
04-14-12, 03:09
Yes, but I have eaten at Britannia. You have never been inside Romanoff Hotel and based solely on the fact that you spoke to a guy who left there early due to unspecified maintenance issues, you are advising people to avoid it. You said that you had never heard anyone say anything about the place, but you said you spent a great deal of time at the bar opposite, but never took the opportunity to speak to any of the occupants of Romanoff Hotel.

I did not elaborate about Britannia because I thought it would be boring for readers, not because I had never been there or had not tried the food, and I did not state that I had never tried the food, but someone once told me it was lousy. If you REALLY wanted to know, you could have asked and I could have told you that I had the shepherd's pie the last time I went there. It came in a bowl, and was extremely hot as it had apparently been pre-prepared and microwaved. The meat base was quite tasteless and had a very liquid gravy that was bubbling out over the layer of pureed potato, which seemed to be made just from powdered potato and water, as it was quite tasteless and was sloppy, liquid, and slightly gray.

If I was making the dish myself, I would season the meat with salt, pepper, and herbs, add some fresh chopped onions, and peas, beans, or whatever other nonstarchy vegetables were available to the base. To prepare the topping, I would use real potatoes, mix with milk and butter and a little salt, mash with a fork, spread over the meat, stoke the potatoes with a fork to put ridges and swirls in the surface, then brush the top with beaten egg and grill for a few minutes to make the topping turn golden brown and slightly crisp.

I don't expect casual restaurant food to be as good as home cooked food, but I thought this meal was particularly poor. I ate there once before that and I don't remember what it was, but it was unmemorable. If anyone has eaten there and got a good meal, I would be interested to hear from them.

I would contrast this place with the New Cafe, where the breakfasts are superb and the (real) potatoes sauteed to a perfect golden brown and slight crispiness and where the guy who does the cooking pays great attention to detail in each dish he prepares, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or supper.Nice post, I like the recipe.

I visited the Hotel Romanoff years ago, two pros shared an apartment there (azul, a half colombian-half dominican chica and her friend). It was about 6am when I visited the Romanoff, after being out all night (and after swimming at the Tradewinds pool at 5am) and stayed for about ten minutes in their apartment. Place seemed OK during that short visit. Sosua Municipal buildings (mayors office?) is on the same street. Across the street from the Romanoff was a 24 hour bar restaurant (exempt from the curfew it seemed) called Caipirinha.

Tempoecorto
04-14-12, 06:15
I have eaten at Brittania about six or so times and thought everything was quite good and I can be fussy.Jesus! What has the world come to - A Brit decrying "Britannia" food while a New Englander defends it! What next,"God save the Queen" at Yankee stadium?

Frannie
04-14-12, 15:24
Nice post, I like the recipe.

I visited the Hotel Romanoff years ago, two pros shared an apartment there (azul, a half colombian-half dominican chica and her friend). It was about 6am when I visited the Romanoff, after being out all night (and after swimming at the Tradewinds pool at 5am) and stayed for about ten minutes in their apartment. Place seemed OK during that short visit. Sosua Municipal buildings (mayors office?) is on the same street. Across the street from the Romanoff was a 24 hour bar restaurant (exempt from the curfew it seemed) called Caipirinha.Yes, when I was there three chicas rented a small room downstairs at the front. Needless to say, personalized riding lessons were available. Tempoecorto jumped one of them within minutes of his arrival. I tried to protect their virtue, but that man is a beast.

Tempoecorto
04-14-12, 22:28
Yes, when I was there three chicas rented a small room downstairs at the front. Needless to say, personalized riding lessons were available. Tempoecorto jumped one of them within minutes of his arrival. I tried to protect their virtue, but that man is a beast.Uh-huh! Kettle calling the pot black!

Member #4480
04-15-12, 00:32
You said that you had never heard anyone say anything about the placeNo, what I said was:


Never heard one thing positive about the placeBig difference.

Nevertheless, based on the price point and er 'upscale' clientele, I can see why you think the Romanoff is wonderful. Keep on recommending it (even though you haven't actually stayed there either) but I certainly won't.

Doker44
04-19-12, 01:55
I am hopefully heading out soon for a short trip. I know of the new garden etc. First I have never stayed in the new wing at NG is it worth it? And I know there is a lot of info here but can one of you Sousa regulars give me a recommendation for a place that is priced fairly, has a safe, and obviously girl friendly.

Thanks

Doker44

Chert1
05-08-12, 04:29
So, let's hear it for the Sosua bay beach club? Well. Not sure about that!I stayed there in late February this year and the only good thing about the hotel was that they don't charge extra to bring chicas to your room. Apparently they used to before. The room was fine enough. Stayed in building 5. My air conditioner didn't work for the first few days. Or rather didn't work well. I didn't bother complaining since from what I read about the hotel, it would have been useless. After a few days I decided to try an old Russian technique which consisted of hitting the AC hard. It looked like it was made during WW2. And amazingly it worked after that.

I paid a cheap price for a last minute AI and that is what I got. The food is edible, but nothing special. I ate out most of the time. The bar was ok, but no Presidente. Think they served Brahma. Tasted like [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) anyways. I just got my own supplies in the Supermercado. I suppose it is ok for someone going to Sosua for the first time, but I would not really recommend it to anyone. I am not a very fussy person when it comes to luxury and am well travelled, so the place didn't bother me much. The chicas I brought into my room made up for the lack of amenities. The power went out a few times, but only for a few minutes. I was usually either asleep or grinding away on some chica, so didn't really notice it too much.

I will be going back to Sosua in August and decided to get a room at the NG. From what I read it sounds like it is a lot closer to my liking.

Phaedrus42
05-11-12, 00:45
I too recently returned from Sosua where I stayed at the Sosua Bay Beach Hotel. I personally found the hotel "long in the tooth". The place kind of looked like it's seen better days. My air conditioning also didn't work until I raised enough of a fuss that they finally sent some technician over who found the problem and fixed it. A couple of my friends and I then took a quick trip to Puerto Plata to do some shopping and check out the Playa Dorada hotel complex. While eating at the Pizza Hut in the shopping mall in the hotel complex, someone mentioned an adult resort right across the street from Playa Dorada. It turns out that there is an adult resort that was recently re-opened called Field of Dreams. The place was stunning! All the rooms have been renovated, the center hotel area has a beautiful pool with a waterfall and a Jacuzzi and the place is stacked with really hot girls. What started out as a quick visit to check the place out turned into a two day stay. The food was far better than at our hotel (and not too expensive). The bar played standard rock and roll and radio hits and not that annoying Dominican music and the place was generally laid back and cool. The next trip to the Dominican we're staying the entire time there.

Tempoecorto
05-11-12, 16:40
I stayed there in late February this year and the only good thing about the hotel was that they don't charge extra to bring chicas to your room. Apparently they used to before. The room was fine enough. Stayed in building 5. My air conditioner didn't work for the first few days. Or rather didn't work well. I didn't bother complaining since from what I read about the hotel, it would have been useless. After a few days I decided to try an old Russian technique which consisted of hitting the AC hard. It looked like it was made during WW2. And amazingly it worked after that.

I paid a cheap price for a last minute AI and that is what I got. The food is edible, but nothing special. I ate out most of the time. The bar was ok, but no Presidente. Think they served Brahma. Tasted like [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) anyways. I just got my own supplies in the Supermercado. I suppose it is ok for someone going to Sosua for the first time, but I would not really recommend it to anyone. I am not a very fussy person when it comes to luxury and am well travelled, so the place didn't bother me much. The chicas I brought into my room made up for the lack of amenities. The power went out a few times, but only for a few minutes. I was usually either asleep or grinding away on some chica, so didn't really notice it too much.

I will be going back to Sosua in August and decided to get a room at the NG. From what I read it sounds like it is a lot closer to my liking.Enjoyed your post, in particular the Russian trick. LOL.

Goggles25
05-22-12, 22:35
One of the things I've noticed is that a lot of places seem to have pretty spotty wifi, which would be a big problem for me. Can anyone recommend a place, preferably somewhere quieter, that has reliable wifi?

Azazel42
05-24-12, 03:36
Anyone know if and why Sosua Bay is still closed. Sucha big beautiful place, seems like sucha waste to be closed. Anyone got any new info?

Azazel

Frannie
05-24-12, 04:17
One of the things I've noticed is that a lot of places seem to have pretty spotty wifi, which would be a big problem for me. Can anyone recommend a place, preferably somewhere quieter, that has reliable wifi?If you need reliable wifi, you would do better to get your own prepaid USB dongle from Claro. There is quite a bit of discussion about it if you just go back a few pages in the General section. There are also plenty of Internet cafes in Sosua, some open until 11 pm

Sunset Strip
05-27-12, 04:06
Not sure why some people like this place. It seems overrun by European and Canadian ex-pats trying to seem cool. I know about some of them and they are not friendly at all, especially with some Americans (read between the lines). You know the type, they sit around for hours and then a certain type of American (read between the lines) comes in and gets introduced and they all leave suddenly.

The rooms are not nice, at all. Not worth the price when Hotel Europa is the same price and much better.

The restaurant food is horrible! The ribs have no meat and the chicken I ordered was burnt. A total waste of money. The ribs were so threadbare that I was embarrassed. An American Black guy looked over at my ribs and said "everything alright. Did they cheat you out of some your meat?" Nope, that is about all you get as I have been told by some locals!

SS

OldKool
05-27-12, 05:49
I stayed in the apartment across the street from rockkies. He manages both places. The price was 50 bucks a night. I was pleased and the location is perfect for going to Classoicos. Everything I needed including women were very close by. As for the food I had no problem eating at Rockies it was not great but it was ok. Rick treats everyone very well. To each hi own but for me Rockies was a good deal.


Not sure why some people like this place. It seems overrun by European and Canadian ex-pats trying to seem cool. I know about some of them and they are not friendly at all, especially with some Americans (read between the lines). You know the type, they sit around for hours and then a certain type of American (read between the lines) comes in and gets introduced and they all leave suddenly.

The rooms are not nice, at all. Not worth the price when Hotel Europa is the same price and much better.

The restaurant food is horrible! The ribs have no meat and the chicken I ordered was burnt. A total waste of money. The ribs were so threadbare that I was embarrassed. An American Black guy looked over at my ribs and said "everything alright. Did they cheat you out of some your meat?" Nope, that is about all you get as I have been told by some locals!

SS

Sunset Strip
05-27-12, 19:19
I stayed in the apartment across the street from rockkies. He manages both places. The price was 50 bucks a night. I was pleased and the location is perfect for going to Classoicos. Everything I needed including women were very close by. As for the food I had no problem eating at Rockies it was not great but it was ok. Rick treats everyone very well. To each hi own but for me Rockies was a good deal.OK,

I was referring to Rocky's Hotel (25US / night) , which when compared to similarly priced Hotels, such as Europa, is well below the standard. Rocky's Condos are twice the amount of Rocky's Hotel, and are, as you stated, of sufficient quality.

The "new" owner Rick is a Canadian and draws the Euro / Canadian crowd, along with Americans. As a businessperson he should treat all with respect. HOWEVER, and it is not his fault, there are quite a few Euros (and a few Canadians) with a certain snobbish attitude towards certain groups that visit Sosua. These people also find Rocky's a comfortable environment and congregate there. I have heard these same people do not like New Garden much.

My guess is that Rick's attitude (which is positive) will eventually drive the snobs away. I have noticed, and been told, that Plan B, next to Europa is the "new" ex-pat hangout. And, trust me, the snob appeal is great. Even saw first hand a group get up and move when a couple of Americans (of a certain persuasion) sat next to them.

P. S.

Americans of all classes and backgrounds have been quite pleasant. I even witnessed an American recently in Rocky's who broke off a conversation with a Dutch guy that kept focusing on Black Americans and welfare. Good move my American brother.

Tempoecorto
05-27-12, 20:38
My guess is that Rick's attitude (which is positive) will eventually drive the snobs away. I have noticed, and been told, that Plan B, next to Europa is the "new" ex-pat hangout. And, trust me, the snob appeal is great. Even saw first hand a group get up and move when a couple of Americans (of a certain persuasion) sat next to them.Perhaps you would like to decode "persuasion"? I for one would have trouble with having people around who are perhaps too loud, who only need to move in groups and use foul words for no apparent reason but for establishing bonding. I am sure there are many others on this board that would have similar issues with such people around them. Let's not get into the nationality stuff. It might be as simple as a behavioral pattern that shoos away others. I have had as much fun with Americans as Canadians as well as a whole host of Europeans. Let's be color as well nationality agnostic.

Scotch
05-31-12, 00:28
Hey guys I will be in Sousa Next week and the condo I stay in is not vacant.

I am kind of laid back so the New Garden is not my cup tea for 7 nights.

I only take 1 girl at a time my happy hours are lone gone.

I have narrow it down to the Sea breeze or terra lina.

If someone has stayed in both e-mail me or put it on the form.

If anyone else has other sousa hotel that are nice without girls on deck let me know.

BTW must be near the main strip I don't drive. My price range is 40 to 90us.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Hillbilly69
05-31-12, 00:34
Hey guys I will be in Sousa Next week and the condo I stay in is not vacant.

I am kind of laid back so the New Garden is not my cup tea for 7 nights.

I only take 1 girl at a time my happy hours are lone gone.

I have narrow it down to the Sea breeze or terra lina.

If someone has stayed in both e-mail me or put it on the form.

If anyone else has other sousa hotel that are nice without girls on deck let me know.

BTW must be near the main strip I don't drive. My price range is 40 to 90us.

Thanks to anyone who can help.Stayed at both several times but Jihad was the owner of Sea Breeze then, it isn't as nice as Terra Linda and has cheap letter boxes for safes which one key fits all.

Terra Linda beware all the rooms are not the same quality, I suggest you check the A / C to make sure it has an adjustment for temperature and get a queen bed room the seem to be nicer and inspect the room BEFORE you pay.

Terra linda is alot closer to the action.

Sunset Strip
05-31-12, 15:18
The Europa provides a clean, comfortable room environment. There are no modern USA luxuries, but you have everything needed for a mongering trip.

-free wireless internet (your Iphone, Ipod, andriod, will pick up the signal better than your laptop). It can take a few minutes for a laptop to get into the network.

-TV with over 200 channels (various premium movies channels, two 24-hour porn channels, English, Spanish, German, Cuban, Colombian channels and more)

-Air conditioning,

-combination safe,

-ample closet space,

-hot water shower,

-sitting area,

-balcony overlooking pool and jacuzzi.

-security.

The staff is a bit odd. Many people complain about Juana, the young (light-skinned) lady who works evenings. She does not seem to enjoy her job AT ALL. She seems to resent the customers. Some guys say she gives you attitude until you let her know you plan to speak with Diego, the owner. Only then does she clam up quickly.

Her first response to most things is "NO"!

I would give her a 0% F for customer service skills.

The day woman, a larger, big butted lady (a MILF) , can be okay She gives you no problems. If you ask her anything she is willing to help.

There is a white, Swiss woman (older) , who is ok.

The night guy is a white guy (perhaps American ex-pat) and he is the only truly friendly one on the desk staff. He actually SMILES!

There is a bar (WOW SPorts bar) in the front entrance. Quite loud, an American owner.

THe Europa gets a European and American crowd. Quite a few New Yorkers come through on weekends. The New Yorkers can get on your nerves because a few of them think they own Europa and the women around it. See my earlier post about the "brother" that got mad when I merely asked for the check while he was "macking" on the bar girl!


The hotel is about three or four blocks from the main clubs, but there are people, including girls walking back and forth all day. There are three bars with working girls across the street from Europa. Lots of action here.

Prices from the hotel website:
PRICES

1-3 Nights (lodging) 35 US$ / night (1 or 2 pers.
21-30 Nights (flat rate) 600 US$ / total

• Children under 12 years are free.
• Additional person in same apartment
• US$ 15.00 / day
• Air-conditioning in apartment US$ 10.00 / day
• Late check-in (after midnight) 15% discount
• All prices plus 16% taxes

All prices are cash prices
Creditcards welcome
(only in Dominican Pesos by law)
Check-out time 2:00 p.m.

Hotel Plaza Europa S.A.

Calle Pedro Clisante 14
El Batey, Sosúa
Dominican Republic
Phone: +1 809 571 3335
Phone/Fax: +1 809 571 3479

Here is video link to a video shot in Europa.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YeBc_1pVF9Y

There is another video from a few years back also available on youtube but it does not reflect the current state of Europa.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoOK0JOTczM

Coole Mr
06-03-12, 14:54
Checked into Casalinda Friday June 1 already had paid in advance on Paypal for 4 nites, advised Chris the manager that I needed to leave after 3 days that my plans had changed since I booked my reservations. I ask for a refund or a 1 nite credit for a future stay. No chance he told me, you just loose your money. He told me about the cancellation policy, I told him that I didn't cancel I stayed one less day. I have been staying at Casalinda 10 yrs 4 times a year and have turned many guys onto the property. Just as I can build your business I can tear it down. My advise in the future stay awy from Casalinda until Chris the manager can learn that the customer is the most important part of a business. Maybe making $100 will cost him thousands.

Thanks

ItalnStallion99
06-03-12, 18:57
I was in Sousa last Setpember and on a friends recommendation I stayed at sea breeze. Now maybe things have changed since my visit, but I regret staying there. You needed 2 seperate keys to operate the safe, the rooms were in dire need of upgrades and the bathroom toilets did not work. I guess thats what 40 dollars a night gets you.

Anyhow I did spend some time at new garden and Hotel Casa Valeria since they were close by. I wish I would have stayed at new garden where I am highly considering for my next trip. I am a beach person and like to spend a good amount of time on the beach. The only downfall I felt about the location of new garden, sea breeze and the others in the area is there is about a 10 minute walk to the beach. I was going to consider staying at sousa by the bay since it was close to the beach but since it's shutdown for now that is out of the question. Who knows if it will re-open and if it will be chica friendly or not when it does.

Anyone know any other hotels that may be closer to the beach that are chica friendly? I heard that hotel casa cayena is close, but I am not sure. If I can't find anything closer that fits my needs I will probally choose new garden since I happen to like the atmosphere there. I know they have a Bikini Contest at new garden. Can someone tell me how often they have it? I would like to check it out if I stay there.

One last question in regards to the weather in sousa is there beach weather all year round? Any months I may want to avoid?

Thanks

Member #4196
06-06-12, 16:04
I have never been to Sousa but would like to very soon. Do any of the good resorts let you bring guests to your room? I want to stay in a good hotel with a balcony and am planning on spending hours if not the night with different lady's. Any suggestions?

Many thanks

Charles Pooter
06-07-12, 01:31
I have never been to Sousa but would like to very soon. Do any of the good resorts let you bring guests to your room? I want to stay in a good hotel with a balcony and am planning on spending hours if not the night with different ladies. Any suggestions?

Many thanksYou can get a good hotel with a balcony which is chica friendly, but good hotels won't like noisy partying or fucking in the pool or balcony, or flaunting some cheap puta in the public areas, so be discreet.

Not sure what you mean by a resort. If you mean somewhere with a flight / hotel/meals package then the only way you could get a chica in is by paying full-price for them as a guest.

Jarmondy
06-10-12, 00:49
I just came from sosua Monday I stayed at the new garden I'm thinking on going back July for 2 weeks can somebody tell me where can I stay that close to the action under $500 for 2 weeks.

Geolopes
06-13-12, 03:58
I just came from sosua Monday I stayed at the new garden I'm thinking on going back July for 2 weeks can somebody tell me where can I stay that close to the action under $500 for 2 weeks.I discovered this place quite by accident several trips ago and remain loyal to them. The location is an extra 2 minute walk to the action but WELL worth it for the quiet. It's located on that dead end street with its very own public, yet MUCH quieter beach 200 yards down the street from this hotel. No touts at all on this beach. Right around the corner is Baily's Restaraunt for location purposes but their food is good and safe. El Rancho serves a good breakfast, not included, in their little cafe in the pool / courtyard area. It's not a big place but its MUCH quieter at night and you won't hear any street noise. Off season rates are $40 and high season is $50 for a room. Make sure to request a queen size bed. I prefer the ground floor rooms on the pool side. Night security is excellent and its chica friendly but they MUST have a valid I'd to enter. The owner, if she's there, speaks English as does some of her staff. It's not an unreasonable walk from the action unless its raining. I was just there. Currently, they are renovating their restaraunt area and that's expected to be complete by July so just go to Baily's for breakfast. 2 minute walk. You can get a haircut and a BJ 3 doors down at "Belky's" salon. LOL. Enjoy!

Sunset Strip
06-13-12, 04:40
I just came from sosua Monday I stayed at the new garden I'm thinking on going back July for 2 weeks can somebody tell me where can I stay that close to the action under $500 for 2 weeks.Europa is close, at a few blocks from the action. It is on Pedro Clisante, three blocks from the main clubs, but their is action all the way from Europa to the main clubs. I was just there and many times we did not make it to the main clubs because girls are ALWAYS walking by Europa and the bars along the way to the main clubs.

It is $35US per night (stated on website) , which is 490 for 14 days. Call them because they actually are charging less during slow season. http://www.hotelplazaeuropa.com/englisch/hotel.html

Hotel Don Antonio is another that guys recommend. I never stayed here: http://www.hotel-don-antonio.com/english/rooms.html

But at $32 / night. It is in your range.

Also, consider Rocky's at $25 / night it is well within your range. http://rockysbar.com/

There are quite a few private apartments available, too. However, many do not include A / C, and others, as I found out from unfortunate friends recently, have a weak generator. Power is always going out in Sosua. And, those who are there now or were there recently can attest, power has been down a LOT since the election! My boys SUFFERED all night a few times in the heat! So the hotels are the best way to go because they usually have sufficient generators. The best in this regard is Europa! Trust me, when power goes down in the town it lasts for only 2 secs in Europa!

SS

DR Monger II
06-13-12, 07:26
Europa used to be the happening place around 5-6 years ago. I was wondering has anyone stayed there recently? Most of the reviews now favor New Garden, Seabreeze and other hotels. What ever happened to Europa? It does seem a little farther from beach and discos, but it's close to Passions. What about Club Residencial? Has anyone stayed there recently?

Ath Trainer
06-13-12, 21:07
I will be staying at NG when I arrive in a couple weeks. I will be getting to the hotel using the driver from NG. 3 questions:

Do I pay the driver for the ride ($25) or is it included with my hotel bill.

Should I go exchange some $ for pesos and pay the bill in pesos?

Do I pay when I arrive, or when I check out?

Chris Long
06-14-12, 02:41
I will be staying at NG when I arrive in a couple weeks. I will be getting to the hotel using the driver from NG. 3 questions:

Do I pay the driver for the ride ($25) or is it included with my hotel bill.

Should I go exchange some $ for pesos and pay the bill in pesos?

Do I pay when I arrive, or when I check out?

Pay the bill in USA dollars, pay when you arrive. You can also exchange your dollars at the New Garden but you get a better rate if you go to bank popular.

TomJackin
06-14-12, 06:30
I will be staying at NG when I arrive in a couple weeks. I will be getting to the hotel using the driver from NG. 3 questions:

Do I pay the driver for the ride ($25) or is it included with my hotel bill.

Should I go exchange some $ for pesos and pay the bill in pesos?

Do I pay when I arrive, or when I check out?The drivers do not belong to the hotel, they just sit outside and wait for service for the most part. You will pay the driver separately going from and to POP; I always tip a couple of bucks each way.

Pay the hotel when you check out and ask for the ISOG Cash rate before you check in! Use US dollars for this. It will be the best rate that the hotel offers, I know, I've stayed there 6 times within the last two years.

The best place to exchange dollars into pesos is the Western Union (Frannie gave me this tip). The place is in walking distance.

Ath Trainer
06-14-12, 11:17
The drivers do not belong to the hotel, they just sit outside and wait for service for the most part. You will pay the driver separately going from and to POP; I always tip a couple of bucks each way.

Pay the hotel when you check out and ask for the ISOG Cash rate before you check in! Use US dollars for this. It will be the best rate that the hotel offers, I know, I've stayed there 6 times within the last two years.

The best place to exchange dollars into pesos is the Western Union (Frannie gave me this tip). The place is in walking distance.New Garden is supplying the driver. They said he will be waiting for me at the airport. This is why I ask whether I pay him, or the hotel?

Frannie
06-14-12, 14:58
New Garden is supplying the driver. They said he will be waiting for me at the airport. This is why I ask whether I pay him, or the hotel?I think you will pay the taxi driver. I don't think hotels can supply drivers to pick up their guests due to the taxi cartel regulations. I think they just ask one of the taxi drivers they know to pick up their guests. If there is more than one arriving guest in the taxi, no doubt they will charge both of them and make a killing.

Jaosousa
06-14-12, 16:15
I think you will pay the taxi driver. I don't think hotels can supply drivers to pick up their guests due to the taxi cartel regulations. I think they just ask one of the taxi drivers they know to pick up their guests. If there is more than one arriving guest in the taxi, no doubt they will charge both of them and make a killing.Marco from Rocky's picked me at the POP (puerto plata airport) years ago, he came to the airport driving a Lexus sedan (I rented a condo at Tradewinds for that trip).

From Rocky's website as of today, June 14, 2012, airport pickup from POP, is included, when a person rents certain Sosua condos for a week or more; http://www.rockysbar.com/Mary_Rose.html

TomJackin
06-14-12, 19:36
New Garden is supplying the driver. They said he will be waiting for me at the airport. This is why I ask whether I pay him, or the hotel?NG is just sending a driver that hangs around the hotel looking for business, that is how NG arranges pick-up. You will have to pay the driver directly after he drops you off at the NG.

The same when you go back, NG will arrange for a driver, and you will pay him after you arrive at the airport.

Have a blast!

Ath Trainer
06-14-12, 20:53
NG is just sending a driver that hangs around the hotel looking for business, that is how NG arranges pick-up. You will have to pay the driver directly after he drops you off at the NG.

The same when you go back, NG will arrange for a driver, and you will pay him after you arrive at the airport.

Have a blast!Thanks guys.

Did not want to pay the driver, walk up to the desk, and have them charge me for the room, and the ride. Not how I wanted to start my venture.

Chris Long
06-15-12, 17:48
Has anyone stayed at Rockys, I'm thinking of staying there in August when I return to Sosua. I eat there a few times when I was staying at New Garden, it had good food at a good price. The hotel rooms seem extremly inexpensive, they advertise free wifi as well is all of this true. Can anyone share there experience of staying their. Is it worth it or should I just stay at the New Garden again.

Thanks.

Chris

Ath Trainer
06-15-12, 18:26
Has anyone stayed at Rockys, I'm thinking of staying there in August when I return to Sosua. I eat there a few times when I was staying at New Garden, it had good food at a good price. The hotel rooms seem extremly inexpensive, they advertise free wifi as well is all of this true. Can anyone share there experience of staying their. Is it worth it or should I just stay at the New Garden again.

Thanks.

ChrisDon't think Rocky's has A / C. Someone confirm?

Sunset Strip
06-15-12, 21:14
Chris long, ath trainer, and others

I just left sosua, stayed at hotel Europa. I ate at rockys every day and met plenty of people staying there. Yes, rockys hotel rooms now come with air conditioning in the rooms. I posted a link to their website a few days ago on this thread.

Many of the old posts on rockys mention no air but that all changed when the new owner Rick bought the place.


All rooms have air but I think the price per day to use the air is between 5 and 10 dollars depending on length of stay.

TroyBoy
06-19-12, 05:28
Are there any nicer chica friendly hotel options with fluffy towels, real mattress king bed with quality bedding, wifi, safe, good AC, modern design, flat screen TV. If anyone has stayed at Lewis Grand or Savannah in Angeles City- this is somewhat what I am interested in. I would be nice also not to have any significant walk of shame and a jacuzzi room would be nice. I am not opposed to paying $100 / night if the value is there.

I have done some extensive research on this forum, but nothing jumps out other than maybe the jacuzzi rooms at New Garden. I was hoping for a place a little more laid back and not so monger central. I am a one girl, nothing too funky kind of guy who likes to relax in comfort with a quality chica.

Thanks!

Manizales911
06-19-12, 13:39
Are there any nicer chica friendly hotel options with fluffy towels, real mattress king bed with quality bedding, wifi, safe, good AC, modern design, flat screen TV. If anyone has stayed at Lewis Grand or Savannah in Angeles City- this is somewhat what I am interested in. I would be nice also not to have any significant walk of shame and a jacuzzi room would be nice. I am not opposed to paying $100 / night if the value is there.

I have done some extensive research on this forum, but nothing jumps out other than maybe the jacuzzi rooms at New Garden. I was hoping for a place a little more laid back and not so monger central. I am a one girl, nothing too funky kind of guy who likes to relax in comfort with a quality chica.

Thanks!There are no hotels in Sosua that would meet all of your needs, the NG would have some of your needs but fluffy towels and flat screens, no. You could definitely find a villa that would meet all of your needs but not for $100. A night, closer to $150. Las Terrazas Condos would have everything except maybe the jacuzzi, I never had a condo there that had a jacuzzi but it is possible one of them does as each unit is independently owned. No such thing as the "walk of shame" in Sosua, it is a shameless town and that is the beauty of it.

Jarmondy
06-19-12, 14:44
Chris long, ath trainer, and others.

I just left sosua, stayed at hotel Europa. I ate at rockys every day and met plenty of people staying there. Yes, rockys hotel rooms now come with air conditioning in the rooms. I posted a link to their website a few days ago on this thread.

Many of the old posts on rockys mention no air but that all changed when the new owner Rick bought the place.

All rooms have air but I think the price per day to use the air is between 5 and 10 dollars depending on length of stay.How much was it a day with the ac?

Jaosousa
06-19-12, 17:07
Are there any nicer chica friendly hotel options with fluffy towels, real mattress king bed with quality bedding, wifi, safe, good AC, modern design, flat screen TV. If anyone has stayed at Lewis Grand or Savannah in Angeles City- this is somewhat what I am interested in. I would be nice also not to have any significant walk of shame and a jacuzzi room would be nice. I am not opposed to paying $100 / night if the value is there.

I have done some extensive research on this forum, but nothing jumps out other than maybe the jacuzzi rooms at New Garden. I was hoping for a place a little more laid back and not so monger central. I am a one girl, nothing too funky kind of guy who likes to relax in comfort with a quality chica.

Thanks!El Neptuno 2 bedroom apartments are nice (quiet location) , no jacuzzi but a small pool, located down the block from the new casino.

The Mary Rose Condominium apartments look nice and new (on Rocky's webpage) , with a jacuzzi near the pool, price varies (depending the season and the duration of the rental) , about $60-$75US per night (I don't know where these apartments are located). http://www.rockysbar.com/Mary_Rose.html

Casa Veintiuno is rated high on trip advisor, http://www.casaveintiuno.com/

Also on trip advisor are listings for 44 vacation rentals for sosua, with prices starting at $55US.

Infiniti Blu has at least one studio apartment that starts at about $90US per night.

Blue Bayou in Sosua is another option. http://www.bluebayouatsosua.com/

There are other places in Sosua.

From your post seems you are not interested in having a stream of different women enter and exit where you stay, which might increase the number of places you could rent.

Combo
06-21-12, 03:10
El Neptuno 2 bedroom apartments are nice (quiet location) , no jacuzzi but a small pool, located down the block from the new casino.

The Mary Rose Condominium apartments look nice and new (on Rocky's webpage) , with a jacuzzi near the pool, price varies (depending the season and the duration of the rental) , about $60-$75US per night (I don't know where these apartments are located).

http://www.rockysbar.com/Mary_Rose.html

Casa Veintiuno is rated high on trip advisor,

http://www.casaveintiuno.com/

Also on trip advisor are listings for 44 vacation rentals for sosua, with prices starting at $55US.

Infiniti Blu has at least one studio apartment that starts at about $90US per night.

Blue Bayou in Sosua is another option.

http://www.bluebayouatsosua.com/

There are other places in Sosua.

From your post seems you are not interested in having a stream of different women enter and exit where you stay, which might increase the number of places you could rent.Hi Jaosousa.

Are those places (Neptuno, Mary Rose, Veintiuno, Infiniti Blue) chica friendly? To any degree at all?

Jaosousa
06-21-12, 04:04
Hi Jaosousa.

Are those places (Neptuno, Mary Rose, Veintiuno, Infiniti Blue) chica friendly? To any degree at all?El Neptuno for sure when I stayed there years ago. Other mongers have stayed there as well. I rented from a guy who lived in Pennsylvania. Two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and shower, balcony with a bit of a view of the Ocean (from the third floor balcony). Had a safe installed after I was there and had a washing machine (I believe there were clothes lines for drying on the roof). El Neptuno is not for people who want to make a lot of noise. Side of the building is just about across the street from the victorian house, which is adjacent to Sosua bay hotel.

Rocky's is chica friendly, the Tradewinds Condos were totally chica friendly when I stayed there years ago (Tradewinds condos can be rented through Rocky's). I would imagine the Mary Rose condos, which can also be rented through Rocky's, might be chica friendly. Rick I have read is the current owner of Rocky's, speaks English, so you could send an email to him and ask him, if the Mary Rose condos are chica friendly (I don't know the location of Mary Rose condos). Tradewinds and El Neptuno, I entered with multiple chicas, years ago.

The original poster said he is a one chica per night kind of guy and he wrote that he wanted something different from new garden. Mary Rose condos look nice and new (with a jacuzzi near the pool). El Neptuno is an easy walk from the bars.

Veintiuno, I would guess if you check in with a chica who doesn't look hardcore, shouldn't be a problem. I have checked in with Dominicana GFs, in numerous hotels in the DR and never had a problem checking in with them. Veintiuno looks higher end, I doubt they want a parade of hard core chicas in their hotel.

Infiniti Blu are nice looking apartments, from the photos on their webpage (I have not seen those apartments in person). I don't know about their security arrangement, when renters bring in guests. I have rented an apartment in a nice building in santo domingo and never had a problem bringing in guests. You could send an email to whoever handles the rentals for Infiniti Blu and ask them how many guests you can bring over to their apartments. http://www.infiniti-blu.com/

I believe ISG member Major, stayed in a nice place, maybe a condo near the sosua by the sea hotel and the casa marina beach entrance (he posted photos of the chica in bed).

I believe there is a white building on the other side of Playa Sosua from El Batey, that looked like it was a nice place.

I have not been to Sosua in years, just trying to give the original poster some ideas (he might be getting more information through private messages).

If you travel with a wingman, El Neptuno could be a good deal, I hung out there with some chicas, I invited from Santiago. We went to supermarket, the chicas prepared the meals (cooking and cleaning) it was nice.

Levan01
06-22-12, 18:25
I just made reservationsatTerra Linda Resort from July 27 thur Aug 7 at $79 a night, it's my first time up north. I want to be comfortable and close to the action, Hyman told me no problem bring guest just have I'd. What do you guys think that's going to run me around $900 can I do better or is what I'm paying good for what I'm getting.

Jaosousa
06-23-12, 00:23
I believe ISG member Major, stayed in a nice place, maybe a condo near the sosua by the sea hotel and the casa marina beach entrance (he posted photos of the chica in bed).ISG member Scotch posted photos from a place near the Sosua by the Sea Hotel and the casa marina beach entrance (not the casa marina reef entrance, that is near the baseball field). See posts #19 and #25 in the photo gallery thread. Scotch posted: "The place is called the gallera near casa marina. Right on the beach no girls on deck. Nice place but quiet and not a party place like say new garden."

http://www.vrbo.com/168817

And

http://www.oceanandski.com/sousa.aspx

Combo
06-23-12, 01:26
El Neptuno for sure when I stayed there years ago. Other mongers have stayed there as well. I rented from a guy who lived in Pennsylvania. Two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and shower, balcony with a bit of a view of the Ocean (from the third floor balcony). Had a safe installed after I was there and had a washing machine (I believe there were clothes lines for drying on the roof). El Neptuno is not for people who want to make a lot of noise. Side of the building is just about across the street from the victorian house, which is adjacent to Sosua bay hotel.

Rocky's is chica friendly, the Tradewinds Condos were totally chica friendly when I stayed there years ago (Tradewinds condos can be rented through Rocky's). I would imagine the Mary Rose condos, which can also be rented through Rocky's, might be chica friendly. Rick I have read is the current owner of Rocky's, speaks English, so you could send an email to him and ask him, if the Mary Rose condos are chica friendly (I don't know the location of Mary Rose condos). Tradewinds and El Neptuno, I entered with multiple chicas, years ago.

The original poster said he is a one chica per night kind of guy and he wrote that he wanted something different from new garden. Mary Rose condos look nice and new (with a jacuzzi near the pool). El Neptuno is an easy walk from the bars.

Veintiuno, I would guess if you check in with a chica who doesn't look hardcore, shouldn't be a problem. I have checked in with Dominicana GFs, in numerous hotels in the DR and never had a problem checking in with them. Veintiuno looks higher end, I doubt they want a parade of hard core chicas in their hotel.

Infiniti Blu are nice looking apartments, from the photos on their webpage (I have not seen those apartments in person). I don't know about their security arrangement, when renters bring in guests. I have rented an apartment in a nice building in santo domingo and never had a problem bringing in guests. You could send an email to whoever handles the rentals for Infiniti Blu and ask them how many guests you can bring over to their apartments.

http://www.infiniti-blu.com/

I believe ISG member Major, stayed in a nice place, maybe a condo near the sosua by the sea hotel and the casa marina beach entrance (he posted photos of the chica in bed).

I believe there is a white building on the other side of Playa Sosua from El Batey, that looked like it was a nice place.

I have not been to Sosua in years, just trying to give the original poster some ideas (he might be getting more information through private messages).

If you travel with a wingman, El Neptuno could be a good deal, I hung out there with some chicas, I invited from Santiago. We went to supermarket, the chicas prepared the meals (cooking and cleaning) it was nice.Thank you for such a thorough response!

TroyBoy
06-23-12, 07:26
El Neptuno for sure when I stayed there years ago. Other mongers have stayed there as well. I rented from a guy who lived in Pennsylvania. Two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and shower, balcony with a bit of a view of the Ocean (from the third floor balcony). Had a safe installed after I was there and had a washing machine (I believe there were clothes lines for drying on the roof). El Neptuno is not for people who want to make a lot of noise. Side of the building is just about across the street from the victorian house, which is adjacent to Sosua bay hotel.

Rocky's is chica friendly, the Tradewinds Condos were totally chica friendly when I stayed there years ago (Tradewinds condos can be rented through Rocky's). I would imagine the Mary Rose condos, which can also be rented through Rocky's, might be chica friendly. Rick I have read is the current owner of Rocky's, speaks English, so you could send an email to him and ask him, if the Mary Rose condos are chica friendly (I don't know the location of Mary Rose condos). Tradewinds and El Neptuno, I entered with multiple chicas, years ago.

The original poster said he is a one chica per night kind of guy and he wrote that he wanted something different from new garden. Mary Rose condos look nice and new (with a jacuzzi near the pool). El Neptuno is an easy walk from the bars.

Veintiuno, I would guess if you check in with a chica who doesn't look hardcore, shouldn't be a problem. I have checked in with Dominicana GFs, in numerous hotels in the DR and never had a problem checking in with them. Veintiuno looks higher end, I doubt they want a parade of hard core chicas in their hotel.

Infiniti Blu are nice looking apartments, from the photos on their webpage (I have not seen those apartments in person). I don't know about their security arrangement, when renters bring in guests. I have rented an apartment in a nice building in santo domingo and never had a problem bringing in guests. You could send an email to whoever handles the rentals for Infiniti Blu and ask them how many guests you can bring over to their apartments.

http://www.infiniti-blu.com/

I believe ISG member Major, stayed in a nice place, maybe a condo near the sosua by the sea hotel and the casa marina beach entrance (he posted photos of the chica in bed).

I believe there is a white building on the other side of Playa Sosua from El Batey, that looked like it was a nice place.

I have not been to Sosua in years, just trying to give the original poster some ideas (he might be getting more information through private messages).

If you travel with a wingman, El Neptuno could be a good deal, I hung out there with some chicas, I invited from Santiago. We went to supermarket, the chicas prepared the meals (cooking and cleaning) it was nice.I really appreciate the all this information. I will work through it and do a little more research. Thank you!

Member #2041
06-23-12, 15:41
I just made reservationsatTerra Linda Resort from July 27 thur Aug 7 at $79 a night, it's my first time up north. I want to be comfortable and close to the action, Hyman told me no problem bring guest just have I'd. What do you guys think that's going to run me around $900 can I do better or is what I'm paying good for what I'm getting.IMHO, Terra Linda is about the nicest place in Sosua. You can do cheaper for sure, but I don't think you can do better. I lucked out and stayed there right after they opened and few folks knew about it and got the place for $55, at which price it was a screaming bargain, but $79 is still a reasonable price for it, IMHO.

Jaosousa
06-23-12, 16:43
I just made reservationsatTerra Linda Resort from July 27 thur Aug 7 at $79 a night, it's my first time up north. I want to be comfortable and close to the action, Hyman told me no problem bring guest just have I'd. What do you guys think that's going to run me around $900 can I do better or is what I'm paying good for what I'm getting.Terra Linda supposedly will not allow you to bring in two chicas at a time, you can ask manizales about terra linda. Sometimes a chica will meet you with a friend and sometimes a monger may want to invite two chicas to the room, even if he will not have sex with both of them at the same time.

I would be very hesitant to book and pay for a hotel for a 11 nights, that I never visited. What would the rate be if you booked just the first three nights at terra linda? (sometimes for longer rentals a hotel will discount the price and sometimes that discount, makes it worthwhile to book a longer period).

Tradewinds condos is about $280US for a 7 night rental and free airport pickup. The rate you got for terra linda for 7 nights is about $553. Terra linda is closer to the action, for tradewinds a longer walk or a ride on a motorcycle taxi. At Tradewinds I entered with whomever I wanted, two chicas, no problem. Full kitchen at tradewinds, so I could prepare some of my own meals and save money.

Since I visited Sosua there are newer, nice condominium apartments, some with prices starting at $85US (infiniti blu has a studio apartment with a weeknight rate of $90US).

This site has several others: http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/caribbean/dominican-republic/sosua

On numerous trips to the DR I have rented one day at a time at a hotel, if I like the place, I'll just tell the workers one more night and pay them. Lives me flexible if I want to pack up and go somewhere else the next day. Sosua is small, you can easily walk around and visit hotels and apartments. You plan on being there for 11 days, so you might have some free time (you might want to stay in another town or city, cabarete or puerto plata).

If being close to the action and not interested in staying in an apartment and not entering with multiple chicas at the same time and not interested in staying in other towns, then from what I have read, terra linda would be a good choice.

Jaosousa
06-23-12, 16:55
I really appreciate the all this information. I will work through it and do a little more research. Thank you!De Nada.

This place in Sosua, http://www.vrbo.com/361359 Has a 50 inch tv. 60 inch tv and 73 inch 3D television (could be good for watching 3D pornos with a sosua chica).

The Condominium building near the new park is close to the the center of town; http://www.vrbo.com/214421 And the place in Charamicos is called Nautico; http://www.vrbo.com/396303 And more listings http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/caribbean/dominican-republic/sosua Off season rates now in June.

Llttf
06-23-12, 16:56
ISG member Scotch posted photos from a place near the Sosua by the Sea Hotel and the casa marina beach entrance (not the casa marina reef entrance, that is near the baseball field). See posts #19 and #25 in the photo gallery thread. Scotch posted: "The place is called the gallera near casa marina. Right on the beach no girls on deck. Nice place but quiet and not a party place like say new garden."

http://www.vrbo.com/168817

And.

http://www.oceanandski.com/sousa.aspxThe Casa Marina entrance near Sosua by the Sea is closed and completely boarded up. I was just talking to a friend on the beach and he was staying at the place by Sosua by the Sea for three weeks, said he liked it but not a 'different chica a every night' type of place.

Buscemi
06-23-12, 17:05
Casa Veintiuno is NOT a monger friendly hotel, it is actually someone's home, a B&B. They will throw you out if you bring street girls in their home. It is a four star restaurant, and beautiful place to go with one girl.


Veintiuno, I would guess if you check in with a chica who doesn't look hardcore, shouldn't be a problem. I have checked in with Dominicana GFs, in numerous hotels in the DR and never had a problem checking in with them. Veintiuno looks higher end, I doubt they want a parade of hard core chicas in their hotel.

As far as El Neptuno is concerned, I know two of the current condo owners, and recently stayed there, they are ok with low key mongers staying there, there are a few older owners that really frown upon new girls coming in every night, you will be stared at the pool if you bring a chica there. IMO, it is not exactly monger friendly. Two guys will be an issue staying there with new girls every day. There are more low key places to stay that will not make you feel uncomfortable @ the pool.

Hispaniola Residential just across the highway is a bit more expensive but worth it for the privacy, Club Residencial is also chica friendly, one at a time, no problem.

Jaosousa
06-23-12, 17:06
The Casa Marina entrance near Sosua by the Sea is closed and completely boarded up. I was just talking to a friend on the beach and he was staying at the place by Sosua by the Sea for three weeks, said he liked it but not a 'different chica a every night' type of place.The Galleria is a condominium building near the sosua by the sea hotel and the now boarded up casa marina beach entrance. Did your friend stay at the Galleria? What are the rules at the Galleria? http://www.vrbo.com/7014551h Thanks.

Jaosousa
06-23-12, 17:34
As far as El Neptuno is concerned, I know two of the current owners, and recently stayed there, they are ok with low key mongers staying there, there are a few older owners that really frown upon new girls coming in every night, you will be stared at the pool if you bring a chica there. IMO, it is not exactly monger friendly. Two guys will be an issue staying there with new girls every day. There are more low key places to stay that will not make you feel uncomfortableatthe pool.

Hispaniola Residential just across the highway is a bit more expensive but worth it for the privacy, Club Residencial is also chica friendly, one at a time, no problem.I have photos in the pool at el neptuno with two chicas, one on each side. I saw an African American guy in the pool with his DR honey at El Neptuno. At El Neptuno I saw a few other guests at the pool and chatted with an older guy and his wife, they were sailing around Caribbean in their boat. No one gave me a frown or a dirty look (but that was years ago, maybe there is a different class of people at el neptuno now). At night, I saw the watchieman out front and that was it (no one saw who I was entering with, there is no doorman, no lobby, no check-in).

I saw a listing yesterday for a condo, listed for sale at El Neptuno for 150k. El Neptuno is nice, but with the new construction in and around sosua, it is not the nicest condominium building. If people at el neptuno want to turn away, quiet, one chica per night renters during a bad economy (when there are newer and nicer choices) that is their choice. If I ever returned to Sosua, I would possibly stay at el neptuno (I would need to see whether there has been sufficient upkeep of the premises in the years since I was there). I haven't been able to find the apartment where I stayed, some of the other apartments for rent there now, are not as nice as the one I rented years ago. ISG member Nowrath stayed at El Neptuno a few years ago and he enjoyed it (I believe he once said he was a bus driver from the northwest of the US).

Llttf
06-23-12, 20:57
Casa Veintiuno is NOT a monger friendly hotel, it is actually someone's home, a B&B. They will throw you out if you bring street girls in their home. It is a four star restaurant, and beautiful place to go with one girl.

As far as El Neptuno is concerned, I know two of the current condo owners, and recently stayed there, they are ok with low key mongers staying there, there are a few older owners that really frown upon new girls coming in every night, you will be stared at the pool if you bring a chica there. IMO, it is not exactly monger friendly. Two guys will be an issue staying there with new girls every day. There are more low key places to stay that will not make you feel uncomfortableatthe pool.

Hispaniola Residential just across the highway is a bit more expensive but worth it for the privacy, Club Residencial is also chica friendly, one at a time, no problem.Thanks for the information. There are many options in Sosua, the best thing to do is book somewhere for a couple of nights then hit the streets and check out what suits you. At this time of year none are full.

Llttf
06-24-12, 01:47
The Galleria is a condominium building near the sosua by the sea hotel and the now boarded up casa marina beach entrance. Did your friend stay at the Galleria? What are the rules at the Galleria?

http://www.vrbo.com/7014551h

Thanks.I did not get into a discussion about the rules at La Galleria as far as chicas go. He is a very quiet Swiss guy who kept his chica activities to himself. My impression would be that discretion is required.

Buscemi
06-24-12, 02:13
I see once again, you are posting your experiences from several years ago in Sosua!
Can you please just stick with what you know best in the 21st century, Santo Domingo.
You are really not doing the readership of this board any kind of a service by posting your experiences from 5 years ago in Sosua.

A unit just sold for $100K in El Neptuno, if you want I will get you the name of the buyer & seller. Good luck on that $150K sale.
If one is discreet, he can monger away in the pool there, YMMV, it all depends on which owners are present at the time.
There are only 18 units, so perhaps you got lucky. I can tell you, the owner of B3, also the former condo-board president, is a bit less than tolerant of Pedro Clisante Street rats in his pool.

I agree, it is silly to turn away a renter from an owner's viewpoint in a soft economy, but not all owners want to share their "piece of paradise" with sex tourists.
Yes there are much newer, shinier places for comparable money in Sosua, Infiniti Blue, Las Terrezas, and The Garden Condos are just a few that come to mind.


I have photos in the pool at el neptuno with two chicas, one on each side. I saw an African American guy in the pool with his DR honey at El Neptuno. At El Neptuno I saw a few other guests at the pool and chatted with an older guy and his wife, they were sailing around Caribbean in their boat. No one gave me a frown or a dirty look (but that was years ago, maybe there is a different class of people at el neptuno now). At night, I saw the watchieman out front and that was it (no one saw who I was entering with, there is no doorman, no lobby, no check-in).

I saw a listing yesterday for a condo, listed for sale at El Neptuno for 150k. El Neptuno is nice, but with the new construction in and around sosua, it is not the nicest condominium building. If people at el neptuno want to turn away, quiet, one chica per night renters during a bad economy (when there are newer and nicer choices) that is their choice. If I ever returned to Sosua, I would possibly stay at el neptuno (I would need to see whether there has been sufficient upkeep of the premises in the years since I was there). I haven't been able to find the apartment where I stayed, some of the other apartments for rent there now, are not as nice as the one I rented years ago. ISG member Nowrath stayed at El Neptuno a few years ago and he enjoyed it (I believe he once said he was a bus driver from the northwest of the US).

Llttf
06-24-12, 03:00
I see once again, you are posting your experiences from several years ago in Sosua!

Can you please you stick with what you know best in the 21st century, Santo Domingo.

You are really not doing the readership of this board any kind of a service by posting your experiences from 5 years ago in Sosua.

A unit just sold for $100K in El Neptuno, if you want I will get you the name of the buyer & seller. Good luck on that $150K sale.

If one is discreet, he can monger away in the pool there, YMMV, it all depends on which owners are present at the time.

There are only 18 units, so perhaps you got lucky. I can tell you, the owner of B3, also the former condo-board president, is a bit less than tolerant of Pedro Clisante Street rats in his pool.

I agree, it is silly to turn away a renter from an owner's viewpoint in a soft economy, but not all owners want to share their "piece of paradise" with sex tourists.

Yes there are much newer, shinier places for comparable money in Sosua, Infiniti Blue, Las Terrezas, and The Garden Condos are just a few that come to mind.You make some good points. We come to this section to look for current information. I have stayed at probably 20 different hotels, apartment and condos over the last seven years and many of my experiences do not reflect the current situation. As an example, I have spent over 4 months in total staying at Casa Valeria but have not set foot in the place for 4 years so anything I have to say about about my experience there is of no use to current visitors to Sosua.

A friend of mine recently sold a condo at Blue Bayou for $ 130, 000, he turned down an offer of $ 199, 000 two years ago. This is the trend in pricing on the North Coast.

Jaosousa
06-24-12, 03:27
i see once again, you are posting your experiences from several years ago in sosua!

can you please you stick with what you know best in the 21st century, santo domingo.

you are really not doing the readership of this board any kind of a service by posting your experiences from 5 years ago in sosua.

a unit just sold for $100k in el neptuno, if you want i will get you the name of the buyer & seller. good luck on that $150k sale.

if one is discreet, he can monger away in the pool there, ymmv, it all depends on which owners are present at the time.

there are only 18 units, so perhaps you got lucky. i can tell you, the owner of b3, also the former condo-board president, is a bit less than tolerant of pedro clisante street rats in his pool.

i agree, it is silly to turn away a renter from an owner's viewpoint in a soft economy, but not all owners want to share their "piece of paradise" with sex tourists.

yes there are much newer, shinier places for comparable money in sosua, infiniti blue, las terrezas, and the garden condos are just a few that come to mind.somewhat typical response coming from a person who prefers sosua. a bit hostile and an obvious lack of comprehension of what i previously wrote. what i wrote and your response:


i saw a listing yesterday for a condo, listed for sale at el neptuno for 150k.
a unit just sold for $100k in el neptuno, if you want i will get you the name of the buyer & seller. good luck on that $150k sale.i am not selling a condo at el neptuno. i saw a listing for an el neptuno condo yesterday, the asking price was 150k. there are apartments in sosua that go for double or more of 150k. point is there are more expensive and nicer condominiums in sosua, than those at el neptuno.


if one is discreet, he can monger away in the pool there, ymmv, it all depends on which owners are present at the time.

there are only 18 units, so perhaps you got lucky. i can tell you, the owner of b3, also the former condo-board president, is a bit less than tolerant of pedro clisante street rats in his pool.

i agree, it is silly to turn away a renter from an owner's viewpoint in a soft economy, but not all owners want to share their "piece of paradise" with sex tourists.what is your point? maybe el neptuno is ok or maybe it is not? are you saying every chica found on pedro clisante is a street rat? does that include all the la passions chicas? are there any non-street rat pros in sosua? or are all the chicas in sosua street rats? (i doubt every chica in sosua is a street rat). i invited chicas who came with female friends to visit me at el neptuno (from santo domingo and santiago) and i brought chicas i met in sosua to el neptuno, without a problem. hopefully isg member nowrath can chime in with his experiences at el neptuno.

seems you only monger in sosua currently, so maybe you are a sosua expert, the original poster asked his question about 5 days ago and you did not offer a response to him or to combo (you responded to my post, you posted nothing in response to the original poster or to combo). seems you may know people who own apartments at el neptuno, that is good enough of a reason for me now to never rent there and to never recommend el neptuno again to anyone (maybe less tenants and less rental income for them. no matter how nice and quiet the monger might be, you win buscemi, hope your friends are happy with potentially less tenant income).

another "sosua expert" (who now seems to stay in puerto plata when he is in dr) , wrote on the isg previously, that sosua is a cosmopolitan place (with restaurants that hygienically prepare locally sourced products). new york city is somewhat of a cosmopolitan place (less so after giuliani) and in new york city i could bring whomever i wanted to my apartment, from the lowest street rat to whomever and this ability is partly what makes new york city somewhat cosmopolitan. in santo domingo, i sometimes rent an apartment that costs 3 times the price of an el neptuno apartment. the apartment in santo domingo has a lobby, a front desk with workers 24/7, security outside, cameras throughout the public spaces and for that apartment i can enter with whomever i please, from street rats to leonel fernandez and no one says a peep (that is a form of being cosmopolitan). you seem to be saying that the el neptuno has a special set of rules that don't appear to very cosmopolitan. is that because sosua is a puta town (yet all the condos in their advertisements try to say how charming sosua is and don't say it is a puta town that has special rules for apartment guests)?

how would the el neptuno condo president know if a chica was a street rat in the pool? do the street rat chicas wear a bikini with the letter "r"?

if no non-street rat type chicas can be found in sosua, i would think that would be a major turnoff to some guys who might consider going there.

Jaosousa
06-24-12, 03:54
You make some good points. We come to this section to look for current information. I have stayed at probably 20 different hotels, apartment and condos over the last seven years and many of my experiences do not reflect the current situation. As an example, I have spent over 4 months in total staying at Casa Valeria but have not set foot in the place for 4 years so anything I have to say about about my experience there is of no use to current visitors to Sosua.

A friend of mine recently sold a condo at Blue Bayou for $ 130, 000, he turned down an offer of $ 199, 000 two years ago. This is the trend in pricing on the North Coast.Unless I get a daily confirmation that New Garden is chica friendly, then I cannot use info from 4 days ago that stated it is chica friendly?

New Garden was chica friendly 4 years ago and it remains chica friendly. Past information, even from 4-5 years ago can still be worthwhile. In my post, I suggested to Combo that he contact the places and ask what their policy is regarding guests. Low season, during a bad World Economy, maybe some places might loosen some Draconian rules they might have.

I have yet to read any posts saying a person got thrown of casa veintiuno or el neptuno or any other condominium in Sosua. Seems to me maybe some people might post negative stuff to try and keep a "certain type" of monger away from their preferred mongering spot or some people might not freely offer information in their possession, to help newbies. An expression I once heard: "knowledge not shared is knowledge wasted."

I don't go to Sosua, but if a newbie asks for info about sosua and I see very few responses, I will try to help (even though I have not been in sosua in years). It is obvious that at least one monger recently (Scotch) , has a used a nice condominium in sosua for mongering purposes (my suggestion to use condos, for certain mongers, is not off the mark).

Jaosousa
06-24-12, 04:24
Seems a "Sosua Expert", implies that monger dollars ("sex tourists"?) will not be welcome at el Neptuno Condominium Apartments in Sosua. I am not sure how he defines sex tourist (a foreign guy married to a Dominican woman, who has sex with her in Sosua, might be considered a sex tourist by someone at el Neptuno and as such they will not be welcome at el Neptuno).

Jaosousa
06-24-12, 08:49
I see once again, you are posting your experiences from several years ago in Sosua!

Can you please just stick with what you know best in the 21st century, Santo Domingo.

You are really not doing the readership of this board any kind of a service by posting your experiences from 5 years ago in Sosua.

A unit just sold for $100K in El Neptuno, if you want I will get you the name of the buyer & seller. Good luck on that $150K sale.

If one is discreet, he can monger away in the pool there, YMMV, it all depends on which owners are present at the time.

There are only 18 units, so perhaps you got lucky. I can tell you, the owner of B3, also the former condo-board president, is a bit less than tolerant of Pedro Clisante Street rats in his pool.

I agree, it is silly to turn away a renter from an owner's viewpoint in a soft economy, but not all owners want to share their "piece of paradise" with sex tourists.

Yes there are much newer, shinier places for comparable money in Sosua, Infiniti Blue, Las Terrezas, and The Garden Condos are just a few that come to mind.El Neptuno has three entrances, one for each set of 6 apartments A, B, C. No lobby, no front desk, no workers to see who enters or exits. 24/7 (when I was there years ago). A tenant would have to stand in front of the building all day long and look at the three entrances to see who is coming or going, I doubt any tenants at el neptuno do that. To see from their apartments, most tenants would have to lean over their balcony wall and look down to see the three entrances, something I don't believe any tenant would do all day long or all night long. At night, I saw one watchieman sitting in the middle front part of the building where he could see the 3 entrances. Not super bright lighting in front from what I recall, so even if a tenant wanted to see comings and goings from their balcony, I doubt they would be able see much (most tenants were inside their apartments at night and not on their balconies, when I stayed there).

You say my information is from 5 years ago and is therefore defective. What exactly has changed at el neptuno, that is different from what I have posted? Are there now workers at each entrance, checking each guest when they enter the building. 24/7?

Some pics from el neptuno and one photo showing some sea urchins at playa sosua.

Jaosousa
06-25-12, 02:35
Some pics from el neptuno.Some amigas at the el neptuno pool. One old guy in the pool seemed to enjoy seeing my amigas in bikinis.

Levan01
06-25-12, 06:01
Terra Linda supposedly will not allow you to bring in two chicas at a time, you can ask manizales about terra linda. Sometimes a chica will meet you with a friend and sometimes a monger may want to invite two chicas to the room, even if he will not have sex with both of them at the same time.

I would be very hesitant to book and pay for a hotel for a 11 nights, that I never visited. What would the rate be if you booked just the first three nights at terra linda? (sometimes for longer rentals a hotel will discount the price and sometimes that discount, makes it worthwhile to book a longer period).

Tradewinds condos is about $280US for a 7 night rental and free airport pickup. The rate you got for terra linda for 7 nights is about $553. Terra linda is closer to the action, for tradewinds a longer walk or a ride on a motorcycle taxi. At Tradewinds I entered with whomever I wanted, two chicas, no problem. Full kitchen at tradewinds, so I could prepare some of my own meals and save money.

Since I visited Sosua there are newer, nice condominium apartments, some with prices starting at $85US (infiniti blu has a studio apartment with a weeknight rate of $90US).

This site has several others:

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/caribbean/dominican-republic/sosua

On numerous trips to the DR I have rented one day at a time at a hotel, if I like the place, I'll just tell the workers one more night and pay them. Lives me flexible if I want to pack up and go somewhere else the next day. Sosua is small, you can easily walk around and visit hotels and apartments. You plan on being there for 11 days, so you might have some free time (you might want to stay in another town or city, cabarete or puerto plata).

If being close to the action and not interested in staying in an apartment and not entering with multiple chicas at the same time and not interested in staying in other towns, then from what I have read, terra linda would be a good choice.thanks Jaosousa for the Infor, think I just may wing it since it's my first time on the north coast, don't care for too many restrictions on this trip. Two nights here three nights there is not a bad idea I'll just let it flow. Hey I'll be traveling alone this trip looking to hangout with a few a you vets from the north coast, chill, throwback a few Presidentes, give me some Intel on dos & donts which I guess shouldn't be much different from the south so holla at fellow member. Arriving July 27 thur Aug 7

Buscemi
06-25-12, 12:57
You say my information is from 5 years ago and is therefore defective. What exactly has changed at el neptuno, that is different from what I have posted? Are there now workers at each entrance, checking each guest when they enter the building. 24/7?Those are VERY old pictures, over three years ago, each stairway was gated with a combination lock to get in.

You make a very poor trial lawyer, stick with Santo Domingo please.

Frannie
06-25-12, 13:15
.a foreign guy married to a Dominican woman, who has sex with her in Sosua, might be considered a sex tourist by someone at el Neptuno and as such they will not be welcome at el Neptuno.What parallel universe are you from? Most people who live in Sosua are generally well aware of the difference between prostitution and marriage and transnational marriages are very common. However, if you live at an apartment complex with your wife or novia, and you bring in other women while the wife has gone away for a day or two to visit family (or something) then, yes, the neighbors probably will notice and probably disapprove. Maybe they would complain to the facility management if they didn't like you anyway.

Jaosousa
06-25-12, 14:14
Those are VERY old pictures, over four years ago each stairway was gated with a combination lock to get in.

You make a very poor trial lawyer, stick with Santo Domingo please.When a person rents at el neptuno, they will be given the code to unlock the combination, so they can enter and exit (is this correct?).

Is a combination lock the same as a doorman or a person who works the front desk in the lobby of an apartment building? (a human being can keep track of who comes and goes and report that info to whomever). Can a combination lock keep track of who a monger enters with? Can a combination lock stop a monger from entering with certain women?

Will you respond to the other questions, I asked in my prior post?

You have time and energy to try and argue with me, but seems you don't want to spend the same amount of energy, to help other people who choose to visit sosua.

Just to respond to people like you, I may revisit sosua and visit various hotels and apartment buildings and take photos and get info on rules and regulations and I will write posts (When was the last time you posted a trip report, or do you prefer to keep some info secret. You refer to yourself as Sr. F. B. I, what does that refer to Full Blooded _ _ _ _ _?). Do you ever post photos or share photos (seems like never)? I never said my photos were from yesterday.

Every guy from the ISG that I have met in person are polite, nice people (I have met over 20 ISG members in person). They know how to behave at particular venues. If a place is high end, they behave appropriately, if a place is loud and rowdy, then the rules are different.

Buscemi
06-25-12, 19:12
will you respond to the other questions, i asked in my prior post?seriously no interest mate, you really should consider a new therapist, the dosage of whatever you are taking needs to be adjusted! i noticed nobody else can have their own opinions or perceptions, it is only the dr according to jaosousa! how dare anybody correct the almighty jao?

another member asked where to get a haircut in sosua and i gave him the name of my barber and you call me racist names. my barber jose uses the nickname fbi to refer to a flat top cut genius, i thought you knew everything dominican and military, apparently not?

when i hear the name jao i envision a 68 year old man with a beer belly smoking a cigar on el conde calling over college girls for a soda, sound familiar?

OldKool
06-25-12, 20:43
the truth can be funny. nice writing.


seriously no interest mate, you really should consider a new therapist, the dosage of whatever you are taking needs to be adjusted! i noticed nobody else can have their own opinions or perceptions, it is only the dr according to jaosousa! how dare anybody correct the almighty jao?

another member asked where to get a haircut in sosua and i gave him the name of my barber and you call me racist names. my barber jose uses the nickname fbi to refer to a flat top cut genius, i thought you knew everything dominican and military, apparently not?

when i hear the name jao i envision a 68 year old man with a beer belly smoking a cigar on el conde calling over college girls for a soda, sound familiar?

Jaosousa
06-25-12, 21:13
seriously no interest mate, you really should consider a new therapist, the dosage of whatever you are taking needs to be adjusted! i noticed nobody else can have their own opinions or perceptions, it is only the dr according to jaosousa! how dare anybody correct the almighty jao?

another member asked where to get a haircut in sosua and i gave him the name of my barber and you call me racist names. my barber jose uses the nickname fbi to refer to a flat top cut genius, i thought you knew everything dominican and military, apparently not?

when i hear the name jao i envision a 68 year old man with a beer belly smoking a cigar on el conde calling over college girls for a soda, sound familiar?
i have been going to jose master barber on pedro clisante, for a few years, located on the same side as the shark bar just before the now defunct sea-crets.

i pay him rd200 which includes a nice tip, if he tries to charge you more politely tell him to go f himself, that sr f. b. i. sent you, and you want a bigger discount!you wrote that the monger should tell the barber that sr. f. b. i. sent him, since you recommended the place i assumed you refer to yourself as sr. f. b. i.


you refer to yourself as sr. f. b. i, what does that refer to full blooded _ _ _ _ _?).an ex-brazilian girlfriend once gave me a bumper sticker "f. b. i. full blooded irish", i can take a photo of that bumper sticker if you want and post it here.

where did i call you a racist name? i have never met you, i don't know what you look like or what color skin you have. steve buscemi is the name of a white actor from boardwalk empire and he was also in reservoir dogs (i don't know what skin color you have).

you say i correct you? i asked you questions to clarify things and you refuse to answer, seems you don't want things to be clear for newbies going to sosua. i am fairly certain that i could rent an apartment at el neptuno next week and enter with multiple chicas. nothing you have written makes me believe that it is not chica friendly. seems to me you don't want mongers from the isg at el neptuno, which goes more towards what probably is your bad attitude regarding guys on the isg.

i have met over 20 isg members in person and none of them are loud, nor obnoxious, they are courteous and polite guys.

to respond to your earlier post, i have never told anyone that i was a trial lawyer and i have never written anywhere saying i was a trial lawyer. i don't taken any medications.

to keep this post somewhat relevant to what this forum is about, one thing you posted over a year ago, might be useful to some guys who monger in sosua. i believe you posted that sometimes you wait at the caribe tours bus station for chicas just arriving into sosua and pick them up before they get into town. caribe tours bus station i believe is still on the charamicos side of sosua and metro bus station was or still is adjacent to the texaco gas station, with a pharmacy in front on the el batey side of sosua. the only two other things i have learned from reading your posts is to use microsoft office picture manager to re-size photos and the name of the owner of pacos club near the sdq airport. i don't recall you ever posting a photo (or sharing a photo) or posting a trip report.

there is nothing wrong with 68 year old guys with beer bellies who smoke cigars on el conde, who might invite over a university student for a drink (soda, juice, coffee or alcohol). i don't recall seeing anyone like that on el conde, but i am not on el conde all the time. i posted photos from my last trip and none were of el conde.

Jaosousa
06-25-12, 21:22
The truth can be funny. Nice writing.Do you believe everything that Buscemi posts is the truth? Buscemi wrote this post in response to one of your posts:


@Oldfool - Are you another Capitan Save-a-Hoe checking to see who is banging your novia? That is generally not what these web sites are for. Mi casa tu casa. BuscemiThe truth can be funny.

Jaosousa
06-25-12, 22:07
thanks Jaosousa for the Info, think I just may wing it since it's my first time on the north coast, don't care for too many restrictions on this trip. Two nights here three nights there is not a bad idea I'll just let it flow. Hey I'll be traveling alone this trip looking to hangout with a few a you vets from the north coast, chill, throwback a few Presidentes, give me some Intel on dos & donts which I guess shouldn't be much different from the south so holla at fellow member. Arriving July 27 thur Aug 7De Nada.

Any questions, just ask away.

BoricuaOnline
06-26-12, 00:30
Seems a "Sosua Expert", implies that monger dollars ("sex tourists"?) will not be welcome at el Neptuno Condominium Apartments in Sosua. I am not sure how he defines sex tourist (a foreign guy married to a Dominican woman, who has sex with her in Sosua, might be considered a sex tourist by someone at el Neptuno and as such they will not be welcome at el Neptuno).A few chicas I met yesterday at Classicos told me they were staying at Neptuno so apparently it is "working woman friendly", she told me they get an special there because they were temporarily Sosua strip employees.

Carrib
06-26-12, 04:42
Thanks for bringing some comic relief.

Buscemi- you need to cut the crap. I know jao and hung out with him. He is a cool dude who is willing to help any monger who needs it. Unless there is guard at every entrance I seriously doubt the owners will be able to keep chicas out. As always, if the place is upscale, just make sure that your chicas behave and dress appropriately. I am sure you can also bribe these guys. There's a global recession so prices are going down. I was recently sent an email announcing a sale for a 2bdr Terra Linda villa for 130k. If the property remains unsold, I doubt an owner will turn down rental money.

I used to rent a penthouse apt in Rio, I cooled out the guards and during the day some of the girls would use the servants entrance. A single girl dressed appropriately had no issues. Hell the guard would screen girls and help with puta management. The apt was the entire floor, the guards would make excuses and show us cell pics of the girls before they were allowed up hahah

LeroyUS
07-01-12, 14:53
El Neptuno for sure when I stayed there years ago. Other mongers have stayed there as well. I rented from a guy who lived in Pennsylvania. Two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and shower, balcony with a bit of a view of the Ocean (from the third floor balcony). Had a safe installed after I was there and had a washing machine (I believe there were clothes lines for drying on the roof). El Neptuno is not for people who want to make a lot of noise. Side of the building is just about across the street from the victorian house, which is adjacent to Sosua bay hotel.

Rocky's is chica friendly, the Tradewinds Condos were totally chica friendly when I stayed there years ago (Tradewinds condos can be rented through Rocky's). I would imagine the Mary Rose condos, which can also be rented through Rocky's, might be chica friendly. Rick I have read is the current owner of Rocky's, speaks English, so you could send an email to him and ask him, if the Mary Rose condos are chica friendly (I don't know the location of Mary Rose condos). Tradewinds and El Neptuno, I entered with multiple chicas, years ago.

The original poster said he is a one chica per night kind of guy and he wrote that he wanted something different from new garden. Mary Rose condos look nice and new (with a jacuzzi near the pool). El Neptuno is an easy walk from the bars.

Veintiuno, I would guess if you check in with a chica who doesn't look hardcore, shouldn't be a problem. I have checked in with Dominicana GFs, in numerous hotels in the DR and never had a problem checking in with them. Veintiuno looks higher end, I doubt they want a parade of hard core chicas in their hotel.

Infiniti Blu are nice looking apartments, from the photos on their webpage (I have not seen those apartments in person). I don't know about their security arrangement, when renters bring in guests. I have rented an apartment in a nice building in santo domingo and never had a problem bringing in guests. You could send an email to whoever handles the rentals for Infiniti Blu and ask them how many guests you can bring over to their apartments.

http://www.infiniti-blu.com/

I believe ISG member Major, stayed in a nice place, maybe a condo near the sosua by the sea hotel and the casa marina beach entrance (he posted photos of the chica in bed).

I believe there is a white building on the other side of Playa Sosua from El Batey, that looked like it was a nice place.

I have not been to Sosua in years, just trying to give the original poster some ideas (he might be getting more information through private messages).

If you travel with a wingman, El Neptuno could be a good deal, I hung out there with some chicas, I invited from Santiago. We went to supermarket, the chicas prepared the meals (cooking and cleaning) it was nice.I have been following ISG and decided to get down and have some fun in Sosua. I stayed my first few days next to the strip in New Garden which was cool but was on a bit of a budget and like to sleep at night and as we all know the way things are now and looked for a cool place to stay that you can take guests back to on a budget. Check out this site www.maryrosedr.com Which I found following the above report, I have just left after spending 3 nights at the place. I was in a one bedroom apartment with flat screen TV, very, very clean, ceiling fans and pool, hot tub, happy guy called Jimmy behind the bar and Colin who runs the place. Wi-Fi works all the time and you can sit next to the pool for breakfast and all this for $25 a night so cost me $75 for the 3 night. OK it is next to Coco hotel so not in town but you could rent a car from the savings on a weeks trip.

LeroyUS
07-01-12, 15:16
Thanks for bringing some comic relief.

Buscemi- you need to cut the crap. I know jao and hung out with him. He is a cool dude who is willing to help any monger who needs it. Unless there is guard at every entrance I seriously doubt the owners will be able to keep chicas out. As always, if the place is upscale, just make sure that your chicas behave and dress appropriately. I am sure you can also bribe these guys. There's a global recession so prices are going down. I was recently sent an email announcing a sale for a 2bdr Terra Linda villa for 130k. If the property remains unsold, I doubt an owner will turn down rental money.

I used to rent a penthouse apt in Rio, I cooled out the guards and during the day some of the girls would use the servants entrance. A single girl dressed appropriately had no issues. Hell the guard would screen girls and help with puta management. The apt was the entire floor, the guards would make excuses and show us cell pics of the girls before they were allowed up hahahJust got back from Sosua and was looking at a apartment at the Palms in Sosua. http://www.dominicanpropertysoldbyowners.com/Villas/Villas%20Sosua / AK0007 / AK0007. Html the guy will take 110 for the place. This I have been told is the biggest and condo and they rent out units on Sosua Vacation site so should be no problem renting it out and it is chica frendly.

Jaosousa
07-02-12, 01:09
I have been following ISG and decided to get down and have some fun in Sosua. I stayed my first few days next to the strip in New Garden which was cool but was on a bit of a budget and like to sleep at night and as we all know the way things are now and looked for a cool place to stay that you can take guests back to on a budget. Check out this site.

www.maryrosedr.com

Which I found following the above report, I have just left after spending 3 nights at the place. I was in a one bedroom apartment with flat screen TV, very, very clean, ceiling fans and pool, hot tub, happy guy called Jimmy behind the bar and Colin who runs the place. Wi-Fi works all the time and you can sit next to the pool for breakfast and all this for $25 a night so cost me $75 for the 3 night. OK it is next to Coco hotel so not in town but you could rent a car from the savings on a weeks trip.Thank you for the info.

Patoine1
07-02-12, 13:25
.and all this for $25 a night so cost me $75 for the 3 night.Does that $25 room have A / C?

Llttf
07-02-12, 23:47
I have been following ISG and decided to get down and have some fun in Sosua. I stayed my first few days next to the strip in New Garden which was cool but was on a bit of a budget and like to sleep at night and as we all know the way things are now and looked for a cool place to stay that you can take guests back to on a budget. Check out this site.

www.maryrosedr.com

Which I found following the above report, I have just left after spending 3 nights at the place. I was in a one bedroom apartment with flat screen TV, very, very clean, ceiling fans and pool, hot tub, happy guy called Jimmy behind the bar and Colin who runs the place. Wi-Fi works all the time and you can sit next to the pool for breakfast and all this for $25 a night so cost me $75 for the 3 night. OK it is next to Coco hotel so not in town but you could rent a car from the savings on a weeks trip.Thanks for the report on Mary Rose apartments. I met the owner a couple of weeks ago and he seems like a good guy. Always good to get current info about Sosua.

Patoine1
07-10-12, 12:34
Does that $25 room have A / C?I found out that the basic rooms DO NOT have A / C for those of you that care. Still looks like a nice spot but I have to have A / C.

Mongerman69
07-12-12, 22:41
Looking for some opinions on a Bachelor, or 1 BD, in sosua, with some value. Stayed in the trade winds last time, and although it was nice, got sick of concho rides. Around $50 a night, in may, was probably more than I needed to spend; as well.

Llttf
07-14-12, 01:23
Looking for some opinions on a Bachelor, or 1 BD, in sosua, with some value. Stayed in the trade winds last time, and although it was nice, got sick of concho rides. Around $50 a night, in may, was probably more than I needed to spend; as well.Sosua suites might be what you are looking for, cannot get much closer to the action. Rick at Rockies manages them.

Mongerman69
07-14-12, 13:03
Sosua suites might be what you are looking for, cannot get much closer to the action. Rick at Rockies manages them.Just what I had in mind. I might head to passions with my savings.

LeroyUS
07-14-12, 20:55
Just what I had in mind. I might head to passions with my savings.Try http://www.maryrosedr.com/ Not far from Passions, and cheap.

LeroyUS
07-14-12, 21:08
Sorry in delayed report, working my balls off to get back. Mary Rose no frills apartments don't have A / C but they have the good ceiling fans and found it was not too bad with the windows open as long has you don't have a screamer it's cool. Flat screen 32' tv and you can get the chica to cook for you in the apartment as it has everything in. I was on the first floor but they do have apartments with A / C on the ground floor and some two bedroom apartments also with A / C. I went down the side road out of the apartments and ended up outside Passions, so that worked.

Mongerman69
07-15-12, 14:08
Sorry in delayed report, working my balls off to get back. Mary Rose no frills apartments don't have A / C but they have the good ceiling fans and found it was not too bad with the windows open as long has you don't have a screamer it's cool. Flat screen 32' tv and you can get the chica to cook for you in the apartment as it has everything in. I was on the first floor but they do have apartments with A / C on the ground floor and some two bedroom apartments also with A / C. I went down the side road out of the apartments and ended up outside Passions, so that worked.Checked them out, and they look real nice. Not sure why, but I always need to have, the A / C. It's that one day that you'll need it.

LeroyUS
07-16-12, 03:28
Checked them out, and they look real nice. Not sure why, but I always need to have, the A / C. It's that one day that you'll need it.I know when you have one or two hot chicks you need the A / C. I think Colin the owner and he is a nice guy and gives some deals to member if you tell him when you contact him. He also picks you up from the airport at no charge but it is in a small truck so if you are a little large like I am plus a wing man it can be a bit tight. I was thinking of the Palms or Mary Rose next time but I think I will end up at Mary Rose and if you ask for a two bedroom apartment you will be overlooking the building next door which is full of chicas and they come straight across if you call them. I was up their and two hotties where giving me a eye full so I went over and fucked both of them at half the price it normaly costs me but it was about 2 in the afternoon.

Mongerman69
07-16-12, 18:13
I know when you have one or two hot chicks you need the A / C. I think Colin the owner and he is a nice guy and gives some deals to member if you tell him when you contact him. He also picks you up from the airport at no charge but it is in a small truck so if you are a little large like I am plus a wing man it can be a bit tight. I was thinking of the Palms or Mary Rose next time but I think I will end up at Mary Rose and if you ask for a two bedroom apartment you will be overlooking the building next door which is full of chicas and they come straight across if you call them. I was up their and two hotties where giving me a eye full so I went over and fucked both of them at half the price it normaly costs me but it was about 2 in the afternoon.Nice Work!

I stayed at, The Palm Hotel, last time around. Very liberal Chica rules. Probably more than I need to spend ($50 per) , and really got tired of conchos. It's quiet, which is nice, and I felt well taken care of. They picked me up at the airport for $15. Anyone know if rocky's does this? Also, went to a place called spanky's, owned by a canadian guy, and he's building, brand new bachelors, behind his bar. Got a little tour and the places were sharp, for around $25. Think he was offering A / C, but can't remember. Maybe someone can confirm? I do.

Llttf
07-17-12, 05:58
Nice Work!

I stayed at, The Palm Hotel, last time around. Very liberal Chica rules. Probably more than I need to spend ($50 per) , and really got tired of conchos. It's quiet, which is nice, and I felt well taken care of. They picked me up at the airport for $15. Anyone know if rocky's does this? Also, went to a place called spanky's, owned by a canadian guy, and he's building, brand new bachelors, behind his bar. Got a little tour and the places were sharp, for around $25. Think he was offering A / C, but can't remember. Maybe someone can confirm? I do.Yes Rick from Rockys offers airport pick up and drop off if you stay at Sosua Suites, Rockys or Ricks condos at Tradewinds

LeroyUS
07-18-12, 11:31
Yes Rick from Rockys offers airport pick up and drop off if you stay at Sosua Suites, Rockys or Ricks condos at TradewindsYes Rick at Rockys and also Colin at Mary Rose offer FREE airport pick ups and drop off, I don't know if any others do that. Anyone stayed at Field of Dreams recently and whats the DL on the place, worth a trip?

Henry R
07-25-12, 02:00
I am looking for a hotel in Sosua that has a safe in the room I am staying. Very important so that I won't be robbed by the girls.

Prefer between $40 to $50 US dollars per nite, (about 1500 to 2000 Dominican Pesos) , and within a half mile of the bars. Should be decent and clean, but does not have to be luxury.

Any recommendations?

MiamiHeatLuver
07-25-12, 03:03
I am looking for a hotel in Sosua that has a safe in the room I am staying. Very important so that I won't be robbed by the girls.

Prefer between $40 to $50 US dollars per nite, (about 1500 to 2000 Dominican Pesos) , and within a half mile of the bars. Should be decent and clean, but does not have to be luxury.

Any recommendations?I have stayed in NEW GARDEN, EUROPA and SEA BREEZE and they all had mini safes! They all have cheaper cash rates, $45-$55. The longer you stay you can negotiate weekly rates as well! I prefer Europa but some will disagree!

Charles Pooter
07-25-12, 14:11
I have stayed in NEW GARDEN, EUROPA and SEA BREEZE and they all had mini safes! They all have cheaper cash rates, $45-$55. The longer you stay you can negotiate weekly rates as well! I prefer Europa but some will disagree!Guys always reckoned they could open the safes at Sea Breeze with a nail file or scissors. The owner was promising to upgrade them years ago. Anyone know if that actually happened?

Charles Pooter
07-25-12, 14:13
Anyone stayed at Field of Dreams recently and whats the DL on the place, worth a trip?Read the Puerto Plata section and if you still have questions, post them there.

A couple of my friends who are vets from Blackbeards and Sosua are staying there now. I am meeting them for lunch so I will ask their opinions.

Coupe66
07-27-12, 02:07
What has happened to the Sosua bay beach club / Victoria house complex? I read a review from April on Tripadvisor saying the place had gone way downhill and had closed down, is that definitely a fact? If so are there any plans to revive the place, any new owners on the horizon? Seems a shame that such a potentially great hotel with a perfect location will just lay abandoned.

Charles Pooter
07-27-12, 02:32
Sorry, moved this to Puerto Plata section as it dealt with Field of Dreams

Combo
07-27-12, 13:31
What has happened to the Sosua bay beach club / Victoria house complex? I read a review from April on Tripadvisor saying the place had gone way downhill and had closed down, is that definitely a fact? If so are there any plans to revive the place, any new owners on the horizon? Seems a shame that such a potentially great hotel with a perfect location will just lay abandoned.I've also been anxiously awaiting news on this. I stayed there once before the place starting going downhill, and I can't imagine a more perfect.

Location for a Sosua hotel. Fantastic views from the beachside and perfect distance from the strip.

OldKool
07-28-12, 23:46
If the girls are being tested and services is supported maybe it is worth a shot. I have been there twice and was not impressed. The strip show was weak by my standards. The women were young and girlish. There is a difference between a girl and a women. I am going to give it a another look. I felt I could do better with the girls in the bars. The haitians girls can also be very worth while. I have had 3 and all exceeded my expectation and the price was very good. Sosua gives us Mongers many options having a little game and a lot of money will get you a great time. [

Azazel42
07-30-12, 19:01
I've also been anxiously awaiting news on this. I stayed there once before the place starting going downhill, and I can't imagine a more perfect.

Location for a Sosua hotel. Fantastic views from the beachside and perfect distance from the strip.I too have inquired about SBR with no response from fellow members. I was there at the end of March and was prevy to the last days it was open. A couple friends and myself had the whole place to ourselves, and they treated us like kings. Every chica I ask tells me that the place is still dark. What a waste of a beautiful resort and ideal location. I know they have a huge debt from the unpaid utilities. I hope they resolve it soon, because it's a cryngshame to see sucha beautiful place in such an ideal location sitting dark and dormant.

Azazel

Buscemi
07-30-12, 19:07
Sosua gives us Mongers many options having a little game and a lot of money will get you a great time. [Isn't having game & a lot of money in Sosua a bit of a contradiction, where do you think this up from? One does NOT need game to have a great time in Sosua, just common sense and a few Pesos!

You are a legend in your own mind fella.

Azazel42
07-30-12, 19:09
If the girls are being tested and services is supported maybe it is worth a shot. I have been there twice and was not impressed. The strip show was weak by my standards. The women were young and girlish. There is a difference between a girl and a women. I am going to give it a another look. I felt I could do better with the girls in the bars. The haitians girls can also be very worth while. I have had 3 and all exceeded my expectation and the price was very good. Sosua gives us Mongers many options having a little game and a lot of money will get you a great time. [I too was dissappointed by Passions when I arrived. After fantasizing about it for over a year; when I finally got there I found it small, hotter than hell, and overated. I LIKE To hang and watch the girls dance for a while before we do the deed, but the place is so small, that there is no room to"hang" in there. The guys are crowded around 2 little ass bars, and the chicas are right on top of you just sticking menus in your face. You can't relax and kick back, because the chicas are right in your face. Maybe next tim will be better, but I was disappointed the first.

Azazel

Jaosousa
07-30-12, 19:17
I too have inquired about SBR with no response from fellow members. I was there at the end of March and was prevy to the last days it was open. A couple friends and myself had the whole place to ourselves, and they treated us like kings. Every chica I ask tells me that the place is still dark. What a waste of a beautiful resort and ideal location. I know they have a huge debt from the unpaid utilities. I hope they resolve it soon, because it's a cryngshame to see sucha beautiful place in such an ideal location sitting dark and dormant.

AZAZELThe Italian owner is a suspect in the murder of a US citizen in Sosua. The Italian owner also fought with his own family regarding their hotels in Sosua and Cabarete and ownership was split up. The Italian who supposedly owns Sosua Bay Hotel and who is the suspect in the murder of the American Art Tarlow, also seems to own the new casino, merengue bar and classicos (spend money in those places and you are probably helping to support a guy who probably murdered a US Army Vietnam veteran). He supposedly also owns the tract of land behind the sosua beach stalls. I read many years ago that he threatened to evict all those beach businesses and put a hotel in front of the beach, but supposedly he was threatened that if he did that, anything he built would be burned down.

OldKool
07-30-12, 21:26
HAVIng game helps the quality of your encounters. Having money helps the quantity. I like to have both things working in my favor. In short I want a lot of quality fucking. If that is a contradition let it be. The chicas are not giving much away. However a smooth operator can get hard number to give you her best GFE. That is my goal. I like the interaction. If I just wanted a nut you can get hand jobs from the massage shacks cheap all day long. I roll a little different. Yes my mine is a nice place to live.


Isn't having game & a lot of money in Sosua a bit of a contradiction, where do you think this up from? One does NOT need game to have a great time in Sosua, just common sense and a few Pesos!

You are a legend in your own mind fella.

Ttriumph48
08-01-12, 16:58
I too was dissappointed by Passions when I arrived. After fantasizing about it for over a year; when I finally got there I found it small, hotter than hell, and overated. I LIKE To hang and watch the girls dance for a while before we do the deed, but the place is so small, that there is no room to"hang" in there. The guys are crowded around 2 little ass bars, and the chicas are right on top of you just sticking menus in your face. You can't relax and kick back, because the chicas are right in your face. Maybe next tim will be better, but I was disappointed the first.

AzazelGet there early. At 1 pm, five to seven girls, all stunning and they turn on the air conditioning. At the five o'clock hour, the second shift arrives. 20 to 30. At 10 pm, the selection slowly disappears with their clients. The residue is all that is left. Some time in the evening the air condition is turned off. To add to your beer drinking pleasure.

Ttriumph48
08-01-12, 19:49
Wonderful Sosua, two hotels to avoid. I am a cherry boy as it comes to the ins and outs of Sosua. First impressions are very positive. Women are mostly good looking and with one glance, yours for the taking for 2000. 00 to 1500. 00 Dom. Pesos. No questions asked. All counter offers were settled at the lower "personal family" donation price. Anyway, first three nights were spent at the New Garden hotel. $60. 00 USD per night. Over priced. I would feel better spending $45. 00 per. Pick'd me up at the airport. Driver with my name in a small sign (1000. 00 Dom. Pes.) The hotel on the whole needs to be freshen up. Did not eat there. Beers 80. 00. Girls hanging out by the pool. Not great quality but for sure easy access. I was not really happy with the New Garden, after three nights I changed hotels and went for a little luxury. Tierra Linda Hotel. 40 meters up the street, towards the main action. On the positive side, beautifully designed pool and up stars eating area. Again, I did not eat there, though the food looked very appetizing. Now for the mediocre to unacceptable aspects of the place. The rooms were a little old and needed more accessories. The room was big enough for a coupe of lounge chairs and a small table. Out door plastic chairs were provided for the balcony. The micro refrigerator was situated on the floor. Difficult to get to it three to four times a day. I know all sounds too picky but this place claim to fame is luxury in Sosua. Now for the unacceptable. I could not get a proper wi-fi signal. I brought situation to the attention to the manager. He told me I must be mistaken because he could get a signal on his smart phone. I showed him, on my computer, that there was no signal out put and he was picking up some from an other source. Another patron complained and suggested that the router should be re-booted. The manager stated he was frightened that the owner would be displeased if the signal was lost for good. I had to remind him that he was the only person that had internet access in the hotel. Who was more important. The patrons or his personal access? He stated again, that he had no problem and could not help me in my inaccessibility. The next morning, the maid opened the door to my room at 9:30 a. M. To clean the room with out knocking. I asked her, in Spanish, what was the rational for cleaning my room at this un-godly hour. She just looked at me with a blank look on her face. No explanation. Lastly, happy hour is between 12 noon and 6 pm. Fair enough. To the left of that sign is an additional proclamation that states that on Mondays, Tuesdays and an additional day (can not recall exactly) happy hour, two for one, is to commence all day at the pool area. I was charged 180. 00 for a cubra libra and told that the all day happy hour is null and void. I pointed out the discrepancy with the signs and was again given that dumbfounded look. I am on vacation and not there to strengthen the customer service department of the Tierra Linda hotel. All this for $80. 00 for a queen size bed ($100. 00 for a king size). So much for trying to go a little up scale. Looks like the New garden was not so bad after all. But $60. 00 per night? Rumor has it that the hotel is up for sale. $1, 000, 000 USD. For my next trip to Sosua, I will venture down the street in the direction of a beautiful, clean playa (down Rosen St). Found three to four small hotels that looked promising.

Frannie
08-02-12, 12:47
$60 per night is not so much. In the US you would pay that for 12 hours in a chain hotel at a highway intersection surrounded by fast food joints.

However, I agree that New Garden and Terra Linda are at the upper end of what is available in Sosua, and you can certainly find rooms for about $35 per night at a number of places.

Hotel wi-fi is often unreliable in the DR, however if you need it, you can get your own wi-fi dongle from Claro or Orange, and there are several Internet cafes. Also many of the restaurants have free wi-fi.

Ttriumph48
08-02-12, 17:43
$60 per night is not so much. In the US you would pay that for 12 hours in a chain hotel at a highway intersection surrounded by fast food joints.

However, I agree that New Garden and Terra Linda are at the upper end of what is available in Sosua, and you can certainly find rooms for about $35 per night at a number of places.

Hotel wi-fi is often unreliable in the DR, however if you need it, you can get your own wi-fi dongle from Claro or Orange, and there are several Internet cafes. Also many of the restaurants have free wi-fi.Yes, you are correct, when you put it back to the perspective of USA standards and prices. It is very inexpensive. Just had to get on my soap box for a moment. I am back in the USA and miss Sosua terribly. Never mind any and all complaints I have spouted. I would go back tomorrow and sleep in the beach.

Ath Trainer
08-02-12, 17:53
My recent stay at NG resulted in no Wifi signal either, and got little help from the front desk. The room was very simple, but served the purpose. While I was staying there (4 nights) they were painting, trimming trees, and tiling the bar. I thought there maintenance on the facility was very good. Breakfast was great every morning.

Wifi in the room, and more / better looking girls at the pool, would have been perfect. Did not seem anywhere near the "Animal House" atmosphere I expected. Quite the opposite. Very quiet. Short walk to the action.

Manizales911
08-02-12, 19:08
My recent stay at NG resulted in no Wifi signal either, and got little help from the front desk. The room was very simple, but served the purpose. While I was staying there (4 nights) they were painting, trimming trees, and tiling the bar. I thought there maintenance on the facility was very good. Breakfast was great every morning.

Wifi in the room, and more / better looking girls at the pool, would have been perfect. Did not seem anywhere near the "Animal House" atmosphere I expected. Quite the opposite. Very quiet. Short walk to the action.The atmosphere at NG changes like the wind depending on who is staying there, I have been there when it was quiet 24/7 for a week straight and other times I have been woken up by some wannabe little Wayne on the balcony next to mine at 4 am blasting music and yelling across the courtyard to his homies in another room. The worst was when a baggy pants crooked hatted mofo brought his boom box to the restaurant at night while about a dozen guests including about eight of Lorenzo's friends and family were trying to have dinner. This is why I take my chances and only pay for one night at a time at NG now, if the wrong crew is there I bounce. Most of the time I don't have a problem though.

Combo
08-03-12, 05:59
I like your idea of doing New Garden on a night by night basis. I think it's a decent place for the money, but one's experience can depend greatly on who's staying there and especially who your neighbors are.

Terra Linda is way overpriced. IMO the rooms in the new wing of NG are nicer. Terra Linda does have a very nice pool area, but it's

usually deserted.

Henry R
08-07-12, 04:43
(1) Not sure if this is the right forum, and this may sound like a weird question, but I'll try here.

I know cabanas are mainly just for a few hours.

I once stayed a couple of hours with a girl at a beautiful cabana in Santo Domingo many years ago.

I kind of got the feeling we were locked in, since people came to let us in and out. I had the same feeling of being locked in when I stayed at a Cabana in Brazil. Are these cabanas usually locked, so that we cannot get out, or can we just walk out of the room without having a hotel worker let us out?
Note - I went to these cabanas by taxi and the taxi left right away, so I did not have a car at the cabanas.

2) Regarding my other question from a couple of weeks ago. Any clean hotels in Sosua that have safes in the room and are in the $40 -$50 dollar price range?
Europa and Sea Breeze were mentioned. Any others? Also, are Sea Breeze's safes better now than they were years ago?

Llttf
08-07-12, 04:50
Not sure if this is the right forum, and this may sound like a weird question, but I'll try here.

I know cabanas are mainly just for a few hours.

I once stayed a couple of hours with a girl at a beautiful cabana in Santo Domingo many years ago.

I kind of got the feeling we were locked in, since people came to let us in and out. I had the same feeling when I stayed at a Cabana in Brazil. Are these cabanas usually locked, so that we cannot get out, or can we just walk out without having a hotel worker let us out?At Dulce Secreto you exit the cabana in your car but must wait for the gate to be opened after the attendant has checked the room presumably for damage and theft. You cannot drive out the entrance as there is one off those retractable spike bar. Not sure if you that counts as being locked in.

Henry R
08-07-12, 04:55
At Dulce Secreto you exit the cabana in your car but must wait for the gate to be opened after the attendant has checked the room presumably for damage and theft. You cannot drive out the entrance as there is one off those retractable spike bar. Not sure if you that counts as being locked in.I saw your post so I added this to my post:

"Note. I went to these cabanas by taxi and the taxi left right away, so I did not have a car at the cabanas."

OldKool
08-07-12, 05:02
Most dominicans do not have cars. So cabs drop couples off all night long. Cababas and hot girls the DRs gift to the world.


I saw your post so I added this to my post:

"Note. I went to these cabanas by taxi and the taxi left right away, so I did not have a car at the cabanas."

Jaosousa
08-07-12, 12:15
(1) Not sure if this is the right forum, and this may sound like a weird question, but I'll try here.

I know cabanas are mainly just for a few hours.

I once stayed a couple of hours with a girl at a beautiful cabana in Santo Domingo many years ago.

I kind of got the feeling we were locked in, since people came to let us in and out. I had the same feeling of being locked in when I stayed at a Cabana in Brazil. Are these cabanas usually locked, so that we cannot get out, or can we just walk out of the room without having a hotel worker let us out?

Note. I went to these cabanas by taxi and the taxi left right away, so I did not have a car at the cabanas.

2) Regarding my other question from a couple of weeks ago. Any clean hotels in Sosua that have safes in the room and are in the $40.$50 dollar price range?

Europa and Sea Breeze were mentioned. Any others? Also, are Sea Breeze's safes better now than they were years ago?If a taxi drops you off in front of an open garage door opening at the cabana, walk into the area where a car could be parked, touch a button on the wall to close the electric garage door (touch the button again to open the garage door). Between the parking space and the room is a door that can be locked from the inside. If you arrive by taxi at a cabana, you can ask the cabana to call a taxi for you when you want to leave (the cabana rooms have a telephone that you use to communicate with a worker at the cabana).

I was told by ISG Panman that the cabanas in Brazil are nice. My first day in Rio I was taken to a love motel with a name like "Playboy" south of the city, that love motel had a terrace with a jacuzzi.

Sammon
08-07-12, 15:53
(1) not sure if this is the right forum, and this may sound like a weird question, but i'll try here.

i know cabanas are mainly just for a few hours.

i once stayed a couple of hours with a girl at a beautiful cabana in santo domingo many years ago.

i kind of got the feeling we were locked in, since people came to let us in and out. i had the same feeling of being locked in when i stayed at a cabana in brazil. are these cabanas usually locked, so that we cannot get out, or can we just walk out of the room without having a hotel worker let us out?

note. i went to these cabanas by taxi and the taxi left right away, so i did not have a car at the cabanas.

2) regarding my other question from a couple of weeks ago. any clean hotels in sosua that have safes in the room and are in the $40.$50 dollar price range?

europa and sea breeze were mentioned. any others? also, are sea breeze's safes better now than they were years ago?i have not been to a cabana by myself. cabanas can be rented for few hours or whole day.

you are generally locked in but they will check the room and make sure you did not do any damage before they raise the gate for your exit. the attendant knows instantly if your garage door is open. always let the local girl talk and arrange everything. if you are dating a married girl cabanas are good because it is discreet. local people use it all the time for a variety of reasons ranging from drug use, sex with girlfriends to bringing in **** girls.

it is not a good idea for a foreigner to stay there for a long time even if you have a car. hotel is better because they screen the girls and you have extra security. in the cabana girl can rob you and leave.

Jaosousa
08-07-12, 16:34
i have not been to a cabana by myself. cabanas can be rented for few hours or whole day.

you are generally locked in but they will check the room and make sure you did not do any damage before they raise the gate for your exit. the attendant knows instantly if your garage door is open. always let the local girl talk and arrange everything. if you are dating a married girl cabanas are good because it is discreet. local people use it all the time for a variety of reasons ranging from drug use, sex with girlfriends to bringing in **** girls.

it is not a good idea for a foreigner to stay there for a long time even if you have a car. hotel is better because they screen the girls and you have extra security. in the cabana girl can rob you and leave.most of the cabanas i have been to, no gate to exit the cabana complex after using the room. bora bora cabana in santiago had a gate and they checked the room before i could drive out of the cabana complex. in the youtube video i previously posted of cabana alli (there) , there are no gates to exit or exit the cabana complex. cabanas can be used with some hardcore women, usually there is not much they can steal from you (most of your electronics, laptop, cash, luggage is in your hotel room).

not sure what you mean by it is not a good idea to stay in a cabana a long time if you are a foreigner with a car. if i was in a town that did not have any good hotel options, i would do an extended stay at a cabana (as manizales has done previously) , i don't foresee see any problems staying in a cabana for an extended period under those circumstances. i generally don't see a lot of drug use in the dr. if a dr woman has no cedula (dominican identification card) , best to say adios to her.

Jaosousa
08-07-12, 17:25
you are generally locked in but they will check the room and make sure you did not do any damage before they raise the gate for your exit.not all cabanas have gates that block a vehicles exit, most of the cabanas i have visited had no gates at the entrance or exit. this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw7nhd_geby shows a guy driving into cabana alli (santo domingo) and there are no gates by the entrance or exit (i am fairly certain that cabana alli has a presidential room that rents out for 1800 pesos for 4 hours about $46us). some cabanas with flat screen televisions have them enclosed in a case with a security cable that probably signals if someone tries to steal it.


local people use it all the time for a variety of reasons ranging from drug use, sex with girlfriends to bringing in **** girls. it is not a good idea for a foreigner to stay there for a long time even if you have a car. hotel is better because they screen the girls and you have extra security. in the cabana girl can rob you and leave.some cabanas have mirrors on the ceilings and walls, some have stripper poles, some have jacuzzis, some have sex chairs or apparatus (many hotel rooms do not have these things). you can be butt naked and order food and drinks and receive the food and drinks right there in your room without any workers seeing you, when using some cabanas. some local people live with their families, oftentimes no air conditioning in their homes, sometimes no electricity for hours per day. cabanas can cost around 250 pesos, about six and half dollars us. most hotel rooms will cost much more. if i am visiting a town to see an amiga, but don't plan on renting a hotel room overnight there (or have a hotel room in another city) , a cabana is a good choice to take the woman, to save myself money on paying for another hotel room (i drove round trip one day from santo domingo to puerto plata, visited charles pooter with two amigas from moca and before i drove back to santo domingo that night, where my hotel room was, i stopped in a cabana in moca). most hotels say check-in is at 3pm. i have flown into santo domingo, where i arrived around 4am. i drove over to where an amiga works, she got off work at around 6am and we went to a cabana for at least 4 hours, sex and slept, eventually i checked into my hotel later that day (oldkool has suggested this as well).

Buscemi
08-07-12, 17:35
If a taxi drops you off in front of an open garage door opening at the cabana, walk into the area where a car could be parked, touch a button on the wall to close the electric garage door (touch the button again to open the garage door). Between the parking space and the room is a door that can be locked from the inside. If you arrive by taxi at a cabana, you can ask the cabana to call a taxi for you when you want to leave (the cabana rooms have a telephone that you use to communicate with a worker at the cabana).

I was told by ISG Panman that the cabanas in Brazil are nice. My first day in Rio I was taken to a love motel with a name like "Playboy" south of the city, that love motel had a terrace with a jacuzzi.These are serious cabanas!

http :/www. Vipsmotel. Com. Br/

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Jaosousa
08-07-12, 18:11
These are serious cabanas!

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Vipsmotel. Com. Br/

(Remove spaces) That is a great room, view of the ocean, outdoor terrace, food looks great. Leblon, I believe is the name of the area south of Ipanema (Rio, Brazil). I went swimming near there after using the love room, no lifeguard, have to be careful. Thanks for the link.

Drai
08-07-12, 18:18
(Terra Linda Hotel) . The next morning, the maid opened the door to my room at 9:30 a. M. To clean the room with out knocking. I asked her, in Spanish, what was the rational for cleaning my room at this un-godly hour. She just looked at me with a blank look on her face. No explanation. Lastly, happy hour is between 12 noon and 6 pm. Fair enough. To the left of that sign is an additional proclamation that states that on Mondays, Tuesdays and an additional day (can not recall exactly) happy hour, two for one, is to commence all day at the pool area. I was charged 180. 00 for a cubra libra and told that the all day happy hour is null and void. I pointed out the discrepancy with the signs and was again given that dumbfounded look. .While I found the location more than convenient and the bed more than comfortable, I must say that I had similar issues with "Miss" Terra Linda. My first time in Sosua a few months back and stayed at Terra Linda for 7 days. Could not get a WiFi signal on the second floor which is where my room was. I had to go down to the pool / bar area to get a connection. It seems as if their WiFi infrastructure was designed in such a way that the upper floors do not get a signal. The second problem I had was with the bar itself. While trying to enjoy the WiFi signal down there I orderd a caipirinha from the bartender. I've been to Brazil enough times to know on first sip that what she gave me was not a caipirinha. She insisted without a doubt that what she gave me was indeed a caipirinha. I asked her to show me the liquor that she used to make it and what she brought out was not a bottle of cachaça but a bottle of rum which proved that what I was drinking was not a caipirinha. She still insisted that it was so I just left it at that. I'd had plenty of caipirinhas on Sosua beach made properly but it seems that Terra Linda couldn't get that right. No big deal in the long of things but just thought I would note it for those who take their drinks a bit more seriously. The 3rd problem I had is probably the most concerning though. I went to breakfast at Bailey's with my rent-a-chica returning to my 2nd floor room at Terra Londa at about 9am only to see the door to my room left wide open by the maid with all of my stuff inside for all to see. Giving the maid the benefit of the doubt I assumed that she had just gone down the hall for a minute for supplies or somthing. That minute turned into 45 minutes as my rent-a-chica and I sat in the room and waited. When the maid did come back her hands were empty which begged the question why she left my room door completely swung wide open for atleast 45 minutes.

Henry R
08-09-12, 07:37
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(Remove spaces) What I was trying to write in my post about locked cabanas is this:

I'm a little bit claustrophobic, and the thought of being locked in the room puts me at the mercy of the cabana workers. I'm not saying they're wrong to do it. Just that I'm not comfortable. I know I can call a cab, and the cabanas I was in were very nice. I just didn't like the idea of being locked in. It gets me nervous. And from other posters answers, it sounds like we are locked in once we are in the room. I'm not talking about walking out of a gate once you leave the room. I'm talking about getting out of the room. (Whether the gate is locked or not is a separate issue.)

Jaosousa
08-09-12, 12:03
What I was trying to write in my post about locked cabanas is this:

I'm a little bit claustrophobic, and the thought of being locked in the room puts me at the mercy of the cabana workers. I'm not saying they're wrong to do it. Just that I'm not comfortable. I know I can call a cab, and the cabanas I was in were very nice. I just didn't like the idea of being locked in. It gets me nervous. And from other posters answers, it sounds like we are locked in once we are in the room. I'm not talking about walking out of a gate once you leave the room. I'm talking about getting out of the room. (Whether the gate is locked or not is a separate issue.) I have never experienced nor heard of a person being locked inside a cabana from the outside by cabana workers, in the Dominican Republic.

GringoSlim
09-06-12, 03:35
Just stayed there for 5 nights. Ok for what you pay. Only problem was the hard beds. WiFi worked ok. Hot water when I wanted it. Staff is ok with you bringing in girls. Sometimes guys would have there's in the restaraunt with them.

Combo
09-07-12, 20:39
Just stayed there for 5 nights. Ok for what you pay. Only problem was the hard beds. WiFi worked ok. Hot water when I wanted it. Staff is ok with you bringing in girls. Sometimes guys would have there's in the restaraunt with them.How much are they asking for a night?

GringoSlim
09-09-12, 04:10
How much are they asking for a night?I paid $45. 00 a night. No families there. Some guys did have their girls hanging out in the restaurant. I was propositioned by one of them. Place was not busy.

Henry R
10-12-12, 06:47
Any info on El Calibri hotel in Sosua would be appreciated. Their website says they have a safe in the rooms, which is important to me.

Grandnash84
10-12-12, 07:24
Any info on El Calibri hotel in Sosua would be appreciated. Their website says they have a safe in the rooms, which is important to me.Stayed there last feb. Would not stay there again. Low scale hotel, they make it look really nice in the brochure. I would give it a 5 out of 10. Too many nicer hotels for the same price and a lot close to the action and beach.

Hamster101
11-06-12, 18:24
I know a few mongers that have been shaken down for phones, cash, laptopsatColibri, then security will ask for cash to let in girls. Last place we rented http://www.vrbo.com/386507 Very safe secure, safes in all bedrooms, very private, very nice. 1st class for $75 a night.


Stayed there last feb. Would not stay there again. Low scale hotel, they make it look really nice in the brochure. I would give it a 5 out of 10. Too many nicer hotels for the same price and a lot close to the action and beach.

Hillbilly69
11-06-12, 19:55
Stayed there for a 100 a night thru their website. Two bedroom villa with pool. No issues to speak of. Would stay there again.

Coole Mr
11-12-12, 03:22
Has anyone stayed at the Garden Condos?

If so how do you contact them to make a reservation?

Thanks

Funinthesun63
11-13-12, 01:19
Has anyone stayed at the Garden Condos?

If so how do you contact them to make a reservation?

ThanksMichael McDermott is a sales rep his # is 829 678 2975. Email. : eagles1258@yahoo.ca

Coole Mr
11-13-12, 02:28
Michael McDermott is a sales rep his # is 829 678 2975. Email. : eagles1258@yahoo.caThanks, I will contact him.

Dolittle
11-13-12, 07:14
Sosua Bay has reopened and it is now called Topacio Azul. I have already inquired on the phone and they are girl friendly. They said they have a separate wing for that. The question I have is how far is it from the action and all the happening discos. Is it far enough that it will prevent the girls from coming back with me to the hotel. I will be in Sosua the following weekend.

Thanks

Sammon
11-13-12, 17:27
Sosua Bay has reopened and it is now called Topacio Azul. I have already inquired on the phone and they are girl friendly. They said they have a separate wing for that. The question I have is how far is it from the action and all the happening discos. Is it far enough that it will prevent the girls from coming back with me to the hotel. I will be in Sosua the following weekend.

ThanksWhat is the price they quoted you? Is there a charge to bring in Chicas? Is it all inclusive?

Hillbilly69
11-13-12, 17:46
Sosua Bay has reopened and it is now called Topacio Azul. I have already inquired on the phone and they are girl friendly. They said they have a separate wing for that. The question I have is how far is it from the action and all the happening discos. Is it far enough that it will prevent the girls from coming back with me to the hotel. I will be in Sosua the following weekend.

ThanksAbout one big city block away. Sammon they wanted 1500 pesos per person for AI which doesn't make much sense but it was their first day back open.

They have a facebook page but no website yet. Search Facebook Topacio Azul.

http://www.facebook.com/topacioazul.bay.7

Armando leased it out again I think to the German and Willie as manager but all rumors. LMAO

Exoticspirit
11-13-12, 20:03
Sosua Bay has reopened and it is now called Topacio Azul. I have already inquired on the phone and they are girl friendly. They said they have a separate wing for that. The question I have is how far is it from the action and all the happening discos. Is it far enough that it will prevent the girls from coming back with me to the hotel. I will be in Sosua the following weekend.

ThanksDoes anybody know if the scuba shop there has also reopened or not?

Combo
11-14-12, 00:01
Sosua Bay has reopened and it is now called Topacio Azul. I have already inquired on the phone and they are girl friendly. They said they have a separate wing for that. The question I have is how far is it from the action and all the happening discos. Is it far enough that it will prevent the girls from coming back with me to the hotel. I will be in Sosua the following weekend.

ThanksSo can you make a reservation on their Facebook page? Or do you just show up and see if you can get a room?

Dolittle
11-14-12, 04:10
What is the price they quoted you? Is there a charge to bring in Chicas? Is it all inclusive?I talked to them on the phone. I got a promotion price of 2500 all inclusive per person. I told them that I might be getting a girl back to the room in the night. They said it is OK. There is a separate wing for guys who want to bring back girls I was told.

Coupe66
11-16-12, 02:37
Great to hear that the former Sosua Bay has now reopened as Topacio Azul. I can't wait to hear from the first people who stay there. I stayed at Sosua Bay twice, in February and August / September 2011, the first time was great there but the second time the place was already in decline. Would like to hear your feedback, especially comparing it to how it was before, has the hotel been updated and modernised? Especially the rooms, is there wifi in the rooms now? Have they sorted out their problems with the electricity company, ie are they back on the grid? What is the service like? What's the breakfast and other meals like? How about hotel cleanliness? Last time I was there I paid $ 60, just for room and breakfast. What is this rate now? Also wondering if the whole complex is now Topacio Azul, including Victorian House, or if that is separate ? Look forward to hearing your reviews, hope they're positive!

Combo
11-17-12, 00:30
Great to hear that the former Sosua Bay has now reopened as Topacio Azul. I can't wait to hear from the first people who stay there. I stayed at Sosua Bay twice, in February and August / September 2011, the first time was great there but the second time the place was already in decline. Would like to hear your feedback, especially comparing it to how it was before, has the hotel been updated and modernised? Especially the rooms, is there wifi in the rooms now? Have they sorted out their problems with the electricity company, ie are they back on the grid? What is the service like? What's the breakfast and other meals like? How about hotel cleanliness? Last time I was there I paid $ 60, just for room and breakfast. What is this rate now? Also wondering if the whole complex is now Topacio Azul, including Victorian House, or if that is separate ? Look forward to hearing your reviews, hope they're positive!Wondering the same thing. I'm reluctant to book until I hear a review.

BigGuy23
11-22-12, 00:12
I have read back about 30 pages. I could not find any good upscale hotels in sousa. Are there any luxury hotels in the sousa area that are chic friendly.

Thanks guys

BigGuy23
11-22-12, 05:21
I was checking the threads and did not see anything. I there an upscale hotel in sosua that is chick freindly. Like 100 to 130 a night.

Hillbilly69
11-22-12, 08:28
I was checking the threads and did not see anything. I there an upscale hotel in sosua that is chick freindly. Like 100 to 130 a night.The New Wing of New Garden with a jacuzzi would be your best bet. I don't recommend Terra Linda.

Charles Pooter
11-22-12, 19:03
The New Wing of New Garden with a jacuzzi would be your best bet. I don't recommend Terra Linda.I agree New Garden is good and reliable value for US$80 (?) but the poster asked for "luxury" and "upscale" for US$100 to US$130.

"Upscale" more or less implies a hotel won't tolerate flagrant prostitution whereas New Garden encourages it by allowing street-walkers to loiter on the premises.

There are one or two hotels which meet his description more closely such as the Waterfront and Club Residential where no questions are asked if he takes back one reasonably dressed chica at a time and doesn't make a disturbance. If he wants to party more openly then, yes, the New Garden is a safe bet, but forget "luxury" and "upscale".

Hillbilly69
11-22-12, 19:11
I agree New Garden is good and reliable value for US$80 (?) but the poster asked for "luxury" and "upscale" for US$100 to US$130.

"Upscale" more or less implies a hotel won't tolerate flagrant prostitution whereas New Garden encourages it by allowing street-walkers to loiter on the premises.

There are one or two hotels which meet his description more closely such as the Waterfront and Club Residential where no questions are asked if he takes back one reasonably dressed chica at a time and doesn't make a disturbance. If he wants to party more openly then, yes, the New Garden is a safe bet, but forget "luxury" and "upscale".True but I forgot about Infinity Blue or Hispanola apartments near the water but they are not hotels, I wouldn't recommend him renting a car and going the Villa route seeing 3 people were killed in the Sosua, area Cabarete this week in separate accidents.

I enjoyed my Casa Linda Villa last week but it is a few miles out of town, luxury? no, but a good value for 100 bucks a night.

Ehunter
11-22-12, 19:55
I was checking the threads and did not see anything. I there an upscale hotel in sosua that is chick freindly. Like 100 to 130 a night.Check out #30 on this list. I have stayed at #30 before and it is at the end of the street in front of the beach. The map actually shows you where it is. The management service is open to negotiating better rates if you stay more than 3 or 4 days.

Hotels List:

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?2758-Sosua-Hotels&p=1111401&viewfull=1#post1111401

I can believe this list about 2 years old now. I think most links still work though the price quotes may need a little updating.

Something a little more expensive which I recommend highly is #31, Villa California.

Combo
11-22-12, 19:59
I agree New Garden is good and reliable value for US$80 (?) but the poster asked for "luxury" and "upscale" for US$100 to US$130.

"Upscale" more or less implies a hotel won't tolerate flagrant prostitution whereas New Garden encourages it by allowing street-walkers to loiter on the premises.

There are one or two hotels which meet his description more closely such as the Waterfront and Club Residential where no questions are asked if he takes back one reasonably dressed chica at a time and doesn't make a disturbance. If he wants to party more openly then, yes, the New Garden is a safe bet, but forget "luxury" and "upscale".Charles . Hasn't the Waterfront Hotel been closed for a while now? Did it re-open?

BigGuy23
11-22-12, 20:21
I thought the new garden was probably going to be my destination. I did see some villa's or apartments to rent, but like you say bringing in chica's might be frowned upon. Seeing this is my first trip to sosua, I will park myself at the new garden. Thank you for responding to my questions. I know I do not have any reports, but I will write a full report upon my return. I will be going the first week in February. Hopefully some people people from ISG will be visiting also.

I am going to book the new wing of the New garden.

Thanks

Charles Pooter
11-22-12, 23:20
Charles . Hasn't the Waterfront Hotel been closed for a while now? Did it re-open?You could be right. Haven't been down that end of the street for months. Thanks for the correction. When I think about it, the Waterfront is hardly luxury either, just more "respectable" and with a great sea view and better restaurant than the New Garden.

Charles Pooter
11-22-12, 23:57
Is it possible to stay at casa marina with my dominican novia, has anyone done so please give info , i am 42 but she is 19, will other turist give us dirty look?If you are sticking with the same chica all trip, no problem. You just book in like any other couple.

42/19 is not at all unusual in the DR. No local would think twice about it. Foreign visitors might stare but I personally would enjoy that if my gf was a looker. By the way, I am 72 (but look 82) and my gf is 24 (but looks 20). No problem anywhere and I enjoy the envious looks from middle-aged male tourists trailing around after their fat, mouthy wives in the the supermarket.

A few months ago I visited a European guy who had booked into an AI in Playa Dorada with two chicas who had scammed him on a dating site. He was affluent, your age, but highly unconfident and fastidious. The chicas were blackmailing him by using his fear of making a scene by ordering more and more stuff on his tab and buying stuff in the ridiculously over-priced gift shops.

He had paid a lot of money to travel half way round the world and used up one of his two (only) annual holidays. He was terrified to go outside the AI and spent his time in the public areas while the chicas lived like royalty in the rooms he had booked. I am not sure he even had sex with them.

What he should have done is explain the whole situation to a couple of security guards and bribe them to throw the chicas out. 1000 pesos each would have been plenty. Then spend the rest of his holiday walking across to Field of Dreams (12 minutes walk through the hotel golf course).

Of course, if this is a real gf whom you know well and trust the above is irrelevant, but if you were that into the local culture you wouldn't be asking the question in the first place. No way should you book into an AI with someone you have never met.

Just noticed this post I replied to is ancient. No idea how it suddenly appeared among New Posts

Llttf
11-23-12, 02:03
You could be right. Haven't been down that end of the street for months. Thanks for the correction. When I think about it, the Waterfront is hardly luxury either, just more "respectable" and with a great sea view and better restaurant than the New Garden.When the Waterfront was open (been closed at least two years now) it was one of the roughest places in town. When I first arrived in Sosua in 2003 I had a reservation at the Waterfront, ten minutes after arriving I was on the move to Casa Cayena.

Henry Madd
11-30-12, 14:58
So I've been thinking about doing this for years but never made the time to do it. I have a free weekend and decided only yesterday to give myself an early Christmas present. I've figured out that I want to stay on Sosua but am trying to decide between the Newgarden or Rockys. I've read the reviews of both but still can't decide. Any advice comparing the two would be great. I'm arriving tomorrow (Saturday) pm and leaving on Monday so a short stay.

Thanks in advance guys.

Charles Pooter
11-30-12, 18:12
. am trying to decide between the Newgarden or Rockys. I've read the reviews of both but still can't decide. Any advice comparing the two would be great. I'm arriving tomorrow (Saturday) pm and leaving on Monday so a short stay.Both safe choices but different prices and standards. Rocky's is cheap and cheerful, New Garden is more expensive and cheerful.

Many of my friends favor Sosua Suites opposite Rocky's and under the same management. More comfortable (but more expensive) than Rocky's but more private and discreet than the New Garden. But for only two nights does it really matter? A guy on a two-week stay might pace himself and spend more time in his room, but to get your moneysworth having paid your flight you will be partying 24/7.

All three of these locations are within three minutes walk so you can inspect them when you arrive and decide then. You might be able to negotiate a good last-minute deal that way.

If this is your first vist to the DR, I strongly suggest that, wherever you stay, you wander into Rocky's for late breakfast, around 11.30, and ask the manager Rick to introduce you to some knowledgable and trustworthy mongers who can give you a quick tour of the main spots. Maybe like me you normally prefer to find places yourself, but with only two days you don't have time to waste doing that.

Ttriumph48
11-30-12, 18:24
So I've been thinking about doing this for years but never made the time to do it. I have a free weekend and decided only yesterday to give myself an early Christmas present. I've figured out that I want to stay on Sosua but am trying to decide between the Newgarden or Rockys. I've read the reviews of both but still can't decide. Any advice comparing the two would be great. I'm arriving tomorrow (Saturday) pm and leaving on Monday so a short stay.

Thanks in advance guys.Not that ng is not the best value per dollar. (IMHO, sea breeze is.) But for a quick weekend, you can not

Go wrong. A little pricey at $60. Pool, girls waiting for you at pool side, rooms adaquate. 1min. Walk to all the action. No hassle entertaining your new gf's in your room or pool side. But the sea breeze hotel is better.

Combo
12-01-12, 00:29
Both safe choices but different prices and standards. Rocky's is cheap and cheerful, New Garden is more expensive and cheerful.

Many of my friends favor Sosua Suites opposite Rocky's and under the same management. More comfortable (but more expensive) than Rocky's but more private and discreet than the New Garden. But for only two nights does it really matter? A guy on a two-week stay might pace himself and spend more time in his room, but to get your moneysworth having paid your flight you will be partying 24/7.

All three of these locations are within three minutes walk so you can inspect them when you arrive and decide then. You might be able to negotiate a good last-minute deal that way.

If this is your first vist to the DR, I strongly suggest that, wherever you stay, you wander into Rocky's for late breakfast, around 11. 30, and ask the manager Rick to introduce you to some knowledgable and trustworthy mongers who can give you a quick tour of the main spots. Maybe like me you normally prefer to find places yourself, but with only two days you don't have time to waste doing that.I've been tempted to try out Sosua Suites. But I'm worried about the noise level because it is right in back of El Flow, Latin's, Bar Central, etc. Can anyone that has stayed there comment on how loud or quiet it is after say Midnight? Thanks.

B1942
12-01-12, 00:43
I've been tempted to try out Sosua Suites. But I'm worried about the noise level because it is right in back of El Flow, Latin's, Bar Central, etc. Can anyone that has stayed there comment on how loud or quiet it is after say Midnight? Thanks.Stayed right across the street, at Rockys, last month. It will be loud until around 2 in the morning, weekends seem to go later, like 3 or so. The location is great, maybe get some earplugs if planning to be in early. If you really want the quiet nights, check out Mary Rose. Rick is handling day to day operations now, and its quiet at night. Plus huge rooms, a deep pool, and about a 10 minute walk to Passions.

Exoticspirit
12-01-12, 01:26
I stayed at Rocky's Rock and Blues Bar for two nights this week. It's really easy to find as it's steps from the main drag in Sosua. The storefront so to speak, like other bars / restaurants in Sosua is not large since for this particular property, most of the lot extends way out back where the accommodation rooms are.

When my ride dropped me off on the Tuesday early afternoon, Rick, the Canadian owner was there onsite and greeted me. I requested the standard room without AC since the temperatures at this time of year were quite comfortable to me so he took me back to the room at the right side corner in the back. The room itself was larger than what I expected, even slightly larger than a standard motel room but it was certainly basic with nothing on the walls and the tiles in the bathroom (which itself was a nice size) were pretty dated looking. But for $27 a night (with $20 deposit for keys) , I wasn't complaining.

Even if the temperature climbed a bit during the daytime, there was a ceiling fan in the bedroom area. The security box was digital which I appreciated more than the key version I had over at Blackbeard's. Rick showed me how to enter my code and I was set. Interestingly enough, like over at Blackbeard's, no shampoo was supplied, only soap. Must be a local thing so I resorted to washing my hair with soap which was a must since I was diving for two days and had to get all that fish poo out of my hair!

Just outside of the room door was a small table with chairs. I saw another guest use his but for me, I think I would have preferred this furniture to be inside my room since there wasn't any other table or chair inside. I didn't find the bed mattress all that comfortable but the comforter provided was much better than the one at Blackbeard's.

One thing I noticed is that the windows were shutters and screens with no glass. Since these shutters don't really shut all the way, the street noise was terrible. In fact, this is the single main issue that would prevent me from returning here. There's the daytime traffic noise and then once night comes, all the music and people from the bars are at full blast. Being close to the main action is convenient but with the construction of this facility, all the noise is there as well until about 4 am when the clubs do close down.

So trying to sleep early or taking a nap in the early evening to go out later was impossible. I had wrote that the noise was not great at Blackbeard's but this problem was magnified ten fold here at Rocky's. On top of the street noise that stopped at about 4 am, there were some crazy roosters somewhere that did their thing way too early before sunrise.

I met another guest who was staying at the Rocky apartments across the street and he said that although he could hear the motoconchos, he could not hear the music from the bars at all. Plus he said his windows had glass where the rooms at the back of Rocky's did not. Rick even admitted that locations here would not escape the noise and if I wanted some peace and quiet, it would be the other locations located away from downtown.

Access to my room after midnight (after the bar closed) was via the front with a key to the man door of the steel gates. This turned out to be no problem at all. In fact, it was actually good that the bar was closed by the time I did bring a female guest back at 2 am since I didn't have to drag her through the bar / restaurant with everyone else watching! I used the close location fact to help convince the lady to come down to my price as D'Latin was only a few minutes walk.

Between the back rooms and the main bar / restaurant area was a pretty large space that can be used as a dance floor but I never saw any activity there. It was however, used for a movie night on the Wednesday night which I caught to kill some time before I ventured out to the bars. It was attended by maybe ten guests who looked like ex-pats to me. In this same are were three computer terminals but none of them worked during the time I was there.

Now one thing I'm really going to give high marks for at Rocky's is there restaurant. The breakfasts were great and well priced at about 200 pesos but it's the dinners that really impressed me. I had a walk around the bars to scope out their dinner options only to return back to Rocky's for my dinners. I had the 'world famous ribs' the first night and the grilled garlic fish the other. Both dinners at about 500 to 600 pesos were awesome. I had a burger there too after one of my dive trips and it was great too.

At night time, there was a tourist who was standing out in front and looking at a big menu on the wall. He eventually left but if he only knew that the dinner options were not on that wall menu, I think he would have stayed. I told Rick that he should get his dinner menu and maybe even photos on the wall there so other potential customers do not make the mistake that it's only burgers and fries at Rocky's. I had the added bonus of listening to rock and blues music during my dinners which I really appreciated since I was not too crazy about the local music.

So overall, I really enjoyed dealing with Rick and his staff. I had been emailing him a few weeks prior to my trip and he was very helpful for Sosua info as well as getting my room reserved, even without an advance deposit. If I were to return to Sosua, I would definitely not stay in the back rooms. For me, the noise levels are just too crazy, even for just two nights. Instead, I would still reserve with Rick again, but at either his apartments across the street where the windows would be a bit better for noise or the locations away from downtown where he is claiming an on-demand shuttle service.

Exoticspirit
12-01-12, 02:59
I forgot to mention. The mosquitoes were biting at night in the bar / restaurant areas at night and early in the morning. Bring bug spray.

Monte Q
12-01-12, 06:07
Stayed there for 4 nights before thanksgiving. Cost including tax was $79

The good: I liked the feel of the hotel. Very nice swimming pool. Decent breakfast, large rooms with balcony. An older hotel, but well managed, and clean.

The bad: Wifi coverage was very poor. Their AP was located over their bar in the restaurant. Getting coverage in the room was nonexistent, had to move out to the balcony and sit in the right spot. And I was in the A wing, second floor, one of the closest rooms to the AP.

The ugly: The pool and bar area acts like a megaphone. Around 7 am their 4 birdcages located on one pool side will compete with any alarm clock in your room. I also had the misfortune of having a half dozen guests with their companions have their breakfast from 8 to 11am right in front of the birdcages every single morning I was staying at the hotel. At around 11 am the hotel starts playing cheesy 70s and 80s music for the rest of the day, but that at least was at a volume level when the doors were closed, you did not really hear it. But then there was the TV by the bar, which got turned up whenever there was a game. So, if you liked to sleep in, my timezone was. 4 hours, no luck, and not much better for naps in the afternoon. Rain was the great savior for me. But nighttime very quiet and peaceful.

I really liked the hotel, but that noise level regardless if you were in the A wing or B wing (talked to a guest in B wing who voiced similiar concerns) really make this hotel coupled with the price make this place a neutral for me.

Monte Q
12-01-12, 06:16
Stayed there for 5 nights during Thanksgiving week. Cost was $60 (if paid in cash) for the old wing and $70 for the new wing. When I checked out on Friday, I saw they were asking for $90 per room, but I think that was for the new wing; still a $20 increase.

The good: Wifi coverage was great, but I guess their wifi was registered to DR, unlike the other two hotels I was staying, because I received the message that Pandora is not licensed for that country. No biggie. There were some really nice chicas hanging out (anywhere from 2 to 6) in the afternoon if you were inclined for some afternoon delights. I got a room in the second floor, and had no issues with pool parties or noise from the bar area. The staff is incredibly friendly. Rooms were clean, had a digital safe, but the hotel is old, and the bed, and especially bathroom is showing its age.

The bad: Only ordered once some sandwiches for me and my friend, and it was very disappointing. The pool water always looked very cloudy, so I stayed out of it. It just did not look inviting, then again maybe I was not drunk enough; p.

The ugly: Nothing.

I really like the hotel, the price was fair, location is great. Definitely will frequent that hotel again (as long as those prices are reasonable.

Brother P
12-01-12, 15:11
Has anyone stayed at the Valeria? Thanks!

B1942
12-01-12, 21:44
Spent the month of November at Mary Rose. Great place, big deep pool, upper deck, huge rooms with kitchens, more of an apartment than a hotel room. I stayed in a room with no a / see, and it was never hot. Ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room kept everything cool, more than a few nights I turned them off and got under the covers. Little bar downstairs, Colin would open up most evenings. Even came in at 9 in the morning on my last day to say goodbye! The property is away from the strip, (pedro clisante) , so quiet at night. But still only a ten minute walk to my favorites, Plan B, New York bar, and of course Passions. If you can't handle walking that far, there's a shuttle service, or just hop on one of the motoconchos parked right outside.

I want to go back now, but it's time to work. See you in 5 months!

Combo
12-01-12, 21:47
Has anyone stayed at the Valeria? Thanks!Yes. Stayed there about a year ago. Decent enough place. Very low key. I didn't particularly like the lack of light in my room and around the Hotel Grounds. The lighting in the rooms was very weak. Only time I've ever been unable to read in a Hotel room. The pool was almost blocked out from sunlight by the trees over it. I probably wouldn't go back, but I think some people would really like it. It's very good for someone that likes a REALLY tranquil atmosphere. It's just so different than N. Garden, Seabreeze, Rocky's, etc.

Combo
12-01-12, 21:48
Stayed there for 5 nights during Thanksgiving week. Cost was $60 (if paid in cash) for the old wing and $70 for the new wing. When I checked out on Friday, I saw they were asking for $90 per room, but I think that was for the new wing; still a $20 increase.

The good: Wifi coverage was great, but I guess their wifi was registered to DR, unlike the other two hotels I was staying, because I received the message that Pandora is not licensed for that country. No biggie. There were some really nice chicas hanging out (anywhere from 2 to 6) in the afternoon if you were inclined for some afternoon delights. I got a room in the second floor, and had no issues with pool parties or noise from the bar area. The staff is incredibly friendly. Rooms were clean, had a digital safe, but the hotel is old, and the bed, and especially bathroom is showing its age.

The bad: Only ordered once some sandwiches for me and my friend, and it was very disappointing. The pool water always looked very cloudy, so I stayed out of it. It just did not look inviting, then again maybe I was not drunk enough; p.

The ugly: Nothing.

I really like the hotel, the price was fair, location is great. Definitely will frequent that hotel again (as long as those prices are reasonable.$90 might have been for the Jacuzzi rooms?

Frannie
12-01-12, 21:53
Yes. Stayed there about a year ago. Decent enough place. Very low key. I didn't particularly like the lack of light in my room and around the Hotel Grounds. The lighting in the rooms was very weak. Only time I've ever been unable to read in a Hotel room. The pool was almost blocked out from sunlight by the trees over it. I probably wouldn't go back, but I think some people would really like it. It's very good for someone that likes a REALLY tranquil atmosphere. It's just so different than N. Garden, Seabreeze, Rocky's, etc.I had the exact same problem with lack of reading light when I stayed there several years ago, but come to think of it, you could go into the colmado and get a brighter light bulb for about $3. The rooms were quite nice and the pool adequate. The rooms could be a bit stuffy and humid in the hotter months.

Exoticspirit
12-01-12, 23:55
Stayed there for 5 nights during Thanksgiving week.

I really like the hotel, the price was fair, location is great. Definitely will frequent that hotel again (as long as those prices are reasonable.Were you able to hear the noise from the bars on the main drag (D'Latin, etc.) from New Garden? What about any crazy roosters? I'm pretty sure that you could hear the motoconchos no matter where you were downtown.

How did Terra Linda compare regarding street noise?

Monte Q
12-02-12, 00:05
Were you able to hear the noise from the bars on the main drag (D'Latin, etc.) from New Garden? What about any crazy roosters? I'm pretty sure that you could hear the motoconchos no matter where you were downtown.

How did Terra Linda compare regarding street noise?The only noise I heard from the outside of the hotels was at New Garden, which was next to a fenced green yard used for car parking. The noise came from a dog that occasionally barked. Noise from the strip and motoconchos were noticeable only when I hung out at either hotel's balcony, but low at best, not disruptive.

SavePros321
12-02-12, 00:23
At around 11 am the hotel starts playing cheesy 70s and 80s music for the rest of the day,Shame on you, that's the best part about Terra Linda, LOL.

But seriously, that place is way over priced for what they offer room wise. I've stayed their 4 times (when they had reasonable prices) because I prefer the mostly tranquil atmosphere there to the frat atmosphere at New Garden. But like you said, the Wifi at Terra Linda is mostly non-existent unless you are in the A wing or go and sit in the restaurant or by the pool area (near the front office). They give you a fucking wooden bar stool for your room, and your only other seating options are the two plastic chairs on the balcony, which is retarded. The last time I stayed there they changed the wall color of the rooms from white to a peach looking color, which was also retarded.

The only other good thing about Terra Linda is that you don't have a bunch of guys hanging off the balcony hawking you while you take your chica to your room like they do at New Garden. Also, you are a stone's throw away from the Pedro Clisante.

In New Garden's defense though, they do have the better rooms (I've only stayed in the New Wing). I especially like the way the doors are set up like a patio door that you slide closed and lock. New Garden also has electronic safe's (Terra Linda has these busted-up looking rusted tin boxes drilled into the wall) , real chairs to sit in, and larger televisions (those small flat screens that Terra Linda threw up on the wall in your room are a joke) with a porn channel.

SavePros321
12-02-12, 00:28
were you able to hear the noise from the bars on the main drag (d'latin, etc.) from new garden? what about any crazy roosters? i'm pretty sure that you could hear the motoconchos no matter where you were downtown.

how did terra linda compare regarding street noise?the last thing you will be worried about at new garden is the street noise. you won't hear it over the 6-8 man weekend crew that rolls in who like to blast music from their balcony. that and all the grown men acting and cussing loudly like ****s about who they fucked the night before at the breakfast table.

if none of that bothers you then'll it's a great hotel to stay at. and the free breakfast is awesome. in fact, every morning i just skip the bland, small-portioned free breakfast at terra linda and just pay for the breakfast at new garden. it's good and cheap compared to other places like baileys (good, but expensive).

if you stay in the new wing at new garden then you will be good. the walls are pretty thick and so the the sliding door glass, so (in combination with the a/c) it's quiet in your room for the most part during the day and night. never had any wifi problems either.

Brother P
12-02-12, 00:39
I know you bro! This is the guy you introduce to ollies resturant. You list of fav bars is a dead give away! Lmao! Hope to see you around! Peace!


Spent the month of November at Mary Rose. Great place, big deep pool, upper deck, huge rooms with kitchens, more of an apartment than a hotel room. I stayed in a room with no a / see, and it was never hot. Ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room kept everything cool, more than a few nights I turned them off and got under the covers. Little bar downstairs, Colin would open up most evenings. Even came in at 9 in the morning on my last day to say goodbye! The property is away from the strip, (pedro clisante) , so quiet at night. But still only a ten minute walk to my favorites, Plan B, New York bar, and of course Passions. If you can't handle walking that far, there's a shuttle service, or just hop on one of the motoconchos parked right outside.

I want to go back now, but it's time to work. See you in 5 months!

B1942
12-02-12, 17:49
I know you bro! This is the guy you introduce to ollies resturant. You list of fav bars is a dead give away! Lmao! Hope to see you around! Peace!Awesome! Back in the real world, working until mid April.

Good luck with H!

TomJackin
12-17-12, 00:09
I received this announcement from Wilfried a couple of days ago. This is promising to say the least!

"Hello!

After almost 2 years since I parted company with the Hotel New Garden (NG). I have spent the last one and a half year working on a number of Hotel opportunities.

With my 4 years at the New Garden, I have acquired an understanding of what is most important for your comfort and those ingredients which make the difference between an ok stay and a great one!

It has been a real quest to find a property in Sosúa that will deliver the quality of accommodations in the right location. After working through a number of different locations I have settled on this one: Hotel Casa Cayena.

I am in the process of closing the final details this month and intend to be in full service operation by December 15th. I am the majority owner and the Hotel manager. I would like to share the good news with you.

The location of the Hotel is on Dr. Rosen just up from the new beach and the park that the town put in a few years ago. The property is not to large (25 rooms) making it a 'Boutique Hotel'.

The rooms are furnished with comfortable king (or two double) beds, flat screen TV's, refrigerators and safes. Bathrooms are clean and comfortable. Air conditioning has been recently renovated.

I intend to deliver the same high quality service that you use to receive at New Garden when I was working there, with some of the same staff. Breakfast will be included in the room rate.

I will be staying on site, so you can be assured that the level of attention to detail will be a commitment of all staff 24/7.

I am really looking forward to seeing all of you again and will provide you additional updates in the very near future.

Your friend.

Wilfried"

SavePros321
12-17-12, 00:27
I received this announcement from Wilfried a couple of days ago. This is promising to say the least!

"Hello!

After almost 2 years since I parted company with the Hotel New Garden (NG). I have spent the last one and a half year working on a number of Hotel opportunities.

With my 4 years at the New Garden, I have acquired an understanding of what is most important for your comfort and those ingredients which make the difference between an ok stay and a great one!

It has been a real quest to find a property in Sosúa that will deliver the quality of accommodations in the right location. After working through a number of different locations I have settled on this one: Hotel Casa Cayena.

I am in the process of closing the final details this month and intend to be in full service operation by December 15th. I am the majority owner and the Hotel manager. I would like to share the good news with you.

The location of the Hotel is on Dr. Rosen just up from the new beach and the park that the town put in a few years ago. The property is not to large (25 rooms) making it a 'Boutique Hotel'.

The rooms are furnished with comfortable king (or two double) beds, flat screen TV's, refrigerators and safes. Bathrooms are clean and comfortable. Air conditioning has been recently renovated.

I intend to deliver the same high quality service that you use to receive at New Garden when I was working there, with some of the same staff. Breakfast will be included in the room rate.

I will be staying on site, so you can be assured that the level of attention to detail will be a commitment of all staff 24/7.

I am really looking forward to seeing all of you again and will provide you additional updates in the very near future.

Your friend.

Wilfried"Thanks for this info Tomjackin. Wilfried is a good guy and glad to see he's finally found him a new spot. Hope to hear more about it as everything develops!

Fliffy
12-17-12, 01:38
Anyone know anything about this place?

http://www.hotelpierososua.com/english.html

It is supposed to be more or less behind Passions.

Brother P
01-03-13, 22:34
Anyone know anything about this place?

http://www.hotelpierososua.com/english.html

It is supposed to be more or less behind Passions.I stayed at the the'Piero form 12/24 to 1/2. ITs a basic but decent hotel. Pros, free breakfast until 11. At 11:01 it'll cost you! Free airport pick up. I like to walk so the location was no issue for me. Cons, slept late one day and they didn't clean the room when I came down. I reserved a standard, but upon arrival all they had was a 2 bedroom apt. Had to negotiate a new rate. Took two days to fix the tv. Furniture was decent. Security was good. Overall, I won't stay there again. I'm looking for a good hotel in Sosua. Anyone have recomendations please share. I may try New Garden or Cayena in March.

TomJackin
01-03-13, 22:51
Anyone have recomendations please share. I may try New Garden or Cayena in March.Considering Wilfried is now running Casa Cayena, that's where I'll be staying my next trip. NG can get a bit loud at times, but still a decent hotel.

Mr Gogo
01-03-13, 23:29
Considering Wilfried is now running Casa Cayena, that's where I'll be staying my next trip. NG can get a bit loud at times, but still a decent hotel.Lmao, you were the one always making the noise at New Gardens LOL. Girls yelling " Tom Tom", Rafael bringing fresh Presidentes every ten minutes, and girls yelling in your jacuzzi.

TomJackin
01-04-13, 06:52
Lmao, you were the one always making the noise at New Gardens LOL. Girls yelling " Tom Tom", Rafael bringing fresh Presidentes every ten minutes, and girls yelling in your jacuzzi.Point well taken. I will try to tone it down in the future and stop fishing off the NG balcony!

Lagun69
01-04-13, 15:45
Hello,

Could you tell me how to contact with Hotel Casa Cayena for email?

Thanks

Lagun69
01-04-13, 15:50
Hello,

Could you tell me how to contact with Hotel Casa Cayena?

Thanks

Questner
01-05-13, 04:19
Hello,

Could you tell me how to contact with Hotel Casa Cayena?

ThanksHttp://www.hotelcasacayena.com/index.php/id/185

PootyTang
01-05-13, 17:25
Has anyone ever stayed at the Plaza Europa Hotel? Any good?

Thanks in advance.

PussyHunter007
01-06-13, 06:57
Has anyone ever stayed at the Plaza Europa Hotel? Any good?

Thanks in advance.If you stay for 3 nights it still might be 38 dollars a night. No breakfast but a muffin to take but clean and cheap. New garden is my 2nd choice but center located. Europa is a few blocks walking but security and air is great with a pool. I like the New garden Breakfast but New garden is for Newbie's and there is only a few women by the pool compared to around 5 years ago.

Lagun69
01-06-13, 11:35
Thanks, but no answer in these directions.

Http://www.hotelcasacayena.com

Brother P
01-08-13, 00:06
Thanks, but no answer in these directions.

Http://www.hotelcasacayena.comI've been e mailing and calling Casa Cayena for a week with no response. The phone is disconnected. Anybody got any info? I was just in sosua and the hotel was recommended, so I know its open.

Buscemi
01-08-13, 02:48
Thanks, but no answer in these directions.

Http://www.hotelcasacayena.com

Hotelcasacayena at claro. Net. Do (remove spaces)

Plaso42008 at yahoo. Com

Riky Rapido
01-08-13, 09:00
I've been e mailing and calling Casa Cayena for a week with no response. The phone is disconnected. Anybody got any info? I was just in sosua and the hotel was recommended, so I know its open.But if they are full up, just across the street is another small hotel which I like even better. The rooms are equiped with kitchen facilities. Casa Cayena is new and nice but lacks character. If you want privacy and no hassle with the girls registering their cedula, right behind the Casa Cayena is La Perla, some of the rooms are nice. Some are just so, so. That's what you get for coming and going as you please.

Berthold
01-09-13, 18:39
I've been e mailing and calling Casa Cayena for a week with no response. The phone is disconnected. Anybody got any info? I was just in sosua and the hotel was recommended, so I know its open.Across from Casa Cayena is also a hotel called El Rancho. Room start at round about 50 dollars. They also have a pretty decent restaurant which is rent out to Andy a german guy who used to cook at the Romanoff hotel for years. Most guests at this hotel are from european countries.

www.hotelelranchososua.com

Brother P
01-09-13, 22:00
Got in touch we ith Wilfrid. I'm reserved for Casa Cayena for March. Thanks!

BogieMaker
01-10-13, 01:10
Across from Casa Cayena is also a hotel called El Rancho. Room start at round about 50 dollars. They also have a pretty decent restaurant which is rent out to Andy a german guy who used to cook at the Romanoff hotel for years. Most guests at this hotel are from european countries.

www.hotelelranchososua.comI have stayed at the El Rancho several times and can recommend it. The rooms are clean and the restaurant is ok but I perfer Baileys which is only a short walk. The receptionists all speak passable English and the owner is fluent in I believe she said five languages.

Balto1
01-10-13, 13:57
Good morning I am planning my first trip to Sousa in the summer or before. I have been looking at hotels in the area I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the hotel Voramar I have seen their website on there website it has a gallery of women. I was wondering if they have girls working out of the hotel the women were very attractive.

Charles Pooter
01-10-13, 15:31
Good morning I am planning my first trip to Sousa in the summer or before. I have been looking at hotels in the area I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the hotel Voramar I have seen their website on there website it has a gallery of women. I was wondering if they have girls working out of the hotel the women were very attractive.Has many regular returning clients, which is a good sign. Mainly European guests. Chica friendly but no girls working on site. A little bit away from the town centre which some prefer and some don't.

Sammon
01-10-13, 15:51
Good morning I am planning my first trip to Sousa in the summer or before. I have been looking at hotels in the area I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the hotel Voramar I have seen their website on there website it has a gallery of women. I was wondering if they have girls working out of the hotel the women were very attractive.I have stayed at Hotel Voramar couple of times. There are no in house chicas at that time. Nice hotel, nice pool, nice rooms with balcony. Location is atleast 10 min walk to pedro clisante street. Totally girlfriendly.

I guess they put pics of beautifull girls just as an attraction.

Geolopes
01-10-13, 17:29
I have stayed at the El Rancho several times and can recommend it. The rooms are clean and the restaurant is ok but I perfer Baileys which is only a short walk. The receptionists all speak passable English and the owner is fluent in I believe she said five languages.Yes, this place is a hidden gem in Sosua. Like the fact it's just around the corner from Baily's and on its own dead end street that is MUCH quieter at night. That little used public beach at the end of their street is really nice and there are absolutely no shops or touts anywhere on it. None. Was there last May and my wing and I had the beach totally to ourselves the one time we went. We like El Rancho's breakfast and on point security at night. Make sure your pigs have cedulas or they won't get in. You have to escort them out before they give their I'd's back to them though, and that's a good thing. Others have preferred places to stay in Sosua but this is our choice for the above stated reasons. Easy walking distance to everything in town. About $50 bucks a night. Owner speaks English. Recommended for those who don't want a frat house ambiance, shoddy maint, or questionable personal security concerns on site. Please don't ruin it guys.

Hamster101
01-12-13, 04:49
I usually travel with a couple friends, last few times we have stayed at Villa California.

http://www.vrbo.com/386507

3 guys at$75 a piece and it is 1st class, private villa in a nice area on a 1/2 acre with private pool, all gated and secure with wifi, it's nice. No more flea bag hotels for us.


Yes, this place is a hidden gem in Sosua. Like the fact it's just around the corner from Baily's and on its own dead end street that is MUCH quieter at night. That little used public beach at the end of their street is really nice and there are absolutely no shops or touts anywhere on it. None. Was there last May and my wing and I had the beach totally to ourselves the one time we went. We like El Rancho's breakfast and on point security at night. Make sure your pigs have cedulas or they won't get in. You have to escort them out before they give their I'd's back to them though, and that's a good thing. Others have preferred places to stay in Sosua but this is our choice for the above stated reasons. Easy walking distance to everything in town. About $50 bucks a night. Owner speaks English. Recommended for those who don't want a frat house ambiance, shoddy maint, or questionable personal security concerns on site. Please don't ruin it guys.

The Windex Man
01-19-13, 14:21
Hello everyone. I have a question that I hope that someone can help me out.

I'm really considering a return to Sosua, but here's the thing. I don't really have any vacation time, but I am allowed to work from my laptop 4 out of 5 days a week, as I am a computer programmer. However, the rules states that I have to work within the United States. So, here's the deal. It is very, VERY important that if I come to Sosua, I have a reliable WIFI connection whereas I can work in MY room and work for hours. I'm saying that during the day I have to work in quietness (I'm on the phone in meetings a lot too. Thank you Magicjack) and then during the evening, I can have my fun with the ladies.

Last time, I stayed in Sosua and tried pulling this off, it was an absolute disaster. I stayed at Rocky's who did have the wifi, but found myself having to sit outside in order to get good reception and there was constantly loud noise on the streets during the day (I remember some van or something with either some guy yelling something or loud music, I forget which) and this caused issues whenever I had to talk to someone on the phone via magicjack (which required a wifi connection to work). At one point, I was then forced to go to the Internet cafe, which worked better, but there were women talking loudly to their western union boyfriends and other chicks and dudes talking in Spanish loudly, so again if someone were to hear this via my phone in the background, they would think "doesn't sound like this guy is in the US". Bottom line: I strongly need everything conducted in my own nice quiet room.

I've read some past reports whereas it has been reported that the wifi was spotty and in some cases non-existent and I actually considered Terra Linda, until I read a couple of bad reports on wifi.

Can you help me guys or is DR just not the place for me, based on my requirement? I stayed at Blackbeards' in Puerto Plata in the past as well. Again, wifi shitty in the room and had to go outside. I stayed in a hotel in Santo Domingo and the wifi would shut off constantly. Starting to wonder if it's a Dominican Republic thing. Anyone tried pulling off what I'm trying to do with success?

Appreciate any assistance. I sent some hotels (like El Rancho and Casa Cayena) some questions, but they'll probably tell me anything to get my business, so asking you instead.

Thanks

FLRoadWarrior
01-19-13, 15:21
Hello everyone. I have a question that I hope that someone can help me out.

I'm really considering a return to Sosua, but here's the thing. I don't really have any vacation time, but I am allowed to work from my laptop 4 out of 5 days a week, as I am a computer programmer. However, the rules states that I have to work within the United States. So, here's the deal. It is very, VERY important that if I come to Sosua, I have a reliable WIFI connection whereas I can work in MY room and work for hours. I'm saying that during the day I have to work in quietness (I'm on the phone in meetings a lot too. Thank you Magicjack) and then during the evening, I can have my fun with the ladies.FYI there is a new free Majic Jack app on the Iphone. Use a noise cancel blue thooth head set for your confrence calls. I use my old IPHONE 4S that I had unlocked by AT&T. You can buy local min or go on wifi. I used this method in Rio and CRica. Everyone at the office thought I was in Miami.

The Windex Man
01-19-13, 17:56
FYI there is a new FREE Majic Jack app on the IPHONE. Use a noise cancel blue thooth head set for your confrence calls. I use my old IPHONE 4S that I had unlocked by AT&T. You can buy local min or go on wifi. I used this method in Rio and CRica. Everyone at the office thought I was in Miami.I'm downloading the app now and will check Amazon. Com for the headset!

Much appreciated!

Orgasmico
01-27-13, 13:37
Price: the price is competitive. I think he charges a "cleaning fee" as well. However, many places in Sosua include breakfast and Sosua Suites didn't when I stayed there, despite Rocky's being right across the street. So no breakfast increases your cost. I was offered airport pickup and drop off from POP, which a lot of hotels offer now as well, depending on how long your stay is, etc. This is something that can work for Sosua Suites if another hotel does not offer pickup and drop off. One note, make sure to allow yourself ample time getting back to the airport because the "free" ride to the airport might include picking up other guests from other places that Rick manages and those guys could be slow or running late, which could slow you up.

Cleanliness / modernization: IMO, the place is a bit ghetto. The furniture is old and my unit had a bit of a cigarette smell. The walls and structure have holes. There is a kitchen, but the unit I had just had a burnt pot in the kitchen and nothing else. The place had a cleaning lady, but I felt like she wanted me to work around her schedule at times.

Internet: Was very shaky for me and out a few days. The excuse I got was "well you know, this IS the DR." Some people might be thinking you can go across the street and use the net at Rocky's but there are times when you want wifi in your room. For instance, if you are running Pandora on your laptop or phone for music.

TV: My cable was shaky and below what I've experienced at other places. I don't watch a lot of TV but there are times when I might want to watch something on down time or with a chica while we're having some drinks.

Noise: My unit was noisy when I was there. There are families that stay on the premises so sometimes the kids get up early and you can hear noise right outside your window. I also heard a dog at times barking. If there is any type of construction on the strip, you might wake up to that at 8 am as well. Basically, depending on which unit you are in, it can be difficult to get ANY quality sleep.

Hot water: Was a luxury. I had the hot water system that works where you have to flick on a light switch and wait "15 minutes" for the water to get hot before taking a shower. My hot water lasted about 3 minutes so I wound up taking a lot of cold to luke warm showers.

Pool: the pics on the website don't really represent how ghetto the pool area is. The lounge chairs were filthy. The pool didn't look clean. It's pretty small and there is virtually no privacy.

Security: there is a night guard there most of the time and he is a pretty cool guy.

Advantages: The place is convenient for hanging on the strip. You literally can walk across the street from D'Latin or Rumba with a chica or to refill your drink.

Bottomline:

Given all the options in Sosua I would not stay at Sosua Suites again. That being said, some units may be nicer than others. The only thing Sosua Suites has going for it, IMHO, is the location, if you want to be steps away from the action, but you can get that at other places. Sosua Suites offers a bit more privacy than a place like New Garden, which has been ruined somewhat from the advertising on monger sites, if you like some discretion. As far as "Rick being a great host," the best kind of host is the one you never need after he hands you the keys. In general, do your research and don't solely rely on monger sites for things like places to stay.

Ath Trainer
02-06-13, 13:07
Anybody have a current email address for New Garden? I'm using every one I can find, but they don't respond.

Not sure if you are allowed to post email addresses on the open forum. Please PM if you think it would be more appropriate.

Thanks!

Orgasmico
02-06-13, 14:03
Anybody have a current email address for New Garden? I'm using every one I can find, but they don't respond.

Not sure if you are allowed to post email addresses on the open forum. Please PM if you think it would be more appropriate.

Thanks!Did you try this one? hotel.garden@codetel.net.do

Zippy42
02-06-13, 15:02
FYI there is a new FREE Majic Jack app on the IPHONE. Use a noise cancel blue thooth head set for your confrence calls. I use my old IPHONE 4S that I had unlocked by AT&T. You can buy local min or go on wifi. I used this method in Rio and CRica. Everyone at the office thought I was in Miami.I am in a simular situation as the poster above with one exception. I am with AT&T and if I come to Sosua and need to make or answer phone calls, I need my Phone Number from my AT&T phone to show as the numer called or answered so as to not let on I am outside the country with customers. Anyone use an AT&T phone while in the DR and able to use your regular phone numer coming across the caller ID?

Thanks

Stebo419
02-06-13, 17:08
What's the best way to exchange your USD to DOP

Negro562
02-06-13, 20:44
Hello everyone. I have a question that I hope that someone can help me out.

I'm really considering a return to Sosua, but here's the thing. I don't really have any vacation time, but I am allowed to work from my laptop 4 out of 5 days a week, as I am a computer programmer. However, the rules states that I have to work within the United States. So, here's the deal. It is very, VERY important that if I come to Sosua, I have a reliable WIFI connection whereas I can work in MY room and work for hours. I'm saying that during the day I have to work in quietness (I'm on the phone in meetings a lot too. Thank you Magicjack) and then during the evening, I can have my fun with the ladies.

Last time, I stayed in Sosua and tried pulling this off, it was an absolute disaster. I stayed at Rocky's who did have the wifi, but found myself having to sit outside in order to get good reception and there was constantly loud noise on the streets during the day (I remember some van or something with either some guy yelling something or loud music, I forget which) and this caused issues whenever I had to talk to someone on the phone via magicjack (which required a wifi connection to work). At one point, I was then forced to go to the Internet cafe, which worked better, but there were women talking loudly to their western union boyfriends and other chicks and dudes talking in Spanish loudly, so again if someone were to hear this via my phone in the background, they would think "doesn't sound like this guy is in the US". Bottom line: I strongly need everything conducted in my own nice quiet room.

I've read some past reports whereas it has been reported that the wifi was spotty and in some cases non-existent and I actually considered Terra Linda, until I read a couple of bad reports on wifi.

Can you help me guys or is DR just not the place for me, based on my requirement? I stayed at Blackbeards' in Puerto Plata in the past as well. Again, wifi shitty in the room and had to go outside. I stayed in a hotel in Santo Domingo and the wifi would shut off constantly. Starting to wonder if it's a Dominican Republic thing. Anyone tried pulling off what I'm trying to do with success?

Appreciate any assistance. I sent some hotels (like El Rancho and Casa Cayena) some questions, but they'll probably tell me anything to get my business, so asking you instead.

ThanksMaybe you should contact Perla de Sosua. It is one of the most economical spots in Sosua and they have free wifi throughout the entire complex. They have 5 different routers you can connect to through wifi or, if you ask, they will run a wire to your room. You just need to request it.

The owner of Perla is a computer programmer and sometimes works on site so, he keeps a good internet connection. Perla also has free phones for their clients who want to make calls to the states or Canada.

Check out their website at http://www.perladesosua.com

Amocuba
02-22-13, 18:40
What's the best way to exchange your USD to DOPAcross the street from the Terra Linda Hotel on Dr. Rosen is a guy that exchanges money. Currently giving 4000 pesos for $100 USD. He has a small shack next to the car port. He also sells generic viagra. I have heard there is another exchange that is giving 4050 pesos pero 100 USD but haven't gone there yet. Too lazy I guess.

I stayed a few days at Rocky's and the rate was $27 / night. Internet is good but you almost need to be outside your room to get a good signal. GREAT place if you are on a budget.

Charles Pooter
02-22-13, 22:21
Across the street from the Terra Linda Hotel on Dr. Rosen is a guy that exchanges money. Currently giving 4000 pesos for $100 USD. He has a small shack next to the car port. He also sells generic viagra.Why would anyone in their right mind go to a dodgy street rat when they can get a better exchange from a proper bank?

OldKool
02-22-13, 22:31
Popular Bank and Western Union consistently give the best rates and are safe.


Why would anyone in their right mind go to a dodgy street rat when they can get a better exchange from a proper bank?

MarioMarengo
02-22-13, 22:38
Anybody have a current email address for New Garden? I'm using every one I can find, but they don't respond.

Not sure if you are allowed to post email addresses on the open forum. Please PM if you think it would be more appropriate.

Thanks!You can find them in facebook.

Chris Long
02-23-13, 07:25
Bullshit question I know,

I still thinks Rockys is pretty good dispite not getting the room I reserved on my last trip. New Garden is also very nice.

Chris

Rey Kong6
02-23-13, 08:12
Just did my 10th trip to the Sosua and decided to try Casa Cayena for the 1st time after receiving an email sayin that my ole buddy, the former NG mgr, was now runnin the place (who I'll refer to as 'W' here). I only ended up stayin there 1 night after gettin fucked over like never before in all my years of mongering! So I felt compelled to share my story here for everyone who might consider stayinatCC.

Just a little background on me be / see I don't post much here. I've been doing overseas mongerin trips for 10 years & been goin to the DR (startin w / the No. Coast) for 9 (wow, it makes me feel old just writin that!). Like many guys, one of my absolute prerequisites for a hotel or apartment on a mongering trip is an in-room safe. I've done over 30 trips in LatAm & I'm always very careful w / my local funny $. When I go to the DR I always bring cash be / see (1) usin plastic often brings rip-off fees, (2) I generally don't trust the ATMs in that country, (3) I like to avoid paper trails on these types of trips & (4) my bank doesn't have branches in-country, unlike several of my other fave destinations.

So now let's get to what happened at CC. When I checked in I was greeted by W & the female Dominican receptionist took me to my room. The room had an electronic safe & the receptionist attempted to show me how to use it. She touched a button on the hinge side of the door and put in a new code. However, apparently she forgot how many digits she used, be / see when she tried to open it back up, the code wouldn't work. So she called up the young hotel handyman to open the safe. He used a little metal rod to open the safe through a small hole on the bottom. He cleared the old code & let me create a new one. The safe worked fine the rest of my 1st day.

The next day I got up around 11:30am & was ready to head out by like 1pm to get some eats & run a few errands. Before I left the room, I opened the safe and took out RD600 for the food & shoppin and counted rest of my pesos leftover from the day before: Road 3, 000 (two 1, 000 notes & another 1, 000 in smaller bills) . Also, I keep a ledger on a piece of paper recordin every time that I deduct from my stash of USD to change for pesos, pay hotel charges etc. During day 1atCC, after payin for my 3 night stay & changin some $, I had a balance of $512.

Now let's get back to the day 2. As I was leavin the hotel, I asked the Dominican guy workin the front desk to make sure the 2 cleaning ladies got to my room. After I ate lunch & did a little shoppin, I got back to CC around 2:30pm. I realized that I needed to buy some batteries, so I went to the safe to grab some more pesitos. I picked up my stack of pesos & much to my surprise, one of the 1, 000-peso notes was gone (down to Road 2, 000 total)! Everything else in the safe looked fine, so then I checked the envelope w / my dollars. The first thing I noticed upon opening the envelope was that the first 2 bills were folded down. Note that this was a deposit envelope & I always leave my bills straight in those. Lo & behold, one of my 100-dollars bills was missin too, so I only had $412 left!

After makin sure that nothing else was gone, I went downstairs & asked the Dominicano for W, who lives onsite. He got W on the phone & I told him to come downstairs be / see I had to talk to himata somethin. While I was waitin for W to come down, I saw the 2 cleaning ladies. One of 'them saw that I looked pissed & asked me if everything was ok, but she didn't look or sound sincere when she said it!

So W comes down & we go to my room. I explained to him how I was missing one of my Road 1, 000-bills & a see-note – of course I showed him the little ledger showin that I was now short a hundred USD. And I also explained to him how I saw that the safe could be opened w / o the code when I checked in the day before. Amazingly, W's reaction was that it was simply impossible For someone to open the safe w / o my code! He insisted that if somebody opened the safe through the hole in the bottom, they would've had to reset the code, so I wouldn't be able to use my code anymore. He demonstrated this himself & called the handyman up to do the same demonstration.

But here's the thing, even if the thief didn't get in the safe by usin the hole on the bottom, the safe still has a manual lock right on the front next to the keypad! I pointed this out to W & he claimed to have personally disposed of the manual keys for all the safes. Mind you that W has only been workin at CC for 2 months. So I asked when were the safes installed, be / see in the past CC only had lockboxes by the reception area & not in the rooms. He said that he took the safes from the office downstairs & put them in the rooms, plus he had to buy some new ones. Of course, the one in my room was one of the old ones from the reception! So I asked him if was possible that any of his staff that has been there before him could have some of the manual safe keys & he shut me down sayin that "I was just speculating"!

So of course I asked W to question his staff, particularly the cleaning ladies, but he refused. I then asked him to explain how my $ could have just disappeared & he said "I don't know what you do with your money"! At that point I was done & asked for a refund for my last 2 nights. At first he said no, but once I insisted w / a harsher tone & angry look on my face, he finally had the receptionist get the refund. So I packed my shit up as fast as I could & continued my stay at another hotel.

Just to reiterate, in the past I had very pleasant dealings w / W at New Garden – I stayed there like 5 times in a 2-yr span when he was there. I really don't know what's been goin on w / the guy since he left NG, but I was completely shocked to see how he reacted when I brought the issue to his attention! I was very calm & rational when I explained what happened, yet all he did was dismiss what I had to say, actin like his safes are impregnable bank vaults! I pointed out to him how long we knew each other & asked him if he thought I would fabricate a complaint just to get my hands on Road 5, 000 (USD125)? He never gave a straight answer to this question & kept repeatin that what I claimed was just not possible.

I'll leave it to readers to draw their own conclusions about what really happened. At first I immediately thought it had to be one or both of the cleaning ladies. But the reaction I got from W makes me wonder if the thief was a little bit more saavy than a maid. Either way I was FURIOUS! There's already a lot of BS goin on down in Sosua these days, the LAST THING you should have to worryatis gettin ripped off by people workin in your hotel!

Needless to say, I will NEVER EVER stay at CC or deal w / W again! It's pretty sad that W, for whatever reason, chose to tell a long-time client to fuck off instead of even investigating my complaint. Times have been tough for a lot of folks (including me) the last few years, but there's absolutely no excuse for shit like this! It looks like somebodyatCC has forgotten, or perhaps just doesn't care, that there business is dependent on reviews.

OldKool
02-23-13, 14:21
Does New Garden have a frig in room. I like having my drinks chilled.


Bullshit question I know,

I still thinks Rockys is pretty good dispite not getting the room I reserved on my last trip. New Garden is also very nice.

Chris

Amocuba
02-23-13, 15:34
Why would anyone in their right mind go to a dodgy street rat when they can get a better exchange from a proper bank?Right across the street from the hotel I stay. Been dealing with same guy for years. He's open when banks aren't. Came recommended by ex-pats that live here. No wasted time. To each their own poot.

Amocuba
02-23-13, 15:40
Bullshit question I know,

I still thinks Rockys is pretty good dispite not getting the room I reserved on my last trip. New Garden is also very nice.

ChrisRocky's is simple & economical. Rick and Milka are great hosts. $27 / night for short term stays and I believe they discount well for longer term stays. Rick also has other properties depending when you want. Across from Rocky's is Sosua Suites. I have also stayed there and the 1-bedroom apartments are very nice. In addition, Rick has the Mary Rose Condos across the highway and up the hill a little. 24-hour shuttle service available. Can get all that info on Rocky's website including photos of the different properties.

Chris Long
02-23-13, 18:39
Does new garden have a frigs in room. I like having my drinks chilled.Yes they do have frigs in the room even in the old wing

OldKool
02-23-13, 19:25
What is New Gardens Price? I doing 2 nights at SS but would like to consider other options.


Yes they do have frigs in the room even in the old wing

Chris Long
02-24-13, 02:20
What is New Gardens Price. I doing 2 nights at SS but would like to consider other options.$60 for a standard room in the old section when paying in cash, which isn't bad I've stayed there, then the prices go up from there.

Chris

OldKool
02-24-13, 08:59
AI think terra linda is the place for me 60 is to much. What is terra lindas price and set up.


$60 for a standard room in the old section when paying in cash, which isn't bad I've stayed there, then the prices go up from there.

Chris

Buscemi
02-24-13, 14:51
AI think terra linda is the place for me 60 is to much. What is terra lindas price and set up.I really do not think Terra Linda is in your budget if $60 is too high @ NG. They are asking $89 for a room with a single Queen.