Blackbeards Resort

[SubCmdr]

Anyways, I was wondering what the deal with curfew is since the cheapest flight comes and leaves around 2 am from Santiago. All I see online is that travel from the airport to hotel is allowed but I'm wondering if there will even be taxis or ubers at the airport at this time?

The taxi mafia and uber drivers who have their permission to operate after curfew will know when flights are arriving and be there to service customers. Of course the advice to have a driver arranged in advance is solid advice. Apologies I cannot help you with a recommendation. But other frequent travelers on here may be able to pitch in.

[WanderingMan]

Hello,

Planning my first trip to the DR and I'm planning on staying at Blackbeards all or some of the time (still not sure on Sousa).

Anyways, I was wondering what the deal with curfew is since the cheapest flight comes and leaves around 2 am from Santiago. All I see online is that travel from the airport to hotel is allowed but I'm wondering if there will even be taxis or ubers at the airport at this time?

You can arrange transportation in the form of an appointment at any time. I have left at odd hours. If you are leaving Blackbeard's, they will arrange it for you.

[RubberDinghy]

Hello,

Planning my first trip to the DR and I'm planning on staying at Blackbeards all or some of the time (still not sure on Sousa).

Anyways, I was wondering what the deal with curfew is since the cheapest flight comes and leaves around 2 am from Santiago. All I see online is that travel from the airport to hotel is allowed but I'm wondering if there will even be taxis or ubers at the airport at this time?

[KrisMonger]

Is there somewhere close to Blackbeard's that sells SIM cards? Or can I pick them up in STI? I know where to go in Sosua, but that's a long haul.

I have bought it in two areas near Puerto Plata city. One is as you enter the city center -there was a shop there -can't recall the name, second one most recently is at the super mercado as you drive towards the playa dorada area (its off the main road) . They have booths inside that mercado for claro and one other (Vivo I think). STI airport should itself have options -but I never waited there enough to look for it.

[WanderingMan]

If you are bringing work -suggest you get a bunch of SIM Cards and hotspot it as any hotel provided internet is going to suck. I took Claro package (initially it was 5 GB) and consumed all of it literally within 2 days by work related video calls and had to go back to the mercado to add pesos to it. I also had an Altice and Viva as backup. Darn cheap overall (especially since you are working) - 15 USD for 2 weeks total in a combination of SIMs.

Is there somewhere close to Blackbeard's that sells SIM cards? Or can I pick them up in STI? I know where to go in Sosua, but that's a long haul.

[WanderingMan]

They quoted more than a taxi each way.

[KrisMonger]

2. Uber is about $40-45 instead of $90. Check the Tropiclink, their prices vary a lot for STI, I paid about $30-35.

6. Internet interruptions will happen every day, should be OK for sending e-mails, not good enough for Zoom or stock trading.

If you are bringing work -suggest you get a bunch of SIM Cards and hotspot it as any hotel provided internet is going to suck. I took Claro package (initially it was 5 GB) and consumed all of it literally within 2 days by work related video calls and had to go back to the mercado to add pesos to it. I also had an Altice and Viva as backup. Darn cheap overall (especially since you are working) - 15 USD for 2 weeks total in a combination of SIMs.

[Bliadun]

2. Uber is about $40-45 instead of $90. Check the Tropiclink, their prices vary a lot for STI, I paid about $30-35.

6. Internet interruptions will happen every day, should be OK for sending e-mails, not good enough for Zoom or stock trading.

I have traveled to Sosua seven times since 2018 but selected Blackbeard's for this June. The Sosua crowd is livelier, some of the girls recently demand outrageous prices, drama has increased, etc. Thus Blackbeard's seemed a logical choice, but I have a few questions.

1. Do Blackbeard's guests pay in US dollars or DR pesos at Blacbeard's itself?

2. Do you recommend having Blackbeard's arrange transportation from STI and just paying the taxi mafia prices to get there? (The aircraft arrives about noon).

3. What is the "schedule" at Blackbeard's?

4. Are there things to do near Blackbeard's other than the obvious?

5. Are the rooms with more than one room simply adjoining bedrooms? Some of the advertisements say some rooms have bars and sitting areas, etc and two rooms, but it's not clear if the sitting areas and bars are in a separate area than the bedrooms.

6. Does the internet work there? (I bring work).

Any additional information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks.

[Bliadun]

2. You can bring food items into the rooms, the hotel does not want that, but they can't do anything about it. Keep your food sealed or in the refrigerator if you don't want ants in the room.

3. It's easy, no carts needed.

4. The lack of Spanish ability will negatively impact the trip. Managers and waitresses speak English, very few chicas speak passable English. Overall you'll be fine.

Your recommendation about the taxi makes perfect sense and will be followed. A few other things:

1. In Sosua, a few Blackbeard's veterans strongly suggested not running a tab, so that advice will be followed as well.

2. Do you know if Blackbeard's allows you to bring some food items into the rooms for snacks? Some hotels don't want outside snacks, water, etc. I don't drink alcohol so that won't be an issue.

3. Is it easy to walk around in the gated community or should one have some sort of transportation? Someone earlier said Jenny's rents golf carts.

4. Will the lack of Spanish ability negatively impact the trip? In Sosua it's hit or miss with many not speaking English. There is always google translate.

Thanks for the tips.

[George03]

Your recommendation about the taxi makes perfect sense and will be followed. A few other things:

1. In Sosua, a few Blackbeard's veterans strongly suggested not running a tab, so that advice will be followed as well.

2. Do you know if Blackbeard's allows you to bring some food items into the rooms for snacks? Some hotels don't want outside snacks, water, etc. I don't drink alcohol so that won't be an issue.

3. Is it easy to walk around in the gated community or should one have some sort of transportation? Someone earlier said Jenny's rents golf carts.

4. Will the lack of Spanish ability negatively impact the trip? In Sosua it's hit or miss with many not speaking English. There is always google translate.

Thanks for the tips.

I think BB lets you bring snacks and water, but frown on outside alcohol. I think there policy is on the website, but you can email them to check.

Easy to walk around the community, the beach restaurants a few minutes away, Jennys, and some other restaurants easy walking distance.

I don't speak much Spanish, no problem at BB, haven't had a big problem in Sosua. Let some basic phrases, like "how much" and learn your numbers. Or, use translation apps.

For transportation, I have used Tropiclink. You can search for that. I have posted about it before, and I found out about it on the BB thread. You can probably search on this site for information.

I don't remember what I paid, but it was much cheaper than having BB arrange or using a taxi. It is a shared ride, but I arrived very late in Santiago and had it by myself. Not sure where you are located, but they have a US number you can call, or you can book online.

[WanderingMan]

On check-in you can pay in US $ or pesos as the exchange rate is similar. On check-out they mark it up 2-4 p / so if you have a huge tab, paying in pesos can save you some. Paying chias or outside of BB, pay in pesos. Best place to exchange is just inside the gate of Costambar at Jenny's. I would have BB arrange transport, easier & you pay them on check-in. There are 2 shifts, first one 11 AM to 5 PM with about 6-10 chicas. Second shift is 5 PM til about 10 PM with from 20-25 chicas. Mamasans will check with everyone before they let everyone go at night. Lots of restaurants all around Costambar and there is a nearby beach with several beach restaurants. The A rooms, be-3, and I think a couple more on see & the have 2 bedrooms which are separate with doors. The sitting area / bar is between the bedrooms as you walk into the room initially. The internet usually works well there. If not, just take your work downstairs by the bar or restaurant, works well there. Hope that helps. Any questions while you're there, Nicco the night manager is a great source and both mamasans will help & are available too.

Your recommendation about the taxi makes perfect sense and will be followed. A few other things:

1. In Sosua, a few Blackbeard's veterans strongly suggested not running a tab, so that advice will be followed as well.

2. Do you know if Blackbeard's allows you to bring some food items into the rooms for snacks? Some hotels don't want outside snacks, water, etc. I don't drink alcohol so that won't be an issue.

3. Is it easy to walk around in the gated community or should one have some sort of transportation? Someone earlier said Jenny's rents golf carts.

4. Will the lack of Spanish ability negatively impact the trip? In Sosua it's hit or miss with many not speaking English. There is always google translate.

Thanks for the tips.

[Husker Dude]

I have traveled to Sosua seven times since 2018 but selected Blackbeard's for this June. The Sosua crowd is livelier, some of the girls recently demand outrageous prices, drama has increased, etc. Thus Blackbeard's seemed a logical choice, but I have a few questions.

1. Do Blackbeard's guests pay in US dollars or DR pesos at Blacbeard's itself?

2. Do you recommend having Blackbeard's arrange transportation from STI and just paying the taxi mafia prices to get there? (The aircraft arrives about noon).

3. What is the "schedule" at Blackbeard's?

4. Are there things to do near Blackbeard's other than the obvious?

5. Are the rooms with more than one room simply adjoining bedrooms? Some of the advertisements say some rooms have bars and sitting areas, etc and two rooms, but it's not clear if the sitting areas and bars are in a separate area than the bedrooms.

6. Does the internet work there? (I bring work).

Any additional information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks.

On check-in you can pay in US $ or pesos as the exchange rate is similar. On check-out they mark it up 2-4 p / so if you have a huge tab, paying in pesos can save you some. Paying chias or outside of BB, pay in pesos. Best place to exchange is just inside the gate of Costambar at Jenny's. I would have BB arrange transport, easier & you pay them on check-in. There are 2 shifts, first one 11 AM to 5 PM with about 6-10 chicas. Second shift is 5 PM til about 10 PM with from 20-25 chicas. Mamasans will check with everyone before they let everyone go at night. Lots of restaurants all around Costambar and there is a nearby beach with several beach restaurants. The A rooms, be-3, and I think a couple more on see & the have 2 bedrooms which are separate with doors. The sitting area / bar is between the bedrooms as you walk into the room initially. The internet usually works well there. If not, just take your work downstairs by the bar or restaurant, works well there. Hope that helps. Any questions while you're there, Nicco the night manager is a great source and both mamasans will help & are available too.

[JustWatching69]

i have traveled to sosua seven times since 2018 but selected blackbeard's for this june. The sosua crowd is livelier, some of the girls recently demand outrageous prices, drama has increased, etc. Thus blackbeard's seemed a logical choice, but i have a few questions.

1. Do blackbeard's guests pay in us dollars or dr pesos at blacbeard's itself?

2. Do you recommend having blackbeard's arrange transportation from sti and just paying the taxi mafia prices to get there? (the aircraft arrives about noon).

3. What is the "schedule" at blackbeard's?

4. Are there things to do near blackbeard's other than the obvious?

5. Are the rooms with more than one room simply adjoining bedrooms? Some of the advertisements say some rooms have bars and sitting areas, etc and two rooms, but it's not clear if the sitting areas and bars are in a separate area than the bedrooms.

6. Does the internet work there? (i bring work).

Any additional information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks.

They prefer the pesos, go to Jennys market when you first enter costumbar, arrange the travel with Blackbeards when you make reservation, the taxi mafia is real there, attempting to get ubers maybe difficult. There are 2 shifts of girls a day crew a night crew, about 8 - 16 on each shift. Depending on the time of year, right now all rooms have been booked lately. So a lot more girls, there is a beach near by. There are different type rooms some penthouse type or double deluxe type. I go to bb, 4- 6 times a year. Safe, consistent. Quiet.

[WanderingMan]

I have traveled to Sosua seven times since 2018 but selected Blackbeard's for this June. The Sosua crowd is livelier, some of the girls recently demand outrageous prices, drama has increased, etc. Thus Blackbeard's seemed a logical choice, but I have a few questions.

1. Do Blackbeard's guests pay in US dollars or DR pesos at Blacbeard's itself?

2. Do you recommend having Blackbeard's arrange transportation from STI and just paying the taxi mafia prices to get there? (The aircraft arrives about noon).

3. What is the "schedule" at Blackbeard's?

4. Are there things to do near Blackbeard's other than the obvious?

5. Are the rooms with more than one room simply adjoining bedrooms? Some of the advertisements say some rooms have bars and sitting areas, etc and two rooms, but it's not clear if the sitting areas and bars are in a separate area than the bedrooms.

6. Does the internet work there? (I bring work).

Any additional information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks.

[JimJames]

Jenny's Market has golf carts for rent. A real game changer in Costombar. I'll be it not all the restaurants in Costombar are open because of covid right not, but that can't last forever.

Rental is $15 usd a day. Message me for contact info. They rent out quickly so, call well in advance.

Also, you can park it at Jenny's and call an Uber to pick you up at the front gates. The taxi mafia will not let them pick you up inside Costombar.

Jj.