Costambar

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Amber

Booked this place based on the photos and it was a completely accurate match. If you want a fancy resort, look elsewhere, but if you need a solid base where everything works, this is it.

The basic utilities are reliable and properly maintained. The kitchen is fully operational with a clean stove, toaster, and fridge, which made managing our own meals very easy. No issues with the electrical power or internet speed at all—both were completely steady. The bedroom setup was tidy and the mattress was comfortable. The entire property sits within a quiet, fenced housing area that feels safe to walk around at night, and the beach is just down the road. Excellent price-to-quality ratio.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Ruby

We spent several days here and found it to be an incredibly dependable choice. The apartment is focused on a no-frills, practical setup rather than luxury, which suited us perfectly.
What stood out was how well-maintained the utilities were. The kitchen equipment—including the stove, toaster, and refrigerator—was spotless and ran without a hitch, allowing us to easily handle family meals. We had constant, uninterrupted power and a rock-solid internet connection throughout our entire stay, which is a massive plus. The bedrooms were tidy, and the beds provided great, restful sleep. The location is excellent; it sits in a very quiet, enclosed residential area that felt entirely secure, and taking a stroll down to the beach takes only a few minutes. Great price for a calm, independent vacation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

William

We chose this place for a quiet getaway and it delivered exactly what we needed. The property avoids unnecessary luxury, focusing instead on solid, practical comfort.
The kitchen setup allowed us to manage our daily meals easily—the stove, refrigerator, and toaster were clean and in perfect running order. We never experienced a single power outage, which was a huge relief, and the internet connection was stable from day one. Our room was nicely kept, and the beds offered a great night's rest. Being situated inside a private, gated residential neighborhood made us feel entirely safe, and having the ocean just a short walk away was wonderful. A brilliant choice if you value independence and fair pricing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Daniel

We had a wonderful stay with our family. The apartment is unpretentious and simple, but everything works properly, and we really appreciated the solid baseline comfort.
The best part for us was that the electricity was on 24/7 with zero interruptions, and the Wi-Fi was fast and steady enough for remote work. The kitchen is fully prepared for self-catering, with all the key utilities like a stove, a full fridge, and a toaster, which made family breakfasts very easy. It’s located in a very quiet, secured residential neighborhood, just a short walk to the shoreline. Excellent value if you want a practical, hassle-free vacation.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

Aneudy

There is no parking—it’s terrible. The employee told me I had to leave my car on the street. I didn't like the customer service; the person seemed angry. There was no toilet paper, either

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Roberto

Clean rooms , hot water, super close to the beach staff is attentive and welcoming I had an issue with the fridge and they changed it in less than 15 minutes , I recommend this place.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Roberto

It was okay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Elba

We spent a week here with the kids and it was a good, practical setup. The apartment is on the simpler side, but everything we actually needed was there and worked fine.
The kitchen has a basic setup with a stove, fridge, and toaster, which was enough to handle family breakfasts. Wi-Fi was completely fine and stable the whole time, and the AC in the bedrooms kept us cool at night. The beds were clean and comfortable enough for a good sleep.
It’s in a gated area, so it feels safe and quiet, plus it’s just a short walk straight to the beach. Good value if you just want a normal, clean place without paying for useless hotel extras.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Gloria

Safe, clean, and has all the essentials for a family
We had a solid stay at Apartments Costambar. For a family, the location is ideal—it’s in a very secure, gated community and just a short walk to the beach.
The apartment is simple, but it has exactly what you need without paying for overpriced luxuries. The kitchen is fully functional for simple cooking, equipped with a stove, fridge, and a toaster for breakfast. We also appreciated that the Wi-Fi was fast and reliable during our stay, and the beds were clean and comfortable. Great value for a straightforward, quiet vacation.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Pierry

The experience was very good the price was good l enjoy it a lot l will definitely come back Tv needs to be upgraded

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Cleo

We had a very smooth stay at Apartments Costambar. Check-in was easy since the reception is open until 10 PM, which gave us plenty of time to arrive.
The apartment is simple but well-equipped for a family. We had everything needed to cook for the four of us: a stove, a full-size fridge, and even a toaster for breakfast. The Wi-Fi was reliable throughout the unit, and the beds were clean and comfortable. It’s a great, honest place in a secure area. You get exactly what you see in the photos, which we really appreciated.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Alfredo

Muy limpio todo

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Shane

Really enjoyed our time in Costambar. Super clean, great location near the ocean, and the host was very welcoming. Everything worked perfectly, from the AC to the shower pressure. It’s excellent value for money if you want to stay in a real neighborhood rather than a crowded resort. 10/10.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Joseph

We really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was very clean and felt comfortable from the moment we arrived. The pool area is very cozy and relaxing, and the beach is literally just a few steps away. Perfect location if you want a quiet and easy beach vacation. Would definitely stay again.

Family

2/10

Poor

26 Mar 2026

Irene

No microwave
No broom or mop
Bedroom door wont latch
Outlets didnt work
Hot plate not working
Coffee maker not working
TV remote doesnt work, never was able to turn TV on

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

raul

Staff was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Len

AC was excellent. We did not have a car.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Rafael

The staff they was great the appartment for the reason it was not bad ither the price

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Basem

Clean apartment close to the beach

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2025

Cristina

It was very close to the beach. The toilet was an issue the ac spilled water not a little but puddles the whole bed got wet. Other then that it was cool

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2025

Russell

I enjoy dealing with Lovely she is the mánager who completes the check into the Hotel, she is professional and welcoming a great asset to
The Hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Danny

Wonderful Safe Place

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Ivania

I enjoy the pool , the place was clean except the bed. The bed had dust and the windows were bright. The curtains were noticeably.

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2025

Cornelius

Poor customer service and policy

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Joshua

The service was good the location is amazing 1 minute walk to the beach my only complaint was the bed was so hard other than that I would have given the place 5 stars

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Russell

Great location steps from the beach, simple basic clean hotel room with a nice pool, good bang for your buck, friendly helpful staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2025

Lesly

Location was very good. The staff was nice. Maintenance of the apartment like electric outlets didn’t have cover. The shower water pressure and temperature. Toilet paper rolls should be bigger

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2025

RAMON

Everything good except the bed. It was small for two people and the mattress was worn you can feel the coils.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Juan

Its my 2nd home away from home

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

Toni

I'm not sure about the area. It seemed safe enough. It's right across the street from the beach. And there are restaurants within walking distance, although the one I ate at was a little overpriced. The unit was a 1 bedroom. It was cute. The hot water didn't get warm, so I took a cold shower. I hate cold showers but it did make the heat and humidity a little better. The towels were old and stained and didn't match, which was fine by me, but it seem a little bit ghetto. The bed was old, but not bad. The sheets seemed new, however were very slippery and had come off in the night while I was sleeping. I do toss and turn a lot tho. The AC was good if you close the bedroom door. The curtains were see through, which was weird because the neighbors were trying to peek inside when I first arrived. It was a bit noisy and I often woke up thinking someone was in my room. But overall, not too bad for the very reasonable price. I would probably not stay for more than 1 or 2 nights tho.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Ramon

Affordable and beachfront homes. I love this option.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2025

Russell

Great bang for your buck

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2025

Deborah

Stay there frequently

I stay here frequently when I come to Dominican to see my other half. I normally ask ahead of time for things like extra pillows or a wine opener, etc., and they always accommodate me, which is lovely. Great communication. The staff are very nice.
Air conditioners in the bedrooms as well as fans on the ceiling to help. Keep it cool.

The pool downstairs is small, but definitely there to cool you off my only suggestion would be some umbrellas, cause it gets pretty scorching hot back there

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2025

Morrell

Okay. for a few days.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2025

Dana

The manager is rude. Staff is nice enough. But know you get what you're paying for.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2025

Lennox

It is a nice, quiet area with at least eight beach restaurants. There are many small quaint hotels to choose from

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2025

Timothy

Xxx

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2025

Cassandra

It was clean there were markets nearby. Parking was easy and it's a gated community within a gated community. The pool was clean and so was the apartment. The fridge and ceiling fan were rusted but that happens next to the ocean. They even had a coffee pot and matches for the stove so I could make coffee. It was a pleasure to stay there.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2025

russell

Always an enjoyable experience and great vibes at Costambar hotel

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

25 Dec 2024

Gregory

This property had the cheapest furniture imaginable. The kitchenette had very dated appliances and i was awaken by insects crawling over me while i was sleeping on my 1st night.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2024

russell

A great bang for your buck, I've stayed at this property so much they consider me family 😉

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2024

Russell

Great bang for your buck…steps away from Costambar beach, helpful staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2024

gord

The people staying in the area fantastic. Beautiful beach friendly dogs .I felt safe

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2024

Eric

I enjoyed my stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Sarmite

The absolutely amazing beach is just 50 m away.Nice local food.Swimming pool.Friendly staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Lesly

The location and some amenities

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2024

FABIAN

Very small a/c doesn’t cool properly, apt very hot, Wi-Fi works intermittently very slow, outdated kitchen, appliances rotting

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2024

FABIAN

Very old outdated kitchen , stove rotted, a/c not cooling properly
Apartment very hot

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Not bad , friendly staff

It was good!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2024

Edwich

Wonderful property that’s clean right by the beach

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

Michael

It was a cheap price and right near the beach which was perfect for what I was looking for. The manager was nice and gave us extra toiletries and fixed our ac at request. Would recommend if just looking for a place that’s close to the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

REYES

The staff was courteous helpful .The area is safe convenient quiet you get that home feeling.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Juan

Love this place
Es buen lugar mi esposa y yo nos enamoramo con el sitio y la gente siempre que vengo a mi pais no importa donde nos quedemos siempre volvemos aqui

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Juan

Always enjoy staying here my wife and have been coming here since we meet 2 years ago the only thing i would change would be the beds other than that its the place to visit when staying in puerto plata Dominican 🇩🇴

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Deborah

Repeat customer

Sent a special request through for two extra pillows and a wine opener, which was sitting waiting for us when we got there. Once again, I will say the front desk staff are very play and nice gentleman.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2024

Deborah

Good for the price

Obviously, the price is fantastic. Front check-in guys whether it be morning or afternoon are both lovely gentlemen. The beds are terribly hard as well as the couch. Definitely need more than two pillows on the bed, Needs to have for as well as an extra blanket would be nice. Although there is a kitchenette, definitely need a little bit more of the basics like a can opener. Another must is drinking water. Even if you had some at the front check-in for purchase.
It’s lovely how close to the beach it is as well as some nice restaurants like El Carey. Nice little corner store close to that restaurant to pick up whatever it is you need for great prices.

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2024

luis r

The property owner was very arrogant

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2024

Lesly

Liked the location and the staff. Didn’t like the beds which weren’t very comfortable, the bedroom windows lacked privacy. Also no microwave or the oven didn’t have a stove. Some improvements could be done to make guests more comfortable

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

01 May 2024

Deval

The shower did not work, I had to stoop down under the tap. There was no soap nor shampoo provided. I had to call to get the sink water flow fixed which was still very low after being fixed. I had to call them to fix the kitchen faucet, it took 2 days . Bed was small.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2024

Santiago

Excelent place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Juan

Love how close is by the beach its quiet my wife have to visit everytime we go

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

Gilberto

My wife and me are been staying there for over 6 years, some time for over 2 sees. I would highly recommend this place for couples, families and groups . About the staff is fair to saying they are very professional and friendly at same time. In fact I feel in debt with them because after all this years I should have done this review long time ago

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Andrew

Fantastic Staff! I forgot my laptop there and they retrieved it and held it for me. Steps from the beach.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2024

reena

Area outside the property was not very clean. Parking was very limited also. No coffee or any breakfast etc was available in the morning. Apartment was clean and attendant Mariano was nice and he was able to speak English.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2024

Scott

The rooms are very clean and the bathroom has been upgraded. Very nice tile throughout. However, the beds and the bedding are terrible. The sheets do not stay on the bed and you find yourself on the bare mattress in the middle of the night. This could easily go from a 2 star hotel to a 3 star with mattress and bedding improvements.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2024

Glen

Simple check in

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2024

BELINDA

Staff were not very welcoming or friendly. It was an okay stay for the money spent. If your looking for cheap its fine but not quality. Everything was very old and shower head barely worked. Water leaks in bathroom creates puddles. Very dusty fan the second i put it on my allergies kicked in. Again for the money spent its fine. not like it was expensive but we did consider leaving the next day...

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2023

Javonn

Always a great stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2023

Angelo

Management was accommodating. The location near beach. Quiet time.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2023

Oscar

Cozy, affordable and has all you need for a few days here. At night, not a lot to do around unless u jave transportation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Ramon

This is my second time staying at Costambar, the reason is because I love the way it is. Super easy check in, pool always clean and the beach is right in front of the property.

The only issue was they are remodeling the furnitures and the old ones are still inside the apartment and over the stairs.

Please remove them as soon as possible,

Me and my wife love to stay there and definitely coming back.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

daniel

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Juan

My wife is very happy here we love the fact that we can cook are own food this quiet and friendly place gives you nature experience walking distance to the beach lots of trees 🌳 and most importantly safe my wife and i stayed once 2 years ago and every time we go to dominican republic dosent matter what resort we stay in or hotel are last stop is here to finish our vacation

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

lonnie

I like evey thing. Close to the beach. Excellent staff and pwner of property.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2023

Cliff

Wi Fi is terrible. Streets around property is terrible. Parking is terrible. Every thing else is good

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

lonnie

Customer service. Mr. Starling and Mariona were excellent. The apartment was cleaned everyday by the staff. This is paradise.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2023

Lesly

The apartment, the pool, the service. Muy bien 👍

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2023

David

The beach was dirty and smells room had no ac not hot water Wi-Fi didn’t work the only thing that was okay was the swimming pool the bed and all furniture was hard I checked out way before my time it was a nightmare this hotel lies

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2023

Luigi

I like the service . They were available at any issue. Good service. Thank you

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2023

Curtis

It was ok for the price. The only problem was the Wi-Fi and the TV was something from a 1970’s movie

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Theresa

Staff was very helpful

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

30 May 2023

Alex

Honestly didnt expect much but there were roaches every night. I understand its hard given the tropical environment but we were not pre-warned. Bed was uncomfortable. Note the A/C is only in the bedroom. Very close yo playa costambar which was our least favorite beach. Street is quiet as it is a private community but overall, very disappointing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

Kip

Great stay great staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2023

Jeff

The property looks great, the service is great, very responsive, love the pool and the beach but The mattress is not that good.

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2023

Kevin

nice quiet place..easy check in..close to everything

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2023

Minerva

1. Costambar is a gated community with their own pharmacy, market and taxi station.
2. Walking distance to fantastic beachfront restaurants.
3. Extremely short walk to the beach. Maybe 3 minutes walk.
4. Basically the gentleman at the office is like a conseir.
5. The apartment furniture is outdated but clean and good condition. Honestly we spend our time in the beautiful beach.
6. Teleferico (go around 3pm after cruise people leave and place is empty), Fort and Amber Museum is less than 2 miles driving or taxi.
7. Friendly and happy retirees galore.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2023

juan

I was on the ground floor and one of the windows would not lock. So I positioned a butter knife to fall in case someone tried to enter the window. I noticed a bench beneath the window also and the screen was torn.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2022

Angel

The pool cleaness ocean view

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Perfect place!

Costambar was easily the best hotel I was in on the entire island! It is in a cash only part of Puerto Plata. The room was exceptionally clean, has cheap drinking water 5 gallon bottles and pumps for your use, the balcony was great, the air conditioning and ceiling fans were perfect, the pool was clear and pleasant, staff were all friendly and it was 24 hour manned security even with the neighborhood already being safe. Uber works here, but many drivers will try to scam for extra money so tell them Uber app pay only and report them in the app. The restaurants are amazing along the beach and way cheaper than in Puerto Plata, the tide is gentile and perfect for swimming, beach chair service under palm shade is great too. I usually like to pay at the hotel, but I am so happy I took the chance on Costambar as it was affordable and after a couple day trips visiting Puerto Plata always found Costambar the perfect more quiet escape from the main busy tourist city. If I ever return to the DR, this is the 1 area and hotel I will for sure return to!

4/10

Poor

05 Nov 2022

Didinger

The location is far from the town, so you may be charged a lot for a taxi. Walk out of the property for about 5 minutes to the taxi station, which gives you a little more bargaining ability.
Every single morning (we spent 3 mornings there), the water stopped. We couldn't brush teeth, wash faces, or flush the toilet.
Very bright because there are basically no blinds. So bring a sleeping mask or something.
One of the beds was okay. The other was so old and not maintained that it was completely concave and you could feel the springs VERY well. Probably the worst bed we've slept on, and trust me, we've been to some less than comfy places.

All this being said, the price was not expensive. We get that you "get what you pay for" but we want others to go in understanding what they are getting. The lack of water was very unfortunate though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2022

Felix

Good cheap place for a quick stay. Dont expect much, but its a very good option, right across from the beach in a gated community. Very safe.
Not ideal for long stays (no food included, no local area to eat only beach food which is always fish, delicious but sometimes u just want regular breakfast lol) perfect if you are bouncing from town to town (cofresi, costambar, PP, sosua, cabarete)

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2022

giovanni

Besides the building looking good from the outside, the furniture was outdated, big stains on the sofa, very old gas stove and a very small bed in a small bedroom. We felt safe, though, and we enjoyed the residential area and the proximity to local restaurants, stores and the beach, which felt private and very natural, not "tourist orientated". It was, all in all, good value for the money.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2022

Beverly

Good place, good location, friendly staff. Nice value for price. Beach is close by. Only dislike is that the bed has a wooden base that is quite noisy when you get in and out of bed and difficult to not disturb your partner.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2022

REYES

Good hospitality and close to the beach nice area

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2022

Evelyn

The property was clean and well managed

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2022

REYES

Cleanliness it was close to the beach and amenities was good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

Juan

Staff is very friendly special thanks to jose anibal and loved that they had hot water this was very important to me because i am not used to showering with cold water

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2022

Kip

Always a great place to stay. Great staff, location and service.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2022

Elaine

Ok stay

An ok stay everything very dater and old but for the price it was ok the staff were great and quick to reply with anything required shower wasn’t very powerful the bed was not very comfortable but as a base to go out and about it was ok

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2021

Kismet

I went on a business trip. For tourists that look for a chip vacation and local culture it is an ideal place. the beach is a half block away, there are restaurants rirht there. the pharmacy, grocery store, hair salon and store are a few blocks away.
Sterling on the reception was very helpful and kind.
The mattress on my bed was old and bumpy and was advertised as a 2bedroom 2 bathroom apt. They only have 1 bathroom on any number of bedrooms.

Business_and_leisure Friends