Reviews of El Encuentro Surf Lodge
Encuentro 57000,, 57000 Cabarete, Dominican Republic
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was super friendly and attentive. The breakfast was amazing, always including a variety of fresh fruits and juice. The room was very clean and had everything we needed, just like the rest of the hotel amenities. Calm area, not very touristic yet. The beach is just 3 min walking distance.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything, starting Tuesday l from the facilities, the room, to the standard of cleanliness, the food and the staff.
Can't think of anything.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOverall everything
Could be doing with a shelf for clothes rather than only hangers. Just a simple wooden shelf would be great. I am a regular and stay 4 times a year.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast, friendliness, size
Could do with a shelf for clothes
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHow it was closed off and was quiet. There was no other hotel around so it was peaceful. And having free water for us too was a huge plus.
Probably just not getting to have the full experience since we only stayed one night…
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe people
I was really controlled on what I could do in my room due to the neighbors could hear everything
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was amazing!! Every choice in the menu was great!
not much to say if anything better wifi signal for the rooms. everything else was great!!
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAll! The room, the food, the drinks, the pool, everything was amazing! Didn’t wanna leave.
There’s no shower gel nor shampoo or conditioner.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was good although there were not too many choices, it was good
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were so helpful, kind and friendly. The room was spacious and comfortable. The pool was right there and the facilities overall were well maintained and clean. Loved that breakfast was included and it was really good! Also loved the room service. Also loved the convenience of being able to use credit card. Very family friendly.
Parts of the room were not clean, like the curtains that separate the bed from the living room and the cushions on the living room couch and outside couch. Everything else was very clean. The walls are also quite thin- we could hear the family next door speaking loudly for a bit.
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFacilities. Comfy bed.
Early morning delivery truck
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe food is very good, as of the facilities, was clean, and the staff was good,
The made and extra charge that I did understand why, and was not in the receipt , but …
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAs always, clean! Very nature friendly and nice staff.
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and the service
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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