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Reviews of Hotel Sand Bay

Calle Principal Punta Rucia, 57000 Punta Rucia, Dominican Republic

#14 of 16 hotels in Punta Rucia

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 45 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    My family overall enjoyed our stay at Hotel Sand Bay and Punta Rucia. It was relaxing especially with the beach and pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although hotel had a parking lot, it was all gravel, it could have been paved. Also a lot of stray dogs hang around the beach by the property. The beach also had sargassum that comes onto the beach, primarily in the afternoon. In one of the rooms I booked, the TV/cable did not work, however I forgot to inform management of issue. Also the showers and faucets should be better cleaned for there was soap scum. The hotel could also provide or sell water/beverages for guests. Although, there is a local convenience store(condor) nearby, it would be more convenient for the guests if the hotel offered beverages especially in hot country.

    Property was in good condition. It was right at the beach. Pool was awesome. Pool was a reasonable size and overlooks the beach/ocean. Rooms were decent size Restaurant was on premises and had good food. We primarily had breakfast and lunch at the restaurant. The lady you runs it was very friendly and accommodating. The manager at the hotel was very personable. He assisted us with setting up our excursion to Cayo Arena which was awesome. He checked in on us often to see how our stay was going. Parking was also on premises and could easily walk around the little beach neighborhood of Punta Rucia

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No enough water at the shower

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    6.0
    Quite ok but doesn’t value money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water just cold. Beach not nice for swimming. There were no kettle in the room for coffee or tea. Stuff doesn’t speak English language. Sun beds near the sea almost all broken. Nice pool, not big but it’s ok. You can go from there to nice trip.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was not in service

    Locations

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant was closed 😞

    Location by the beach!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Great location for exploring peacefull Punta Rucia
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't know the on site restaurant and bar would be closed until we arrived - wasn't a big problem as we could all walk the 7 minutes to public restaurants. On site coffee and drinking water would been good though.

    Great location, right on the beach, few minutes walk to local restaurants. Nice pool. Comfy beds, nice balcony type spaces for each room, AC.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    cercania en la playa, la atencion de WILLIAM FUE EXEPCIONAL

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool opened at 09, we would have gone earlier if possible.

    Nice hotel next to the beach. Hotel had nice pool and the hotel staff was very nice and great. They served a lot of different food in menu, but because it was not holiday season, all food was not availabe.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No mirror in the room only small one in bathroom.

    Staff was very friendly and willing to assist in any of our request

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool cleaning should be completed earlier in the morning... my son is a pool junky

    Excellent location on more traditional Dominican beach, less traveled area with a few real gems. Felt safe walking the community and interacting... a Real Dominican experience at your doorstep. Excellent infinity pool overlooking beach... kid friendly

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    bathrooms need work at pool and restraunt

    good

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air-conditioning rules (7p-9a only), the restaurants in the area close around 6p!!

    Location, close to everything. The beach is amazing.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2022

    9.0
    Excellent price / quality relation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although the staff of restaurant were very kind, actually the owner is the one who cooks, they made mistakes with orders, and you have to wait a lot for your meal

    Location Cleanness of room Kindness of staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    7.0
    It can be better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the rooms were way too small, the shower was tiny and they don’t turn on the air conditioning untill 7pm in your own room, and it’s too hot to be in there.

    the pool and the location were great.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    1.0
    Unpleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room got flooded with water from the toilet and they left the water on the floor after fixing the issue

    I liked the beach view and the cats around

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    10
    Wonderful stuff , excellent service , friendly and professional and very accommodating. Front desk staff and especially
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved everything !

    Location , the private beach , restaurant and stuff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything exceeded our expectation at this hotel. The room were very clean and service were beyond awesome! William assisted us throughout the whole trip and made our trip more enjoyable, and more memorable.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    10
    This is a hidden gem , my new go to place when I’m in Punta Rucia. Please do the boat excursion to cayo arena you will n
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly No complaints here just wish I could have stayed longer.

    I had beach front room that was Amazing ,I love the infinity pool on beach , the restaurant food was delicious altagracia cooks so good I loved her food. William at front desk was super nice and helped us with everything we needed. They have hot water in shower and very cold A/c .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen was closed, no hot water for tea or coffee, not even a mug or cups, water in the bathroom was puddle had used the only 2 towels water all over, no shampoo or conditioner, pillows were hard as a rock, Kitchen opens at 9am-3pm. No one is pleasant and willing to help or go extra miles. I will never go there again.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was closed and the place understaffed

    The pool was nice

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    5.0
    it was fair value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no hot water

    location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2023

    4.0
    The hotel was terrible nothing to drink or eat I would never stay here. booking as well the Hotel should said in avance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything else was terrible

    The pool was beautiful but the hotel in general di not offer nothing to eat or drink .

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    5.0
    I should of stayed at punta rucia lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lovely town. but this hotel was not worth 8500peso for 2 night

    expensive, not worth the money. the property didn’t have a fridge and my room didn’t have wifi connection. only place that had wifi was by the reception. I don’t recommend this to anyone. 8500peso 2nights

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    10
    Great location and price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower and the cable need some work done

    The location and the beach was a prime … definitely I will stay here again

    Stayed in June 2025

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