Playa Bonita
Playa Bonita
4.5
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Daniel B
SeaTac, WA186 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The beach is beautiful and either well known or more well known as there are many tourists on the beach. The far end of the beach to the left, the water is calmer for young children. The beach is beautiful and one of my favorite places as of yet! Enjoy, however, take with you any garbage you bring or even more, take a piece out with you. It seems the area/island garbage service may need some refinement...
Written 2 January 2020
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Jo08
Richmond, VA230 contributions
Nov 2022
My son loved this beach so much he asked to go back a second time while we were at Las Terrenas. He loved the waves (although we do not surf). While we were there the waves were really strong and the flag was hung red, so you have to keep an eye out for the little ones. We park at El Mosquito Hotel and get some drinks and sit on the beach. We also like to take a walk east to a little cove area where the waters are calmer for my younger daughter. The second time we were at Bonita, there were a lot of surfers in the water so it was quite entertaining watching them learn.
Written 28 November 2022
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ownthisplace
Toronto, Canada433 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Much too wavy so not safe for bathing or swimming because of the strong undertow. Good for surfing only. End of beach it is calm. Allot of erosion as well and also not a grocery store nearby if staying for awhile ( remember can't drink DR water) and captive to expensive restaurants
Written 8 February 2023
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fattoriadifubbiano
San Gennaro Collodi, Italy11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
A beautiful beach, with the eastern part characterized by a small stream that flows into the sea. Behind the beach there are beautiful villas, which unfortunately take up a lot of space with their sunbeds, but there is no shortage of areas to lie down freely with your own towel. There are two bars/restaurants on the beach, in the west area, my favorite is Cayuco, where you can eat with your feet directly in the sand
Written 18 February 2024
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Xfueler
Sosua, Dominican Republic275 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
This is a beautiful beach but if you are not staying in one of the hotels you are not allowed to be on the beach. 30 empty chairs on the beach and security said we aren’t allowed to be there.
We were asked to leave the beach.
Pictures posted show the area we were at. Don’t bother, they were rude and disrespectful.
We were asked to leave the beach.
Pictures posted show the area we were at. Don’t bother, they were rude and disrespectful.
Written 23 October 2021
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JG-ThePresent
52 contributions
Oct 2022
Very quaint community. It has all of the things you would expect. It is s tab bit "touristy" and we are more of private people, but the area seems to attract people that want the same so the inhabitants were very docile.
We only stop here on a break for a bigger day the following morning. There is a very cool B&B in the beach that is an old school bus converted to a small apartment. Genius ingenuity. If you are okay with sleeping in the natural elements, it is a very unique experience.
We only stop here on a break for a bigger day the following morning. There is a very cool B&B in the beach that is an old school bus converted to a small apartment. Genius ingenuity. If you are okay with sleeping in the natural elements, it is a very unique experience.
Written 23 November 2022
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PeeJay0708
Stredokluky, Czech Republic114 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We went there as we read great reviews. Honestly, abandoned beach full of grass and stones, little shade, lots of ants.. Playa Punta Popy next to our rented appartment was 1000% better.
Written 23 March 2021
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Kathleen V Abbott
Milford, DE2 contributions
Mar 2022
Rented a home. Short walk to the beautiful beach. Friendly people, good food and drink.
A lot of housekeepers speak Dominican only, but they were patient and we figured it out. The food was so fresh and delicious. Perfect weather all week. Didn't want to leave, but are going back this year.
A lot of housekeepers speak Dominican only, but they were patient and we figured it out. The food was so fresh and delicious. Perfect weather all week. Didn't want to leave, but are going back this year.
Written 14 December 2022
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raymondqueliz
New York City, NY63 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
The water was fantastic and not too hot/cold. It is really close to various hotels and there are some bars on the beach front. There was a little seaweed but it was manageable. There are a ton of chairs as well.
My family and I went around 10 and the time was perfect. If you are not staying at a hotel nearby, there are public portions of the beach as well.
My family and I went around 10 and the time was perfect. If you are not staying at a hotel nearby, there are public portions of the beach as well.
Written 15 February 2020
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MiMi C
New York City, NY30 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
I have been visiting playa Bonita for 3 yrs. now. All my visits up to now were with family/friends. Unfortunately, a visit by ourselves proved to be scary and we were victimized! While swimming in the most beautiful water in an area called Punta Bonita, our beach bag was stolen. This stretch of beach is in front of the private home we rented. It is a gated community compound with security guard. We were led into a false sense of security, because it is an upscale area. While I screamed ladron (thief in Spanish). My husband tried to run after the thief. He was soon joined by other dominican men working in the area, who tried to help. They were unsuccessful in catching up to the thief or recovering our things. The first responders, are beach security on motorcycle. They don't communicate with the village police who are suppose to investigate. The village police are so laid back it's a wonder they don't fall asleep standing up! The reason I am sharing my story is so this doesn't happen to other vacationers. Playa Bonita is an incredibly beautiful area and if you enjoy the beach in front of one of the restaurants you will be fine. Safety in numbers!
Written 22 September 2014
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Est-ce facile d'avoir un taxi à partir de playa Bonita pour aller chez Paula
Written 30 September 2019
Oui soit en sortant de l hôtel où vous pouvez prendre un mini bus communautaire ça dépend de vous
Written 30 September 2019
Hi, why did you find Playa Bonita nicer than Cuson? Thanks!
Written 1 June 2019
They are two different beaches.
I love them both, but playa Coson has a "never-ending wild beach", which I absolutely adore.
Stunning for walks ...
Written 17 August 2019
Qs?
I see in the pics the restaurant Playa Bonita Kiosko Ramona is right on the beach so there is hot Dominican food available to purchase. 1. Are there other food vendors on the beach?
2. What is the average price for food & drinks on the beach? 3. Are beach chairs available and Is there a price to rent the recliners/chairs?
Written 18 February 2019
Hi, my husband and I are looking for a place right on the beach. Could anyone please recommend some places, would prefer a 2 bedroom house but we are flexible. Thanks
Written 18 February 2019
We stayed with my sister and her husband at Villa Dorada on Playa Bonita. It was a 5 minute walk to the beach. They are living there until April 15. It is a three bedroom house. It was very nice. It had an outside living area as well as an inside living room.
Written 20 February 2019
Hi all, I’m coming to playa Bonita next week (feb 18, 2019) and would like to take my friends & family out sailing. I can sail but looking for a small sailboat (sunfish or catamaran) I can rent for a few days with life jackets for kids, etc. even a rowboat/fishing boat would be great! thanks for any info
Written 12 February 2019
Hello there! You could book a sailing day to cayo levantado or even better to the national park of los haitises, write to valentina to the following whatsapp +18094558526 the do beautiful sailing adventures and it's whale watching season. Thet sail from samana, 40 minute drive from las terrenas
Written 12 February 2019
Hur tar man sig lättast dit om man inte vill åka mopedtaxi? Hur långt från Hotell Alisei? Promenad?
Written 28 January 2019
Vi åkte turistaxi kostar 30 usdollar turoretur. Beställ via hotellet bestäm också hämtid med chauffören. Dessa taxibilar tar 6 personer.
Det är långt att gå.
Mikael
Written 29 January 2019
Bonjour j'aimerais savoir comment aller à playa bonita et combien de temps faut il au départ de l'hôtel portillo??
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses
Written 13 October 2018
Mil disculpas por la tardanza. Nos quedamos cerca en el hotel Viva Wyndham, en cozon. Pero fui a la playa por la costa caminando. Entiendo que igualmente por la costa de su hotel puede llegar, es hermosa. No hay nada imposible, en la Republica, todo es bastante cerca y caminando se puede llegar a muchos sitios. Nosotros tomamos una excurion y pasamos por varios hoteles incluyendo 'EL Portillo", sin embargo lo mas que nos gusto fue caminar y alquiler del four track. Bendiciones!!! Dicsulpe la tardanza.
Written 14 November 2018
como puedo ubicar o comunicarme con un viajero? puedo enviar un mensaje a través de su perfil? no encuentro como, hay un señor Fernando S que dice tener cabaña en playa bonita y es chileno, quiero contactarlo, me interesa, me ayudan por favor?
Written 1 March 2018
Para poder contactar debes tener algún número telefónico y así te podrás comunicar
Written 2 March 2018
Hay demasiados mosquitos en comparación con otras zonas? ire allí por vacaciones...
Written 11 December 2017
No, Mosquitos molestar solamente en noche.
Written 20 December 2017
Hi all,
Playa Bonita seems to have both, waves and calm waters. We plan to travel to playa Bonita with a toddler in January/February, currently looking at a place towards to east side of the beach. How is that part? Suitable for playing in the water with the toddler? Thanks a lot!
Written 5 October 2017
Yes, towards the east is a little river that flows in and the beach is very calm here.
Written 20 February 2019
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