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Hotel Coyamar
Playa Bonita 1 Playa Bonita, Las Terrenas Dominican Republic
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English, Spanish, German
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Free parking
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Playa Bonita 1 Playa Bonita, Las Terrenas Dominican Republic
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At $60 a night including taxes and breakfast, we stayed at the German run Hotel Coyamar for two nights at the beginning of the offseason and found it reasonable and enjoyable. As way of background, Playa Bonita was beautiful and all but deserted except for a few European tourists. The hotels, boat rentals, and Pizzeria El Coco were in full operation, however. Playa Bonita is a strip of hotels about 8km to the west of Las Terrenas, a fishing village and another enclave of Euro tourists. Be warned that the ride to either destination from Santo Doming entails a 4 ½ hour bus ride to Sanchez and then a 17 km (45 minute) taxi ride through very steep, lush mountainous countryside. Argue for a price below 1000 pesos and don’t be afraid to tell the driver to drive “mas despacio” (more slowly). The road is not paved, often narrow, and downright treacherous at points. Also the poverty on the way might stay in thoughts as you rest on the beach.
Location
Coyamar is the first hotel (in reality a couple of two-storied bungalows) on the Playa Bonita strip. Because it is at the corner of the strip and the road to Terrenas/Sanchez, there can be some motor traffic but this was very light in the off season. Note, the hotel is very German. We knew this in advance and it suited us because we speak German and enjoy hearing the language. Peter, the owner, speaks enough English to accommodate his guests but his wife does not.
Room
The room was very simple and had a tile floor. The bed was low to the ground and very comfortable. There is no AC but a cold shower before bed and the fan kept us relatively cool. The bathroom had soap but lacked shampoo/conditioner etc. The place was clean but it could use another floor towel because of our wet feet and sandals. No telephone or alarm clock in the room.
On the second day, the water stopped and it took an hour or two before it was partially restored (hot water too but low water pressure). There were no blackouts.
Premises
The hotel is made up of a couple of two storied bungalows and offers ten rooms altogether. The area was safe enough although the poverty you see on the way in makes you think twice. Judith, the owner’s wife, did not recommend walking the beach at night but we walked along the unpaved strip to the Pizzeria shortly after twilight and found it acceptable. If there is trouble, you can always run into one of the hotels on the strip. It is probably even safer during the high season.
The pool is obscenely small and really meant for kids of guests. They let us take the inflatable tube to the ocean with us. The grounds are well manicured but nothing special. The restaurant and bar are open air under a thatched roof. It’s pretty enough. Every Thursday night, they show a movie (probably auf deutsch) after dinner. They bring out their own 40 inch screen and project a DVD onto it.
Finally, there were often landscape workers trolling around the premises during the day and twilight. I guess they were doing some renovations during the off-season.
Breakfast & Dining
The breakfast was a few slices of (admittedly very delicious country style bread), two small dishes of jam, and honey, some pieces of sliced fruit, juice, and coffee. It looked small but sufficed due to the tropical heat’s affect on our appetite.
The menu selection was varied but small. The prices were reasonable. The food was plain though and tasty enough. I’d suggest trying the other restaurants and the Pizzeria El Coco at the end of the strip (just past Atlantis).
Service & Attitude
European hospitality is somewhat different from American style. Peter and Judith are very friendly and laid back but you will have to speak up if you need something. They let us check out very late. Bring your own towels for the beach. Phone calls to the states are 50 pesos per minute. He kindly checked the bus schedule back to Santo Doming for us and ordered us a taxi. Likewise, the wait staff only speaks Spanish, which we found odd because locals at other places had managed to learn enough German and French.
Because the hotel is intimate, it is possible to get to know the other guests very quickly. This was a lot of fun. Plus, the Germans love speaking English, especially when drinking during dinner.
Overall, I enjoyed the Coyamar and if it weren’t for my curiosity about the other hotels, I’d stay there again. It might be the best deal on Playa Bonita. I recommend it to those who do their research.
Location
Coyamar is the first hotel (in reality a couple of two-storied bungalows) on the Playa Bonita strip. Because it is at the corner of the strip and the road to Terrenas/Sanchez, there can be some motor traffic but this was very light in the off season. Note, the hotel is very German. We knew this in advance and it suited us because we speak German and enjoy hearing the language. Peter, the owner, speaks enough English to accommodate his guests but his wife does not.
Room
The room was very simple and had a tile floor. The bed was low to the ground and very comfortable. There is no AC but a cold shower before bed and the fan kept us relatively cool. The bathroom had soap but lacked shampoo/conditioner etc. The place was clean but it could use another floor towel because of our wet feet and sandals. No telephone or alarm clock in the room.
On the second day, the water stopped and it took an hour or two before it was partially restored (hot water too but low water pressure). There were no blackouts.
Premises
The hotel is made up of a couple of two storied bungalows and offers ten rooms altogether. The area was safe enough although the poverty you see on the way in makes you think twice. Judith, the owner’s wife, did not recommend walking the beach at night but we walked along the unpaved strip to the Pizzeria shortly after twilight and found it acceptable. If there is trouble, you can always run into one of the hotels on the strip. It is probably even safer during the high season.
The pool is obscenely small and really meant for kids of guests. They let us take the inflatable tube to the ocean with us. The grounds are well manicured but nothing special. The restaurant and bar are open air under a thatched roof. It’s pretty enough. Every Thursday night, they show a movie (probably auf deutsch) after dinner. They bring out their own 40 inch screen and project a DVD onto it.
Finally, there were often landscape workers trolling around the premises during the day and twilight. I guess they were doing some renovations during the off-season.
Breakfast & Dining
The breakfast was a few slices of (admittedly very delicious country style bread), two small dishes of jam, and honey, some pieces of sliced fruit, juice, and coffee. It looked small but sufficed due to the tropical heat’s affect on our appetite.
The menu selection was varied but small. The prices were reasonable. The food was plain though and tasty enough. I’d suggest trying the other restaurants and the Pizzeria El Coco at the end of the strip (just past Atlantis).
Service & Attitude
European hospitality is somewhat different from American style. Peter and Judith are very friendly and laid back but you will have to speak up if you need something. They let us check out very late. Bring your own towels for the beach. Phone calls to the states are 50 pesos per minute. He kindly checked the bus schedule back to Santo Doming for us and ordered us a taxi. Likewise, the wait staff only speaks Spanish, which we found odd because locals at other places had managed to learn enough German and French.
Because the hotel is intimate, it is possible to get to know the other guests very quickly. This was a lot of fun. Plus, the Germans love speaking English, especially when drinking during dinner.
Overall, I enjoyed the Coyamar and if it weren’t for my curiosity about the other hotels, I’d stay there again. It might be the best deal on Playa Bonita. I recommend it to those who do their research.
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Date of stay: June 2007Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed for 2 nights and were made very welcome. The bungalows are spacious and very comfortable with screened shutters and a very powerful ceiling fan. The best sleep we have had on our trip in 3 weeks in a king bed. The gardens are shady with comfortable beds and the breakfast is delicious. We also ate lunch and dinner there and can highly recommend the restaurant. Prices of accommodation and food are good value. We loved the island feel of the place with a thatched roof over the dining area. Playa Bonita is a beautiful beach in the Dominican Republic.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Coyamar is a very special place, and I am sooo glad we stayed there. Sure, there are alternatives, but where else will give you these important features: location (location, location), friendly people, wonderful host, a truly unique place to stay, an overall feeling of relaxation, and everything else you need right there. The owner, Peter, made this my very favorite place to stay of our trip, he was kind and gregarious and even though he ran a tight ship, exuded a laid-back relaxed feeling. He also helped us out a lot when we needed to communicate a cancellation to a tour (thanks also to your son).
We had a brilliant room on an upper floor, spacious enough for us to merengue a bit with the built-in radio. Nice cool tile floors, a large bathroom, and a good sized balcony were exact. A walk past the open air restaurant (with the neat palm thatched roof), and you are at Playa Bonita. Perfect. Take a walk down the palm lined path in either direction to find your spot, it’s all beautiful. It’s just right.
OK, back to the restaurant...we went in for the half board option, and it was well worth it! The breakfast was very good-fruits, juice, coffee, bread, spreads, it really is enough, but if not, you can order eggs various ways. I ordered the bacon and eggs once with the breakfast and was stuffed. Mind you there are no specifically set hours for breakfast, so don't worry! It doesn't go away at 10am! The other meal you can have at your time we had at dinners, and the menu had plenty of options for everyone to be happy, it was hard to choose! You get a starter, a main and a dessert. The yucca starter was good, and the fish with capers was great, finish with the fruit flambe and you've got dinner in style. This is a good deal, the food is very good, I recommend this option for sure.
Thank you so much Peter.
We had a brilliant room on an upper floor, spacious enough for us to merengue a bit with the built-in radio. Nice cool tile floors, a large bathroom, and a good sized balcony were exact. A walk past the open air restaurant (with the neat palm thatched roof), and you are at Playa Bonita. Perfect. Take a walk down the palm lined path in either direction to find your spot, it’s all beautiful. It’s just right.
OK, back to the restaurant...we went in for the half board option, and it was well worth it! The breakfast was very good-fruits, juice, coffee, bread, spreads, it really is enough, but if not, you can order eggs various ways. I ordered the bacon and eggs once with the breakfast and was stuffed. Mind you there are no specifically set hours for breakfast, so don't worry! It doesn't go away at 10am! The other meal you can have at your time we had at dinners, and the menu had plenty of options for everyone to be happy, it was hard to choose! You get a starter, a main and a dessert. The yucca starter was good, and the fish with capers was great, finish with the fruit flambe and you've got dinner in style. This is a good deal, the food is very good, I recommend this option for sure.
Thank you so much Peter.
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Date of stay: February 2013Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Ask for a room on the first floor, and go for the half board option-well worth it!
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My wife, my son and me had a Great time in Coyamar. The location is perfect, the staff is friendly and the food is very testy. We highly recommend this hotel. The room is simple but clean, the garden is very nice.
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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The best thing about Coyamar is the location. I thought about staying in the main part of Las Terrenas, and I'm so glad I didn't. The beach there is right next to the road, so it's dirty and load and full of deisel fumes. Playa Bonita, on the other hand is much more relaxing, and the road runs behind the hotels instead of infront of the beach, so it's a lot quieter. It's a LOT quieter, in fact, there's not much to do but each and go to the beach. But, back to the hotel... the rooms are very basic (no tv, ac or fancy beds), but the grounds are very pretty and it's right on the beach. I stayed three nights, breakfast was decent and the one time I ate dinner there, it was very tasty. I shopped around for a hotel, and it was the best value I found on playa bonita.
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Date of stay: August 2012Trip type: Travelled solo
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The coyamar is quiet little hotel at a fantastic beach. Especially if you look for some relaxing days at a beautiful and quiet beach. I would recommend it especially for families. Playa bonita is perfect for kids. The coyamar has an excellent room service and convenient rooms that are so airy that you won't miss an AC. European speaking :) We were very glad we found the Coyamar and would highly recommend it for all that do not need a busy nightlife. The only things we did not like were the 3 dogs that are not suited for guests with kids. The food was mostly good, sometimes it was soso. It was never really bad, though.
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Date of stay: February 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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we had a great time at coyamar hotel, it was super quiet there, everybody was helpful, the beach in front of the hotel amazing and it only took us 10 minutes by motor-conche to get to Las Terrenas centre! a nice place to stay for friends, couples and families! however, for those who wanna party a lot, they shouldn't expect that at the hotel, but rather check out the city's night life!
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Date of stay: March 2012Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The coyamar hotel is right by playa bonita beach. My husband and I went there with our two kids and had a great time. The hotel offers a great breakfast. It fresh every morning, no buffet. The price is very affordable and the location is just perfect. They have a beautiful seating area by the swimming pool (very small) overlooking playa bonita and the sunset is unforgettable.
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Date of stay: December 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The coyamar hotel only has 10 rooms and that is just perfect. We were there with are two children and had a very relaxing time. The hotel is right by playa bonita beach which is a very beautiful. The manager is a very friendly man and the stuff is always ready to help. We felt very safe with our kids there. The restaurant at the hotel has a beach view and the food there is great. Breakfast is usually included in the price and small kids are free. We loved it there.
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Date of stay: December 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I have come here with two goods friends of mine and it was such a beautiful place. When we arrived we went to the restaurant and I ate un pescado con crema de leche which was delicious, the staff of the hotel &restaurant was friendly and it had a good price-performance ratio. The architecture of this place was really unique I have never been in such a cute hotelroom and there are so many tree's and different plants in the garden. I had the luck of seeing a small colobri, which I have never seen in my life before. It is directly at the playa bonita which is a beautiful long beach with many restaurants and the water is perfect for swimming. If you go right until the end of the beach you can go snorkeling and see some corals which are beautiful. To visit las terrenas I just had to pay 100 Pesos(2€) for a motorcycle taxi. The Owners of the Hotel also gave me some tipps for some beautiful places to visit like the nationalpark "haitis" or the waterfall in limon. I could easily access all of these places with busses. All in all it was a really beautiful stay
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Liebe Sabi, es gab keine Besitzerwechsel. So sind wir alle noch das selbe Team. Ich weiss auch nichts von gebissenen Kindern. Aber tatsächlich hatten wir zwei Hunde, von denen der schrulligere kürzlich verstorben ist. Der bzw. die andere ist noch da und sieht nach dem rechten. Bis heute zu aller Zufriedenheit. In Las Terrenas hat nahezu jeder strandnahe Betrieb Hunde.
Auch am Strand laufen friedliche Hunde herum. Auch die sollte man einfach ignorieren. Ganz liebe Grüße Peter
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Coyamar
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Coyamar?
Nearby attractions include Playa El Portillo (4.9 km), Playa Bonita (3.6 km), and Playa Las Ballenas (3.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Coyamar?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Coyamar?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Coyamar?
Conveniently located restaurants include L' Industrie Pizzeria LT, Tio Belo Ristorante Italiano, and El Dieciocho Las Terrenas.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Coyamar?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Coyamar?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Coyamar?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and German.