Hummingbird Hotel Cabarete

Small and cozy, with a clean pool and rooms that are fairly spacious. There’s a security door and a guard, plus dogs on the premises. My main complaint is how bright the rooms are and how thin the walls feel. Unless you sleep very heavily, you’ll probably be woken up early.

The location is a real plus, close to everything you might need in Cabarete. It’s quiet and not a bad deal for the price, especially if you want somewhere to crash after a good party and chill the next day. Better with friends. The AC worked fine, and the rooms were clean enough. Beds and furniture were okay if you’re not picky, but the place needs maintenance and looks like it hasn’t had much for a while. Bring your own cooking things, including matches and a frying pan. It’s fine, though it could be better.

We only stayed one night with two friends, and lucked out because the hotel was nearly empty. They gave us a huge room with three beds, enough for five people. It had air conditioning, which isn’t so common in the Dominican Republic, and hot water, which is very rare too. The room wasn’t very clean, and the breakfast room was quite dirty as well. Even so, I enjoyed the stay on balance.

The room had plenty of space and was furnished well, with air conditioning. Still, the place was just average. The room and towels weren’t very clean, and they don’t take credit cards, which was the bigger drawback.