Rooms that sleep up to six, a pool a few steps from the beach, breakfast included for everyone, and enough space between the buildings that children can actually be children.
Three of our five room types sleep up to six people, so most families stay in one room rather than splitting across two. Every rate includes breakfast for two, with additional guests at $30 per person depending on the room.
Perched among the treetops with a wraparound deck and a stargazing skylight above the bed. The usual favourite with children, and the deck gives everyone somewhere to be that is not the bedroom. From $130 a night.
The room we recommend most often to families travelling outside the coolest months. Air conditioning through the night makes a real difference with younger children. From $140 a night.
A standalone bungalow with its own porch, an outdoor shower and direct beach access. No shared walls, which matters if your children go to bed earlier than the rest of the property.
An outdoor pool on the property, and Perla Marina directly in front β a quieter stretch of coast than the main Cabarete beach, which suits swimming with children better than the surf breaks do.
Surf schools at Playa Encuentro, a ten-minute walk east, run beginner lessons daily and take children. Kite Beach is a twelve-minute drive for older teenagers wanting to learn to kite.
Humpback whales in SamanΓ‘ Bay from January to March, the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua 45 minutes away, and El Choco National Park fifteen minutes inland. Day trips that work for mixed ages.
Breakfast is included and served from seven β fresh tropical fruit, eggs, and mountain-grown coffee. The kitchen is vegetarian-friendly and can keep things simple for fussier eaters.
Dogs, cats and small pets are welcome at $10 per pet per night, which matters if the family includes one and you would otherwise be arranging kennels.
Puerto Plata airport is 25 minutes away. A private transfer with meet and greet costs $35 for the vehicle, which is usually simpler than taxis when you are travelling with children and luggage.
Good to Know
Yes. Three of the five room types sleep up to six people, there is an outdoor pool, and Perla Marina directly in front of the property is a calmer stretch of water than the surf breaks nearby. Breakfast is included and the kitchen is vegetarian-friendly.
The Garden Treehouse and Eco Bungalow both sleep up to six. The A/C Deluxe Room sleeps four and is the one we recommend most often for families travelling outside the coolest months, since air conditioning through the night makes a real difference with young children.
Every rate includes breakfast for two guests. Additional guests are $30 per person per night depending on the room type, up to the room's maximum of four or six.
Perla Marina, directly in front of the lodge, is a quiet stretch of coastline and calmer than the surf breaks at Encuentro and El Canal. As with any Caribbean beach, conditions change with the swell and children should be supervised in the water.
Yes. Surf schools at Playa Encuentro, a ten-minute walk east, run daily beginner lessons and take children. Kitesurfing at Kite Beach generally suits older teenagers and adults.
Yes, pets are welcome for $10 USD per pet per night.