El Encuentro Surf Lodge

3.0 star property

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Deep-tissue massages, sports massages, massages on the beach, massages
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Outdoor pool
Superior Studio, Garden View, Beachside | Garden view
Restaurant

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Los Cocos 130, Cabarete, Puerto Plata, 57000
  • Place, Encuentro Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabarete Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Studio, Garden View, Beachside

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

El Encuentro Surf Lodge

At El Encuentro Surf Lodge, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Change of bedsheets is available on request
El Encuentro Surf Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. This Sosúa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
During your stay at El Encuentro Surf Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Encuentro Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, 4 beach bars and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and library
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, basketball and horse riding/rentals
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Encuentro Beach and 8 minutes from Kite Beach
El Encuentro Surf Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly El Encuentro Surf Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sosúa hotel.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
El Encuentro Surf Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 4 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Basketball
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 20 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number AB-REST-1807-04178
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 20 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

El Encuentro Surf Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying at this place! Great energy from the moment you arrive. The team is friendly and on point. Fresh juices every morning, green everywhere you look, and the beach is right there...not to mention those great longboard waves this time around! Easy and fast ride to POP airport. This place is a hidden gem. Gracias!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best last minute booking ever! From the moment I arrived I instantly felt a good vibe. The team is super attentive and makes you feel right at home. There is so much attention to detail you can tell a lot of love went into designing this property. The a la carte breakfast is delicious and fresh, produce from their own permaculture garden is used, how cool?! Just a 5-minute walk to the beach along a cute little pathway. My only regret is not staying longer...What a place!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've just returned from a stay at El Encuentro Surf Lodge and honestly we're already thinking about when we can go back. This place was recommended by friends who are frequent guests and now we completely understand why. Our room was spacious with a beautiful interior, and the whole property is exceptionally well maintained. Breakfast was a highlight every single morning, fresh and delicious, and every meal at the restaurant was just as good. The staff are warm and make you feel like family from day one truly some of the most welcoming people we've met on our travels. And if you're travelling with little ones, this place is absolutely family friendly. We extended our stay and we're so glad we did. Do yourself a favor and book it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful stay at El Encuentro Surf Lodge. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warmth and friendliness of the entire staff. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The breakfast each morning was delicious, with fresh, high-quality options that gave us the perfect start to the day. One of the highlights of our trip was the surf school. The instructors were professional, patient, and fantastic with both adults and children, making the experience enjoyable and rewarding for everyone. The location is simply stunning. Playa Encuentro is one of the most beautiful surf beaches we have visited, with consistent waves, a relaxed atmosphere, and breathtaking ocean views. Despite feeling like a peaceful tropical escape, the lodge is only about 20 minutes from Puerto Plata Airport, making travel incredibly easy and convenient. We highly recommend El Encuentro Surf Lodge to families looking for a combination of relaxation, adventure, and genuine hospitality. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026