11/2016 - Ahnvee Resort in Sosua

[Westy]

We are on the same page. There's more to this story than has been posted. The build up to this has been going on for just over one year with small projects to prove to the investors that Sosua was the place to invest their money.

From their website - "Pre-sales starting soon." Right, a time-share.

[Tiger]

A resort that's not even on the beach? No thank you.

Of course, if they'd staff it and run it like Field of Dreams, they might be on to something.

I will walk down and check it out this week but you are correct. Not on the beach??

Tough to beat the view I am sitting at right now. Pool side at the VH.

Vety nice way to start the day.

[dirty rig hand]

Old ruins. ill take a look on Tuesday, give me a chance to walk down by the old passions play ground.

[el_papi_chew_low]

http://www.accessdr.com/2016/11/ahnv...wned-athletes/

So maybe I was wrong about the Euros. According to this source, the property was purchased by US investors.


The Ahnvee Resort & Sport, a five-star all-inclusive 144-suite hotel in Sosua – on the country’s north coast – will officially open in January 2017.

Its facilities, both the rooms and the gymnasium, have been designed to attract top-level athletes.

The hotel will feature three full-service restaurants, two swimming pools with bars, and a gymnasium.

Guests will also enjoy a whole selection of aquatic, terrestrial and extreme sports, as well as shuttle service to the beach area.

Next to the hotel’s central swimming pool area is the Roam & Crave Restaurant, where guests will enjoy a varied menu of local dishes, excellent meats and fresh seafood, including lobsters.

Although closed for many years, the hotel was recently purchased a group of U.S. investors.

[Jimmydr]

Old ruins. ill take a look on Tuesday, give me a chance to walk down by the old passions play ground.

Updates are good.

[el_papi_chew_low]

Looks like this place is open? I checked Travelocity's page for Super Bowl and rooms are on sale for $153

https://www.travelocity.com/Puerto-P...USD&exp_pg=HSR

[j_d66]

Looks like this place is open? I checked Travelocity's page for Super Bowl and rooms are on sale for $153

https://www.travelocity.com/Puerto-P...USD&exp_pg=HSR

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I don't think they have opened to customers yet

Looks like the first available date is Feb 1 on the Travelocity page

Their own website had the first reservations on Jan 26 but no other updates on that site

They haven't bothered to update their facebook page since December 16 though

Pretty much everything has been pretty quiet which you likely wouldn't find as a normal thing for a place set to open in a few days. Not sure who is in charge of marketing there but perhaps they have a plan or a whole lot of reservations already.

I guess we will see if they open on time but I would be a little leary that they do open when they say they are

[el_papi_chew_low]

They haven't bothered to update their facebook page since December 16 though

I guess we will see if they open on time but I would be a little leary that they do open when they say they are

They indicated that they plan to be open for the super bowl. Travelocity seemed to indicate that people have already been making reservations for February.

I've heard wild conspiracy theories like these folks are really behind the closing of Rumba.

Spoke to someone in Sosua yesterday that claimed Rumba is supposed to open for the super bowl but we've been hearing rumors about Rumba for months. Looks like the place is still a crapshoot even in high season but at least the weather has been nice which means the beach is an option for a place to chill.

[j_d66]

They indicated that they plan to be open for the super bowl. Travelocity seemed to indicate that people have already been making reservations for February.

I've heard wild conspiracy theories like these folks are really behind the closing of Rumba.

Spoke to someone in Sosua yesterday that claimed Rumba is supposed to open for the super bowl but we've been hearing rumors about Rumba for months. Looks like the place is still a crapshoot even in high season but at least the weather has been nice which means the beach is an option for a place to chill.

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Not sure who the actual ownership of Ahnvee is but they clearly have some deep pockets given the apparent large sums being invested.

There must be some tie to the now closed Victorian House as it is said the management and staff of VH have gone to the new resort to work

Now don't know why the resort would necessarily want Rumba closed except for there also is a tie to Bourbon Street and they certainly have benefited from the closure of Rumba. But again have no idea if there is common ownership there or not.

What's not clear is what kind of place Ahnvee will try to become meaning how friendly will they be to the monger type guest.

They look like they are going to try and cater to a guest that is not typical to Sosua but I guess it will remain to be seen if the chica's will be welcome or not.

I suspect that some of the past guests of VH are going to find that their activities are not wanted at the new resort.

I have no interest in paying $150 plus for a place to stay there but I might be interested in patronizing the restaurant should they allow non resort guests to eat there.

[The Sage]

Im guessing that in less than six months they'll be highend guest friendly with room rates in the $110 vicinity.

[j_d66]

Im guessing that in less than six months they'll be highend guest friendly with room rates in the $110 vicinity.

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Probably right there

The whole idea of catering to the sports enthusiast is likely to fail miserably so they may be forced to become guest friendly or shut the doors

But I guess I considered a sports enthusiast as I enjoy the sport of muff diving

[Tiger]

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Not sure who the actual ownership of Ahnvee is but they clearly have some deep pockets given the apparent large sums being invested.

There must be some tie to the now closed Victorian House as it is said the management and staff of VH have gone to the new resort to work

Now don't know why the resort would necessarily want Rumba closed except for there also is a tie to Bourbon Street and they certainly have benefited from the closure of Rumba. But again have no idea if there is common ownership there or not.

What's not clear is what kind of place Ahnvee will try to become meaning how friendly will they be to the monger type guest.

They look like they are going to try and cater to a guest that is not typical to Sosua but I guess it will remain to be seen if the chica's will be welcome or not.

I suspect that some of the past guests of VH are going to find that their activities are not wanted at the new resort.

I have no interest in paying $150 plus for a place to stay there but I might be interested in patronizing the restaurant should they allow non resort guests to eat there.

Wow! The Victorian House closed?

What did I miss? Is there a thread on this? I need to check the board more often.

That is my favorite place to stay................................

[Dvdmdz]

Wow! The Victorian House closed?

What did I miss? Is there a thread on this? I need to check the board more often.

That is my favorite place to stay................................

I was informed Victorian house is indeed closed. I will diffinitely miss the view. I guess I'll stay at bella mar for the view. The old management from Victorian House Is now at the new spot Ahnvee resort. They are open for business. The web site pics look awesome . I'll see for myself and take pics.

[j_d66]

Wow! The Victorian House closed?

What did I miss? Is there a thread on this? I need to check the board more often.

That is my favorite place to stay................................

I was informed Victorian house is indeed closed. I will diffinitely miss the view. I guess I'll stay at bella mar for the view. The old management from Victorian House Is now at the new spot Ahnvee resort. They are open for business. The web site pics look awesome . I'll see for myself and take pics.

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Yes word is they closed the doors the end of the year. There might be a thread about it somewhere

From what I have heard Bellamar has taken over the property with some plans for renovation.

However seems like I also read that it might become an AI if it reopens and possibly no longer chica friendly.

Not sure where they think they are going to get the customers from if they shut out the monger crowd but someone must be selling a dream to somebody

[Tiger]

I was informed Victorian house is indeed closed. I will diffinitely miss the view. I guess I'll stay at bella mar for the view. The old management from Victorian House Is now at the new spot Ahnvee resort. They are open for business. The web site pics look awesome . I'll see for myself and take pics.

How about the restaurant? Is that closed also.

Always a nice relaxing spot for breakfast in the morning but not a deal breaker.

Irie's place has better food anyway.

[j_d66]

How about the restaurant? Is that closed also.

Always a nice relaxing spot for breakfast in the morning but not a deal breaker.

Irie's place has better food anyway.

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I believe everything is closed there at this point

[el_papi_chew_low]

However seems like I also read that it might become an AI if it reopens and possibly no longer chica friendly.

Not sure where they think they are going to get the customers from if they shut out the monger crowd but someone must be selling a dream to somebody

Keep in mind that property used to be an AI that didn't want hookers. Pure conjecture but I think the higher ups at VC/Bourbon Street never really were happy with the monger/hooker business model that emerged and are with the crowd that wants to clean up Sosua and bring in more of the traditional golfer type tourists, couples/families and locals that can afford to vacation there. Ahnvee is a slightly different spin on that but it doesn't seem to be suited for the budget minded monger "pesos para putas" crowd.

[Irie]

How about the restaurant? Is that closed also.

Always a nice relaxing spot for breakfast in the morning but not a deal breaker.

Irie's place has better food anyway.

Thanks Tiger. Much appreciated.

Cant beat that view at VH though. I always bring visiting family/friends there at least once during their stay. Would hate to think they closed it.

[j_d66]

Stopped by Ahnvee on the Jan 26 to see what was up

There were some staff around but there were no guests there yet.






I asked what looked liked to be a security guy or someone that worked there standing outside if they were open and he shook his head that No they were not open than mumbled something to me in Spanish that I did not understand





The place looked pretty cleaned up but you could tell was not quite ready to open yet to adequately receive guests at this time

Guess we will see what another week brings

[quietcorner911]

Stopped by Ahnvee on the Jan 26 to see what was up

There were some staff around but there were no guests there yet.




Click to see pic

I asked what looked liked to be a security guy or someone that worked there standing outside if they were open and he shook his head that No they were not open than mumbled something to me in Spanish that I did not understand


Click to see pic


The place looked pretty cleaned up but you could tell was not quite ready to open yet to adequately receive guests at this time

Guess we will see what another week brings

They are open now. The first restaurant is supposed to open to the public now also,I'll try it this week.