01/2008 - List of Sosua Hotels and Condos/Links

[weyland]

With respect to my problems in Sosua...well, that's probably a thread on its own.

I am looking forward to this one, as I am sure many guys are. It is partly just Schadenfreude (the dramas threads here are usually the ones that get most posts) but also there is more for us newbies and relative newbies to learn from things that go wrong than from trips that run like Swiss watches.

[MisterPink]

Has anyone stayed at Casa Valeria? are the rooms nice and is the hotel chica friendly??

Anyone been there?

It is under new management, Low Key but chica friendly, and has A/C, I saw the rooms a few weeks ago. It is a great location, naked chicas running around or parties might be frowned upon.

mp

[Jimmydr]

It is under new management, Low Key but chica friendly, and has A/C, I saw the rooms a few weeks ago. It is a great location, naked chicas running around or parties might be frowned upon.

mp

Another Hotel sold again? Must have been a high price cause I know lorenzo had interest in buying it but I guess he passed.

[MisterPink]

Another Hotel sold again? Must have been a high price cause I know lorenzo had interest in buying it but I guess he passed.

It sold for $350K, why did you have your eyes on it?
I think it has 8 rooms PLUS an owner's suite, probably worth $150 Grand!

[Jimmydr]

It sold for $350K, why did you have your eyes on it?
I think it has 8 rooms PLUS an owner's suite, probably worth $150 Grand!

Like I said, Lorenzo said he wanted to add it to his Hotel, but that $350K is a tad too much.

[Jimmydr]

You seem to be pretty close to Lorenzo's business plans!

mp

You really are one big asshole. Its banning timr for Mister Pink again.

[Ingus_Khan]

I am thinking about going to Sosua with a couple of guys for 3-5 days and this time try the "villa" thing. after looking at the list and making a couple of calls we came up with:

http://www.hispaniolarealestate.com/...s/rentals2.asp

Villa Yasmin #42 is open and seems to fit the need. 3 bed/3bath

1. does anyone know if it is chica friendly and or how to go about asking the receptionist
if it is in a tactful manor.

2. Any suggestions on a 3-4 bedroom villa with pool that you guys have recently found to be chica friendly?

3. Has anyone had any dealings with this group for a villa:
http://www.amberguardian.com/rentals...id=39&user=det

they have a 4 BR for $230/night which seems a little steep for off season but it looks nice.

4. I have heard the depate on renting a car versus not renting before and it seems to always fall on the side that you need one if you rent a villa. Is that the consensus or can you get a few cabbie numbers for the late night early morning stuff.

Thanks for your help.

[lonesoul]

I'm wondering about a place called Club Isla Bonita that has a pretty nice website. Their address is listed as Calle Argentina #4 near to the casino but I can't seem to get in touch with them.

Here's their link if someone can shed some light on this. Do they still exist?

http://www.clubhotel-isla-bonita-sos...=en&menuitem=1

[Magnum]

I am thinking about going to Sosua with a couple of guys for 3-5 days and this time try the "villa" thing. after looking at the list and making a couple of calls we came up with:

http://www.hispaniolarealestate.com/...s/rentals2.asp

Villa Yasmin #42 is open and seems to fit the need. 3 bed/3bath

1. does anyone know if it is chica friendly and or how to go about asking the receptionist
if it is in a tactful manor.

2. Any suggestions on a 3-4 bedroom villa with pool that you guys have recently found to be chica friendly?

3. Has anyone had any dealings with this group for a villa:
http://www.amberguardian.com/rentals...id=39&user=det

they have a 4 BR for $230/night which seems a little steep for off season but it looks nice.

4. I have heard the depate on renting a car versus not renting before and it seems to always fall on the side that you need one if you rent a villa. Is that the consensus or can you get a few cabbie numbers for the late night early morning stuff.

Thanks for your help.

Villas are the only way to go.....that being said -

1) Villa Yasmin # 42 - aka Scarface Mansion - does have 3 bedrooms but the one downstairs has 2 double beds. That room is pretty small but it also has it's own bathroom. You can put the the two beds together but the room is nothing like the two main bedrooms upstairs. Nice big house, beautiful grounds and pool. There is a BBQ there to be used if you like. I was there 4 weeks ago and the radio/CD player did not work nor did the cable. Give Bigi/Joanna a call before you get there and tell them that you heard that stuff was not working and that you want to be able to use it while you are there.

2) Casa Linda is chica friendly but you have to remember that families for the most part are living there and any crazy noise will be reported. The guards at the gate will check cedulas of anyone you bring in. If they know you the guards will let you come and go as you please but if you are a fresh face be prepared to be stopped with anyone that you bring back. Give them a beer or two your first day there - that never hurts. But always remember that this is a residential community and give it the proper respect. You do not have to worry about them reporting you in the pool with some naked chicas but loud noise/music will get a knock on the door.

3) I always rent a car no matter where I am staying but it is much less the hassle to have one especially if you are staying at Casa Linda. It is about 5-10 minutes max from Classicos by car but it is a bit of a hike if you do it on foot. You can get good rental deals with Alamo and National.

IMHO - do the "villa' thing as you said and rent a car.

I hope this helps a little.

[Ingus_Khan]

Thanks Magnum. How far is Yasmin #42 from Classicos and is there an issue with naked chicas froliking in the pool or checking of IDs and kdo they have safes?

Lastly is a Nissan Sentra big enough for three full size guys and a chica or two or do we need the small SUV.

Thanks for your help guys.

Peace

[sicpup71]

Thanks Magnum. How far is Yasmin #42 from Classicos and is there an issue with naked chicas froliking in the pool or checking of IDs and kdo they have safes?

Lastly is a Nissan Sentra big enough for three full size guys and a chica or two or do we need the small SUV.

Thanks for your help guys.

Peace

get the SUV.

[Hemp]

[quote=Ingus_Khan;499001]Thanks Magnum.

How far is Yasmin #42 from Classicos and is there an issue with naked chicas froliking in the pool or checking of IDs and kdo they have safes?

As Magnum stated Yasmin #42 "the scarface mansion" is inside the casa linda complex so the complex is about 5-10 minutes from the main drag in sosua by car. Naked chicas froliking in the pool is cool at night during the day i would refrain from it...as stated there are families with kids staying in there!!! put it this way Keep everything grown and sexy when staying inside the complexe's. Some of the villas have locks on the closet and some dont. the closet lock keys are usually on the house keys that bigi/joanna give you when you arrive. Not all the villas have safes, so best to bring extra pouch safes or i just leave all valuables in my luggage and lock my luggage up. i havent had a problem up there with chicas stealing. They check I.D.'s so make sure the chicas are of legal age.

Lastly is a Nissan Sentra big enough for three full size guys and a chica or two or do we need the small SUV.

Me and Moshy usually go cheap when it comes to cars and just cram when needed. but if you need something bigger than just get a mid-size jeep.

Thanks for your help guys.

Peace[/quote

[Ingus_Khan]

thanks. I totaly missed that villa 42 was in casa linda.

[yayow]

As said in the other posts, Casa Linda and Hispaniola up the block from the Police Station are both chica friendly. If you feel like walking you can walk to downtown from Hispaniola but not from Casa Linda. But would still recommend a vehicle, because there are a lot of hills in Hispaniola, therefore a nice view of the ocean in the heat of the day a tough walk. Since Hispaniola is new and still doing a lot of construction the last time I visited a friend there they had one guy at the entrance allowing people in, he wasn't collecting or looking at cedulas. At Casa Linda they always look at cedulas unless they know you well. Before I moved to Sosua I always stayed at Casa Linda show it got to a point that they just waved me and my chica(s) through. Both are clean and well kept with maid service included everyday except Sunday (Of course leave a tip for the maid when you leave). I feel if you like to romp in the pool naked with the chica's Casa Linda is a better bet, simply because most of it's rentals are more mature and therefore have more foliage unless you are an exhibitionist. I prefer my privacy and in Hispaniola with the hills if there is a condo above you they have a great view of your pool area, but it is still nice. I don't think you can lose no matter which way you choose.

[Magnum]

Thanks Hemp.....you took the words out of my mouth.

[cainer]

Ive never really came across anything, on this site, with info on regards to Coco,s Hotel in Sosua. I guess its in the north east area near the Chiquita Casino?

Ive just read 6 reviews on travelocity(i know, the owner could have given all the reviews lol) but, they were all very positive.

NIce atmosphere, helpful owner in Gerry, no one complained of the food either.

Some of the comments stated good size rooms, very clean, tv, safe in room, mini fridge and a/c. All this for $20 to $27. This has everything i want in a room.(if everything works properly)

Most of you read my last trip report back in May and it wasnt very positive. I honestly felt i paid to much and i dont really have a lot of access money to be throwing around,( I am now rellying on a pension from work and interests off my investments(which isnt a hell of a lot lol) but, i do like going on vacations and i am considering giving Sosua another shot.


Remyman and Bentwires trip thread reports have inspired me on how to have a good time and i think ive learned a bit more on what i need to do to enjoy myself more.


I sayed at CR on my last trip. I think i paid around $55 a night and probably paid another $10 a day on taxis(i want to live another 30 years so I avoid the motos) So, total expenses for hotel and transportation was on average $65-$70 a night.

Coco's is a bit out of the way and motos or cabs would be needed a lot to get around town. Since i wanted to avoid these high taxi fares that i encountered last time in Sosua, i thought that this time i will take a gamble( hope i dont get into an accident) and rent a car with the money i saved by staying at coco's.

My question to you all. ANYONE stayed at Coco's before? I havent read anything on this site on regards to this hotel. thanks

[MyTio]

the Coco look like a dump from the out side and their are some crummy looking apartment next door if you do not want to spend the monie on the New Garden try the http://hotelseabreezesosua.com/ $ 40 cash if you pay by credit card it more
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[DCIronman]

I always stay in Villas when I'm in Sosua. If you're traveling with buddies and splitting the cost, it comes to about the same in priceas a hotel. But you have a lot more privacy, nicer furnishing, and private pools. I can't imagine staying in a hotel anymore.

The security is a lot tighter in the Casa Linda community, which is a good thing. The gate guards always check the girl's cedulas, and there are always armed guards patroling the premises. One time the guards refused to let this chica that my boy had pulled come onto the premises. Apparently, she'd been there before and had caused some trouble. They'd previously written down her name and cedula # in a note pad. The guard said that she was "mafiosa" and wasn't coming in. My boy was pissed at first because this chica was a dime. But he realized later on that the guards probably saved him a lot of trouble with a crazy chica.

And villa Yasmin #42 in Casa Linda is crazy nice! Stayed there in August.

The security in the Hispaniola community isn't as tight. In fact, the guards didn't even check chica's cedulas the last time I was there. But the villas are newer and much nicer. And some of them have a view of the ocean and mountains.

We stayed there in November and I gotta tell ya, Villa #17 is ridiculous. Two stories, two balconies with ocean views, 4 bedrooms, nice pool, and an outside bar. The property is up so high that you can see the lights of Puerto Plata at night. Best villa i've ever stayed in. Period.

[riclagriclag]

Can't seem to reach the new garden email. It keeps coming back ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- info@newgardenhotel.net
Has anybody had similar problems ?

[theman]

I would like to rent a villa, but I need to make sure it's chica friendly, does Sea Horse Ranch chica friendly?