11/2012 - Boca Chica Hotel Garant Nov 2012

[DRCowboy]

On the ground now staying at Hotel Garant (http://www.hotelgarant.com/). Not fancy but good basic rooms. Very clean, good water pressure and lots of hot water. AC and fan works great. 1-1/2 block from Duarte, secure and very quite. Wi-Fi 6 Mbps strong signal in my room, pool and breakfast area. Luxury room for $ 50.00/night. Breakfast quite good RD 200.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

maybe we will check it out next week.

[greydread]

No private balcony. Booo :icontd:

I like to fuck under the stars.

[el toro]

No private balcony. Booo :icontd:

I like to fuck under the stars.

You're just spoiled after staying at the mansion. jaja.

[BorisDaBulletDodger]

You're just spoiled after staying at the mansion. jaja.

"water pressure"? Thats for pussies, I don't want to look like a gringo, so I wear pants and stay in places with no water pressure:rofl::rofl:

[greydread]

"water pressure"? Thats for pussies, I don't want to look like a gringo, so I wear pants and stay in places with no water pressure:rofl::rofl:

We all have choices to make. Some like a pool so they can shave when the water stops running. For all its ammenities, The Palace has no pool but then the water and the electricity are always working and it's 2 blocks from the Caribbean so I can get my wet on without walking around with chlorine eyes and sinus headaches for the next two days. There's something about a private bedroom balcony that just attracts me so when given the choice I choose that first.

At Santo Domingo's Hotel Acuarium the 4th floor rooms have private balconies in front and back. I remember with fondness the night I had Big Butt Eva doggy style over the balcony railing there as we watched a cock fight happening on the street below. I was smoking a Cohiba Petit Lancero and we were sipping cuba libres and every time I have run into her since she remembered and mentioned that night to me as well. How do you put a price on an unforgettable memory? It takes a lot to make a permanent impression on a Ho in one night.

[el toro]

"water pressure"? Thats for pussies, I don't want to look like a gringo, so I wear pants and stay in places with no water pressure:rofl::rofl:

You're killing me Boris....Just killin me.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

On a serious note, I would think that the Palace would have a really nice pool based on everything else I've heard. A bedside balcony is a sexy look though.

[greydread]

You're killing me Boris....Just killin me.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

On a serious note, I would think that the Palace would have a really nice pool based on everything else I've heard. A bedside balcony is a sexy look though.

Nope. No pool.


http://villaflorencia.net/index.html

[DRCowboy]

A little more information

[Skynyrd]

This Hotel dont look bad Maybe I'll give it a try in Jan.
How far is the walk to Piano bar?

[harlem hec]

Never chilled in BC just hung out there a few times. I want to do a long wknd in feb.


this place looks nice

thx for the info


would love Villa Florencia but its too pricey for me

[greydread]

Never chilled in BC just hung out there a few times. I want to do a long wknd in feb.


this place looks nice

thx for the info


would love Villa Florencia but its too pricey for me

I understand. The Palace is a self indulgence for us old guys who need more than a bed and a place to shower. Some days I don't come out of the apartment and just get everything I need delivered.

They don't have a restaurant or a bar and I found myself going a couple blocks down Ave 20 Dec to The Hamilton among other places. They definitely have the breakfast spot and besides being right by the mercado they're also right across the street from the Play Boy Club. I met the owner and he's got a handle on the business. There's a casino and a 24/7 bar and the rooms, while nothing special are decent and inexpensive. I promised him I'd stay there in the near future. It's a very friendly place and welcoming. It definitely give a different look at BC from the other places I've stayed. The street rats don't make it that far up the hill and with two very nice Cathouses in two blocks the place is a good bet. Definitely monger and Chica friendly.

http://www.bocachicaplaya.com/hamilton.htm

[harlem hec]

I understand. The Palace is a self indulgence for us old guys who need more than a bed and a place to shower. Some days I don't come out of the apartment and just get everything I need delivered.

They don't have a restaurant or a bar and I found myself going a couple blocks down Ave 20 Dec to The Hamilton among other places. They definitely have the breakfast spot and besides being right by the mercado they're also right across the street from the Play Boy Club. I met the owner and he's got a handle on the business. There's a casino and a 24/7 bar and the rooms, while nothing special are decent and inexpensive. I promised him I'd stay there in the near future. It's a very friendly place and welcoming. It definitely give a different look at BC from the other places I've stayed. The street rats don't make it that far up the hill and with two very nice Cathouses in two blocks the place is a good bet. Definitely monger and Chica friendly.

http://www.bocachicaplaya.com/hamilton.htm


Thanks Grey

does the hamilton have girls? i saw a pic with the owner and a bunch of chicas

[BorisDaBulletDodger]

This Hotel dont look bad Maybe I'll give it a try in Jan.
How far is the walk to Piano bar?

Equal to rockys to western union using sosua units of measure. But practically next door to el Batey night club and higher end casas

It wouldn't feel right bringing some of those girls to villa florencia. Like picking up a streetwalker in a Bentley.

[greydread]

Thanks Grey

does the hamilton have girls? i saw a pic with the owner and a bunch of chicas

They probably had the Play Boy Chicas from across the street over for a pool party. I'm sure there are Chicas hanging out at the bar and casino from time to time but I don't know that he has any "on site" talent. The place seems a little smallish for that.

I'll tell you what, this guy's got the right idea, offering night club and casino excursions to Santo Domingo. Sounds like he and ISOC would get along really well. I think on my next trip I'm going to split my stay between Hamilton and The Palace. 20 Deciembre is a well travelled street with plenty of action at the colmados and there's always a moto to take you anywhere for a few pesos. It's 3 blocks from Duarte but a World away at the same time.

[greydread]

Equal to rockys to western union using sosua units of measure. But practically next door to el Batey night club and higher end casas

It wouldn't feel right bringing some of those girls to villa florencia. Like picking up a streetwalker in a Bentley.


I think he was asking about the Garant which is a little closer to the Piano Bar than Villa Florencia which is closer to El Batey.

"Streetwalker in a Bently".....now that's some funny shit :rofl:

[Skynyrd]

Yeah I was talking about the Garant which sounds like its about the same dist as New Garden to the Strip right?

[DRCowboy]

Quick update:

First I wanted to thank Sr. Tranquillo his friend Ken & Carlos for several tours around Yayowville. It's great to get live intel on day one. Unfortunately have had a small bout of bad ice or food. Has to be that, it can't b the alcohol. Lost a day and 1/2 but should be back in action this evening. Plan to check out El Bayte disco. Tomorrow into the surf.

I'll do a full blown trip report when I get back. I'm having computer problems (internal security, not hotel Wi-fi or ISOC).

61509

[Skynyrd]

The guy at Hotel Garant seems really nice, I sent him an email yesterday asking about reservations for my Jan trip for a Luxury room and also asking about a late check out since my flight don't leave until 6pm.
I told him I was just there in Sept and plan to visit often and I received a response in about 1 hr..here is his reply.
Im emailing him back to book it, from the pics on his site the place looks like a HUGE upgrade from the Madj.


Hi Stan, Thanks for letting us the opportunity to make you an offer for your next trip to Boca Chica. We have availability for a Luxury Room Arrival date January 16 2013 Departure date January 23 (Late departure at 6pm is ok) Free Wi-Fi internet access in all public areas of hotel Free use of the pool Room with ac Refrigerator in the room Safety box in the room Pricing for this high season is US$60 per night. Low season (September) would be US$55 To reserve, just contact me by e-mail, no deposit necessary. We would like to become your regular place to stay Regards, Louis-Marie Garant Hotel Garant & Suites

[MrHappy]

The guy at Hotel Garant seems really nice, I sent him an email yesterday asking about reservations for my Jan trip for a Luxury room and also asking about a late check out since my flight don't leave until 6pm.
I told him I was just there in Sept and plan to visit often and I received a response in about 1 hr..here is his reply.
Im emailing him back to book it, from the pics on his site the place looks like a HUGE upgrade from the Madj.


Hi Stan, Thanks for letting us the opportunity to make you an offer for your next trip to Boca Chica. We have availability for a Luxury Room Arrival date January 16 2013 Departure date January 23 (Late departure at 6pm is ok) Free Wi-Fi internet access in all public areas of hotel Free use of the pool Room with ac Refrigerator in the room Safety box in the room Pricing for this high season is US$60 per night. Low season (September) would be US$55 To reserve, just contact me by e-mail, no deposit necessary. We would like to become your regular place to stay Regards, Louis-Marie Garant Hotel Garant & Suites

The owner is a good guy.

Every hear of Garant Tools? He's one of the sons. Silly money... lots of it. Just don't mention it to him, he DOES NOT like to talk or hear about it. (did you see the bold, underline, italics???)

Just don't do any frat party shit there. He likes it low key. Act like an adult.

[yayow]

Quick update:

First I wanted to thank Sr. Tranquillo his friend Ken & Carlos for several tours around Yayowville. It's great to get live intel on day one. Unfortunately have had a small bout of bad ice or food. Has to be that, it can't b the alcohol. Lost a day and 1/2 but should be back in action this evening. Plan to check out El Bayte disco. Tomorrow into the surf.

I'll do a full blown trip report when I get back. I'm having computer problems (internal security, not hotel Wi-fi or ISOC).

61509

Good to meet and hang a bit with you. It could be a bit hard to contact me the next couple of days, I went to a couple of pool parties on Sunday, one in the afternoon and one at night. Unfortunately I misplaced my phone somewhere along the way, and I am useless without it. So it may be difficult to contact me right now. Hope your stomach is better soon.

[Skynyrd]

Good to meet and hang a bit with you. It could be a bit hard to contact me the next couple of days, I went to a couple of pool parties on Sunday, one in the afternoon and one at night. Unfortunately I misplaced my phone somewhere along the way, and I am useless without it. So it may be difficult to contact me right now. Hope your stomach is better soon.

REPLACE that phone before Jan 16th !! I'd be lost without YOU !!! lol :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[yayow]

REPLACE that phone before Jan 16th !! I'd be lost without YOU !!! lol :rofl::rofl::rofl:



You would be fine without me, no doubt, but the phone if I don't find it soon will be replaced, within the week, I am hoping I left it at one of the parties, and I can get it back, or maybe it fell out of my pocket in my car, will do a thorough search today. My major fear is that I put it on top of my car and drove off with it on top, I did that once before but realized it after about a block, and luckily it was still there. My numbers should be backed up this time, so I should have all my numbers except for the newer ones, the last three months or so, we shall see, how it works out.

[Skynyrd]

You would be fine without me, no doubt, but the phone if I don't find it soon will be replaced, within the week, I am hoping I left it at one of the parties, and I can get it back, or maybe it fell out of my pocket in my car, will do a thorough search today. My major fear is that I put it on top of my car and drove off with it on top, I did that once before but realized it after about a block, and luckily it was still there. My numbers should be backed up this time, so I should have all my numbers except for the newer ones, the last three months or so, we shall see, how it works out.

Oh yea I'm not worried about getting around or finding things without you, after your excellent tour and introductions to everyone in Sept, Im verp comfortable there.. It would just not be a PARTY without YOU dancing around, you make it all SO MUCH FUNNNNN:mrgreen:

[continentalmike]

DT, me and Dan stayed there in 2005... the BC trip from the NC down to BC for a couple of days... happy days with the girls and DT..

[DRCowboy]

DT, me and Dan stayed there in 2005... the BC trip from the NC down to BC for a couple of days... happy days with the girls and DT..

I understand completely. I was here ten years ago in Santo Domingo. I had no idea mongering existed. I made a day trip out and drank some beers and got to know a waitress. I suggested that before I return to the USA we meet for a date. She cashed out the register, told her friend to cover for her, came around the bar and led me by the hand up the hill......

[DRCowboy]

And another Hotel Garant story. On day three I stopped down to the Colmado and grabbed a couple of beers. On my way in back into the hotel a friend walked in with me. I had met him the night before. I pulled a beer from my bag. I walked into the kitchen area. I assumed there would be an opener somewhere. There on the side of the cabinet was an opener. I opened my beer and all of a sudden from behind me he is swearing. I said what's wrong. He explains that he has been here for two weeks and has been opening his beers with a spoon. I told him been there done that.

Opener in the kitchen, and at the Colmado above the checkout girl are can openers for 45 pesos.

[DRCowboy]

Quick update on Hotel Garant. The other day we had a power failure. Their Backup generator took over in approximately 5 seconds. My computer never lost signal (Wi-fi). Lights back on and TV reset in approximately another 5 seconds.

Directly below the breakfast area is their generator. It is 87 KW. Best comparison is the emergency generator for my father’s farm. Will/has run two freezers, two refrigerators, all the lights in house, barn and garage, TV, VCR, Dish, two stove elements (or one oven element) is 5 KW.

Breakfasts are 200 pesos. (1)Traditional – Eggs, plantains, salami w/ coffee. (2)American – ham & cheese omelet with toast. (3) Pancakes w/butter & syrup. (4) scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, peppers & onions. The reason I bring this up is on day #3, I ask if they could make me a fruit plate on the side. She said no problem, do I have the fruit. If while eating breakfast one of the “fruit sales girls” aka girl with basket on head stops I buy fruit for the next day. If not I pick some up in my travels. Options include bananas, mango, papaya, avocado, pineapple, melon (cantaloupe).
Laundry – There are washers and dryers in the corner of the office. I had never seen them doing anything other than towels and sheets. During Sr. Tranquillo’s mayoral inspections he asks me about that. I of course said that it’s the hotel’s laundry for towels & sheets. He then observed that they were washing pants. The next day when the boss was in he told me no problem they do laundry. I ask how much? Answer 20 pesos per piece. I have always avoided hotel laundries because they are traditionally expensive.

I prefer having a local do my laundry (I had help this trip). You haven’t lived until you have had your underwear washed, bleached, starched, ironed and folded for next to nothing.

[continentalmike]

Booked again for early December 2013

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Booked again for early December 2013

I will be back in january.

[JoseTalapia]

I stayed at the Garant the past 2 days. Rooms are $57 per night for a basic room, $67 per night for a superior room. The prices include tax and hotel prefers to be paid in cash. Hotel serves breakfast and that's it. I didn't try it so no comment. Two blocks from Duarte so the location is good.

The rooms are very basic with no amenities such as shampoo. Only one small bar of soap. However, the WIFI was good and they had a full size refrigerator in the room. Small old fashioned safe not big enough for a laptop but you can lock up your cash, passport and jewelry. The room had a nice flat screen TV and had plenty of channels. No phones in the room.

[JDR]

I stayed at the Garant the past 2 days. Rooms are $57 per night for a basic room, $67 per night for a superior room. The prices include tax and hotel prefers to be paid in cash. Hotel serves breakfast and that's it. I didn't try it so no comment. Two blocks from Duarte so the location is good.

The rooms are very basic with no amenities such as shampoo. Only one small bar of soap. However, the WIFI was good and they had a full size refrigerator in the room. Small old fashioned safe not big enough for a laptop but you can lock up your cash, passport and jewelry. The room had a nice flat screen TV and had plenty of channels. No phones in the room.

Its a nice enough hotel.

[continentalmike]

Its a nice enough hotel.

I agree - it's secure and clean. Quiet at night and the breakfast is cheap and good. There's parking for your car - limited but it's there.

You can walk right down to the action at Duarte in 2 mins.

[Jimmydr]

I agree - it's secure and clean. Quiet at night and the breakfast is cheap and good. There's parking for your car - limited but it's there.

You can walk right down to the action at Duarte in 2 mins.

To the right was an empanada Truck charging 15 pesos an item and around the corner is Freds Shack, awesome.

[JDR]

We had breakfast here a few days. Its 250 including coffee.

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[continentalmike]

To the right was an empanada Truck charging 15 pesos an item and around the corner is Freds Shack, awesome.

idd I mentioned they did my laundry for free as well?

[Jimmydr]

idd I mentioned they did my laundry for free as well?

Who did? The Hotel? If so, why?

[continentalmike]

Who did? The Hotel? If so, why?

yep the girls who who cleaned my room did my laundry as well... Of course it was just a few shirts and The occasional underwear.... But still a nice gesture.

I did tip a few peso's at breakfast but ontging major.

[Westy]

To the right was an empanada Truck charging 15 pesos an item and around the corner is Freds Shack, awesome.


idd I mentioned they did my laundry for free as well?

Mike ... the way you seguéd from the empanada truck to the laundry confused me ... why would anyone get their laundry done at an empanada truck?

:confused3: :rolleyes2: :doh::rofl:

[Jimmydr]

Mike ... the way you seguéd from the empanada truck to the laundry confused me ... why would anyone get their laundry done at an empanada truck?

:confused3: :rolleyes2: :doh::rofl:

We were talking about low cost or no cost options.

[Jimmydr]

yep the girls who who cleaned my room did my laundry as well... Of course it was just a few shirts and The occasional underwear.... But still a nice gesture.

I did tip a few peso's at breakfast but ontging major.

The lady at Freds said she would do my laundry, but not for free.

[Westy]

Okay, I understand, but the notion of the empanada-truck laundry is still funnier. :rolleyes2:

(Man. I'm getting too weird even for myself. I wish March would hurry up and get here.)

[Jimmydr]

Okay, I understand, but the notion of the empanada-truck laundry is still funnier. :rolleyes2:

(Man. I'm getting too weird even for myself. I wish March would hurry up and get here.)

You interested in a Franchise?

[Westy]

You interested in a Franchise?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

For some reason, they only want to book thru booking.com

[psriches]

For some reason, they only want to book thru booking.comYou can book Garant through Hotels.com as well!!

But I usually stay at Hotel Calypso when in the area.

[Rubicon]

For some reason, they only want to book thru booking.com

Just booked my room for my November trip and found it interesting that I was allowed to only reserve my room using a credit card, with payment, presumably in cash, to be made on arrival. Don't know if that is the booking site's thing or the hotel's preference.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Just booked my room for my November trip and found it interesting that I was allowed to only reserve my room using a credit card, with payment, presumably in cash, to be made on arrival. Don't know if that is the booking site's thing or the hotel's preference.

I thought you weren't coming?


They don't take credit cards there.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

You can book Garant through Hotels.com as well!!

But I usually stay at Hotel Calypso when in the area.

How is that Hotel? Where is that Hotel?

[Mr. Smooth]

How is that Hotel? Where is that Hotel?

Calypso is where I stayed on my only time going to BC. Toro was also there at the same time for a few days. It is a 3 story (I think) hotel about a 2 block walk just north of the eastern end of Duarte. Has good sized rooms, queen beds, balcony (my room faced the street in front.....a little noisy at night, would recommend a room toward the back away from the street) a big pool and a key type safe.


When I was there in March of '12, I paid $45 a night. Wasn't a great hotel, but the location relative to Duarte and the beach, was very convenient. Could walk to the Boathouse in a few minutes.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

When I was there in March of '12, I paid $45 a night. Wasn't a great hotel, but the location relative to Duarte and the beach, was very convenient. Could walk to the Boathouse in a few minutes.

Garant feels like home to me. At $50 a night, it works for now.

[Rubicon]

I thought you weren't coming?


They don't take credit cards there.

I had posted elsewhere that when I attempted to change my flight to Negril JB wanted $900 in the fare difference, and $150 in change fees. So Boca it is.

[greydread]

Calypso is where I stayed on my only time going to BC. Toro was also there at the same time for a few days. It is a 3 story (I think) hotel about a 2 block walk just north of the eastern end of Duarte. Has good sized rooms, queen beds, balcony (my room faced the street in front.....a little noisy at night, would recommend a room toward the back away from the street) a big pool and a key type safe.


When I was there in March of '12, I paid $45 a night. Wasn't a great hotel, but the location relative to Duarte and the beach, was very convenient. Could walk to the Boathouse in a few minutes.

Holy flyby.

I spent almost all of March '12 in Boca and Santo Domingo. I was a block away at Villa Florencia for like 8 nights. I spent the last night of that trip at Calypso just so I wouldn't have to roll my bags too far.

[Mr. Smooth]

Holy flyby.

I spent almost all of March '12 in Boca and Santo Domingo. I was a block away at Villa Florencia for like 8 nights. I spent the last night of that trip at Calypso just so I wouldn't have to roll my bags too far.

That was the start of a 2 week trip then. I was at the Calypso from about the 16th thru 19th or something like that before heading up to the north coast to finish my last 10 days.

Guess we just missed each other or were there at the same time and didn't know it!

I'll be back in BC from Sept 8-12, reserved at the El Gaucho Hotel. $35 a night. Even though yayow isn't running his bar anymore, he'll be freed up to hang there, or wherever, with him back in retirement mode, so I hope to catch up with him for a beer or two.

Come on down if you can make it.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

That was the start of a 2 week trip then. I was at the Calypso from about the 16th thru 19th or something like that before heading up to the north coast to finish my last 10 days.

Guess we just missed each other or were there at the same time and didn't know it!

I'll be back in BC from Sept 8-12, reserved at the El Gaucho Hotel. $35 a night. Even though yayow isn't running his bar anymore, he'll be freed up to hang there, or wherever, with him back in retirement mode, so I hope to catch up with him for a beer or two.

Come on down if you can make it.

I have my second of three trips coming. This one is 9 days.

[JDR]

Another great stay


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[Señor JDR of Medellin]

I agree - it's secure and clean. Quiet at night and the breakfast is cheap and good. There's parking for your car - limited but it's there.

You can walk right down to the action at Duarte in 2 mins.

Its better than nice enough. Now there are chicas hanging in front, day and night.

[Hunter]

Its better than nice enough. Now there are chicas hanging in front, day and night.

Hey there is my room in the corner....That's the suite for $62.00.....I was happy with that room. Nicer bed than the regular rooms and bigger overall room. Jimmy loved watching soccer on my couch :wink:

I would open up my curtains at 11AM bleary eyed and Jimmy would be down at pool with his harem waving at me :lol::lol:

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Hey there is my room in the corner....That's the suite for $62.00.....I was happy with that room. Nicer bed than the regular rooms and bigger overall room. Jimmy loved watching soccer on my couch :wink:

I would open up my curtains at 11AM bleary eyed and Jimmy would be down at pool with his harem waving at me :lol::lol:

More like noon or 1PM.

[MrHappy]

Another great stay


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Easily the cleanest, most organized and well built hotel in Boca Chica. Villa Florencia is a very close second.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Easily the cleanest, most organized and well built hotel in Boca Chica. Villa Florencia is a very close second.

Is there a link for that Hotel?

[MrHappy]

Is there a link for that Hotel?


Sure... http://www.villaflorencia.net/location.html

[JDR]

Very peaceful here

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they put signs up to keep the chicas from sitting here.


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[greydread]

Easily the cleanest, most organized and well built hotel in Boca Chica. Villa Florencia is a very close second.

Okay, now I gotta check this place out.

Villa Florencia was downright opulent. Shit, I had a laundry machine in the bathroom, complete sets of champagne flutes, brandy snifters, every kitchen appliance imaginable and I've seen less secure doors on bank vaults. One key turn operates 2 deadbolts, the 2nd turn operates 2 more. Once I get a Ho....I got a Ho, LOL.... and Italian (from Italy) Marble, fixtures and chandeliers everywhere and the staff treated everyone like Admirals.

I'm dying to see what 1st best is like.

[Hunter]

Okay, now I gotta check this place out.

Villa Florencia was downright opulent. Shit, I had a laundry machine in the bathroom, complete sets of champagne flutes, brandy snifters, every kitchen appliance imaginable and I've seen less secure doors on bank vaults. One key turn operates 2 deadbolts, the 2nd turn operates 2 more. Once I get a Ho....I got a Ho, LOL.... and Italian (from Italy) Marble, fixtures and chandeliers everywhere and the staff treated everyone like Admirals.

I'm dying to see what 1st best is like.

Garant is not opulent...lol...look at the pics...its a 2 star USA hotel...It is very clean and the maids are cool...I like the setup...my corner room was great for 62 bucks...but comeon its not even close to Florencia from what you told me.....

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Garant is not opulent...lol...look at the pics...its a 2 star USA hotel...It is very clean and the maids are cool...I like the setup...my corner room was great for 62 bucks...but comeon its not even close to Florencia from what you told me.....

Its like a Red Roof in.
It serves its purpose.

You want better, stay in the Capital. Jurragua is about $100 - $150 a night.

[Hunter]

Its like a Red Roof in.
It serves its purpose.

You want better, stay in the Capital. Jurragua is about $100 - $150 a night.

If you want better in Boca you stay at Villa Florencia is the point.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

If you want better in Boca you stay at Villa Florencia is the point.

Do you really need better to watch soccer and sleep to 1PM? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[greydread]

Its like a Red Roof in.
It serves its purpose.

You want better, stay in the Capital. Jurragua is about $100 - $150 a night.

My 1st night in the D.R. was at the then, Intercontinental. If you've ever stayed at Intercontinental hotels anywhere on Earth, you wanted your money back.

Then I found the Acuarium and it was ON. There's 3 or 4 casitas within 3 blocks of the Acuarium. Shit, maybe more now.

I started staying in Boca Chica because I got tired if going to the D.R. for 8-9 days in Feb and coming home more pale than before I left, in sleeping all day, out partying and up fucking all night. Many trips I never made it to the beach at all.

[greydread]

Do you really need better to watch soccer and sleep to 1PM? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

You never know. You might get locked down for a coupla days and not leave the hotel. Might as well be comfortable.

Colmado delivers...everything, even Punani. That colmado across the street from where Playboy was (next to the Hamilton)? Dude would bring my booze, mixers, snacks, breakfast shit and the Ho waiting for him across the street and bring them all on his little moto and the watchi-man would bring them all up to the room. I get real lazy in vacation, sometimes.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

You never know. You might get locked down for a coupla days and not leave the hotel. Might as well be comfortable.



Garant was very comfortable but I know what you mean.

[greydread]

Garant was very comfortable but I know what you mean.

Seriously, I plan to try it. If Happy says it's good, it's good.

One of the things VF doesn't have is amenities outside the room. I'm not a pool Guy but I like having a bar/ restaurant on site.

[MrHappy]

Okay, now I gotta check this place out.

Villa Florencia was downright opulent. Shit, I had a laundry machine in the bathroom, complete sets of champagne flutes, brandy snifters, every kitchen appliance imaginable and I've seen less secure doors on bank vaults. One key turn operates 2 deadbolts, the 2nd turn operates 2 more. Once I get a Ho....I got a Ho, LOL.... and Italian (from Italy) Marble, fixtures and chandeliers everywhere and the staff treated everyone like Admirals.

I'm dying to see what 1st best is like.

Umm.. maybe I didn't phrase that correctly.

Garant is simple, very clean, organized, and very well run.

Florencia is Garant on Steroids.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Seriously, I plan to try it. If Happy says it's good, it's good.

One of the things VF doesn't have is amenities outside the room. I'm not a pool Guy but I like having a bar/ restaurant on site.

I need a pool and an outside area to hang around, eat, bullshit.


I see it on booking.com and its $120 plus tax for a two bedroom.


The beach is fine for a few hours but the pool area is available all day and night.

[Irie]

I need a pool and an outside area to hang around, eat, bullshit.


I see it on booking.com and its $120 plus tax for a two bedroom.


The beach is fine for a few hours but the pool area is available all day and night.


I'm generally a beach person myself, but I have to say having a pool available is really nice at times. Especially with the chicas who don't mind swimming.........just not in the ocean. It can be a lot of fun. :wink:

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

I'm generally a beach person myself, but I have to say having a pool available is really nice at times. Especially with the chicas who don't mind swimming.........just not in the ocean. It can be a lot of fun. :wink:

We can sit outside the room or poolside. We have a large frig and stock with whatever we need. Its nice and quiet.

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

They did a bag of dirty clothing for 200 pesos


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110558&d=1417961124


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110556&d=1417961113


that water was 100 pesos


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[JDR]

We were eating empanadas off the truck for 15 pesos when the cook at the hotel said she would make them for us and they were very good. We had them the last four days there.

[Drjetman]

I wonder how Boca Chica is for Christmas?

[JDR]

I wonder how Boca Chica is for Christmas?

I think because X mas is coming, many more chicas came to town and many were happy with 500 a shot. They cleaned up the place with many less illegals.

[JDR]

The security guard at the Hotel showed me this


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBv6UNix5xo

[JDR]

Made fresh daily


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110601&d=1418089989

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

Maxi was upgraded to the Suite thru Bookinging.com



http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110688&d=1418131506

the two rooms next to him were empty


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nice view

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110690&d=1418131510


we were setting up for dinner

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

We arranged for mario to deliver 5 meals to the hotel


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110704&d=1418136469


we set up near maxi's room

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110705&d=1418136475


1500 pesos

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110706&d=1418136483


and enough leftovers for lunch next day for 3

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

making breakfast at the Garant


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110976&d=1418303637


empanadas


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110978&d=1418303641

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110977&d=1418303639

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

Garant is well stocked


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111013&d=1418321774


hard at work in the kitchen


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111014&d=1418321777

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

You can get fresh fruit daily


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111016&d=1418322142


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111018&d=1418322145

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

One wingman has a full breakfast

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111019&d=1418322413

the other wingman has these


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111020&d=1418322415


anything you want


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111021&d=1418322416

[Drjetman]

Is the Garant somewhat like the New Garden where the chicas hang around?

[JDR]

Is the Garant somewhat like the New Garden where the chicas hang around?

There are chicas outside day and night. Sometimes 4-6 of them.

[greydread]

You can get fresh fruit daily


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111016&d=1418322142)





It should be noted that the thing on the Haitian Lady's head is not a hat, it's what that whole big ass pan full of bananas rests on as she makes her way down the street. I have no idea how they do that.

[QueGuapo]

It should be noted that the thing on the Haitian Lady's head is not a hat, it's what that whole big ass pan full of bananas rests on as she makes her way down the street. I have no idea how they do that.It is actually not that difficult. There is s woman in Sosua that goes around with that every morning and I usually buy bananas from her. She made me try that thing once and I was able to walk few steps without dropping anything. With a little training it would not be difficult to walk normally...

[JDR]

Start your day off with one or two of these

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111305&d=1418437101

[MrHappy]

Start your day off with one or two of these

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111305&d=1418437101)

The first time I've seen these served on a plate...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[JDR]

The first time I've seen these served on a plate...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Well how do you serve a few?

[thunderstar]

They must be REALLY good - this photo has been posted around 10 times over a number of threads!

[JDR]

They must be REALLY good - this photo has been posted around 10 times over a number of threads!

I fell in love with them. Better than ice cream.

[MrHappy]

Well how do you serve a few?

They usually wrap them with a napkin and put them in a paper bag.

Less waste with the method they use for you.

[TNT72]

They must be REALLY good - this photo has been posted around 10 times over a number of threads!

I was thinking the exact same thing!:rofl:

[JDR]

They usually wrap them with a napkin and put them in a paper bag.

Less waste with the method they use for you.

What can I say about the garant, its a classy place.

[whatever]

I wonder how Boca Chica is for Christmas?

The weeks leading up to Christmas are possibly the best time of year to be
there. I spent a week there between Thanksgiving and Christmas and it
was my best visit to BC as far as the quality of experience with the girls.
The reason is there are a huge number of people living close by in Santo
Domingo. Most have Christmas presents to buy and they need money. It's an
easy day trip for the available SD girls to go to BC in their free time
and see if they can make some extra money doing some tricks. There are
lots more fresh girls (as opposed to burned out whores) to pick from. The
average quality of looks and attitude goes up during that period.

[JDR]

The weeks leading up to Christmas are possibly the best time of year to be
there. I spent a week there between Thanksgiving and Christmas and it
was my best visit to BC as far as the quality of experience with the girls.
The reason is there are a huge number of people living close by in Santo
Domingo. Most have Christmas presents to buy and they need money. It's an
easy day trip for the available SD girls to go to BC in their free time
and see if they can make some extra money doing some tricks. There are
lots more fresh girls (as opposed to burned out whores) to pick from. The
average quality of looks and attitude goes up during that period.

It was a very good week to be there. we will return next year.

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

We were getting ready for a delivery from Marios


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[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

Breakfast time


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http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111542&d=1418566704


stuff gets cooked fast here


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111543&d=1418566711

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

Early morning at the hotel



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[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

Breakfast daily


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121559&d=1436902897


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121560&d=1436902906


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[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

We ate outside our rooms everyday


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121562&d=1436903106


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[JDR]

We set up a party by pool area


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121565&d=1436903558


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121566&d=1436903562

[Jimmydr]

This Hotel dont look bad Maybe I'll give it a try in Jan.
How far is the walk to Piano bar?

Took you 2.5 years to give it a try.

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

We ordered a feast from the Hotel

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121710&d=1437154960


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121709&d=1437154658


enough for days and 30 meals


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http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121712&d=1437154981

[Jimmydr]

We ordered a feast from the Hotel

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121710&d=1437154960)


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121709&d=1437154658)


enough for days and 30 meals


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121711&d=1437154972)


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121712&d=1437154981)

I told them food for ten and it was enough for thirty.


The bill was 1,700 pesos.:biggrin:

[Jimmydr]

Breakfast daily


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121559&d=1436902897)


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121560&d=1436902906)


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2-3 a day, 7 out of 8 days.:iconTU::iconTU::iconTU:

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

The guys were very happy with the meal


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121766&d=1437181064


the chicas wanted shrimp


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121767&d=1437181077

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121770&d=1437181488


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121771&d=1437181495


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The Garant is home.

[MrHappy]

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121770&d=1437181488)


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121771&d=1437181495)


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The Garant is home.

You know what's funny.....? Remember when I recommended that hotel to you guys years ago? I'm glad to see you finally made it there. :p

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

We had the corner on the first floor


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121844&d=1437311773


we made a mess

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121845&d=1437311776


at 6am, it was quiet

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121846&d=1437311779

[greydread]

Did anybody get one of the suites? They're only like $80 a night.

[Hunter]

Did anybody get one of the suites? They're only like $80 a night.

JJ had one end of the 1st floor hall and I had the other....

only $60 low season rates....JJs was nicer with an actual wall separting his areas....the best thing is the beds are bigger with head board.....

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

JJ had one end of the 1st floor hall and I had the other....

only $60 low season rates....JJs was nicer with an actual wall separting his areas....the best thing is the beds are bigger with head board.....

I am a regular there, for last 3 years.

[Jimmydr]

JJ had one end of the 1st floor hall and I had the other....

only $60 low season rates....JJs was nicer with an actual wall separting his areas....the best thing is the beds are bigger with head board.....

They put you far from us because you made so much rukus:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[greydread]

They put you far from us because you made so much rukus:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Don't tell me he had those Ho's up all night screaming again....

[Jimmydr]

Don't tell me he had those Ho's up all night screaming again....

He was watching soccer and yelling the entire week.:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Skynyrd]

It was a very good week to be there. we will return next year.

CANCEL THAT...WE RETURN IN DECEMBER

[Jimmydr]

CANCEL THAT...WE RETURN IN DECEMBER

An Invasion of TWO!

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

Daily cleaning of the pool


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121949&d=1437604661


my daily breakfast

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121950&d=1437604667


they have waffles as well


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121951&d=1437604673

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

Made to order daily

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122043&d=1437835768

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122044&d=1437835771

lots of bacon

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122045&d=1437835773

[Señor JayJay of Medellin]

preparing the empanadas

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122090&d=1437917130

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122088&d=1437916933

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122089&d=1437916938

[greydread]

All those gott daam "floaters"!


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121949&d=1437604661

[Westy]

All those gott daam "floaters"!


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121949&d=1437604661)


I don't see the problem with floaters. I float, too - even with two aluminum 80-cf tanks, I needed 16 pounds of lead ballast to keep me comfortably underwater on the Boca Chica reefs. Maybe it's too much fizz in those Presidentes; I had to tighten up my BC harness considerably when we got down to 134 feet on my deepest-yet dive, Wednesday afternoon.

(It might appear that I'm unconsciously misinterpreting Greydread's comment. Let me assure you, I am CONSCIOUSLY 'misinterpreting' his post.)

[greydread]

I don't see the problem with floaters. I float, too - even with two aluminum 80-cf tanks, I needed 16 pounds of lead ballast to keep me comfortably underwater on the Boca Chica reefs. Maybe it's too much fizz in those Presidentes; I had to tighten up my BC harness considerably when we got down to 134 feet on my deepest-yet dive, Wednesday afternoon.

(It might appear that I'm unconsciously misinterpreting Greydread's comment. Let me assure you, I am CONSCIOUSLY 'misinterpreting' his post.)
Allow me to clarify: LATEX FLOATERS

http://www.newsbiscuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/353-canal-condom.jpg

[Westy]

Allow me to clarify: LATEX FLOATERS

Click to see pic (http://www.newsbiscuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/353-canal-condom.jpg)

I see your point!

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122107&d=1438052074

[SeaWeed]

CANCEL THAT...WE RETURN IN DECEMBER
what are the dates?

[Jimmydr]

On the ground now staying at Hotel Garant (http://www.hotelgarant.com/). Not fancy but good basic rooms. Very clean, good water pressure and lots of hot water. AC and fan works great. 1-1/2 block from Duarte, secure and very quite. Wi-Fi 6 Mbps strong signal in my room, pool and breakfast area. Luxury room for $ 50.00/night. Breakfast quite good RD 200.

Book direct, stay 7 nights and get a discount.

[JayJay]

Breakfast poolside

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126445&d=1451084947

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[JayJay]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126447&d=1451085091

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126448&d=1451085096

[Westy]

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126447&d=1451085091)

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126448&d=1451085096)
Matthew, the owner, and his crepes ...

I had the crepes for breakfast one morning, too, rolled up with eggs and bacon. They were good, but unless you're jonesing for that sweet syrup, they weren't any better than the empanadas.

[Jimmydr]

Matthew, the owner, and his crepes ...

I had the crepes for breakfast one morning, too, rolled up with eggs and bacon. They were good, but unless you're jonesing for that sweet syrup, they weren't any better than the empanadas.

I didn't get around to trying one.:mad:

[Westy]

I didn't get around to trying one.:mad:
There's always next time, if you want to do a "next time" in Boca Chica.

[JDR]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=149605&d=1519773361

6 years later

[Al Nyc]

The Garant definitely looks nice, but has any one ever stayed recently at the Zapata Hotel? I vaguely remember some people praising the place years ago.

[MrHappy]

The Garant definitely looks nice, but has any one ever stayed recently at the Zapata Hotel? I vaguely remember some people praising the place years ago.


There were a lot of mixed opinions about the Zapata years ago. Some good, but quite a few not so good.

Roughly ten years ago, the owner wanted it to be a family hotel, but wanted mongers to stay there too. He didn't treat the monger ones very well. I and a friend went there once with our wives, and they really treated her (us) badly.

The guy's son practically called my wife a whore.

There was also a disco next door that belonged to a hotel further back off of the beach, and it would go until 3-4 every morning, making sleep damn near impossible.

But ten years is a long time, and somebody should take one for the team and check it out again and report back.

I bet Yayow could tell us something, and I bet it wouldn't be too monger friendly.

[Hunter]

Garant is like home...It is perfect monger hotel...with pool and seats....Granted it is a 2-3 star hotel but something about it makes it a great monger hotel....The corner rooms are great if you playa like me...haha...

Thing with Boca I noticed is the hotels on the beach in monger duerte area are all OLD and run down. Minkys place is OLD...his room wasnt bad as he had penthouse...but forget the others...Big Dave left pronto....Rafas place looked old....I stayed at Italian place near Yayow...not bad but still like the Garant better. That new place X stayed at is new but you have to go through restaurant...

Jimmy and I walked through the brand new hotel on the beach near rafas place....200usd a night...didnt have a monger feel to it....no bueno...but yimmy loved the pool...145 for rooms looking at road....this is place they tore down all the shacks on beach....big bucks italian dude bought it supposedly....

The Valencia is the bomb where Grey stays when he was a playa...:p

[greydread]

Garant is like home...It is perfect monger hotel...with pool and seats....Granted it is a 2-3 star hotel but something about it makes it a great monger hotel....The corner rooms are great if you playa like me...haha...

Thing with Boca I noticed is the hotels on the beach in monger duerte area are all OLD and run down. Minkys place is OLD...his room wasnt bad as he had penthouse...but forget the others...Big Dave left pronto....Rafas place looked old....I stayed at Italian place near Yayow...not bad but still like the Garant better. That new place X stayed at is new but you have to go through restaurant...

Jimmy and I walked through the brand new hotel on the beach near rafas place....200usd a night...didnt have a monger feel to it....no bueno...but yimmy loved the pool...145 for rooms looking at road....this is place they tore down all the shacks on beach....big bucks italian dude bought it supposedly....

The Valencia is the bomb where Grey stays when he was a playa...:p
The true value of Villa Florencia is the 2 and 3 BR apartments. 1BR at $100 a night is okay, considering the opulence but 3 Guys in a 3BR for $175 with a balcony that stretches across all bedrooms and the living room, washing machine, fully stocked gourmet kitchen with dishwasher and a view to die for is the shit. Every Chica who walks in the door leaves her thong somewhere between there and the bedroom. Most don't make it past the living room pit so don't be hating.

Also, don't hate on El Capitan. As long as you can get one of the sea-view terrace apartments you are guaranteed a degree of satisfaction with your choice. :tongue-new:

[JDR]

The true value of Villa Florencia is the 2 and 3 BR apartments. 1BR at $100 a night is okay, considering the opulence but 3 Guys in a 3BR for $175 with a balcony that stretches across all bedrooms and the living room, washing machine, fully stocked gourmet kitchen with dishwasher and a view to die for is the shit. Every Chica who walks in the door leaves her thong somewhere between there and the bedroom. Most don't make it past the living room pit so don't be hating.

Also, don't hate on El Capitan. As long as you can get one of the sea-view terrace apartments you are guaranteed a degree of satisfaction with your choice. :tongue-new:

They didn't show us any three bedrooms.

[greydread]

They didn't show us any three bedrooms.
There are 2 up on the top floor and you have to book them well in advance. There are two booking agents for this property, one is Italian and the other is Dominican and they represent separate business interests. The Dominican Guy (can't find his card) got us the better deals. All the apartments are owned by Italian families who come into town seasonally and rented out the rest of the year. It's a good deal for them and a good deal for us.

The watchie-man there is cool as Hell and he's really more of a concierge. when I get there I give him a list and gets a moto-kid to bring water, booze, snacks, Punani, massage Lady, whatever. They have a Husband and Wife housekeeping team and for a small consideration they keep your place immaculate. I caught them shining the glass teardrops hanging from the chandelier. It's the people who work there who bring the real opulence to the place and every tome I stayed there I went away feeling spoiled. I can't even count the times that we were out in front of the place just kicking it with the watchie-man and scooped up some cuties headed down the hill to El Batey who never made it there that night or else got there late with extra cash and dick on their breath.

[JDR]

There are 2 up on the top floor and you have to book them well in advance. There are two booking agents for this property, one is Italian and the other is Dominican and they represent separate business interests. The Dominican Guy (can't find his card) got us the better deals. All the apartments are owned by Italian families who come into town seasonally and rented out the rest of the year. It's a good deal for them and a good deal for us.

The watchie-man there is cool as Hell and he's really more of a concierge. when I get there I give him a list and gets a moto-kid to bring water, booze, snacks, Punani, massage Lady, whatever. They have a Husband and Wife housekeeping team and for a small consideration they keep your place immaculate. I caught them shining the glass teardrops hanging from the chandelier. It's the people who work there who bring the real opulence to the place and every tome I stayed there I went away feeling spoiled. I can't even count the times that we were out in front of the place just kicking it with the watchie-man and scooped up some cuties headed down the hill to El Batey who never made it there that night or else got there late with extra cash and dick on their breath.

For $70 a night, I would stay there.

[Hunter]

They didn't show us any three bedrooms.

I think you are getting hotels mixed up. Grey is talking about Valencia which is that big hotel kinda behind Garant away from beach....

We toured the brand new hotel/condo hotel on the beach that Grey hasnt seen because it is brand new....We didnt tour Valenica...

[JDR]

I think you are getting hotels mixed up. Grey is talking about Valencia which is that big hotel kinda behind Garant away from beach....

We toured the brand new hotel/condo hotel on the beach that Grey hasnt seen because it is brand new....We didnt tour Valenica...

We have something new to do in December.

[greydread]

I think you are getting hotels mixed up. Grey is talking about Valencia which is that big hotel kinda behind Garant away from beach....

We toured the brand new hotel/condo hotel on the beach that Grey hasnt seen because it is brand new....We didnt tour Valenica...
Does the "brand new hotel" have a name? It looks like BC is getting serious about being a vacay destination.

[JDR]

Does the "brand new hotel" have a name? It looks like BC is getting serious about being a vacay destination.

I didn't ask. I was too busy looking around. Anyone down there can get me a name and I will add it to my report.

[MrHappy]

Does the "brand new hotel" have a name? It looks like BC is getting serious about being a vacay destination.


It's about fucking time.

Villa Florencia is over the top nice, and there's a hotel where the BoatHouse Bar used to be, but it looks like some folks are finally getting serious about converting the place.

[Hunter]

It's about fucking time.

Villa Florencia is over the top nice, and there's a hotel where the BoatHouse Bar used to be, but it looks like some folks are finally getting serious about converting the place.

I dont know if this new hotel is going to make it with those prices...I think theire target market is higher end Italians...maybe it will suceed...you guys would be shocked how they bulldozed all the bars and chairs in front of the hotel...money talks...low end beach chairs and bars walk.....

Grey the name is something "residence" I cant find it on google...too new....I will ask yayow....

[JDR]

I dont know if this new hotel is going to make it with those prices...I think theire target market is higher end Italians...maybe it will suceed...you guys would be shocked how they bulldozed all the bars and chairs in front of the hotel...money talks...low end beach chairs and bars walk.....

Grey the name is something "residence" I cant find it on google...too new....I will ask yayow....

They will never be full, year round.