Hotel El Encuentro Surf Lodge
Encuentro 57000,, 57000 Cabarete, Dominican Republic – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 319 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff was the highlight of my stay and Michel was very kind and professional.

We booked the Beach Bungalow for two nights at the Encuentro Surf Lodge, one being NYE. The bungalow itself was beautiful, spacious and at a really good location, less than 2 min walk from the Hideaway beach. We loved the little attention for details like the fresh flowers. The pool is huge as it's only shared with two other bungalows, that was great. Wifi is perfect, which was important as we work online while travelling. The staff is super welcoming and friendly and whenever we had a question, it got answered.

Great value stay. Beautifully restored facilities in a beautiful location

Breakfast was great, the ecofriendly environment and design of the facilities with friendly reminders to help with saving energy. Beach was too windy, perfect for surfers but not to just relax in the water. Is good to drive around the streets of the hotel, other beach spots appear that are more private and friendly to non surfers.

The best thing about this hotel is the staff, and that’s saying a lot because everything here is amazing. The staff is incredibly kind, accommodating, and fun. The food here ... awesome, to say the least! The pool is very clean and a great place to relax. The studio rooms are very clean and comfortable and the mini kitchen is a great value added to this property and allows for more independence on long stays (we were there for about a month). Walking distance to encuentro beach. We will absolutely be back!

Super clean. Friendly staff. Well situated and ultra peaceful.

I stayed in the bungalow. The staff were lovely, the location was perfect, and the rooms seemed new and clean. The small kitchen was convenient, and the lighting of the room was great.

Amazing beach access from the bungalows and a short walk from the main lodge. Surf doesn't get much better right out the front door. Very secluded. The food was GREAT! Staff was very welcoming and the place is very well kept.

The staff is amazing, the room is a little small but very comfortable, the breakfast is gooooood!

Location to surfing. The staff gave great service

El Encuentro Surf Lodge
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Richard
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Sebastian
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Jamie
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Marie
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Alex
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Jeffrey
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Kurt
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Michael
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Double Room
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Family Bungalow
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Superior Bungalow
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Bungalow - Beach Front
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Max adults: 14. Max children: 4 |
Villa - Beach Front
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About El Encuentro Surf Lodge
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Encuentro Beach0.9 miles
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Cabarete4.3 miles
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Playa Dorada12.2 miles
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Restaurant Lodge Café0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Lodge Café0 miles
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Ocean/Sea Atlantic Ocean0.2 miles
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Encuentro Beach White sandSwimming, Watching the Sunset1,200 feet
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Gregorio Luperón International Airport7.5 miles
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Cibao International Airport27.8 miles
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Samaná El Catey International Airport58.5 miles
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RetryLodge Café & Restaurant
Food: Caribbean, Italian, Local, International
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
5 reasons to choose El Encuentro Surf Lodge
Why book with us?
Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
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One of our top picks in Cabarete
Amenities of El Encuentro Surf Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Aerobics Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Water sports facilities (on site) Additional charge
- Mini golf Additional charge
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool with view
- Saltwater pool
Spa
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Crib by request
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Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
El Encuentro Surf Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform El Encuentro Surf Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about El Encuentro Surf Lodge
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Guests staying at El Encuentro Surf Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Check-in at El Encuentro Surf Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.
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El Encuentro Surf Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Windsurfing
- Beachfront
- Horseback riding
- Personal trainer
- Yoga classes
- Themed dinners
- Full-body massage
- Walking tours
- Fitness classes
- Aerobics
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Beach
- Fitness
- Bike tours
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From the nearest airport, you can get to El Encuentro Surf Lodge by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 20min
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The prices at El Encuentro Surf Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from El Encuentro Surf Lodge.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at El Encuentro Surf Lodge (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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El Encuentro Surf Lodge is 3.1 miles from the center of Cabarete.
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El Encuentro Surf Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Lodge Café & Restaurant
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Room options at El Encuentro Surf Lodge include:
- Studio
- Double
- Bungalow
- Villa