9.3

530 reviews

El Encuentro Surf Lodge

El Encuentro Surf Lodge

Encuentro 57000,, Cabarete, 57000, Dominican Republic

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+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

El Encuentro Surf Lodge

Welcome to El Encuentro Surf Lodge, your seaside sanctuary nestled in the vibrant Sosúa, Dominican Republic! Just a quick 4.9mi from the bustling city center, this gem offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. For as low as $114 a night, you can kick back and soak in the sun with stunning ocean views right from the terrace. Whether you’re sipping cocktails by the outdoor swimming pool or indulging in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, every moment here is a delight.

Have a thirst for adventure? El Encuentro has you covered! Explore the vibrant underwater world with snorkeling, partake in exhilarating water sports, or even gallop along the beach with horseback riding – all available for an extra charge. After a day of excitement, unwind with a soothing massage or lounge in the beautiful garden with beach chairs. Plus, you'll appreciate the convenience of free WiFi and private parking, making your stay as effortless as it is enjoyable.

The Lodge boasts an impressive 530 reviews, showcasing its reputation as a top-notch destination for travelers seeking a tropical escape. The friendly staff, cozy rooms equipped with air conditioning and kitchenettes, and the option for room service ensure that your stay is tailored to comfort and convenience. Don't forget to take advantage of the local tours at the tour desk, and let the exploration begin!

At El Encuentro Surf Lodge, the excitement doesn’t stop with the sun-soaked days and serene evenings. Dive into a culinary adventure at the Acacia Restaurant where the flavors of the Caribbean mingle with Italian and international cuisines to tantalize your taste buds! Unwind in a family-friendly ambient while savoring local dishes crafted with fresh, authentic ingredients. With every meal, you can enjoy the picturesque views that make dining here an experience you'll not soon forget. The friendly staff are always eager to recommend their favorite dishes, ensuring that your taste buds will be dancing throughout your stay!

But it’s not all just about relaxation and meals—there’s endless fun to be had right on your doorstep! Whether you’re looking to catch some thrilling waves or prefer a more tranquil way to spend your time, the Lodge provides plenty of options. From snorkeling in the clear, turquoise waters to horseback riding along the sandy shore, the playful spirit of the Dominican Republic beckons to be discovered. Embrace the laying back lifestyle with a massage in the garden, or simply enjoy time in the saltwater pool while soaking up the sun—there’s something for everyone!

As the sun begins to set, your stay continues to unfold with a multitude of options for both relaxation and entertainment. With private parking and complimentary WiFi, you can venture out to explore the local attractions or just stay in your cozy accommodation. Whether you choose to relax in your stylish double room, spacious superior studio, or the delightful beach-front bungalow, El Encuentro Surf Lodge stands out as a dreamy escape. So grab your gear, gather your friends or family, and get ready for a trip full of memories waiting to happen!

Closest airports

Puerto Plata Airport

7.9mi

Cibao International Airport

27.7mi

Samaná El Catey International Airport

58.3mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Ocean view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

View

Barbecue

Rooms

Double Room in El Encuentro Surf Lodge

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Double Room

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Minibar

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Welcome to our Double Room! This spacious 269 sqft room is perfect for two adults, offering the comfort of 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed. Enjoy the garden view from your private terrace while savoring a refreshing drink from the minibar. Stay cool with air conditioning and take a relaxing shower in your own private bathroom.

Superior Studio in El Encuentro Surf Lodge

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Superior Studio

1 King Size Bed

2 Sofa Beds

540 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Terrace

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious Superior Studio, offering a private terrace with garden view, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a king size bed, ensuring a relaxing stay for up to 4 adults and 1 child.

Superior Bungalow in El Encuentro Surf Lodge

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Superior Bungalow

3 King Size Beds

1940 sqft

Ocean view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Welcome to our spacious Superior Bungalow, boasting a generous 1938 sqft of living space, perfect for families or groups of up to 6 adults and 3 children. With breathtaking ocean and garden views, a fully equipped kitchen, private terrace, and luxurious amenities, our bungalow is the ideal escape for those seeking comfort and tranquility.

Bungalow - Beach Front in El Encuentro Surf Lodge

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Bungalow - Beach Front

2 Queen Size Beds

430 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Experience pure luxury and tranquility in our spacious Beach Front Bungalow. Admire the breathtaking garden view from your private terrace, indulge in the convenience of a fully equipped kitchenette, and unwind in ultimate comfort with two Queen size beds.

Guest reviews

9.3

530 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Amber

10

May 2023

My partner and I had the absolute best time at El Encuentro Surf Lodge. This was the 14th country we've visited together and was one of our favorite places we ever stayed. The entire place has the best ambiance with an incredible garden everywhere you look. The staff was incredibly kind and went out of their way to make sure we had the best experience. The food was so fresh and absolutely delicious. They even provide activities like yoga and bachata lessons (thank you so much to the amazing teachers that taught us! See the picture attached for our bachata lesson!). We came out to surf and booked a refresher lesson with their neighboring surf school and had the most incredible experience with him. They catered the entire lesson to what we needed to work on and made sure we had an incredible day. I cannot speak more highly of this place and have already recommended it to several others. If you are even close to this area, book this place. I guarantee you will love it as much as we did.

Nothing! Everything was great!

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Susanne

10

June 2023

The intimate vibe and the staff were just amazing .. genuinely friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic! Felt at home as soon as we arrived as we were greeted by “King JC” and Staff. Lots of smiles and laughs with them and the food and atmosphere of the restaurant/bar was cool and the food so yummy and pretty in presentation. The yoga studio offered another quiet peaceful place to stretch and chill out. I traveled with two friends and we were able to do massages and a snorkeling excursion on a perfect day with a fantastic company arranged by the Surf Lodge which was also incredible! Also enjoyed the privacy of our unit and its proximity to the pool which was perfect temperature. For first time surfers,  I would highly recommend this property because Encuentro beach is so beautiful perfect for kids and adults who want to learn!

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Rashin

10

May 2023

Really amazing staff who make you feel so welcome and want to make sure you have a great stay and that you’re comfortable. Special thanks to Juan Carlos who is super helpful and cheerful always. This place just has such a great vibe because of its people who work there. Food is delicious. Rooms are very clean and comfy. The property is very stylish and well taken care of. Yoga and Bachata classes are available for free. Few minutes walk to Encuentro Beach, perfect if you like to surf.

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Lena

9.1

June 2023

We were like to this place because of a lot plant, light and peace. by the way breakfast so good and people friendly! Also good for kids or adult learn class surf near beach.

It is not clean in room and uncomfortable the bed because of little hard make us so hurt back! My opinion in room need some fix and clean because few so old! ( Rust plug and toilet, ants, shower not enough water, some more chair in room)

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Mihkel

9.1

February 2023

The staff was super nice and friendly from the beginning. We stayed only one night, but managed to arrive on the evening they had yoga, so got to stretch as well. The overall vibe is super chill there, they have towels by the pool ready, so no need to worry about having to get it.. can go swimming right after breakfast 😄 We stayed in one of the bungalows, so we actually had a second pool as well. Very good to get a late night/early morning swim. The ocean is also a few steps away, if you wanna go surfing.

The only con was the bed. It was a bit too hard for our preference, so didn’t get the best sleep and back was hurting a bit in the morning.

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Gabrielle

10

June 2023

Grounds were beautiful; amazing pool for relaxing swim in the evening (no restricted hours for use!!) We enjoyed a free yoga class on our first day. Food at the restaurant was excellent. Short walk to the surfing beach. Couldn't ask for more.

Wifi was not working in our room the first day, but as soon as we mentioned it, the staff reset the router and fixed the issue.

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Kahtryn

10

August 2023

The Surf Lodge was well appointed with a helpful, friendly staff. The restaurant offered a variety of delicious meals. We loved all the local fresh veggies & fruits! We loved the saltwater pool and yoga classes too.

Truly, we cannot offer any criticism as our stay was effortless and very relaxing.

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Inna

10

August 2022

My fiancé and I stayed at El Encuentro Surf Lodge for 8 nights. The hotel is well located, in a quiet area between Cabarete and Sosua and only 5 minutes away from a beautiful beach, which is perfect for surfers. The hotel restaurant offers extremely delicious and healthy local food, all reasonably priced. The pool is perfect to cool down on a hot day, where you can also take a swim. But above all, the staff exceeded all expectations and took every opportunity to make our stay special. We cannot recommend this hotel enough. The best experience we've had so far, primarily due to the friendliness and good humour of the people working there. Thanks again for the great time and the Mamajuana! ;)

Nothing.

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Soraya

10

July 2022

Everythjng was absolutely wonderful! The room size was great for a family of 4! The pool was long and our son spent hours swimming. For surfing the location was even better because of the beach and there’s an amazing surf school where the entire family can follow lessons. Breakfast was a super start to the day with good portions and plenty of options! Also I’m always very appreciative of hotels that accommodate children, there were toys at the restaurant and crib was available. Lastly the hotel staff is seriously the best, we loved hanging out at the bar with Alfredo who knows good service, yummy cocktails and kept the drinks coming. JC and Ana also made our stay that much more special! We extended our stay and were super sad to leave.

Can’t think of a single thing.

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Filip

9.1

May 2023

the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, great food in the restaurant, the whole lodge was great (I loved the signs telling which tree is which), it exceeded my expectations

the area around the lodge is a little bit run down with a bad access road and buildings in various state of completion around

Points of Interest Around El Encuentro Surf Lodge

Attractions

Encuentro Beach (Playa Encuentro)

0.2mi

Sosua Beach (Playa Sosua)

5.8mi

Dorada Beach (Playa Dorada)

12.3mi

Brugal Rum Center

14.3mi

Monument of Santiago (Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración)

15.4mi

Amber Museum (Museo Del Ámbar)

15.8mi

Fort San Felipe (Fortaleza San Felipe)

16.1mi

Mt. Isabel de Torres

17mi

Amber Cove

21.6mi

Santiago de los Caballeros

23.8mi

La Aurora Cigar Factory

23.9mi

Damajagua Falls (27 Charcos)

23.9mi

Centro León

26.1mi

Moca

26.7mi

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)

28.2mi

Restaurants

Acacia Restaurant at El Encuentro Surf Lodge

Cuisines

  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Local
  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of El Encuentro Surf Lodge

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Ocean view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

View

Barbecue

Stay rules - El Encuentro Surf Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - El Encuentro Surf Lodge

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Planning to stay at El Encuentro Surf Lodge? Kindly note that you can check in after 03:00 PM and before 12:00 PM is when you'll need to check out.

Is vehicle parking offered by El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Yes, there is ample parking available at El Encuentro Surf Lodge. The best part is that parking is completely free for guests. The hotel offers a private and on-site parking area, ensuring convenience and security for your vehicle. Additionally, there is no need to worry about making a parking reservation in advance.

How much does a stay at El Encuentro Surf Lodge cost?

The entry-level price at El Encuentro Surf Lodge is $114. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What types of rooms does El Encuentro Surf Lodge offer?

At El Encuentro Surf Lodge, the hotel offers a variety of room types. The Double Room accommodates 2 adults with 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed. The Superior Studio can accommodate 4 adults and 1 child with a king size bed and 2 sofa beds. The Superior Bungalow is the largest room option with a size of 1938 sqft and can accommodate 6 adults and 3 children with 3 king size beds. The Bungalow - Beach Front room can accommodate 4 adults and 1 child with 2 queen size beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What are the main attractions at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Guests at El Encuentro Surf Lodge can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities the hotel has to offer. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or on the beach using the provided beach chairs/loungers. Water sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the water sports facilities available on site, such as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, and canoeing. For those who prefer to stay active on land, there are options for aerobics, walking tours, horseback riding, cycling, and hiking. Fitness classes and yoga classes are also available for guests who want to stay in shape.

When it comes to dining, guests don't have to go far as there is a restaurant on site called Acacia Restaurant at El Encuentro Surf Lodge. It offers a family-friendly and traditional ambiance, serving Caribbean, Italian, local, and international cuisines.

Overall, guests have plenty of options for relaxation, fun, and dining at El Encuentro Surf Lodge.

Can guests use a pool at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

The El Encuentro Surf Lodge has one pool available to guests. This pool is open all year round and is located outdoors. It is a saltwater pool and offers a view.

Does El Encuentro Surf Lodge feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the El Encuentro Surf Lodge has a restaurant on site called Acacia Restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines including Caribbean, Italian, local, and international dishes. It provides a family-friendly and traditional dining experience.

Can I use my credit card at El Encuentro Surf Lodge?

Yes, you can use your credit card at El Encuentro Surf Lodge. They accept multiple credit card payment methods including Mastercard, JCB, Visa, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and UnionPay. Cash is also accepted as a payment option.