no AC, parallel rooms / neighbours are too loud because of no real walls (no western standard) only some wooden construction. Family room could be bigger / more comfortable. Nevertheless an amazing atmosphere on the island.

Perfect location directly on the beach. I love the beach, views and the breakfast / Diner.

Stayed in April 2025

The room was really clean and the location of the place is perfect directly on the beach! Also the family that works in the accommodation and cleans the rooms were super friendly and trustworthy. I hope that they get paid good for the work they do there - i felt like all the guests felt super welcomed because of them. :) I would definitely recommend booking your meals through Sara. We had breakfast and lunch and it really was worth it. They served vegetarian dominican food for us and the cooks did a beautiful job there!

Stayed in March 2025

hard to say

A beautiful place right on the beach, hammocks and a romantic breakfast between palm trees. Comfortable beds, there is everything you need on the island, water in the dispenser, available and helpful crew, fans cool enough.

Stayed in February 2025

This place is perfect to stay in Sanoa Islan. It is just like in the pictures,

Stayed in February 2024

Great location on the beach, and close to everything in town and also far from the place where all the day tripping boats stop

Stayed in February 2024

We knew where we were going, we are a very open minded couple, we knew what to expect, so when the salt in the shakers was a little “wet” we didn’t complain, we were 12 feet from the ocean, when the water pressure wasn’t what we had at home, we focused in the beauty that enveloped us. When we had to cover ourselves with mosquito repellent, we reminded ourselves that we were in their “territory” and we wanted to be there.

its simplicity, we knew the limitations of the property being in a National Park Area. But Casa Rural was just what we wanted in order to experience what’s living in this beautiful simple place, surrounded by the most beautiful turquoise waters and the vegetation that made it the perfect frame to admire the stars during the night. we

Stayed in June 2023

If you are hoping for a resort or, frankly, for anything to run on time, look elsewhere. If you are hoping for island life, island time, island vibe...this is it. The housekeeping was sincere but ineffective. The meals were authentic and unprofessional. Nothing is perfect, but everything is worth it. Highly recommend, just let go of your expectations and pretensions. Bring a bottle of rum.

By the pictures, we expected individual bungalows. It was rooms in a bunk house. That said, it felt like adult dessert-island summer camp. Private rooms and bathrooms, basic meals that were plentiful and delicious, everything smelled of sun-screen and mosquito repellant, the bunk-house door opened on the beach. It was very rustic and super relaxed. Nothing but beach, vibes, and sunsets.

Stayed in March 2023

This location is paradise. The staff is so helpful and the scenery is unbelievably gorgeous. If you are looking for a luxury experience, this won't be your taste. If you ever went to sleep away camp as a kid and miss it, and want to recreate it in a tropical paradise, look no further. The meals were tasty, fresh and filling. The beds were comfier then I expected. We loved it here so much and can't wait to come back. Sara was so amazingly helpful. We were traveling with small children and my elderly parents so we had some specific considerations and Sara really came up with the perfect solution so we could access this unique travel experience. Thank you so much, Sara, for all your help and for being such a huge part of us creating one of our most special family memories. We're so grateful to have had this beautiful opportunity and we couldn't have done it without you and your awesome staff! I want to sing your praises and also tell no one about you so there's room for us in the future! 😂

Stayed in February 2023

Shower and bathroom was a bit low standard with poor quality on water pressure.

Great location, like a paradise. The staff did their best to meet expectations despite some language barriers.

Stayed in February 2023

It’s very simple living. The water pressure is low and I think it’s sea water in the shower. Their is a lot of traffic from boats coming during the day bringing a lot of day-tourists walking around like it’s a zoo.

Very nice location on a beautiful beach! Quiet in the mornings and after 4-5 pm.

Stayed in December 2022

it is rustic, it is part of the experience.

perfectly located in front of the see, not to close but walking distance from the animated (and loud) village center. beautiful all wood (wall, ceiling) room.

Stayed in November 2022

I had my room cleaned two days before I left when I came back to my room after they cleaned it, there was $200 US stolen from my room. I contacted the owner and she said she would look into it. I never heard back from her. I left the hotel three days early because of this theft.

Your location was stunning

Stayed in May 2025

There was a leak the bathroom sink. We let staff know about it but all that happened was the water got turned off. the towels given are tiny hand towels basically. Being right on the beach you would think that there would at least be beach towels. The bedding had stains, the mattress is hard and incredibly uncomfortable. The pictures on the site do not show how run down the rooms look in person. The pictures are of the 2 front rooms, the ONLY rooms with ACwhich i don't even think they put guests in since there isn't any option for an upgraded room. Our room looked more like an old hostel with a double bed shoved on the corner and bunk beds. There's no mosquito nets even though you will desperately need them here. The food provided for an additional cost was okay but all fried. And then a hammock broke when my boyfriend was sitting on it on our last day.

The location and the staff are amazing. The people were so kind and attentive and the views are breathtaking.

Stayed in December 2024

The bathroom was not very clean, you had to ask to turn on the boiler before taking a shower in order to have warm water. One day the boiler broke and we had to wait quite a bit in order to have water. The could have provided more toiletries to make the bathroom more comfortable

Location is good (any place will be good because they are all beachfront) The guy (Chiquito) who welcomed us, was very nice. The bed was comfortable and the room was quite big. Amazing food, cooked by Haitian guy. The food was a surprise considering the facilities they have are very basic and the island is super savage. We stayed at the seafront room, you fall asleep and woke up with the sound of the waves. We loved the experience, 2 or 3 days there are enough though.

Stayed in April 2023

nothing!

Everything about this place was horrible!! no expectations met.

Stayed in March 2023

NO WATER IN THE ROOM, NO TOWEL, NO SOAP LUNCH AND DINNER VERY EXPENSIVE (TWICE THE PRICE OF OTHER RESTAURANTS) OF COURSE, WE DID NOT EXPECT 5 STAR HOTEL CONFORTS BUT WHAT FOUND IS NOT IN LINEE WITH THE PRICE

LOCATION, SEA AND BEACH: WONDERFUL NOT CROUDED AT ALL. STAFF: VERY KIND

Stayed in March 2023

Cold water with low pressure is still there! (according to the previous comments) Together with boats tickets(18 USD one way) the price of one night staying was 144 USD for us. Room is absolutely empty, even on a bed only 1 sheet! No pillowcases! There are no stuff on the island to ask any questions,nobody waits you upon arrival. A lot of homeless dogs running around on island, demolished and abounded buildings next to the property.

Location is right on a beach! Sound of ocean with chicken koks in the morning are awesome!

Stayed in March 2023

the rudeness of the owner, the state of the bathroom which one was absolutely not maintained. there was almost no water (cold of course, that doesn’t latter for me but better know it) , you definitely can’t take a shower with the little water which is a shame When you cole with children and you take swim bath in the sea. this room no worth more than 45$ for me. but as they are alone to offer room the take advantage of the client, Robinson himself were not paid for the same service on a lost island 😅 be careful ! if don’t have a paypal acount the owner will harass you every hour of the day to create one for the payment. if not you can try to pay by cash but ONLY at 8.30 am in the morning , NO flexibility at all NO bank transfer allowed ! We do the same job and never We could imagine working like that , it’s a shame the only star of this advise is for the pleasant staff : Thank you to Chiquito who tried to help us , he was Nice and patient with this situation We are disapointed because this Event ruined us our trip there better try to sleep to the next door hotel : THE SAONA BEACH HOUSE which one seems really more comfortable and certainly more flexible

the proximity of the beach and the sea, the nice staff Saona island is amazing

Stayed in February 2023

No water. Too soft beds. To expensive

Stayed in February 2023

Didnt really have water, and if so, it was cold. Nobody told us any information when we arrive, such as when is breakfast or check out. We ordered dinner in advance but didnt get it because they didnt know about it. But we when on the other place.

Right on the beach Very light breakfast but served on the beach, they made it nice as they could

Stayed in January 2023

Water was stinky, the pressure was not so high and sometimes there was no electricity. However remember that it may not be dependent on the owners but because of the isolated island.

The stuff was really good, in Bayahibe we first met with the owner who told us everything about the whole stay on the island and where we could pay for everything, including very big and tasty dinner later that day. Room was ok but of course you need to keep in mind that this is a wooden house on the beach so no hot water, a lot of mosquitos, conditions in general in line with what we may expect in such a place, which is an isolated island..

Stayed in October 2022

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Stayed in November 2024

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Stayed in September 2024

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Stayed in June 2023