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2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
Las Terrenas, Samana Province, Dominican Republic
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London, United Kingdom
Level 3 Contributor
13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
2 helpful votes
“Lovely bungalow in peaceful setting”
The bungalow exceeded our expectations, it was very clean and everything that we needed was provided, including regular changing of sheets and towels. Carolyn was very helpful and friendly and the staff were delightful and very efficient.
We met clients staying in the other bungalows and felt very much at home.
It was a little further to the town than we had anticipated but as we had a car it was not a problem. We would advise others to have a car as there are other beaches and small towns in the area that are interesting to visit. And a must is the whale watching in Samana Bay.
Overall a very enjoyable holiday. Thank you Carolyn and all your staff.
Date of stay: February 2016
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Liked best:
The pool and the surroundings
Travelling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Recommended for:
| Friends getaway | Older travelers |
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Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
16 Mar 2016
It is a pleasure to receive your review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay here with us as much as we enjoyed having you.
A car is certainly a personal option dependent upon individuals. Other great options are quads, pasolas and golf carts available for anyone wanting to explore further as we do have some of the most beautiful beaches and interesting towns, it was fantastic that you were able to explore and enjoy.
Carolyn
A car is certainly a personal option dependent upon individuals. Other great options are quads, pasolas and golf carts available for anyone wanting to explore further as we do have some of the most beautiful beaches and interesting towns, it was fantastic that you were able to explore and enjoy.
Carolyn
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Tewksbury, Massachusetts
1 review “Great Location!”
I greatly enjoyed my stay at El Nido de Las Ballenas Bungalow. The property was very clean and quaint. It was also within easy walking distance to the beach and in close proximity to many shops and restaurants. It was the best of both worlds offering access to the area’s activities and also providing an oasis to relax. Would definitely stay here again!
Date of stay: June 2015
Travelling group: Friends
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
29 Jun 2015
Wonderful to hear from you and to read your review. It was great to have you share time here with us and we look forward to your return!
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Date of stay: November 2014
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Liked best:
The great hospitality that the owner has in her beautiful place, the food, the wonderful beaches, the restaurants, the safety and the warmth of the Dominican people
Liked least:
My stay was too short
Travelling group: Friends
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
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- Was it a good value for the price paid?
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Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
23 May 2015
Thank You for taking the time to write such a wonderful review! It was wonderful to have you here and we definitely look forward to your return…….we take pride in our bungalows and appreciate when guests are comfortable and pleasantly surprised with the comfort the town and we at El Nido can provide!
Carolyn
Carolyn
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Bewdley, Canada
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person found this review helpful
Date of stay: April 2015
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Liked best:
Everything
Liked least:
Nothing
Travelling group: Extended Family
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Recommended for:
| Friends getaway | Older travelers |
| Families with young children | Large groups |
| People with pets |
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Was this review helpful? Yes
This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of TripAdvisor LLC nor of its partners.
Management Response
2 May 2015
Thank you for such a wonderful review of the property! It was a pleasure to have you and your family with us here. You are always upbeat and positive, such a joy to be around and we truly look forward to your return here in the future! Carolyn
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Oshawa, Canada
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person found this review helpful
Date of stay: March 2015
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Liked best:
Location
Liked least:
power outage across town was inconvenient but not a result of owner issues. Simply uncontrollable.
Travelling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Recommended for:
| Friends getaway | Older travelers |
| Families with young children |
- Was the property as advertised?
- Would you recommend the location of this property?
- Was it a good value for the price paid?
- Did the property offer wi-fi/internet access?
- Was your security deposit returned on time?
Was this review helpful? Yes
This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of TripAdvisor LLC nor of its partners.
Management Response
18 Mar 2015
It is most appreciated that you have taken the time to write a review of our property, your comments are very much appreciated. We value your comments regarding our property as the staff take their roles very seriously to provide the quality our customers would expect and deserve.
Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you soon, Carolyn
Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you soon, Carolyn
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC nor of its partners.
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