Staff: 9.8
Its top score on Booking.com. Nearly every review mentions a caring host who makes you feel like family.
Playa Laguna · Sosúa · Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic
B&B Pavillion
★★★
A tile-roofed villa with a big pool, palm trees and a tropical garden, in a quiet residential enclave just outside Sosúa. The host lives on site, bakes the bread and cakes for breakfast and, if you ask, cooks an Italian dinner. It's for travelers who want to unwind as if staying with friends, with the beach a few minutes' walk away.
- 9.6on Booking.com · 175 reviews
- 4.8on Google · 65 reviews
- 8 kmfrom Puerto Plata airport
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates change by date
A guesthouse between Sosúa and Cabarete
B&B Pavillion sits in Playa Laguna, a residential area of villas east of Sosúa, on the stretch of coast that runs toward Cabarete. The streets are quiet and Playa Laguna is a few minutes away on foot; downtown Sosúa (El Batey) is 2.7 km and Cabarete 7.7 km in a straight line, so for nights out you'll want a taxi or a rental car.
It isn't a hotel with a lobby but a family villa: guests share the living room, the dining room and the pool area, and the owner, who speaks Spanish, English and Italian, takes care of breakfast, tips and everything else. One guest sums it up as "an oasis of peace on the outskirts of Sosúa."
See availability →Why stay here
What guests mention most on Booking.com and Google, checked against the Expedia listing.
Homemade breakfast
House-made bread, cakes and jam, eggs your way and good coffee. Several guests also rave about the tiramisu.
A big pool
Ringed by palms and loungers, with a wooden deck and shade. Many call it the highlight of their stay.
Cleanliness: 9.7
Spotless rooms, bathrooms and shared spaces, review after review.
Real peace and quiet
A villa neighborhood with no bars or traffic: at night all you hear are the birds.
Pet-friendly
Confirmed by Booking.com and Expedia (a fee may apply). A small dog and some cats live here too.
Hotel photos
The rooms
Spacious tiled rooms in the villa and in an annex by the pool. All have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with a shower and hair dryer, and a closet; some have a balcony or patio.
Small Room
The simplest option for a couple or a solo traveler, with a ceiling fan and bedside lamp.
See price →Double Room
A big bed, plenty of light and, depending on the room, a balcony over the garden or access to the patio.
See price →Triple Room
The largest, with a desk and room to spare: the pick for families and groups of friends.
See price →Amenities
A small guesthouse with no public restaurant, but with breakfast, home-cooked dinners on request and help planning your days.
- BreakfastContinental and homemade, 7:00 to 10:30 am. Many rates include it; check yours.
- Italian dinnersPasta, pesto and homemade desserts on request, for an extra charge.
- Outdoor poolFree and open all year, with loungers and pool toys.
- Free Wi-FiIn the rooms and shared areas.
- Free parkingPrivate, in front of the house, no reservation needed.
- Shared loungeWith sofas, a TV, board games and a large dining table.
- Airport shuttleAround the clock, on request and for a fee.
- Massages and beautyMassages, manicures and pedicures, for a fee and by appointment.
- LaundryWasher and dryer service, for a fee.
- Tour helpBeach and restaurant tips plus help buying excursions.
- Car and scooter rentalHandy here, since downtown isn't within walking distance.
- Luggage storageFor your last day if your flight leaves late.
Eat in, or head out to Sosúa and Cabarete
Order breakfast and home-cooked dinners at the villa; for a night out, El Batey and Cabarete beach are a few minutes away by car.
House breakfast
Homemade bread, cakes and jams, eggs your way, ham, cheese, fruit and espresso or cappuccino. Vegetarian options available.
Italian dinner on request
Home cooking at fair prices: pasta with pesto, tiramisu, limoncello. Ask ahead.
Bar Santa Fe · 1.9 km
The nearest bar listed by Booking.com, for a drink without going all the way into town.
Café cubano · 3.3 km
A café on the way to Sosúa for an afternoon break.
El Batey · 2.7 km
Downtown Sosúa has Dominican, international and seafood restaurants.
Cabarete · 7.7 km
Restaurants and bars with tables on the sand, perfect for dinner by the sea.
A bay for swimming and diving, Cabarete's wind and old Puerto Plata
Sosúa is a seaside town on the north coast with a sheltered bay of clear water, a few minutes from Puerto Plata's airport. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel; Cabarete, Puerto Plata and the Damajagua falls are easy day trips.
Sosúa Beach · 3.3 km
A crescent of sand between cliffs, with calm water and reefs just off the shore. It's the town beach, lined with restaurants and craft stalls, and the starting point for snorkeling and diving trips.
Playa Alicia · 2.9 km
A small beach that formed naturally a few years ago in front of El Batey, Sosúa's tourist center. It's quieter than the main beach and a nice spot for sunset.
The town · 4.2 km
El Batey's streets are full of bars, restaurants and shops; across the bay, Los Charamicos is the most Dominican neighborhood, with corner stores and music. The small Jewish Museum remembers the refugees who founded the settlement in 1940.
Cabarete · 7.7 km
The Caribbean's kitesurfing and windsurfing capital, about 15 minutes along the coast. In the afternoon the wind fills the sky with kites; at night, restaurants and bars set their tables on the sand.
Puerto Plata and the cable car · 22.4 km
The Caribbean's only cable car climbs Mount Isabel de Torres, topped by a Christ statue and a botanical garden. Below, the old town has Victorian houses, the Umbrella Street and the 16th-century San Felipe Fort.
27 Waterfalls of Damajagua · 34.9 km
A chain of waterfalls and pools on the Damajagua River that you hike up and then come down by jumping and sliding over natural rock chutes, with a helmet, life jacket and guide required.
When to go to Sosúa
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- ☀️ February to April brings sunny days, pleasant temperatures and the calmest water in the bay; it's high season, as are Christmas, New Year's and Easter.
- 🌡️ May to September is hotter (31–32 °C) with little rain; June and July are among the driest months on the north coast.
- 🌧️ October to January is rainier because of cold fronts and the northeast trade winds, with short showers and days of swell. Sosúa Bay stays fairly sheltered.
- 🪁 In Cabarete the wind blows almost all year, with the best kite seasons from June to August and December to March, mostly in the afternoon.
- 🌀 Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk from August to October. Travel insurance and flexible rates are a good idea.
- 🚢 On days when cruise ships dock at Amber Cove or Taino Bay (Puerto Plata), the cable car and the Damajagua falls get crowded: go early or pick another day if you can.
How to get here
From Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
Gregorio Luperón Airport is 8 km from the hotel: 10 to 15 minutes by taxi. It has direct flights from the United States, Canada and Europe.
From Santiago Airport (STI)
Cibao Airport (43.2 km) has more flights from the United States and the Caribbean. It's 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min by car on the Santiago–Puerto Plata highway.
From Santo Domingo (SDQ) or Punta Cana (PUJ)
From Santo Domingo it's about 3.5 to 4 hours by car on the Autopista Duarte (toll road); from Punta Cana, about 5 hours. Caribe Tours runs daily buses from Santo Domingo and Santiago to Sosúa.
Guaguas along the coast
Guaguas (minibuses) run often along the coast road between Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Cabarete: wave one down and pay the conductor. They're cheap and fine by day; at night a taxi is better.
Getting around
From the residential area you can walk to Playa Laguna; for El Batey and the town beaches, take a taxi, a motoconcho (motorbike taxi) or a car. Agree on the fare before you get on and ask for a helmet. The currency is the Dominican peso; there are ATMs in town and US dollars are accepted in many places, though change usually comes in pesos.
What's nearby
From Calle 1 in the Playa Laguna residential area. Straight-line distances, except where a walking time is given.
- Playa Laguna5–15 min walk
- Laguna SOV (water park)very close
- Bar Santa Fe1.9 km
- Downtown Sosúa (El Batey)2.7 km
- Playa Alicia2.9 km
- Sosúa Beach3.3 km
- Playa Encuentro5 km
- Cabarete7.7 km
- Puerto Plata Airport (POP)8 km
- Puerto Plata (old town)21 km
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua34.9 km
- Santiago Airport (STI)43.2 km
Guest reviews
9.6 out of 10 on Booking.com from 175 reviews and 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 65 reviews. The most recent on Booking.com is from September 2026.
9.8Staff on Booking.com
9.7Cleanliness on Booking.com
9.7Comfort on Booking.com
9.5Value for money on Booking.com
«The house is beautiful, clean, cozy and above all peaceful. If you want to rest, this is the place for you.»
«A relaxing, super pleasant stay in a perfectly quiet and safe setting.»
«Wonderful home and charming host. Tranquil neighborhood, just a short drive to local attractions.»
«Without a doubt an oasis of peace on the outskirts of Sosúa; we felt right at home.»
«Lovely and quiet neighborhood, excellent Italian cooking and very knowledgeable advice about where to go in the region.»
«Comfortable bed, quiet atmosphere, a nice clean pool.»
Before you book
Check-in from 3 pm
Let them know your arrival time in advance (Expedia lists arrivals until 10 pm). Check-out is by 11 am, a bit early for some guests.
Ask for the exact location
The villa isn't easy to find, and one guest's GPS sent her to a different place with the same name in Puerto Plata. Use the pin they send you after booking.
Cash only
Booking.com and Expedia both say payment is in cash; PayPal also works if you arrange it in advance. Expedia mentions a deposit per stay.
Outside the center
It's both the draw and the drawback: total quiet, but you'll need a taxi or car to reach El Batey or Cabarete.
The beach next door
Playa Laguna is calm and uncrowded, but the surf can be strong at times. For easy swimming, Sosúa Bay is a few minutes away by car.
A house with pets
The resident dog and cats roam the shared areas and sometimes wander up to the pool. Great if you love animals; keep it in mind if you have allergies.
Air conditioning
Every room has it, but Expedia and Booking.com note it may cost extra per night. All rooms have a ceiling fan, Booking.com mentions mosquito screens, and one guest never even turned the A/C on.
Children
Booking.com accepts kids of any age, with no cribs or extra beds. It's a shared home, so think about house rules if you're traveling with little ones.
Things to do from Sosúa
Highly rated tours on Viator: the Damajagua falls, Puerto Plata with Mount Isabel de Torres, snorkeling in Sosúa Bay, kitesurfing in Cabarete, Monkeyland and Cayo Arena. Check each tour's meeting point or whether it includes hotel pickup; cancellation terms vary by tour.
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
See the tour →
Puerto Plata City Tour with the Mount Isabel, Rum & Chocolate
See the tour →
Private Snorkeling Experience in Sosua Beach
See the tour →
(2 Hours) Supervised Kiteboarding in Cabarete (Rental Supervised)
See the tour →
Monkeyland Puerto Plata
See the tour →
Local Excursion | Paradise Island Punto Rucia & snorkeling
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Calle 1, Playa Laguna, 57000 Sosúa, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Book your stay at B&B Pavillion
See today's rates and availability on Booking.com. It's a house with few rooms and many repeat guests, so book early in high season. Check whether each rate includes breakfast and until when you can cancel for free.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is B&B Pavillion?
On Calle 1 in the Playa Laguna residential area, east of Sosúa on the coast toward Cabarete. Playa Laguna is a few minutes' walk, downtown Sosúa 2.7 km and Puerto Plata airport 8 km.
Is breakfast included?
Many rates include it; otherwise you can order it on site. It's a homemade continental breakfast with house-baked bread, cakes and jams, served from 7:00 to 10:30 am.
Can I have dinner there?
Yes, on request: the host cooks homemade Italian dinners for an extra charge. Ask ahead. There's no guest kitchen.
What time is check-in?
From 3 pm; let them know your arrival time in advance. Check-out is by 11 am.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, according to Booking.com and Expedia, though a fee may apply. A small dog and some cats live in the house.
How do I pay?
In cash, or by PayPal if you arrange it with the property. Credit cards aren't accepted on site.
Do I need a car?
It's not essential but it helps: the nearest beach is walkable, but El Batey, Sosúa Beach and Cabarete need a taxi. The property offers car and scooter rental and a paid airport shuttle.
Is there parking?
Yes, free and private, in front of the house, with no reservation needed.