No. We are located within the complex previously known as Kite Beach Hotel, but it is now a privately-owned condominium. The quality of accommodation/customer service we privately offer is entirely independent from the wider complex.

Are there any hidden fees/taxes in your nightly rates, I’ve heard this is common in the DR?

No tourist or property taxes are charged.

We charge electricity usage separately to encourage guests to shut all windows when they are using the air-con & to turn off all air-cons/lights when they go out. Standard: Max $4/day cooler months and $8/day warmer months. Additional $3/day for Penthouse Apartment.

ELECTRICITY CHARGES	Per Night Charge
ELECTRICITY CHARGES	Cooler Months	Warmer Months
Standard	Up to $4	Up to $8
Penthouse	Up to $7	Up to $12

How can I book an apartment?

Simply contact us & payment can be made easily using your Secure Online Invoicing system.

You can view our live availability on our Airbnb Business Page.

Do you take a Damage Deposit?

Yes. 7 days before check out, a damage deposit of $200 will be pre-authorised on your card.

Can I pay part cash when I arrive?

We do not accept cash payments on arrival. To make a booking, a guest must pay in advance and in full.

What is your cancellation policy?

Guests can cancel free of charge until 14 days before arrival. The guest will be charged the total price of the reservation if they cancel in the 14 days before arrival.

We strongly advise all our guests to take out travel insurance so that they are fully covered should they need to cancel last minute.

What is Kite beach hotel like for families, couples & solo travelers?

Kite Beach Hotel is unique in its blend of short term vacationers and long term residents living on site all year round. This gives the place both a fun holiday feel and a friendly, social, almost-family vibe. For our guests, be them solo, couples or families, this is perfect as you’ll likely meet new people within minutes of arriving – many of whom live here and have invaluable knowledge of the local area.

There is an impressive range of activities and tours perfect for adults and/or children. See here.

Amenities

Are linens and towels provided?

Yes. Linens, beach towels and bath towels are provided in all apartments.

Is cleaning provided?

Your end-of-stay cleaning is included in your booking price. Any additional cleaning, towel change, linen washing etc can be organised for a small fee. Contact us for prices.

Is a washing machine provided? Where can I do my laundry?

The only apartment that currently includes a washing machine is the Penthouse Apartment. For all other apartments, you simply need to arrange a maid service with us. Contact us for prices.

Is electricity included?

ELECTRICITY CHARGES	Per Night Charge
ELECTRICITY CHARGES	Cooler Months	Warmer Months
Standard	Up to $4	Up to $8
Penthouse	Up to $7	Up to $12

Do you provide any baby facilities?

We currently provide travel cots & high chairs. Please ask in advance to check availability.

Is there a coffee machine in the kitchen?

All apartments include a coffee machine. Please see the Airbnb listings for a full list of kitchen appliances.

Does Kite Beach Hotel have a backup generator?

Yes. We have a backup generator which operates whenever there is a local power cut.

Is there Air con?

All apartments are equipped with Air con.

Are toiletries included?

Hand soap is included.

What type of power plug adapted do I need?

In the Dominican Republic the power sockets used are of type A and B. Check out the following pictures.

Type A: This socket does NOT work with plug B. Type B: This socket also works with plug A

I forgot to bring an adapter, where can I buy one?

You can buy an adapter at Linares here.

Getting Here

What airport should we fly to?

Puerto Plata is ideal as it is just 20 mins away from Kite Beach. Your other options are:

Santiago – 2 hours

Santo Domingo – 3 hours

Punta Cana – min. 4 hours

How do I get from the airport to the apartments?

We can arrange your taxi transfer for you.

	Travel Time	Price
Puerto Plata	20mins	$35
Santiago	2 hours	$100
Santo Domingo	3-4 Hours	$200
Punta Cana	5-6 Hours	$400

If you arrange your own transfer, ask your driver to take you to Kite Beach Hotel (located in between Agualina and Extreme Hotel).

Where is Swiss Kite Beach Condos?

Swiss Kite Beach Condos is located within the Kite Beach Hotel complex. You can see our location on google maps here.

What public transport options are there in Cabarete?

Like many countries in this region, road safety in the Dominican Republic is sketchy at best. For this reason, we recommend private taxis as the safest and most comfortable way to travel – these can be easily located directly outside the complex.

Nonetheless, if you want to travel around without taxis, there are several cheap and convenient options available from directly outside our complex:

Motoconchos – motorbike taxis that can be found pretty much everywhere. Even if you’re not looking for one, they’ll let you know they’ve found you with an opportunistic “Moto? Moto?”. Price to Cabarete: 50 pesos. At night: 100 pesos. Agree the price before starting your journey.
Guaguas – vans acting as buses that continuously drive the main road through Puerto Plata-Sosua-Cabarete-Rio San Juan. You can hop on/hop off whenever you want – expect to share your seat! Price to Cabarete: 25 pesos. At night: no service
Carritos – ancient but charming Toyota Corollas that work similarly to Guaguas. Price to Cabarete: 35 pesos. At night: 50 pesos

Do I need to hire a car?

Unless you have experience driving in countries with questionable road safety standards, we do not recommend driving in the Dominican Republic. If you would like to rent a car, we can arrange this for you with a reputable (i.e. the insurance actually works) local company. Contact us for prices.

I’ve Arrived

How does your Self-Check-In work?

All our apartments our fitted with electronic combination locks which means you can come and go as you please without using keys. Shortly before check in you will receive the combination code. If you do not read your check in message, you will not be able to find or access the apartment.

Can I check in early / Check out late?

Check in is anytime from 4pm

Check out is anytime before 11am

Early Check-in?

Our check in time is set for 4pm because we often have guests leaving the same day you arrive and the cleaner needs some time to prepare the apartment for you. In any case, we do offer an early bag drop off service. You can drop your bags off anytime from 12pm and then relax on the beach/by the pool until the apartment is ready. Please be sure to place your bags just by the entrance so our cleaners are not disturbed.

Late Check-out?

It is difficult for us to get the apartment ready for the next guests if you do not vacate at 11am. Our housekeepers may be able to offer you a slightly later check out depending on when our next guests are arriving. Late check outs can not be confirmed until check out day. In any case, we do offer a bag holding service and you are welcome to leave your bags (neatly packed by the entrance) for an hour or so while our housekeepers begin their preparations for the next guests.

Do you recommend a particular Kite school and/or Surf School?

My partner and I have experience with every school here at Kite Beach. If you plan to have lessons/supervision/rental for either kiting or surfing, please do contact us so we can put you in touch directly with the best instructors & rental options.

What currency is used? Where can I convert currency?

Dominican peso is the main currency used here. US dollars are used in some places, but they will use a bad exchange rate. It is best to pay everything in pesos.

Do not exchange your money at the airport! We recommend you exchange at the following places. Make sure you take your passport with you. You can find all locations online.

Is it easy to get cash out? Where can I get cash out?

As with all travelling, please do inform your personal bank that you will be travelling to the Dominican Republic. It is common that banks put a block on debit and credit cards if they are used abroad without notice.

Most ATM machines have a maximum withdrawal amount of RD$8000 pesos. If you inside the bank with your passport, you can withdraw larger amounts.

The closest banks to kite beach are Banca Santa Cruz and Banco Popular – there are several other banks in town.

How far is Kite Beach from Cabarete town center?

Cabarete town is 5mins from Kite Beach by car and approx 25mins walk along the beach. This makes Kite Beach the perfect place to stay in Cabarete because it is easy to get to town, but just far enough away so that none of the nightlife noise reaches us at night.

Are there supermarkets/food stores nearby Kite Beach?

2min walk – a dominican-style fruit & veg stand is just across the road & to the left of Kite Beach Hotel.

2min drive – La Rosa is a small supermarket with most items you’ll need but not much variety.

5min drive – Janets – the largest supermarket in Cabarete town.

10min drive – Super Pola and Playero – both of these are huge and in the Sosua area.

Locations can be found online.

Are there restaurants nearby Kite Beach?

Other than Wind, Food is what Cabarete does best!

We have 5 restaurants/bars at Kite Beach – all within 1 minute walk of your apartment. Within 5 mins drive of Kite Beach you will find endless restaurant options. Please see our recommendations here.

What tours/activities do you recommend? Can you help us arrange these?

There is an impressive range of activities to do in and around Cabarete. Our onsite staff will happily arrange any activities/tours for you.

Some activities include….

Circus School, Canyoning, River Boat tours, Kayak Tours, 27 Waterfalls, Monkey Jungle, Cabarete Caves, Horse-back riding, Spas, Paragliding, City tours, Yoga, Gym classes, SUP tours & of course Kite surfing, Surfing, Windsurfing! See here for all our recommendations.

Is there snorkeling at Kite Beach? Where can I snorkel?

In the mornings before the wind picks up – Kite Beach is calm and safe to swim around, snorkel, SUP etc. The best place locally to snorkel is Sosua Beach – just 10 mins drive away.