Cabarete, Dominican Republic
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CABARETE: LODGING, THINGS TO DO, RESTAURANTS, KITESURFING AND SURFING SCHOOLS, PLUS MANY MORE ACTIVITIES!
Cabarete is a small town in the region of Puerto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Cabarete is well known for its beautiful waters and year-long strong winds, making it a perfect destination for lovers of watersports in particular kitesurfing.
Cabarete has three main beaches, Kite Beach, Cabarete Bay, and Playa Encuentro, on them, you’ll find hotels, Airbnb rentals, and restaurants. Video
Here we’ll tell where you can stay in Cabarete, where to eat, what surfing schools to try and the things you can do for fun in the area.
Where to stay in Cabarete:
It all depends on what will be your main activity or watersport of choice, either surfing or kitesurfing. There are three main areas and here we’ll give you the best options for each of them. On our first trip we stayed in Kite Beach, and in our second trip we stayed in another area called Perla Marina, in a hotel called Natura Cabana.
You can read more of both places on this section. Click on the name for each option in order to go to their respective website.
Cabareef in Kite Beach, Cabarete
where to stay in KITE BEach, cabarete:
If you want to do Kitesurfing in Cabarete, the Kite Beach is area where you should stay. The kitesurfing schools are all located on this beach so it’s very convenient if looking to spend many hours of the day having fun kitesurfing. You’ll find beginners just learning the sport for the first time, as well as seasoned pros handling their Kites in incredible ways!
On our first trip to Cabarete, we stayed at Kite Beach and absolutely loved it. The beach is very quiet and relaxing and it has great options for lodging in Hotels and Airbnbs. We also have to mention that the sunrises and sunsets in Kite Beach are incredible!
Cabareef: A small complex of very well located and comfortable apartments, right on the beach. We stayed there and would definitely come back if available, as they are often booked! For us was great because our Kitesurfing school was right outside! VIDEO
Kite Beach Inn: (budget-friendly)
Xtreme Hotel: For long stays or big groups
2. where to stay in PLAYA ENCUENTRO, CABARETE:
This is the beach where you’ll be able to surf in the mornings. Some of the places to stay in Playa Encuentro are:
3. where to stay in CABARETE CENTRO:
Cabarete Centro or Bay is where you’ll find the majority of hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops. On this beach, you can also do Kitesurfing as well as Paddleboarding in the mornings as the water is very calm.
Cabarete Surf Camp (budget-friendly)
4. Other places to stay in CABARETE:
Natura Cabana we stayed at the Natura Cabana eco resort as part of a yoga retreat that Claudia (@pia_yoga ) was leading. We absolutely loved it as it’s a beautiful space surrounded by nature and a very tranquil space. Each room is beautifully designed differently with different elements of the nature. The two restaurants of the hotel are also great. Finally, you can easily go walking to the surf beach area from this hotel. Totally recommended!
Cabarete Eco Lodge in Perla Marina.
Sea Horse Ranch for a more luxury stay
If you would like the contact of someone that can help you find an apartment or house according to your needs, or any other thing such as cooking, cleaning, or transportation, etc. send us a message.
Watersports Schools in Cabarete:
These are some of the schools we recommend:
Surf:
Dominican Surf School by Papito Santana IG: @dominicansurfschool where Seb took classes. Papito was named Dominican Republic’s athlete of the year in 2010
Cabarete Buena Onda IG: @cabaretebuenaonda
KiteSurf:
Sky Reef kiteboarding School: This is the school where Seb took Kitesurfing classes. Ig @Skyreefkiteboardingschool o FB
Otras Actividades:
Paddleboard - kite surf - personal trainer: @Audreywaterwoman we took a session of paddleboarding with Audrey and she is an incredible instructor! her instructions and teachings of the technique are great. She’s the one you want to book classes with if you kitesurf and wish to improve your skills or receive high-level personalized training.
Tennis Lessons: Sea Horse Ranch y International Tennis Center
Horseback riding on the beach or nearby mountains.
4x4 or ATV adventures @actividades.a.raul.rodriguez
Visit the “27 charcos de Damajagua” (Damajagua Jumps): **RECOMMENDED!** WATCH VIDEO
Visit the SPA at Millennium hotel
Snorkeling in Playa Sosua
Where to eat in Cabarete: Coffee Shops and Restaurants
KITEBEACH
@Lamesataina they have a great “arroz con habichuela” and “tostones”
PLAYA ENCUENTRO:
CABARETE:
Roma Cucina & Pizzeria We really liked the food here. They have steak, pasta, and pizza.
@Vagamundocoffee * We loved their breakfasts! The waffles are delicious and the vibe is great for working on your laptop.
@freshfreshcafe salads, sandwiches, and breakfasts.
@thehoneyco Honey, yogurt, parfait, and kombucha.
@herbalistalove Natural juices, kombucha, and lotions.
@TuvaCabarete * maybe the best restaurant in Cabarete with view. Perfect to eat during the day or at night.
DINING:
For lunch or more formal occasions:
The Beach Club We didn’t try it but the place looks really beautiful, it is surrounded by nature and it has a perfect view of the blue ocean. (second picture on top)
Restaurantes de Natura Cabana: * Both were great!
Karaya Restaurant: 8AM - 4PM
Natura Restaurant: 6-9PM
Drifter Cabarete: We celebrated Seb’s birthday here and the food was great. It’s right on the beach so it’s perfect for sunset photos. If you go during the weekend make sure to make a reservation!
Note: Send us a message if you would like to have the contact of someone that can cook an authentic Dominican Sancocho! we definitely recommend it!
markets:
@Seahorseranchcabarete Saturdays from 10 am until 1 pm.
@Naturacabana One Sunday per month.
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