Costambar

Puerto Plata

Costambar 1

Axel’s take

A strong-value beach base for independent travelers, not a full-service resort.

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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a simple 3-star apartment hotel near Costambar Beach

Costambar is a simple 3-star apartment hotel, and we'd pick it for an affordable, independent beach break. One- and two-bedroom apartments offer kitchens and separate living space, with an outdoor pool and the beach roughly a minute away. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, helpful staff and the quiet setting; recent Tripadvisor feedback also favors it for longer, self-catering stays. It delivers the basics well without charging you for a resort experience.

The trade-off is simplicity: expect functional furnishings, limited on-site facilities and a neighborhood outside central Puerto Plata. Kitchens suit straightforward meals, but serious cooks should confirm the equipment. Upper floors require stairs, housekeeping is listed as on request, and check-in ends at 10 p.m. We'd skip it for polished interiors, nightlife or round-the-clock hotel service.

Rooms
One- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens and living areas; practical rather than stylish.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.
Service
Helpful staff earn repeated praise; reception has limited hours and housekeeping may require a request.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and parking; golf and tennis nearby are not hotel facilities.
Fees and surprises
Booking.com lists VAT and a service charge separately on some offers; check the total and confirm arrival arrangements.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Oyster. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

8 Rey Fernando, Costambar, Puerto Plata

Quiet Costambar neighborhood, a short walk from the beach and local restaurants; outside downtown.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and parking; golf and tennis nearby are not hotel facilities.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Self parking (free)
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Kitchen
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
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Costambar — Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Costambar is a simple 3-star apartment hotel near Costambar Beach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

Address: 8 Rey Fernando, Costambar, Puerto Plata. Property ID: 1017305.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/puerto-plata/costambar-1017305

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$123$150 on Booking.com$27 less (18%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $164 USD

2026-11-04 to 2026-11-07 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-04$51 for 1 night · 2 nights $103 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-05$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $113
2026-11-06$61 for 1 night
2026-11-09$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $100 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$48 for 1 night · 2 nights $100 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$44 for 1 night · 2 nights $92 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$48 for 1 night · 2 nights $100 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $100 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$48 for 1 night · 2 nights $100 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $100 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$48 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$48 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$48 for 1 night · 2 nights $100 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$52 for 1 night · 2 nights $113 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$61 for 1 night · 2 nights $123 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$62 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $126 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 8.2/10

A strong-value beach base for independent travelers, not a full-service resort. a simple 3-star apartment hotel near Costambar Beach, scored for what it is.

Costambar is a simple 3-star apartment hotel, and we'd pick it for an affordable, independent beach break. One- and two-bedroom apartments offer kitchens and separate living space, with an outdoor pool and the beach roughly a minute away. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, helpful staff and the quiet setting; recent Tripadvisor feedback also favors it for longer, self-catering stays. It delivers the basics well without charging you for a resort experience.

The trade-off is simplicity: expect functional furnishings, limited on-site facilities and a neighborhood outside central Puerto Plata. Kitchens suit straightforward meals, but serious cooks should confirm the equipment. Upper floors require stairs, housekeeping is listed as on request, and check-in ends at 10 p.m. We'd skip it for polished interiors, nightlife or round-the-clock hotel service.

  • Best for: self-catering couples; budget-conscious families; longer beach stays

  • Watch out for: limited facilities and basic furnishings; stairs to upper floors; check-in ends at 10 p.m.

  • Location: Quiet Costambar neighborhood, a short walk from the beach and local restaurants; outside downtown.

  • Rooms: One- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens and living areas; practical rather than stylish.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.

  • Service: Helpful staff earn repeated praise; reception has limited hours and housekeeping may require a request.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and parking; golf and tennis nearby are not hotel facilities.

  • Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists VAT and a service charge separately on some offers; check the total and confirm arrival arrangements.

Axel's opinion of Costambar, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Oyster. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Costambar

  • Property type: Apart-hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 8 Rey Fernando, Costambar, Puerto Plata
  • Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 632 reviews (location 4.1/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Taíno Bay Cruise Port, Shore Excursions: 12 min by taxi · Amber Cove Cruise Port: 16 min by taxi · Banreservas Aeropuerto Gregorio Luperón: 41 min by taxi · Cibao International Airport: 111 min by taxi · Amber Beach Club: 1 min walk · Cofresí Beach: 10 min by taxi
  • Optional charges: Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Self parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Puerto Plata

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Apartment

Apartment with view

1 Bedroom Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment with garden view

1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony

1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony and seafront

2 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment with garden view

2 Bedrooms Apartment seafront

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony and seafront

Single Apartment

Triple Apartment

Quadruple Apartment

Family Apartment

2 Bedrooms Family Apartment

2 Bedrooms Family Apartment beachfront

2 Bedrooms Family Apartment seafront

2 Bedrooms Family Apartment with balcony and beachfront

Triple Family Apartment

2 Bedrooms Triple Family Apartment seafront

Quadruple Family Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Apartment seafront

Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Apartment with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Apartment with balcony and beachfront (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Apartment with garden view (full double bed)

Double Family Apartment (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Family Apartment beachfront (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Family Apartment seafront (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Twin Family Apartment seafront (twin beds)

Quadruple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment seafront

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment with balcony and beachfront

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Apartment beachfront

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Apartment seafront

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Basement Apartment with balcony

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Family Apartment seafront

Standard Apartment

Comfort Apartment

1 Bedroom Comfort Apartment

1 Bedroom Comfort Apartment beachfront

1 Bedroom Comfort Apartment seafront

1 Bedroom Comfort Apartment with balcony and beachfront

Comfort Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Comfort Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Comfort Double Apartment beachfront (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Comfort Double Apartment seafront (full double bed)

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