Elkaoba

Worst hotel I've ever stayed at! I would recommend anyone stay elsewhere. The rooms are very outdated. The stove in either room didn't work. The shower never got warm the entire week I stayed here, and only trickles out. The television volume didn't work so I wasn't able to watch the NBA finals. The bed was rock hard and was unable to get a full night sleep any night. Sheets were dirty in all 3 rooms they placed me in. The bedding had nasty stains and an odor to them in every room. The property is very unkept, trash all over courtyard by pool. The pool looks as though it hasn't been clean in ages. Toilet flooded my room had to switch in middle of the night. The property is overran by dozens of handicapped dogs in self made wheelchairs and most have one eye and legs bent. Its freaky like a scene from Pet Cemetary. The dogs literally bark and whine all nigh and the staff just allow it. There is an aweful odor of wet dog all through the hotel even seeping into your room due to the overwhelming amount of dogs. There is dog poop on the lobby floor and stairways. The owner/caretaker was very uninviting and seemed to have a perpetual attitude for no reason. The overnight staff partied almost every night with loud music and arguing in Spanish as well as partying in the pool all night. Very unprofessional. I would never stay here again and I would highly suggest hotels.com remove them from their list of acceptable hotels. This place is less than a 1 star. It needs to be condemned.

We were pleasantly surprised and feel we received a good value for the money. Our bungalow was clean and nicely situated among pretty gardens. ThE bed was comfortable, there were nice block out sun curtains. Hot water, air conditioner that worked well and excellent internet. For the low price I think what we received was very good. It is a casual 3-star hotel with some nice rescue dogs in the lobby, if you want 5 star it's not your place but if you want a good value in the heart of Cabarete then this is Great!

Room 1 - smelt of mildew - rusted out fridge. Front reception were fine, changed to another room. Room 2 - same mildew aroma, busted open safe, Terrible bed, poor mattress, old lumpy pillows, cover same damp problem. Nothing else available to change to so opened everything, turned up fan, bought room/air freshener - still bad but a bit less so. Shower fine, hot water good, failed to drain while showering but have had the same at better places. Clean towels, fan worked and good wifi. I booked at very short notice so little choice was available, it's inexpensive but really poor value even at the price - have stayed in much better for lower. Basic = few facilities, this place is run-down/unmaintained.

I was pleasantly surprised with Kaoba hotel. I have to admit I didn’t have too many expectations, except that I wanted to stay somewhere safe, very close to the beach, and within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and super markets....this hotel fit my criteria perfectly! My favorite part was the warm welcome from all of the owners dogs, who all roam the property freely and are all very well behaved. We stayed in one of the bungalows further away from the pool which provided for a more quiet stay. The pool was fun and great for the days we didn’t feel like getting hassled by peddlers on the beach. The room, as many rooms in the DR had a faint mildew smell, but nothing a little fresh air and AC couldn’t get rid of after a few hours. The room was cleaned daily which was nice and the staff was very friendly. If you are looking for 5 star picture perfect accommodations, this is NOT the place for you. If you are looking for a beautifully maintained property that is safe, clean, and laid back in the heart of Cabarate then you will be very pleased with this hotel.

Average hotel, good location, good choice for price.

Great Value! Was exactly what was needed for a one night stay!

They charge $7 a night for the remote to the ac and ac only fan works smh!

good value for price. nice grounds, watch out for falling coconuts

There's something really nice and quaint looking about his place Kaoba but unfortunately the state of the rooms and bathrooms was just unsatisfactory.

Rooms are in terrible condition. Dogs everywhere.