I can't really say enough good about Hotel Castilla. I am a single female, traveling alone to Puerto Plata for the first time. This is exactly what I needed. I always felt safe, and the rooms are secure. I found myself tearing up when it was time to go home. Thank you for everything, I will be back soon :)... more

For someone escaping an English winter, arriving in downtown Puerto Plata is quite an experience. Its hot, its noisy, its chaotic and ramshackle, its busy and best of all its very much alive. For those of you willing to escape the confines of the hotel complexes there is an exciting and vibrant town to be discovered. It is, of course,... more

Sam's Bar and Grill is a favorite hangout for gringos and tourists as well. It's a historical building, built in the 1890's. It was the first hotel in Puerto Plata. I enjoyed the variety on the menu. You can have a great American breakfast anytime. The hotel rooms were clean and the staff friendly. As a matter of fact, I... more