Playa Bonita
Playa Bonita
4.5
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Maria I
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Very beautiful part of the island. Definitely worth staying for several days. Lots of beauty to seep and enjoy placidly.
Written 31 July 2023
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GerriM
French River, Canada341 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
One of our stops on a day Excursion. We had a great time. The beach is stunning and clean. Nice little spots for lunch too. Loved the turtle sanctuary
area. All kept so nice and clean.
Written 17 May 2023
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Ricard1954
Orlando, FL68 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
The beach is beautiful. What a pity
That this spot has no infrastructure from the turtles hotel or So Beach bar. Slow chaos. Seat yourself find your spot. Move your table to your spot. Chase down the waiter. Order drink. Wait. Drink your drink and wait another hour to see if her reappears.

It’s like camping: although there are big signs out front, saying that it is prohibited to bring in beverages or food, they refuse to serve you any. After two hours we went to a wonderful restaurant down the beach and had a fantastic time.
Written 1 May 2023
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louispjparent
Montreal, Canada7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
beautiful beach!
perfect balance (at least, when we went) of waves; fun/safe to swim, perfect for surf beginners (there's a surf school).
Written 13 March 2023
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Tavette
Compass Cay32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
One of the most beautiful and pristine beaches I’ve been to. Perfect for families, couples or group of friends looking for a place to relax.
Written 16 February 2023
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ownthisplace
Toronto, Canada413 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Much too wavy so not safe for bathing or swimming because of the strong undertow. Good for surfing only. End of beach it is calm. Allot of erosion as well and also not a grocery store nearby if staying for awhile ( remember can't drink DR water) and captive to expensive restaurants
Written 8 February 2023
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Kathleen V Abbott
Milford, DE3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Rented a home. Short walk to the beautiful beach. Friendly people, good food and drink.
A lot of housekeepers speak Dominican only, but they were patient and we figured it out. The food was so fresh and delicious. Perfect weather all week. Didn't want to leave, but are going back this year.
Written 14 December 2022
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Jo08
Richmond, VA194 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
My son loved this beach so much he asked to go back a second time while we were at Las Terrenas. He loved the waves (although we do not surf). While we were there the waves were really strong and the flag was hung red, so you have to keep an eye out for the little ones. We park at El Mosquito Hotel and get some drinks and sit on the beach. We also like to take a walk east to a little cove area where the waters are calmer for my younger daughter. The second time we were at Bonita, there were a lot of surfers in the water so it was quite entertaining watching them learn.
Written 28 November 2022
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JG-ThePresent
52 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Very quaint community. It has all of the things you would expect. It is s tab bit "touristy" and we are more of private people, but the area seems to attract people that want the same so the inhabitants were very docile.

We only stop here on a break for a bigger day the following morning. There is a very cool B&B in the beach that is an old school bus converted to a small apartment. Genius ingenuity. If you are okay with sleeping in the natural elements, it is a very unique experience.
Written 23 November 2022
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Abc_and_me
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
Stunning beach! Quiet, with calm and still water that's different shades of turqouise, and clear all the way down to the bottom!
Written 10 May 2022
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