Hotel El Quemaito - Luxury Oceanfront Retreat

Hotels
8.4 (161 reviews)
Juan Esteban Km 10 , Barahona , do

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Spacious rooms
24-hour pool
Cons:
Dirty beach
Overpriced
Some rude staff
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
Multiple mentions of dirty beach areas and maintenance issues indicate cleanliness is lacking.
Service
8.15
Good comments about reception staff but also significant complaints about rudeness from other staff.
Location
9.65
Several reviews highlight the great location above the beach and proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms generally described as comfortable and spacious, though some maintenance issues noted.
Amenities
9.15
Notable amenities like a 24-hour pool and billiards table enhance the experience.
Value for Money
7.65
Concerns about prices being high for the value offered, especially considering cleanliness and service issues.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Breakfast options limited, but some good dining experiences highlighted.
Overall Experience
8.65
Mixed experiences overall, but many positive aspects shine through despite several concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:36

Property Description

Beach-front Location and Amenities
Hotel El Quemaito in Santa Cruz de Barahona offers a stunning beach-front location with a swimming pool and free parking. Guests can indulge in delicious Dominican cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Comfortable Rooms with Scenic Views
The air-conditioned rooms provide picturesque views of the sea or pool. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can also request a fan for added comfort.

Convenient Facilities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy the convenience of a bar and restaurant serving Italian and Dominican dishes. Explore Barahona’s town center just a short drive away for more dining and shopping options. Don't miss out on visiting Neiba Bay and Maria Montez International Airport, both within easy reach.

Book your stay at Hotel El Quemaito for a memorable beach getaway!

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BRX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 161 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 8.15
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 7.65
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Stuart • couple • gb
10
Excellent, professional and well run. Nice food and bonus on-site parking
Pros:

Location overlooking the ocean, clean and spacious room. Excellent restaurant with very tasty food! Staff spoke good English and were very helpful.

Packed breakfast provided when we went out on an early morning birding excursion. This is an important service, especially for birders.

Cons:

It was perfect. We wish we could have stayed for an extra two nights, but unsurprisingly the hotel was full.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Hicham • family_with_children • nl
1
Terrible
Pros:

The view

Cons:

There was a giant rat in the kitchen, walking all over the pizza area. Gladly we saw it before ordering and left immediately. The electricity was gone in the night, the bathroom was clean but limescale on the tap. We will never come back again. The entrance was not taking care of. It was a shame we could not cancel otherwise we sure have did it. The reception lady I think the owner was not very interested at the check out about our stay. The Dominican lady at the check in was very nice.

Edit: it seems the owner has decided the only way out of this review is to reply with an accusation of us consuming drugs or something of the like. Absolutely despicable behavior.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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ivy • couple • us
7
Surf was quite nice, but did not seem to be concerned when we told them that housekeeping never came to our room
Pros:

Quaint small hotel. Rooms
Were nice and clean. Pool nice.

Cons:

Housekeeping never came
To our room and
No fresh towels or
Bed made.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Cruz • extended_group • do
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Gisselle Maria • couple • do
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Mui buenos

Cons:

Todos

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Zakarie • solo_traveller • do
10
Overall great stay. I liked that it was close to playa Quemaito. Very quiet, relaxing and nice view!
Pros:

Great service from restaurant staff. Very friendly and kind. Great service!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Bonet • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Excellent chef. The price was high for the location and type of hotel! Price was the same as staying in a Marriott in Aanto Domingo (the capital)

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Luisa • couple • nl
1
Cons:

Geen warme eater, balkon deur kapot, viene kranen

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • do
10
Wonderful place in Barahona!
Pros:

We stayed here as a family of 6 for just one night, and it was incredible! The service was great, the food was delicious, the grounds are beautiful, and the room was very spacious and clean. Wonderful place!

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Mariela • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • do
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Diranmy • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great location, just outside the city of Barahona, about 9 kms.. The hotel overlooks the ocean, in one of the most beautiful coastlines of the DR.
Clean. Linens and beds were comfortable. Great AC and Fan (needed on this part of the island).
Grounds were beautiful. Lots of space to relax.
Breakfast was included, limited selection, but also good.
The staff was fantastic and patient with our large, disorganized (and at times, difficult) large group. It's a great place to stay if you want to explore the many rivers and natural spring pools in the area, or as a break on the long drive to Bahia de Las Aguilas.
I will definitely stay there again.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • us
7
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • do
10
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely staff at reception and great location above the beach

Cons:

Sad that the beach was absolutely plastered with rubbish. So much rubbish we couldn't face using it.

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • es
9
Ideal para pasar unos días y desconectar en familia
Pros:

Personal encantador, la habitación muy cuidada y limpia y en un paraje espectacular. Buen desayuno y comida en general.

Cons:

Nada a destacar

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • do
7
Pros:

Freundliches Personal, Zimmer ok

Cons:

Weg zum Strand und Strand schmutzig. Restaurant durchschnittlich.

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Boris • family_with_children • us
1
Very bad thank goodness it was only 1 night
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

Pillows hard as a rock very uncomfortable, walls and ceilings cracking, mold in bathrooms and ac wall unit broken didn’t work at all. Not recommended at all!!!

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Fabrizio • solo_traveller • es
7
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee