Hostels in Las Galeras

My first stay at a hostel was delightful. The warm welcome and the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds made it a memorable experience. The staff and Lucas were attentive right from the start ☺️. The price I paid for the night was very reasonable. I had a cozy private room with a comfortable bed. Although the bathroom was small, it was always clean, which I appreciate. The central location of the hostel, just a short walk from the beach, was perfect for me. I highly recommend it and look forward to returning to explore Las Galeras.

Karin, the owner, was fantastic. Some days she was alone taking care of the cats, the horses and the hotel and still would take time to check in with all travelers to see that they were fine. It is very simple to organize horseback riding trip there, good nice horses, well taken care of, and loved!

Close to the beach, atmosphere of the room.

I stayed at Watermelon House for a week, coming from Santo Domingo. From the moment I contacted them to ask for directions, Bartoz was incredibly kind and helpful. The hostel is simple but definitely worth the price! I booked a private room with a private bathroom. Although there isn’t much natural light in the room, this wasn’t a problem for me because all the good things to explore are outside the hostel. The location was ideal for me as it was the perfect starting point for all the tours I took throughout the week. It’s very close to the Malecón, and there’s a nice variety of restaurants and interesting places nearby. The hostel itself is cozy, and the pets, especially Amazon, are adorable and easy to fall in love with! The breakfast was simple but tasty, and it was such a relief to wake up to a good cup of coffee and something to start the day with. It’s definitely appreciated! I have to mention that power outages are common in the area, but it’s nothing to do with the hostel—it’s something that happens throughout the whole region. It didn’t bother me at all since the locals live with it, and it’s good to be aware of these things. Even so, the hostel has a small generator that powers the WiFi router for about an hour, so you’re not completely disconnected. Valentina, the host, was amazing—super friendly and always welcoming. I even had the chance to visit places and go on an excursion with her, and I had an incredible time!

The fireflies. Being able to use the kitchen. I wish they'd listed that on the facilities so we could have brought food to cook since the local restaurants in Samana are so expensive despite being shabby. There are no decent supermarkets anywhere nearby. Great views and beach and woodland walks.