Watermelon House

Calle Rosa Duarte, 32000 Santa Bárbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>25</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
25 reviews
a room with two bunk beds and a painting on the wall at Watermelon House in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
a bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling with lights at Watermelon House in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
a bathroom with a toilet and a shower and a sink at Watermelon House in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
a blue and white house with a balcony at Watermelon House in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
a bedroom with a bed with a white bedspread and a window at Watermelon House in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
a bedroom with a bed with colorful walls at Watermelon House in Santa Bárbara de Samaná
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Watermelon House

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Situated in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, within 1.6 km of Cayacoa Beach and 38 km of Pueblo de los Pescadores, Watermelon House offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen. At the hostel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Watermelon House offers a vegetarian or vegan breakfast. The nearest airport is Samana El Catey International Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Santa Bárbara de Samaná
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Makarenkov
    Canada Canada
    “I stayed for 1 week more than I planned because of the Bartosz, the owner of the place. The location is good, 10 min walk to a beach, and Bartosz provides excursions. The price is comfortable.”
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “The host Bartosz was super nice, we felt like at home. Despite the fact that the neighbourhood looked scary in the first sight, it turned out to be amazing. I would recommend to all solo travellers,students and less demanding people.”
  • Nathalia
    Brazil Brazil
    “I had an excellent stay at this hostel, everyone who works there is friendly, there's breakfast which for me is a plus, the place is cozy and clean, close to the Malecón to take the guaguas and it’s walking distance from the beach, the pier where...”
  • Robert
    Poland Poland
    “Staff very helpful. I came for 6 days and stayed 12 days. I felt at home. Very nice people who have passed through this time. Cooking and eating together. Everyone brought something from their native culture. Unforgettable time✌️”
  • Nadine
    Germany Germany
    “Dodley and Bart were the most amazing hosts. They were very welcoming and made us feel at home from the moment we stepped on the porch. We felt like staying at a good friend's house. Bart made us super delicious breakfast every morning (vegan for...”
  • Jessica
    Peru Peru
    “El alojamiento tiene una buena ubicación, está a 5 min caminando del muelle de donde salen los tours a Cayo Levantado y los Haitises, también a 20 minutos en moto a El Valle de donde puedes tomar un bote a playa El Hermitaño( un sueño es esta...”
  • Xiangrong
    United States United States
    “Excellent location close to Malacom.Nice vibe. Feeling great to have a coffee in the morning on the terrace and sit chatting with other travellers in the evening playing with Amazon and the little cat.”
  • Kercus
    Spain Spain
    “Muy buenos anfitriones, tanto Bartosz como sus compañeros peludos. Nos sentimos como en casa!”
  • Daniel
    Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
    “Me encantó la experiencia, Bart es un host excepcional, siempre pendiente de cada detalle, la verdad tiene muy buena ubicación, a tan solo 10 min del malecón, aparte es muy tranquila, las camas son cómodas y conoces gente muy interesante, me...”
  • Luis
    Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
    “Me encantó que tiene lo mejor de quedarse en un Hostal, pero con lo mejor de quedarte en casa de un amigo, jejeje. Es hostal, pero con pocas camas. Había muy pocas personas cuando fui, lo cual fue cómodo, pero al mismo tiempo las suficientes para...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Watermelon House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Washing machine
Activities
  • Karaoke
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish

House rules
Watermelon House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Watermelon House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Watermelon House

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Watermelon House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Watermelon House is 450 yards from the centre of Santa Bárbara de Samaná. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Watermelon House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Watermelon House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Breakfast to go

  • Watermelon House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Karaoke

  • The prices at Watermelon House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.