Staff: 9.1
Its highest score on Booking.com. The hosts welcome you, explain what to do in the area and help with taxis and tours.
Apartments · Bayahíbe · La Altagracia · Dominican Republic
Tropical Caribe
★★★
A small group of yellow buildings with balconies, a garden and a pool, on a quiet street in central Bayahíbe. Studios and apartments with their own kitchens, free parking, WiFi and the village beach about 600 meters away, with the warm, personal welcome that guests mention again and again.
- 8.5on Booking.com · 141 reviews
- 4.4on Google · 117 reviews
- 9.1for staff on Booking.com
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates vary by date
A quiet base with a kitchen and a pool, within walking distance of everything
Tropical Caribe is on Calle Genova, in the center of Bayahíbe, the fishing village on the southeast coast next to East National Park. It's a set of three-story buildings painted yellow, with white railings, a garden with palms, a wooden gazebo and an outdoor pool in the middle. The construction is fairly recent, and the private parking is free.
It's not a hotel with a grand front desk or included breakfast: it's for people who'd rather cook something, rest somewhere without noise and spend little while they spend their days on Saona, diving or at the beach. Bayahíbe beach is about 600 meters away (a 7-minute walk, according to Booking.com) and the village center, with its restaurants and shops, is around 300.
See availability →Why stay here
What guests mention most often on Booking.com and Google.
Location: 8.9
In the middle of the village, a few blocks from the beach, the restaurants, the shops and the guagua stop.
Outdoor pool
Surrounded by lounge chairs and garden, with a wooden gazebo for shade.
Your own kitchen
Every unit has a kitchen with a fridge and coffee maker, handy for longer stays and for saving on meals.
Free private parking
On the property, no reservation needed.
WiFi: 10
Booking.com guests give the free connection the top score.
Hotel photos
Studios and apartments
Three types of unit, all with a private kitchen, private bathroom, TV, coffee maker and free WiFi. Each sleeps 2 adults; there are no cribs or extra beds. Names and sizes as listed on Booking.com.
Studio with 1 large bed
A single open room with a kitchen, a private bathroom and city views. Booking.com doesn't list air conditioning for this unit (one review mentions fans): confirm before you book.
See price →Apartment with terrace
With a living area, kitchen, air conditioning, a balcony and a terrace, and views of the garden, the pool and the city.
See price →Apartment with porch
With a kitchen, air conditioning, TV, coffee maker and city views. It has the larger bed of the two 645 sq ft units.
See price →Amenities
A simple apartment complex with a pool and garden, designed as a base for exploring the area. Anything that costs extra is marked.
- Free WiFiWith the top score on Booking.com.
- Outdoor poolWith lounge chairs and a wooden gazebo.
- Full kitchenWith a fridge, coffee maker and utensils; there's no breakfast or restaurant.
- Free private parkingNo reservation needed.
- Air conditioningIn some units and charged per day; the studio doesn't list it on Booking.com.
- GardenWith palms and a stone path between the buildings.
- Balcony or terraceIn several units, with views of the garden, the pool or the city.
- Private bathroom with bidetIn every unit.
- Family roomsChildren of any age are welcome, but there are no cribs or extra beds.
- Airport shuttleOn request, for a fee.
- Service in several languagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.
- Non-smokingNon-smoking rooms are available.
Cooking and where to eat
There's no breakfast or restaurant on the property: every unit has a kitchen and the village has everything a few blocks away. Distances are approximate, from Google Maps.
Your own kitchen
A fridge, coffee maker, plates and pots: guests say there was everything they needed to cook dinner.
Corner stores and fruit stands
Shops selling fruit, vegetables and drinks a few steps away, plus a supermarket near the center.
El Chiringuito · about 200 m
A pizzeria and restaurant in the neighborhood.
BLEND Bayahíbe · about 200 m
For a coffee or something light without going far.
Barlounge My Dream · about 250 m
For an evening drink, all on foot.
Seafood restaurants · 600 m
Facing the village beach, serving fresh fish.
A fishing village on the bluest Caribbean, with Saona a boat ride away
Bayahíbe is a fishing village on the southeast coast, next to Cotubanamá (East) National Park. Almost every trip to Saona and Catalina islands leaves from its pier. Distances are in a straight line from the property, except those from Booking.com.
Bayahíbe beach · 600 m
The village beach, with still, clear water, fishing boats and simple fresh-fish restaurants. It's one of the prettiest sunset spots on the coast.
Dominicus beach · 2.6 km
A long white-sand beach a few kilometers away, in front of the Dominicus hotel area. It has public stretches, calm water and reefs close to shore for snorkeling.
Saona Island · 29.2 km
The country's largest island, inside the national park, with palm-lined beaches and the natural pool, a sandbar in the middle of the sea where starfish live (look, but don't take them out of the water). Boats and catamarans leave from Bayahíbe.
Diving and snorkeling
Bayahíbe is one of the best dive spots in the Dominican Caribbean: coral reefs, the Catalina Island wall and wrecks such as the St. George. Dive centers in the village offer try-dives for beginners.
Cave of Wonders · 35.4 km
A large cave with stalactites and over 500 Taíno paintings and carvings, explored on lit walkways with a guide. East National Park has more caves with Taíno art and trails through the dry forest.
Altos de Chavón · 8.2 km
A stone replica of a 16th-century Mediterranean village, built above the Chavón River. It has a church, an amphitheater, artisan workshops and lookouts over the river and the forest.
When to go to Bayahíbe
Average high temperature and rainfall in Bayahíbe and La Romana, month by month (approximate values).
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- ☀️ December to April is the dry season and the best time for Saona and Catalina: clear skies and calm seas. Christmas, New Year's and Easter are busier, so book early.
- 🌡️ May to July is hotter (31–32 °C) and quieter, and the sea usually stays calm; the water is around 28 °C, perfect for diving.
- 🌧️ August to November is rainier, mostly in short, heavy showers; the southeast coast is one of the driest parts of the country.
- 🌀 Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk from August to October. Travel insurance and flexible rates are a good idea.
- 🌿 In some spring and summer months sargassum seaweed can reach the coast; it varies a lot from year to year and beach to beach.
- 💧 Tap water isn't safe to drink: stick to bottled water. The sun is strong on boat trips, so bring biodegradable sunscreen, a cap and something to cover up.
How to get here
From La Romana Airport (LRM)
The closest airport (14 km, according to Booking.com): about 20 to 25 minutes by taxi or transfer, and the property offers a paid shuttle. It has fewer flights, mostly from the United States and Canada.
From Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
It has the most international flights. From there it's about 1 hour by car on the Autovía del Coral (66 km, according to Booking.com); a private transfer or rental car is the easiest option.
From Santo Domingo (SDQ)
Las Américas Airport is 1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min away by car on the Autopista del Este and the Autovía del Este, both toll roads.
Bus and guagua
Frequent buses run from Santo Domingo to La Romana (about 2 hours). From La Romana, guaguas (minibuses) and taxis go to Bayahíbe (14.9 km in a straight line, about 30 minutes); the village stop is a few blocks away.
Getting around
Bayahíbe and Dominicus are just a few kilometers apart: walk along the road, cycle, or take a taxi or motoconcho (motorbike taxi; agree on the fare first and ask for a helmet). The currency is the Dominican peso; there are ATMs and US dollars are accepted in many places, though change usually comes in pesos.
What's nearby
From Calle Genova, in the center of Bayahíbe. Short distances are approximate, from Google Maps; the rest are from Booking.com or in a straight line.
- Corner stores and fruit standsa few steps
- Bayahíbe Photo Viewpointabout 200 m
- El Chiringuito (pizzeria)about 200 m
- BLEND Bayahíbeabout 200 m
- Barlounge My Dreamabout 250 m
- Village centerabout 300 m
- Playa Magallanesabout 500 m
- Bayahíbe beach600 m
- Dominicus beach2.6 km
- Altos de Chavón8.2 km
- La Romana Airport (LRM)14 km
- Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)66 km
Guest reviews
8.5 out of 10 on Booking.com from 141 reviews, and 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 117 reviews. There are recent reviews from October 2026 on Booking.com and from this year on Google, with a few cleanliness complaints detailed below.
9.1Staff on Booking.com
8.9Location on Booking.com
8.6Cleanliness on Booking.com
8.6Comfort on Booking.com
8.5Value for money on Booking.com
8.3Facilities on Booking.com
«Very good value for the price. Good service from the hosts. Excellent location.»
«Very close to the beach… the place is very comfortable, the facilities perfect.»
«Excellent complex, very comfortable, close to everything and a few blocks from the beach. Very good value for the price.»
«Excellent place to stay in Bayahíbe. The apartments have everything you need. The only drawback is that it's far from the beaches, but everything is walkable.»
«Excellent service, the owners are very attentive.»
«The apartment was very clean and had all the utensils needed. There was a large bathroom with hot water.»
Before you book
Check-in 3 pm to 10 pm
Booking.com asks you to share your arrival time in advance. Checkout is between 8 and 11 am.
Cash only
Booking.com says payment is in cash at the property; PayPal is also accepted, with the guest covering the fee. Bring Dominican pesos or US dollars.
Extra charges
Air conditioning is charged separately per day, and stays of more than 5 days carry an electricity supplement. One guest warns that taxes are added to the price shown: check the total on Booking.com before you book.
No breakfast or restaurant
Every unit has a kitchen; for eating out, the village is a few blocks away.
Cleanliness: mixed reviews
Booking.com rates it 8.6 and most guests describe it as clean, but there are Google reviews from this year (1 star) mentioning insects, mold in the bathroom or dirty sheets. Check your unit on arrival and speak up right away if something's wrong.
A place to rest
Guests describe it as quiet and noise-free. An older review mentions strict rules about volume and games in the pool: it's not a party place.
Stairs and steps
The buildings have several floors, and one guest mentions many small steps on the property and in the bathrooms. Booking.com doesn't mention an elevator.
Pets and children
Pets aren't allowed. Children of any age are welcome (from age 18 they pay as adults), but there are no cribs or extra beds.
Things to do from Bayahíbe
Highly rated tours on Viator: Saona and Catalina islands by catamaran, a try-dive, the Cave of Wonders with Altos de Chavón, an e-bike ride to East National Park and buggies through the sugarcane fields. Check each tour's meeting point or whether it includes pickup from your accommodation; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Saona Island small group and relax - luxury catamaran
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Catalina Island - Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran
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Small-Group Discovery Scuba Diving Experience in Bayahibe
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Discover La Romana Culture and local flavours
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Bayahibe E-Bike Tour
See the tour →
Half-Day ATV or Buggy 4X4 from Bayahibe - La Romana
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Calle Genova, 23000 Bayahíbe, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Book your stay at Tropical Caribe
See today's rates and availability on Booking.com. Check which unit type you're choosing (studio or apartment), whether it includes air conditioning and until when you can cancel for free.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Tropical Caribe?
On Calle Genova, in the center of Bayahíbe (La Altagracia province), about 600 meters from the village beach and about 300 from the center. It's 14 km from La Romana Airport.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by garden. Booking.com lists it as an outdoor pool.
Is there breakfast or a restaurant?
No. Every unit has its own kitchen with a fridge and coffee maker, and the village has restaurants, corner stores and fruit stands a few blocks away.
Do the units have air conditioning?
The two 645 sq ft apartments do. For the studio, Booking.com doesn't list it, and AC is charged separately per day: confirm it when you book.
What time is check-in?
Booking.com lists arrivals from 3 pm to 10 pm and checkout between 8 and 11 am. Share your arrival time when you book.
How do I pay?
Booking.com says payment is in cash, and PayPal is also accepted with the fee covered by the guest. Bring Dominican pesos or US dollars.
Is there parking?
Yes, private and free on the property, with no reservation needed.
Can I walk to the beach?
Yes. Bayahíbe beach is 600 meters away, about a 7-minute walk according to Booking.com, and the boats to Saona leave from the village pier.