BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews of Coco Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Coco Hotel
151 A. Martinez, Sosúa, Puerto Plata

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 37 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms without A/C they charge to turn it on. Very very dirty and noises all nite. Owner kind but sort temper. I only spend few hrs there I check out the same day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Shelley on 19 May 2024
Thank you for your review. When booking any room it is very important to check what amenities are in your room.We offer a variety of room types as our guests all have different likes and dislikes. AC and the number and size of beds vary as does the price. You booked our cheapest room so 1 queen bed and No AC. If you change your mind no problem. But there I is an additional cost. I will agree noise is an issue in Sosua. However, we are located away from downtown so a much quieter hotel than manyAlso it is important for all our guests to know that if you arrive at 3 am in the morning (0300). You have to pay for the day before to hold the room or wait till 2 pm in the afternoon that day for your room to become available. This is universal across all hotels as is the variety of rooms Thank you again.

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sheley on 2 May 2024
Thank you for your review. We enjoyed your visit and I enjoyed your conversation. We are looking forward to your next visit. All the best. Shelley

2/10 Terrible

Ant-Jaun

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Shelley on 2 May 2024
Sorry to hear about your bad experience. . We are a small budget hotel and cannot meet all of our clients needs. We are not a 5 star all inclusive but more a 3 star family operated hotel. We provide a friendly safe environment for our guests where they can relax after a busy day touring or at the beach. Thank you, Shelley

4/10 Poor

yendy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The picture on the webpage are not current they must be the pictures from when the hotel was at it’s prime. Room window was missing glass panels. The door to the room was about to fall off and the room walls where very dirty. The ceiling had mold and paint flicking off with water intrusion. I wouldn’t go back and would definitely not recommend anyone to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Shelley on 26 Mar 2024
Sorry to hear about your experience at our hotel. Not sure what room you are referring to as there I had you listed has not pained nor broken windows. Also I am always interested in water leakage as we have had a lot of rain but could not find any. As for mold that is not acceptable and means a long time issue which I am not aware of. No mold was found but i will continue to monitor the rooms. Thank you for your feedback.

4/10 Poor

Louis

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Shelley on 26 Mar 2024
I assume you were the other guest in the room with the previous review.

6/10 Okay

anne

Travelled with partner
The woman was very nice and friendly. Unfortunately the room was dirty. So …..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Shelley on 8 Feb 2024
Thank you very much for the review. I am sorry to hear you found the room dirty but I appreciate you letting me know. I can now let the staff know that a customer has complained so they will improve the cleaning. Always good to catch the staff as they get lazy sometime. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Heather, TORONTO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very accommodating. Hotel is close to everything.Great stay for budget travellers!
Response from Sgelley on 27 Dec 2023
Thank you for the review. We appreciate all feedback and hope to see you again.Shelley

2/10 Terrible

Elmo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place change drastically from my last visit 10 years ago. The pool was dirty, the rooms were inhabitable and the area was not inviting. I was highly disappointed and left the next day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Shelley on 10 Aug 2023
Good day: I am sorry you had such a bad experience. Our pool filtration system was down and we were waiting on parts. It has since been repaired, I am sorry for this inconvenience. I cannot comment on your other remarks as we feel we maintain a very good atmospher.and have lots of returning customers and long time guests.Thank you for your review, Shelley

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Shelley on 29 Sept 2022
Sorry your stay was not satisfactory. Sosua is a unique tourist town and as a result new guests need to be careful when dealing with the locals. You need to respect their culture and not take advantage of them. As the owner and long time resident I am here to help you with understanding the culture. Sorry for the difficulties you encountered.

10/10 Excellent

Zanahb

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and the hostess was so nice and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kalaivani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location in a quiet neighborhood, however it takes about 10-15 minutes to walk to the beach. Shelley the owner is friendly and a welcoming host, anything you ask she will try to help you. The pool could use some tending too. The room was basic but clean. Well worth the price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment and vibe is like a family! The owner is an AMAZING person with a huge heart that will do ANYTHING to make your stay more pleasant. Sitting at the bar with total strangers felt like a family gathering. This is a wonderful place that I will definitely be staying at from now on when I'm in the DR!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Mama on 10 Dec 2021
Thank you Chaka, We enjoyed having you as part of our Coco Family. We look forward to your next visit. Mama

8/10 Good

Volodymyr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Shelley on 30 Nov 2021
Thank you and hope to see you again. Shelley

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time here. The hosts, Shelly and Ian were great. The bar was a real highlight and brings in a lot of local expats. Even if you don't stay up late, the rooms are comcrete, so noise isn't an issue at any time. Good channel selection. A bit of a walk to the center (15 min), but mototaxis right outside all the time. Tastes vary, but people who complained about this great little place belong on a Disney cruise, not Sosua.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Shelley on 3 Jul 2021
Thank you very much for this very nice review. We always hope that we are able to provide our guests with a fun time and often unique. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself.

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a small cute hotel, the owner Shelley goes above and beyond to help you with anything. Very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My TV didn’t work nor did I have hot water however my stay was more then enjoyable. Family atmosphere and I felt welcomed and safe the entire time. I actually never locked my door even when I left the property. Would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Shelley on 24 Jan 2020
Thank you very much Terrell. We certainly enjoyed having you. Our TVs all work but there is a trick to working the cable in the DR. I am so glad you mentioned this. If you have a problem just ask at the bar for help and we will send someone up to get it going for you with instructions. Also our hot water is solar so hot between the hours of 10 am to 6 pm. We also have electric which we use on cloudy/Rainey days. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's a Cool little spot. I will return. Really enjoyed the staff and Bar.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from Shelley on 29 May 2019
Thank you very much for this review. We are always pleased when our guests have a good time at the Coco. Glad you had a good stay and we look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

kirt

Liked: Staff & service
Decent
No hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Shelley on 20 Apr 2019
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate our clients feedback especially when it is so positive. Our hot water system is solar so it is usually all gone by 9pm and then available again around 9am. Sorry for this inconvenience.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Shelley on 2 Aug 2018
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate the time and thought you our into your review. Thank you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice the Place. Enjoy the Staff.Found check in great Nice Lady.Animals are Nice also. All in all Nice Placr.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from Shelley on 2 Aug 2018
Thank you very much for the nice review. We appreciate the time you gave and thought put into your comment. Also I know the staff concerned were so pleased with your comment. Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great staff, clean rooms
Comfortable clean bed and solid WiFi, all you can expect for the price, staff was great and make you feel right at home from the moment you show up. The little bar was always full with a variety of characters that was definitely entertaining

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy bad convenient for a quick trip
This was a VERY last minute trip that my buddy and I did, and this hotel was darn near perfect for it. The staff was great and really helpful, the owner is always fun, and I will be back with a lot more friends, quite soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The quieter area of Sosua
Coco Hotel is a little off the tourist area. Transport is no problem. Motoconchos will take you anywhere and they are just opposite the hotel. There is a swimming pool as well.The Canadian lady who owns/runs the place is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Coco Hotel is a great value with clean rooms and a friendly staff. There's always something going on at the bar in the evening. I was traveling alone and had no problem meeting people to hang out with.

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Enjoyed my stay..i would of loved to enjoy the pool but its condition was not safe. Overall nice place. People are nice friendly. Staff was nice.

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
They are a little chaotic, but friendly and flexible to find solutions on the problems. Price is okay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Decepcionante servicio al cliente
Al principio fue decepcionante con la recepcionista, la recepcionista fue muy ruda con las personas hasta me quería echar del hotel aún cuando haya realizado la recepción por el simple hecho de no entender que desde la página solo se hizo el apartado y había que pagar después, lo cual no sabía y en vez de explicar lo que hizo la recepcionista fue maldecir en inglés y tratar de echarnos, un mal servicio al cliente, por eso no lo recomiendo, lo único bueno es el lugar y los precios pero el servicio al cliente pésimo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Shelley on 19 Mar 2023
Thank you for your responce and I apologize for this behaviour. I have spoken with the staff member involved.However, I do believe there was a communication breakdown. The staff member thought you were refusing to pay as you had already paid on line. She attempted to clarify that as it is stated on your booking, you pay the Hotel directly. This is a common mistake because you provide a credit card to hold the room only. Other guests have thought the same. This is no excuse for rude behaviour so I thank you again for your feedback and am happy you otherwised enjoyed your stay..

6/10 Okay

Vijay

Travelled with family
Not worth the value.
Nothing special to expect, just a place to crash for a night max. For the cost and at the location where it’s, I would expect a better maintenance (lack of many amenities, hot water missing and annoying pets). The hotel manager is really friendly, and that’s the main point advantageous that place has.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Mama on 27 Jan 2022
Sorry for the inconvenience. Hot water is solar so available between 10am and 6pm. And very hot. Also we are a pet friendly hotel and listed as such. Again, sorry for the inconveniences.

10/10 Excellent

Ariela, New york

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar de visitar
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness
Hôtel situé à 15 20 minutes à pieds de la plage mais en motoconcho 5 minutes de la plage .Gérante de l’hôtel très sympathique.
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Shelley on 3 Dec 2021
Thank you very much for the review. We enjoyed serving you. Shelley

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Les chambres sont sales. Personnel sympa. Meilleur entretien de l hôtel à prévoir
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Shelley on 25 Jan 2019
I am sorry to hear that your stay with us was not satisfactory. We certainly aim to respond to our clients needs. Our rooms have never been identified as dirty before so we are concerned as to which room your are referring to. Our cleaning staff have been with us for 6 years now and if there is a problem we need to know. Sometimes staff neglect certain areas of the room and we need to know this so we can address the issue with them. We certainly will not tolerate dirty rooms and we can fix this issue. Thank you for your comments but it would be more useful with specifics and at the time you are here so we can fix the issue. Thank you.

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
3 Übernachtungen
+ Freundliches Personal + öffentliche Bar wo immer was läuft + gutes Internet + bequemes Bett + Englisch und spanisch sprechend + Preiswert - ewas laut von der Bar in der Nacht um zu schlafen - ewas ausserhalb vom zentum

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Høy musikk fra barområdet til langt på natt...

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the best resort and experience of my life!!!!! We definately come again, next time is just gonna be longer. Great people around you, great managers, great city. You are just gonna feel welcome from day 1. Love the 2 danes a.k.a. the Wikings:-D

8/10 Good

Christian, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent für einen kleinen Kurzurlaub in Sosua
Kein übertriebener Luxus, aber alles da, ein schönes Hotel, wenn man sich allein oder zu mehreren zurückziehen und erholen will. Ins Stadtzentrum oder an den Hauptstrand gelangt man günstig mit einem Motorrad-Taxi. Auch der hoteleigene Pool ist angenehm, vielleicht etwas stark gechlort. Sehr sympathisch die kanadische Inhaberin, die auf die Anliegen ihrer Gäste mit großem Verständnis eingeht.