Sosua Bay Resort

Hotel Information

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this Puerto Plata resort are included in the all-inclusive room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). Breakfast-only rate plans are also available. Sosua Bay Hotel's air-conditioned fitness center provides cardio machines, a Universal gym, and free weights, and there's a room for massage (surcharge). An Internet center contains 10 computers with high-speed connections (surcharges). An air-conditioned room contains pool and foosball tables, a television, and a dart board.

Location

On the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata is between the international airport to the east and the marina at Ocean World to the west. An aerial tram takes visitors to the top of a mountain within the city, where there is a replica statue of Christ the Redeemer. The Fortaleza San Felipe, built in the 16th century to protect the port from pirates, now houses a museum.

Room Information

The hotel offers 193 guestrooms in four terra-cotta-colored buildings of 4-7 stories terraced into a hillside. Elevators operate from the lobby level to restaurants and swimming pools located down the hillside. Casual-decor rooms include furnished balconies or patios and compact refrigerators stocked with soft drinks, beer, and water. In-room safes are available for surcharges.

Restaurant and Bar

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the all-inclusive room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). Breakfast-only rate plans are also available.

La Bahía - Open-air ocean-view restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, theme-dinner buffets. Snacks and drinks available from late night to early morning.

Marco Polo Asian Restaurant - Air-conditioned à la carte dinner restaurant. One starter, one main course, one dessert. Reservation required. Dress code: No T-shirts, sandals, shorts for men.

El Patio - Open-air restaurant/bar serving salads, pizza, pasta, sandwiches for lunch. Caribbean/Mexican à la carte dinner. One starter, one main course, one dessert. Dinner reservation required. Dinner dress code: No T-shirts, sandals, shorts for men.

Sabatini - Open-air Mediterranean à la carte dinner restaurant with Sosúa Bay view. All-Inclusive guests must pay $15 surcharge to dine (price subject to change). One starter, one main course, one dessert. Reservation required. Dress code: No T-shirts, sandals, shorts for men.

L'Etoile D'Or - Air-conditioned French à la carte restaurant. All-Inclusive guests must pay $25 to dine (price subject to change). One starter, one main course, one dessert. Reservation required. Dress code: No T-shirts, sandals, shorts for men.

Leisure Facilities

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

A two-level complex above Sosúa Bay features two irregularly shaped pools, measuring 18.25m (60-ft) and 13.75m (45-ft). Also located above the bay is a secluded 10-person spa tub. Adjacent their clubhouse, children have their own 6m (20-ft) pool and eight-person spa tub.

Sosúa Bay Beach extends 1 km (0.75 mi) west of the hotel, with the hotel's beach frontage on the eastern end measuring 20m (22 yds). Lounge chairs are available in this section. Sosua Bay Hotel supplies snorkeling gear, pedal boats, and kayaks. Additional All-Inclusive water-sports equipment such as windsurfers and sailboats are available at a companion hotel in the windsurfing town of Cabarete 8 km (5 mi) away, to which there are complimentary shuttles mornings and afternoons.

Independent operators on Sosúa Bay offer rentals for personal watercraft, banana-boating, sailing, and water skiing. An independent dive center at this Puerto Plata hotel provides complimentary introductory scuba-diving lessons in the larger pool. It also offers scuba-diving instruction/certification and scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions (surcharges for all).

Business Facilities

Business facilities include:

- Wireless
- Business center

Family Information

On the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata is between the international airport to the east and the marina at Ocean World to the west. An aerial tram takes visitors to the top of a mountain within the city, where there is a replica statue of Christ the Redeemer. The Fortaleza San Felipe, built in the 16th century to protect the port from pirates, now houses a museum.