Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge

The first night we spent at the lodge we were expecting a quite stay, after turning off the lights strange sounds were heard....surprise! a mouse in the lodge...we notified the frontdesk next morning, nevertheless you don't want to spend the night wiht a mouse nearby. When we booked the main house, the pool was still in service but after the fire, nor the house neither the pool were available anymore, they asked us if we still wanted to stay and said they would make it up to us with some fare adjustments...which was never offered or modified.. When we ordered dinner with just two "main" dishes with fair servings, two entreés and a couple of wine glasses, a total of USD 150 was the total for a regular dinner after 1h waiting time... In summary, value for money not at all, expectations totally blown 350US per night not worth it... ... I wouldn't stay here again.. By the way, the reservation was made in Agoda website, however this review was never published...

This was an surprising experience! The staff goes out of their way to make your stay memorable, they make you feel at home. The food was really good too. It is the perfect place for a getaway or to celebrate a special occasion. Will defenitely go back!

We stayed at the Master River Suite, it was amazing. Felt really welcomed, the staff is very friendly. My favorite part was the bathroom and the jacuzzi, they allowed and helped all the decorators to make my engagement a dream. We loved the nature around it and how peaceful it was. Just an observation food is expensive and not a lot of variety, but we managed. After that perfection.

Definitely a must if you are in Toronto. It is located in the Portuguese area near Ossington ave and the owner operator makes the most amazing food. I had the freshest salad since leaving New Zealand 6 weeks ago and it was huge as well for just over $13. My husband had Feijoada which is a generous helping of various meats in black bean sauce accompanied by rice and 2 other condiments for just under $20. Naturally we were not surprised that the owner says they are super busy especially as they are the caterer for Hunger Hub (suppliers to the movie industry). The food is not only healthy but really tasty and authentic. A must for Brazilian food connoisseurs!!

I didn't know what to expect - so many places in the DR are big beach resorts, so i was really thrilled to see that this was a beautiful, serene oasis in the midst of a grove of trees! The setting was deeply relaxing, and the room (we got a river cottage) felt like a dream - dark wood, rustic, light filled but protected for privacy. A small deck directly next to the river made for a good reading spot, and a beautiful semi-outdoor shower next to a hot tub. I could have just stayed in the room for days. The service was unparalleled - Bere and Gonzalo were attentive and always available (it was really helpful to message them on whatsapp), and the food was great - organic, local, delicious. One night we had dinner by the wood-fired oven outdoors with candles, and with the sound of the river in the background, it made for a really memorable experience. I loved the staff's knowledge of the area, from attractions to food and the nearby town. The area is less touristy than others in the DR, but no less full of natural attractions, including the prettiest beach (Bahia de las Aguilas). It was great to explore all of it without big crowds, and return to the restorative zen of Casa Bonita for a great meal, a beautiful setting and the coziest room.

La experiencia desde la reserva hasta las atenciones en casa bonita súpero todas mis expectativas, el personal administrativo increíble mayra y berenice, el staff de excursiones sandy y gregory super preparados, las masajistas y el personal del restaurante. Esta es una experiencia que repetiría varias mil veces. Muchas gracias a todos por el magnífico fin de semana.