The owner acted belligerent one morning when he heard people heading to the surf shuttle pick up on a day it wasnt running?! The sign said it ran everyday ....but it doesn't. The morning we left 5 people waited 30 minutes before calling a taxi to get to the break. Not surprising being that youre in the carribean. You can... more

I loved my stay at the Surfcamp. It is friendly, homey, and great for a lone traveler. I think it is the only place in Cabarete that actually puts an extra effort in accommodating lone travelers. If you take the half-pension (breakfast and dinner included) you will immediately meet other lone travelers. The restaurant has long tables with benches where... more

I stayed at Ali's Surf Camp for 6 weeks during a volunteer placement in Cabarete last summer, and loved it. The room I was in was very basic, but it had a large fan (on constantly) and mosquito net supplied. If you pay more though, the better rooms are well worth it, with showers and some with cooking facilities. The... more

Very no frills. Think that commercial with the netting on the bed and that big roach. HOWEVER-------------- Ok think Gilligans Island and you got it. This is a fun place to stay but it is only one step from camping on the beach, thus it's name. So be forewarned. No Tv, no air conditioner, bugs,( located on a swamp) no... more

I just returned from an 8-day trip to Cabarete, and almost immediately started looking for flights to return there. My friend and I stayed at Ali's Surfcamp, and really loved it. One downside is that noone really explains "the rules of the road" at the surfcamp, so you're left to figure things out on your own or ask fellow travelers.... more