Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & Spa

Natura Cabana is a small boutique hotel on the coast between Sosúa and Cabarete, close to Encuentro Beach, and it is the opposite of a big all-inclusive. The property has 12 bungalows plus a couple of rooms, built from wood, stone and thatch and set in tropical gardens that run down to the sea. Bungalows range from one to three bedrooms, including family options, so it works for couples and families alike.

The setting is the draw. It is on a quiet stretch of beach away from the traffic of Cabarete's main road, with a freeform pool, a yoga space and the Attabeyra Spa, which offers massages, facials and treatments, including massages on the beach on request. Much of the food comes from the hotel's own organic garden. There are two open-air restaurants by the sea: Karaya for breakfast and lunch, and Natura for dinner, with seafood and international dishes. Recent guest reviews in 2026 praise the upkeep, cleanliness and location, and booking-site scores are consistently high.

The hotel is branded "by Mint" on some booking platforms, and names vary slightly between listings, so check you are booking the right place. Rates are typically in the boutique range rather than budget, and activities such as spa treatments are extra.

The beach in front is a natural one, beautiful but not a calm, resort-style swimming beach; the north coast's reefs and swell shape the water here, so check conditions before swimming. Surfers are well placed: Encuentro's breaks are just along the coast, and morning sessions are easy to organize. Kite Beach and the restaurants of Cabarete are about 10 minutes by car.

Practical details: check-in is from 3pm and checkout at noon, an airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee (about $35 per vehicle in 2026), and pets are not allowed. You will want taxis or a car to get around, since it is not in walking distance of town.

Who it is best for: couples, wellness travelers, surfers, yoga fans and families who want space and nature over entertainment. Who it is not for: travelers who want an all-inclusive, nightlife on the doorstep, or a big pool scene.