Agualina Kite Beach Resort

This hotel lies at the heart of Cabarete Kite Beach, beside the Dare2fly kitesurfing school on the sandy beach and just 20 minutes to the east of Puerto Plata airport. The centre of Cabarete is about 5 minutes away by bus or motor taxi, or it is alternatively possible to reach the centre via the beach (20 minutes walk). This new hotel combines all elements to create the ultimate kitesurfing or windsurfing holiday. Kite all day, watch the wind and Kite Beach from your bed or balcony and decide whether to launch your kite or stay a little longer in your cosy apartment. Facilities include a foyer, a currency exchange desk, a bar, a laundrette and Internet access in addition to an Italian sports café, a small supermarket and a sushi restaurant. There are car park and garage facilities for those arriving by car. The tasteful, well-appointed rooms have private access and each feature a bathroom with soap and shampoo in the shower and a hairdryer as well as a double or king-sized bed, individually controllable air conditioning, satellite/ cable TV with a remote control, a desk with high-speed Internet access, ironing equipment, a small fridge, a hire safe and a balcony or terrace affording breathtaking views out over the sea. Lots of wind awaits kitesurfers and windsurfers along Kite Beach. Further leisure offerings include an outdoor pool and an excellent massage service (on request). Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet; breakfast and the midday meal are served up in the restaurant.