Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located on the beach, just steps from Boca Chica Beach and 3 minutes by foot from La Matica Island. It is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and 20.5 mi (33 km) from Malecon.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is operational from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Hotel Zapata

What guests think

Hotel Zapata attracts repeat guests for its friendly staff and direct Boca Chica beachfront location, while feedback on rooms is mixed - some praise comfort and views, others report dated upkeep, broken amenities, noise from the area, and patchy in-room Wi-Fi.

Cleanliness ranges from spotless rooms and well-kept grounds to occasional reports of dirty linens, pests, and bathroom odors. Breakfast is included and generally fresh and tasty, though simple; some guests wanted more local options and noted flies or mosquitoes around the morning service. Expect a budget, beachside stay with warm service and variable room quality.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Direct beach access stands out, with a pool and an onsite bar/restaurant; a few guests noted the outdoor areas need some care.

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Aida

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the best part of this property is its beach. From all the options at Boca Chica, this beach appears to be the cleanest, wide, walkable beach. We love the beach. The property also is clean and well kept. The local street area is somewhat rundown but we had no safety issues. We paid extra for a balcony facing the beach and a larger room and we were very happy that we did so. We asked the service to clean our room each day and that kept the bathroom smell down. The complementary breakfast was very good, and other meals can be cooked for a fee. The food was good. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

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Wendolin

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

proximity to the beach. The property itself condition was ok for one night.

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Dale

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Offered complimentary breakfast with eggs cooked to order. Direct access to beach and close to bazaar with many restaurants.

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Adrian

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located by the beach,AC worked well, bed was reasonably comfortable but no hot water. Breakfast was very simple and outdoor space needs some care.

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Marcela

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El hotel es muy bonito, la habitacion amplia y limpia. El personal muy amable, la picina se veia limpia. La playa esta atras de la propiedad, durante el dia en los restaurantes esta lleno de gente, lamentablemente mucha basura en la arena. El area no es muy lindo. El hotel lo recomiento totalmente.

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Elizabeth

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning views, light airy room.. Nice pool and excellent buffet breakfast…

10

David

14 Aug 2023

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Great small hotel with excellent staff led by Kimberly. Safe and quiet right on the ocean.

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Jackeline

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked the convenience of being by the beach. we've been there a couple of times. what we don't like is that it's very outdated for being in that area. pricing is reasonable.

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Steven

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Nice place to stay, gated private courtyard leads right to the beach, and very helpful staff to make your stay great!

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Barry

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little hotel right on the beach

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many found rooms and grounds very clean, while others reported dirty linens, pests (mosquitoes/flies), and occasional bathroom odors.

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MIRIAN

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I loved the location right by the beach and the hotel was extremely clean..thank you guys you did a wonderful job.. Kimberly, Ramon, Maria..God blessed you.

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Winston

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac does not work,roach in the bedroom

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kamil

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

very bad and towels dirty beds dirty floors very clean drinks expensive cheap hotel but dirty

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Laura

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Estaba sucio, lleno de moscos los cuartos, el baño en pésimas condiciones

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Kenneth L

7 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and acted quickly whenever I had any questions or needed help. They kept the property clean and tidy. The beach there was beautiful and they also kept that clean. I would recommend tourists to keep Hotel Zapata in mind if they want a beach vacation on a budget. Great value and I would definitely stay there again!

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Bibi

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This nice small clean hotel had a smooth check-in and check-out. Staff was very friendly and welcoming especially Cesar the bartender who was always in a good spirit and I loved that the beach was right out back. Overall I enjoyed my stay here and will definitely be returning.

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Marcela

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El hotel es muy bonito, la habitacion amplia y limpia. El personal muy amable, la picina se veia limpia. La playa esta atras de la propiedad, durante el dia en los restaurantes esta lleno de gente, lamentablemente mucha basura en la arena. El area no es muy lindo. El hotel lo recomiento totalmente.

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Emma

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

LOVED THIS PLACE!!!!The room was perfect, the treatment made me feel like a princess! I only have 3 suggestions: 1- to put a handle on the pool. 2- to have more "criollo" menu options. 3- to keep a good amount of Coke Zero available. The place felt like I was visiting my old relatives' house. So cozy, perfectly decorated and the cleanliness was impecable! I'll definitely stay there my next trip to DR.

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John

29 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location! Sink needs a p trap to stop sewer smell and sliding glass door didn’t work.

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Andrew

5 Feb 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were nice, a/c worked, nice bed and balcony, my only real complaint was the bathrooms smelled, im a plumber so i knew right away what it was, the sink had no p-trap on it to keep the sewer smell out,just a straight tube connection to the drain, i had to keep the door closed so i wouldn't smell it,just a little 5$ part would've made the room smell a lot better, other than that, the staff was great, very helpful, this is a small hotel i think only about 10 rooms, which was one of the reasons I picked it, Staff was very helpful anything you needed they made it happen, wifi was a little spotty but I wasn't glued to my phone when I was there so no big deal, lots of bars/restaurants close by and the water was great, would definitely recommend

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Rooms

Room quality is inconsistent: some are comfortable with balconies or beach views, but others have aging fixtures, weak or nonworking A/C, plumbing issues, broken doors or windows, street or pool noise, and unreliable in-room Wi-Fi.

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Winston

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac does not work,roach in the bedroom

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otto

25 Sept 2023

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Hotel location & premises are excellent. I stayed outside in room with view & 2nd floor, problem was the TV didn´t work the 3 days I was there, there was no Internet inside the room and had noise on room below, wooden floor, every night as of 3 am. My experience was terrible, and I am writing this to avoid anyone experiencing the same again. Recommend to advice guests on noise restrictions and revise all equipment before issuing any room.

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Elizabeth

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was bad, ac wasn't working, owner's son was notified but he seems not to care so we had to spend the night without AC! Then we were moved to another room in the morning where the sink was broken and there was no water and nothing was done about it and we had to brush our teeth with my own bottle of water, the owner's son offered us a free meal like that was enough!! The stuff was amazing even the owner was nice but the hotel it's falling apart and needs lots of work. My friend asked for coffee and knowing the owner that there was coffee and all we were going through refused to give him coffee. Atleas the kitchen was very clean and organized but again that hotel need lots of work before it can be called HOTEL. It's sad such a great area very convenient right inside the beach and walking distance to everything.

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Dominic

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was really nice, the staff was also amazing and we were treated like family! Special thank you to Hansel, Alberto, and Marta for their hospitality. Will definitely be returning!

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Aida

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the best part of this property is its beach. From all the options at Boca Chica, this beach appears to be the cleanest, wide, walkable beach. We love the beach. The property also is clean and well kept. The local street area is somewhat rundown but we had no safety issues. We paid extra for a balcony facing the beach and a larger room and we were very happy that we did so. We asked the service to clean our room each day and that kept the bathroom smell down. The complementary breakfast was very good, and other meals can be cooked for a fee. The food was good. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

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monique

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel aan zee, goede tv met veel zenders. Geen wifi in de kamer!

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leopold

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

After you book online when you arrive they're going to ask you for $100 dollar deposit, I didn't see anything in the listing that prepares you for this, air conditioning don't work very well the first room I had it didn't work at all had to switch rooms, bathrooms are old furniture is old and falling apart other than that it's a nice location,

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Victor

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible stay. Receptionist was not friendly. Went there with my elderly mother and we were placed on the third floor. Sink had a leak, shower curtain was too short, so the water from the shower got everywhere. Outdated windows, you can hear eveyone talking and laughing in the pool area and street. Music was blasting in the neighborhood until late. There’s a dog that barked the whole night. My mother brush her teeth and got sick. We stayed in other hotels in the area and this did not happen. The water smelled and tasted horrible, I’m lucky I did not get sick. Regret staying here.

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Elizabeth

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning views, light airy room.. Nice pool and excellent buffet breakfast…

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Emma

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

LOVED THIS PLACE!!!!The room was perfect, the treatment made me feel like a princess! I only have 3 suggestions: 1- to put a handle on the pool. 2- to have more "criollo" menu options. 3- to keep a good amount of Coke Zero available. The place felt like I was visiting my old relatives' house. So cozy, perfectly decorated and the cleanliness was impecable! I'll definitely stay there my next trip to DR.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and family-like, with many staff thanked by name; a few guests reported unhelpful front-desk interactions or confusing charges.

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Charles

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,373 nights

Very sad state of events. I really want to support the business, heck wanted to invest in the improvements of the hotel. The major issue is the staff asked for cash for many of the services that was advertised as included. Luckily, I no better but patrons be aware and kindly remind them of there policies. So disappointing 😞

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Teodoro Carmelo

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff are very helpful and professional. Helping and providing good service to guests is their priority. Zapata may not be a five starts hotel but it has nothing to envy of a five star hotel. In short, I have been more than satisfied both times I have gone.

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Dominic

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was really nice, the staff was also amazing and we were treated like family! Special thank you to Hansel, Alberto, and Marta for their hospitality. Will definitely be returning!

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Lia

9 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and friendly staff.

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Bibi

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This nice small clean hotel had a smooth check-in and check-out. Staff was very friendly and welcoming especially Cesar the bartender who was always in a good spirit and I loved that the beach was right out back. Overall I enjoyed my stay here and will definitely be returning.

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Victor

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible stay. Receptionist was not friendly. Went there with my elderly mother and we were placed on the third floor. Sink had a leak, shower curtain was too short, so the water from the shower got everywhere. Outdated windows, you can hear eveyone talking and laughing in the pool area and street. Music was blasting in the neighborhood until late. There’s a dog that barked the whole night. My mother brush her teeth and got sick. We stayed in other hotels in the area and this did not happen. The water smelled and tasted horrible, I’m lucky I did not get sick. Regret staying here.

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David

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff is excellent.

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David

14 Aug 2023

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Great small hotel with excellent staff led by Kimberly. Safe and quiet right on the ocean.

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DARRYL

14 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I want to complement the staff and management on an excellent visit. I will tell all my friends and family. A hidden gem.

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Christopher

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful. Breakfast every morning was very fresh. It's certainly walkable on the beach side, but on the busy street side watch out for motorcycles! The waters are gorgeous. The deluxe beach room's view was limited, but overall a good stay!

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Location

Beachfront and walkable to restaurants and shops, with several guests noting convenience and feeling safe. Others found the surrounding streets busy or a bit rundown, and some experienced late-night noise.

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Yokaira

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel was very cute just as seen on pictures, the staff is super friendly the hotel is very clean, it’s right on the beach which is great!! The area is safe for tourists and is walkable there’s a lot of shops and restaurants/bars. Also there’s a massage lady named Cleotilde she’s AMAZING!! Make sure you check out 10/10. Only thing I would say is the hotel needs a few updates and more comfortable beds. Overall very good stay! I would definitely come back.

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Leylanys

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

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Jennifert

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place, staff is very friendly. Close to everything. Area is very fun, we had a great time.

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Aida

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the best part of this property is its beach. From all the options at Boca Chica, this beach appears to be the cleanest, wide, walkable beach. We love the beach. The property also is clean and well kept. The local street area is somewhat rundown but we had no safety issues. We paid extra for a balcony facing the beach and a larger room and we were very happy that we did so. We asked the service to clean our room each day and that kept the bathroom smell down. The complementary breakfast was very good, and other meals can be cooked for a fee. The food was good. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

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Wendolin

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

proximity to the beach. The property itself condition was ok for one night.

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Victor

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible stay. Receptionist was not friendly. Went there with my elderly mother and we were placed on the third floor. Sink had a leak, shower curtain was too short, so the water from the shower got everywhere. Outdated windows, you can hear eveyone talking and laughing in the pool area and street. Music was blasting in the neighborhood until late. There’s a dog that barked the whole night. My mother brush her teeth and got sick. We stayed in other hotels in the area and this did not happen. The water smelled and tasted horrible, I’m lucky I did not get sick. Regret staying here.

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Marcela

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El hotel es muy bonito, la habitacion amplia y limpia. El personal muy amable, la picina se veia limpia. La playa esta atras de la propiedad, durante el dia en los restaurantes esta lleno de gente, lamentablemente mucha basura en la arena. El area no es muy lindo. El hotel lo recomiento totalmente.

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Franciny

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very safe and beach was great. Very convenient to stores and lot things to do.

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Jackeline

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked the convenience of being by the beach. we've been there a couple of times. what we don't like is that it's very outdated for being in that area. pricing is reasonable.

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Christopher

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful. Breakfast every morning was very fresh. It's certainly walkable on the beach side, but on the busy street side watch out for motorcycles! The waters are gorgeous. The deluxe beach room's view was limited, but overall a good stay!

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Dining

Included breakfast is fresh and generally tasty but simple; some guests wanted more local options. A few mentioned flies or mosquitoes during the morning meal.

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Yesim

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean everything. Those girls work very hard. Everybody is friendly. Just ask them what you need, they'll help you. Stay away from people outside on the beach, if they tell you, they know a good fish restaurant. We paid $140 at Comideria Yahiyria (not even a restaurant) for 3 fish, chips and salad. Eat at the Hotel Restaurant. Lovely old lady is a good cook. I will visit and stay here again.

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Aida

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the best part of this property is its beach. From all the options at Boca Chica, this beach appears to be the cleanest, wide, walkable beach. We love the beach. The property also is clean and well kept. The local street area is somewhat rundown but we had no safety issues. We paid extra for a balcony facing the beach and a larger room and we were very happy that we did so. We asked the service to clean our room each day and that kept the bathroom smell down. The complementary breakfast was very good, and other meals can be cooked for a fee. The food was good. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

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Angel Adriano

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Para el dinero que cuesta es de no lo vale sirven un solo so desayuno y solo pan con huevos revueltos un vasito de zumo de chinola café con leche te e que estar pidiendo en fin no so recomendaría a nadie.

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arelis

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the food and the drinks

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Dale

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Offered complimentary breakfast with eggs cooked to order. Direct access to beach and close to bazaar with many restaurants.

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Olivier

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff at Zapata is amazing, day and night, the rooms are cleaned daily, breakfast is not special but fresh everyday. The only issue I had was with mosquitoes, so get your spray because they are not spraying, and it is mostly under the table at breakfast, so wear long pants for breakfast

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Olnar

26 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Me gusto mucho lo cerca a la playa, lo único es el menú del desayuno debería ser un menú más local y no tan americano

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Elizabeth

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning views, light airy room.. Nice pool and excellent buffet breakfast…

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Phillip

18 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was awesome, breakfast on point every morning. Beach is Beautiful!!!

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Emma

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

LOVED THIS PLACE!!!!The room was perfect, the treatment made me feel like a princess! I only have 3 suggestions: 1- to put a handle on the pool. 2- to have more "criollo" menu options. 3- to keep a good amount of Coke Zero available. The place felt like I was visiting my old relatives' house. So cozy, perfectly decorated and the cleanliness was impecable! I'll definitely stay there my next trip to DR.

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Hotel Zapata

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Standard Two Singles

Beach Front Standard Room

Deluxe Beachside Room

Standard Double & Single

Standard Double Room

Beachside Room

Studio Suite

Two Bedroom Apartment

Deluxe Studio Suite

Beachfront Studio

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