Cabarete Maravilla Ecolodge

Name: Cabarete Maravilla Ecolodge
Address: Cabarete, Puerto Plata, DO
Price range: $95+

An off-grid retreat in Cabarete's jungle

Cabarete Maravilla Ecolodge is a 100% solar-powered eco-resort set inside a private nature reserve just minutes from Kite Beach. Twelve cabins are tucked among the trees, with rainwater harvesting, farm-to-cabin breakfasts and a zero single-use-plastics policy — an authentic, sustainable alternative to Cabarete's mass-tourism hotels.

Guests come for the kitesurfing, the jungle trails, and the quiet of a working nature reserve, then stay for the solar-powered comfort and home-grown food. Cabarete Maravilla Ecolodge is one of the top-rated boutique properties in Cabarete and books up fastest in kite season (June–August) and whale season (January–March, from nearby Samaná).

Solar + battery power
Rainwater harvesting
Farm-to-cabin breakfast
Zero single-use plastics
Private nature reserve
Minutes from Kite Beach

From $95/night

Book direct on the ecolodge's own site — no platform fees.

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Staying at Cabarete Maravilla Ecolodge

Cabarete's beach town is a five-minute drive away, but the ecolodge itself sits inside a private nature reserve, so the experience is quieter than anywhere along the main strip. The twelve cabins run entirely on solar with battery backup, rainwater is harvested and filtered on-site, and breakfast comes largely from the property's own garden — this is a working demonstration of off-grid living, not just a marketing label.

Most guests split their days between kitesurf or surf lessons at nearby breaks, jungle trail walks on the reserve itself, and evenings around the property's communal areas. Kite season (June–August) and whale-watching season (January–March, day trips from Samaná) are the two busiest windows and typically book out furthest in advance.

Getting There & Getting Around

The nearest airport is Puerto Plata's Gregorio Luperón International (POP), about 45 minutes away by paved road — closer than Punta Cana (roughly 3.5 hours) or Santo Domingo (about 3 hours). Most guests arrange airport pickup directly with the lodge rather than renting a car, since the property, Kite Beach, and central Cabarete are all a short taxi or motoconcho ride apart.

Once you're on-site, you won't need a vehicle for the reserve itself, though renting a scooter is a popular way to reach surf spots like Encuentro or Perla Marina further down the coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from the airport to the ecolodge?

Puerto Plata's Gregorio Luperón International (POP) is about 45 minutes away. Most guests arrange pickup directly with the lodge when booking.

Is the ecolodge actually off-grid, or is that just branding?

It's genuinely off-grid: 100% solar with battery backup, harvested and filtered rainwater, and a zero single-use-plastics policy across the property.

When is the best time to visit for kitesurfing?

Peak kite season runs June through August, with the most consistent trade winds. This is also the property's busiest booking window.

Do I need a car to stay here?

No. The reserve itself doesn't require a vehicle, and Kite Beach and central Cabarete are a short taxi or motoconcho ride away. A rented scooter is handy for reaching surf spots further down the coast.

Should I book direct or through a booking platform?

Booking direct avoids platform fees and connects you straight with the lodge for any special requests. The full site has more detail on rooms, rates and availability.

An off-grid retreat in Cabarete's jungle

Staying at Cabarete Maravilla Ecolodge

Getting There & Getting Around

Frequently Asked Questions

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