Hostal Johnnier Macao
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Angelica and Jorge were very helpful and I felt very welcoming with them. The breakfast is pretty good and the location is near the beach.

Amazing value. For a very cheap price we got a nice room, AC, private bathroom, kitchen, drinking water and a super great breakfast with juices and coffee etc. The hosts went out of their way to make sure we had a nice stay. Easily best place we’ve stayed in our (so far) two month backpacking trip in the Caribbean. ~8 minute walk to the famous Macao beach. 30 second walk to a very nice and cheap restaurant.

I felt like being part of a family and got immersed in a truly Dominican experience. The hosts were just incredible! The place is basic, but kept extremely clean. Bed was very comfortable, breakfast simply delicious! The beach is 10 mins away and is stunning. Away from mass tourism, I would highly recommend staying at the hostel. It is also suitable for remote workers!

The owner was really nice and always there if we needed something :) the breakfast was delicious

Everything. it’s a amazing place with amazing people. I had a great time and definitely I am going back. Also the pics and all the info about the place is accurate.

George and the staff felt like a family! We felt at home right away, and George told us how to get around, what to expect, where to eat, etc. When we asked about sim cards, he offered to drive us and get them right away, which he did. Extremely helpful, since we had just arrived in the country and hadn't gotten our bearings just yet. Every morning we got breakfast in the outdoor kitchen and dining area. The coffee was excellent, and the food was amazing; everything cooked right there by a very friendly woman. We got different tropical fruits like papaya, banana, melon, then followed up by scrambled eggs, toast, milk and juices. Perfect! One morning they made some Colombian breakfast cakes too, made of corn, cheese, and something delicious, fried in a pan. Kept us going the whole day:) They had some clothes lines out back where you could hang your clothes or towels from the beach. It is humid in this country, so eventually you will need to hang dry everything in the sun. Three beautiful and friendly dogs lay around in the shade all day, and greet you with wagging tails every time you pass them:)Also; The restaurant next door was super nice, with the friendliest staff. The grilled chicken is super good, and you can ask them for any additional spices or sides like you want it. Good rum, cold beer, great people. Everyone from the neighborhood gathered there on the evenings, and had food, drinks and a good time.These two places located on the same street made our stay in Macao perfect. The overall warm feeling of this place is amazing. 10 minute walk to the beach, where you can rent surfboards, or just lay in the natural shade of the mangroves and palm trees. Small shops for basic groceries or a bottle of rum and a beer. ATM just down the street. Perfect base for a couple of nights if what you need is peace, quiet, beach, and good food and people.The rooms are simple, but have good AC, which is very welcome in the humid and warm climate.

Amazing and very helpful hosts - don't worry if you don't know Spanish - Jorge will always find a way to explain you everything in details ;) They were also very flexible when it comes to check in time. Delicious breakfast, very clean rooms. The Macao beach is just 7 minutes walk from the hotel. If you want to have a rest from the crowd - Johnnier is highly recommended!

Very nice and stylish place with an option to make tea or cook something in the common area. The host is very kind, friendly, helpful and the breakfast he made was very good. The place has a good mood and atmosphere. Thank you so much!We also enjoyed the nearby restaurant. The beach is in a walk distance and it's beautiful!

Owner is so gentle, he was very kind, helpful, gave excellent service and directions of the surroundings at Macao. Place was really clean, and services were also good. Breakfast was prepared at the moment by the owner, really nice!

I made a mistake I think by asking to switch rooms. Tilson kindly agreed to my request to find a room with a view (where after checking later booking.com clearly showed the room I'd chosen and paid for didn't have one). However the new room had a lot of problems that I won't go into here. I felt I'd already put him to enough trouble with the new room so didn't push the idea of moving back to the original room. In hindsight though it was a big mistake to switch. Lesson learned! The best aspect of this property is kind Mr. Tilson and his charming family. The coffee also was first rate!