Hostal Johnnier Macao
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

George was so helpful and kind. he has a very gentle nature and was willing to help even to lend money because the atm was not working.

Everything!!! Incredible place, incredible people!Amazing breakfast! ❤️

Jorje was very helpful and friendly. A great way to start our trip in the Dominican Republic. Beach was less than 10 minutes walking, good food around the corner.

friendly, clean and good value with a nice beach down the road and away from the hoi paloi of punta cana - what more do you need!?

The hosts are REALLY kind, the place is clean and comfortable and the location is very good. Truly recommend the place. Breakfast was amazing.

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.

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 is very helpful and giving many advices to make our stay as good as possible.We arrived very late in the evening and he took us to the restaurant "Capitan Sully" located right beside the hostel and the owner made us club sandwiches even though kitchen was already closed. We had no money at arrival and the owner said it is not a problem to pay later.The hostel is basic but very clean, we did not even have problems with bugs or mosquitos.The area was very quiet, and we felt completely safe here. Owners also living in the object and there were cameras in all public areas for safety.If you travel by car, you can park right outside on the street which is safe and (dead-end street).The room was small, linen was clean and soft, bed comfy and there was some small place to hang clothes but no wardrobe. A/C fully working and not noisy.Bathroom with clean towels and soap available.Breakfast was served outside in the sitting area from 7 to 10, we got a bowl of fruit, omelet and bread, butter, coffee, and juice. Also, cold drinkable water was available in the fridge whole day.Payment in cash in Dominican Pesos or USD.

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!

amazing breakfast , it was like visiting a family. The owners are always ready to help you with anything you need 24/7 even if you don't speak Spanish you will find a way to communicate with no problems :) really wish I could stay longer.