Ulasan Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & Spa by Mint

My husband and I just had our wedding at Natura Cabana earlier this month and would like to warn people about the issues you may experience if you choose to have your wedding at this location. Although it is a beautiful location we unfortunately had a very negative experience leading up to the wedding and during. Food poisoning for 21/26 guests At around 3pm on the day of the wedding shortly after lunch, one of our guests started to feel unwell and was not able to attend our wedding dinner. Shortly after dinner several other guests followed. Our wedding reception resulted in the majority of our guests dropping like flies from violent nonstop diarrhea and vomiting. This was extremely disappointing as all of these people had flown in for the weekend to celebrate with us and instead of being able to drink, celebrate and dance together by 10pm there were only 6 people left standing with the 7 late night pizzas we ordered being untouched and handed out to staff to take home with them instead. As none of the guests had left the Natura grounds this had to have been caused by the food we were served by Natura. When we raised the concern the next morning to the Natura staff and the wedding planner they took no accountability, offered no apology and even accused us of lying. My husband and I were extremely disappointed that all of our guests were unwell, some even needing to go to the hospital once back in Canada after not recovering after over a week. This event unfortunately ruined our wedding weekend as guests were still too unwell to eat brunch the next day. The bunch also cost $35usd per person- a complete rip off with only a few fingers foods being served. Breakfast for guests is included for all guests at Natura but we were told if we paid extra for this wedding brunch it would be extremely elaborate & fancy with lots of food and options which was not the case at all - stick with the free breakfast it will keep your guests full and the brunch is a complete scam. However, based on what I noted above I wouldn’t suggest eating here. The wedding planner nightmare: The wedding planner does not live in the country so will not be there on your wedding day and was not around to give us a tour of the location before we booked the wedding. She works remotely and is often unresponsive having to follow up after every question or request before hearing back. The wedding planner, was frustrating and tiresome to work with. From the beginning my husband and I were very involved and detailed with our vision for our wedding at Natura Cabana. Our first contact with the wedding planner happened 12 months before we arrived for our wedding yet the wedding planner continuously requested the same details we had provided well in advance during the very last weeks leading up to the wedding causing us undo stress, lack of trust in their ability and inability to deliver our vision for our wedding weekend. We had to instigate multiple meetings with our wedding planner to e

If you want a real Dominican experience, this is not the place. Beach is great but it seems to be a place to get away from Dominicans and do yoga while eating bland food. On top of that, I was woken up at 7am by the yoga/palates instructor yelling "1-2-3 woo-hoo! Good job!" Bc the cabins have no windows and a net for a roof. No bueno. Location it's beautiful but this is on an HOA street where it seems there's only Europeans. I came for Dominican culture and food. I could've went in Malibu/Cali for this. Going from a private villa for our wedding with real Dominican food to this was definitely a downgrade. I don't recommend.

Beautiful Eco Resort on a stunning beachfront property. The Cabanas are nicely kept and furnished with all the comforts of home. Refreshing pool and shady sitting areas surrounding. Loved the Yoga studio with ocean views and the spa treatments were very relaxing. The two restaurants serve delicious, healthy meals with several options available. The Smoothies are a must-have! The ocean is soothing with the rolling waves, but when we were there it really was not safe for swimming. I went in and had a very hard time getting out due to the undertow and heavy waves. This is the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway in nature. Also, great for families and large groups as the Cabanas hold several people.

We went as a a family group with wife, son, and wife and 3 year old grandaughter for 7 days. The cabin we stayed at was adjoined with kitchenette raised "porch" between the cabins. Beautiful large rooms with all stone bathrooms, fully air conditioned and fans. The whole grounds was really an eco-resort with their own gardens for the meals, right on their own beach and a quarter mile away an a path is a long 2 mile deserted beach. The different cabins were well spaced apart with nice privacy and the grounds were well cared for every day with maintenance. The best part was the meals. Every morning fresh fruit with a wide options of addtional dishes. The dinners included fresh vegetables and fish or meat with good variety for eating there every day. The staff were wonderful and friendly, enjoyed helping the 3-year old learn some Spanish words. The front desk helped arrange local treats like diving, snorkeling, horse back riding (on the beach). Would highly recommend for any family vacation.

Natura Cabana is such a beautiful place to stay .The color of the ocean is incredible , love the big waves . Walking on this beach was just perfect for us , we enjoyed every minutes and we took so many pictures .People working there are amazing, great service , nice staff. We will be back for sure , we loved our room , so romantic . We also enjoyed a lot the two delicious restaurants , nice free breakfast « ocean front «  . Thank you for your hospitality . You gave us the chance to discover a little paradise. Albert and Guylaine xx

Travelled with a friend and spent a week at Natura cabana. Ideally situated in Perla Marina between Sosua and Cabarete, it offers tranquility and great walking paths while offering close proximity to the towns and walking to the mercado for beers and snacks. The two bdrm bungalow near the pool was very clean and comfortable and more than adequate for our needs. The ocean there is a bit rough but great if you enjoy playing in the waves. Only 12 bungalows nestled in a private residential area meant you could easily carve out a quiet place for yourself on the beach at the hotel or on nearby almost deserted beaches. Did a few excursions: hired Max, taxi driver, who took us to Puerto Plata for the day, did SUP with Rugama Tours on the quiet river and ate a sumptuous lunch there and went into Cabarete for an afternoon to watch the kite surfers and partake in happy hour! We did one morning yoga class which we totally enjoyed. Breakfast and lunch were both really good, the coffee delicious. We also enjoyed the pizza at the Ceiba Cafe, a short walk away. The staff are amazing and dedicated and will go the extra mile to ensure you enjoy your vacation. Highly recommend this place! :)

Loved this hotel and plan to return. Fantastic palapa rooms set in lush grounds. Perfect setting in a quiet neighbourhood and right on the beach, with great restaurants and really friendly staff. Special thanks to Keldwin at reception who was very kind and extremely helpful. Also to the ladies in the restaurants.

Wonderful. Our room (La Laja) was large and had an outdoor sitting area with comfy seats, and a sitting hammock. Comfortable beds, sound of the ocean at night. Restaurant is great, staff friendly and helpful. Beach very pretty, a bit too rough for swimming. Located at the end of a gated community and very safe.

I stayed at Natura Cabana with my daughter for a week. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I very much enjoyed the private beach, which was quiet and beautiful. We took advantage of the yoga classes (we Loved Janet!), the spa (massage on the beach!!!!), and ate at the on site restaurants several times, where the food was amazing!

Cannot say enough good things about this hotel! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this little serene beach location. The setting was nestled on the beach with enough tree-lined area to stay out of the sun when needed. Between this and the adjacent hotel, 4 different areas to eat and get drinks right on the beachfront. Stone huts were lovely, ours had an outdoor living room overlooking the shaded pool. Food was great at both restaurants and breakfast was included in our price. Yoga hut, outdoor funny gym, and a beachfront trail to walk down to other beaches. Staff was great and very friendly.

What a paradise! Natural Cabana is such a beautiful place with lots of plants that you feel like surrounded by nature but still can enjoy cozy room, delicious food and warm service. I spent 4 nights in Natural Cabana. They gave me the most beautiful one bed cabana I think which can see ocean but still keep some privacy. The décor inside is one of the most beautiful cabanas I have ever stayed at this price. It has a nice kitchen, a dressing room, and a spacious bathroom. I really like its white stone walls which give the room an earthy charm that connects you to the nature. This was my first and only trip that I stayed at one place for a few days without planning any activities and it allowed me to enjoy fully what Natural Cabana offered. The food provided by both restaurants were fabulous. I tried 3 different breakfasts, one lunch and 2 dinners. The organic garden salad was so fresh with tasty dressing. The churrasco was very tender and well seasoned. Breakfast were all provided in big portion. I really like traditional breakfast with Dominican salami and Mangú, and also omelette. I took yoga classes in 3 mornings to start a day and it was so nice to be companied by sounds of ocean waves and singing of thrushes and bananaquits. I also tried spa once and I was not sure if it was my imagination but I felt some of the mosquito bites on my legs became smaller and not itchy next day. And yes the only problem was mosquitos so make sure you bring mosquito repellent or you can buy one from their shop. I was so glad to find Natural Cabana and it was the only reason I chose to go to the northern beach because most of resorts in Dominican Republic are very modern and artificial which don’t fit my taste. Natural Cabana provided calm and peace that I was looking for to really clear my mind and recharge for my next life challenge. I really appreciated the staff’s effort to keep it a charming gateway to soothe a traveler’s heart and soul.

We walked into Natura Cabana and were greeted with the quietest, most peaceful environment I've ever experienced for a beachside hotel. The grounds are gorgeous and the pool and beach are heavenly. The staff were extremely warm and friendly and connected us to a fantastic guide for beach and waterfall excursions. I also loved the massage and we enjoyed our restaurant meals. You definitely have to be comfortable with no air conditioning, and waiting for hot water, and we used the mosquito nets over the beds to avoid some small flying friends (not mosquitoes) landing on us when the lights were out. Overall, I loved this place and would happily return for a relaxing stay in paradise.

Today was our second visit to Natura. During this visit, we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and some relaxation on the quiet beach that had about six people on it. The chill vibe and peaceful setting provide a natural sanctuary that emits positive energy and wellness. Certainly one of our favourite places on the North Coast of the Dominican that we’ll be visiting often in the future. The only downside for us was the smoking on the premises - particularly in the dining area where three different tables lit up and smoked while we were eating. We’re not accustomed to smoking being permitted in restaurants or anywhere there are children. I would encourage the owners to ban smoking all together and encourage practices that are better aligned with healing and wellness. All in all, a definite must for those who appreciate good food and quiet places.

Today was an unforgettable day for me and my friends in Natura Cabana! We were at breakfast and suddenly this happened! Check out the video! 100% recommended ! You will immerse in nature in Cabarete’s secret cabanas! Its a total must when visiting the North Coast of Dominican Republic.