Costambar was easily the best hotel I was in on the entire island! It is in a cash only part of Puerto Plata. The room was exceptionally clean, has cheap drinking water 5 gallon bottles and pumps for your use, the balcony was great, the air conditioning and ceiling fans were perfect, the pool was clear and pleasant, staff were all friendly and it was 24 hour manned security even with the neighborhood already being safe. Uber works here, but many drivers will try to scam for extra money so tell them Uber app pay only and report them in the app. The restaurants are amazing along the beach and way cheaper than in Puerto Plata, the tide is gentile and perfect for swimming, beach chair service under palm shade is great too. I usually like to pay at the hotel, but I am so happy I took the chance on Costambar as it was affordable and after a couple day trips visiting Puerto Plata always found Costambar the perfect more quiet escape from the main busy tourist city. If I ever return to the DR, this is the 1 area and hotel I will for sure return to!