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El Navegante

2.5 star property

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A beach with a striped tower, palm trees, and a beach hut.
A small kitchen with a gas stove, a sink, and a window with a view of buildings.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a blue patterned bedspread, white pillows, and a white towel on the bed.
A couple on a wooden deck overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.
A white building with a central archway entrance, multiple windows, and a balcony.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $70
$60 nightly
$70 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Explore the area

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Street 2, Bayahibe, La Altagracia de Higuey, 23000
  • Place, Spring of Death
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monumento Natural Punta Bayahibe
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayahibe Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Romana (LRM-La Romana Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Studio, City View

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk with a computer, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Junior Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Bay View

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bean bag chair, and an air conditioning unit.

Family Room, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Studio, City View

A kitchen shelf with plates, cups, glasses, and utensils.

Basic Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bayahíbe

With a stay at El Navegante in San Rafael del Yuma, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bayahibe Beach and Monumento Natural Punta Bayahibe. .This aparthotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Dominicus Beach and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Casa de Campo Equestrian Center.
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What's nearby

  • Spring of Death - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Monumento Natural Punta Bayahibe - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bayahibe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Magallanes Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • East National Park - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • La Romana (LRM-La Romana Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barcobar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saona Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Terraza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Plaza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dreams Lobby Bar - ‬20 min walk

About this property

El Navegante

El Navegante offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This San Rafael del Yuma aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Dining

  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 10.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

El Navegante Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
There is no front desk/reception. This wasn't a problem, but you'll need to call or WhatsApp in advance to get the key code for your room entry. No big deal. Good location, good sized room, strong air conditioning. Very little soundproofing between rooms, so you'll be reliant on the other guests being polite and respectful. Low water pressure. Overall not perfect but fine for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was my 1st time in the Dominican Republic and I was looking for an authentic experience amongst the locals. Frankly I am tired of curated experiences that you get doing resorts. This property offered me exactly what I was looking for. The room has a very comfortable bed, a kitchenette with a 2 burner cooktop, and a bathroom with standup shower! All I need! It is located in the middle of town a few minutes walk to local beaches and places to eat. There is a corner store 3 minutes walk from the propert entrance for snacks and convenience items. There is a restaurant on the property aswell. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. No frills but fantastic value! I dont need or want to spend over a hundred dollars a night for a room I wont be in except for sleeping! I came to Dominican Republic to be OUTSIDE!!!!! I would absolutely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I am extremely satisfied with my stay at El Navegante Hotel in Bayahibe! Check in process was easy. 24 hours before my expected arrival I sent the host a message through the expedia app and she responded with my room number and lock code to enter the room. I found the code lock to be extremely handy so I didn't have to worry about losing a key or key card while at the beach. This property is an apartment style building right in the neighborhood. I appreciate these types of accommodations because it allows me to get a sense of the culture in the place I am visiting. I dont get that sense when I am staying at a big box hotel. My room was a studio apartment with a kitchenette. The AC kept the temperature in the room very comfortable! Speaking of comfort, the bed was fantastic! I dont sleep that comfortably at my own house! I was very pleased! There is a restaurant on the property also. So its convenient to find something eat. There is a corner store only a few steps away from the entrance for all of the goodies when you get the munchies. The beach was about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the hotel. The host lives on the premises. She and her daughter were extremely helpful during my 5 day stay in bayahibe. When I was checking out she was able to secure a taxi for me for far less than another company was going to charge me to get to the airport. I would recommend El Navegante 1000% to anyone looking for an authentic experience in Bayahibe!
Front entrance
Front face of the building
Entryway
Street view. Quiet street
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Raquel

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
La habitación corresponde al anuncio. Sin embargo, el baño está bastante degradado y la puerta de este no cierra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Disliked: Amenities, communication
Somos mayores nos mandaron 3piso con maletas , La ubicación es errónea
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fahrettin

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026