About Victorian House
Victorian House is a
beachfront hotel which features an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool with a
sun terrace, and a private beach. The hotel is located right on the beach at
Playa Sosua, from where guests can enjoy water sports and the many other
outdoor activities available in the area.
All rooms are complete
with TVs with cable channels, air conditioning and private balconies, as well
as kitchen facilities including microwaves and refrigerators.
Additional features of Victorian House include complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, 24-hour reception, landscaped gardens, free on-site parking and laundry services.
The hotel boasts its own bar and lounge, where guests can enjoy drinks, snacks and exceptional views, along with the on-site restaurant, which offers cuisine from New Orleans and the Dominican Republic.
The nearest airport to the hotel, Cibao International Airport, is 25 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Outstanding beachfront location
The hotel offers an incredible location right on the beach at Playa Sosua, which guests say simply could not be better. The beach itself is beautiful and peaceful, and the views afforded by the hotel's position overlooking the water are exceptional in their appeal. The private balconies attached to each room are considered an extra bonus with views like this.
positive:
Hospitable staff offer friendly service
Previous guests found the service provided at this hotel to be excellent, and the staff providing it to be warm and friendly. Many point to this as one of the hotel's best features.
positive:
Ideal for budget travelers
While there are mixed reviews of the hotel, overall most previous guests did not have an outright negative experience, and in most cases would recommend the accommodation as a cheap, no-frills option perfect for the more laidback traveler.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some cleanliness issues
While there are some who were very happy with the standard of cleanliness at this hotel, it is apparent that some guests were not able to enjoy their arrival due to the poor attention to detail paid by housekeeping staff. Not only was check in occasionally an issue, but reviewers were also unhappy with the job done throughout their stay, with many comments on the lack of towels in particular.
negative:
Questionable value for money
There are some guests who do not think the hotel lives up to what they expected prior to their arrival, and others who felt the price should have been lower considering the accommodations.
negative:
Hot water not guaranteed
A number of reviewers were forced to shower in cold water more than once, as the hotel's hot water supply is less than reliable.