Sana El Jardin Secreto, Santiago De Los Caballeros

Sana El Jardin Secreto - A gated property with pool, communal kitchen, and mountain views

Located on the outskirts of Santiago De Los Caballeros, this hospitable Santiago De Los Caballeros hotel features a Guest House sleeping 10 guests and a hostel section called Maricucha accommodating up to 28 visitors. The property offers four private rooms - Aliyah, Abbigail, Alicia, and Emily - each equipped with air conditioning, TV, and solar-heated water bathrooms. Sana El Jardin Secreto provides a communal kitchen, BBQ facilities, and a swimming pool for guest use. A shared balcony features hammocks overlooking mountain and garden views. The property includes a tour desk, free parking, and complimentary WiFi throughout. An on-site cook can prepare traditional local dishes, including the specialty SANCOCHO, a Dominican stew cooked over an open fire. The hotel sits 9.5 miles from Cibao International Airport, with key landmarks including La Aurora Cigar Factory (1 mile), Parque Zoologico Gurabo (1 mile), and Plaza Charo (2.5 miles) nearby.

Pros

Secure gated property with night-time security

On-site English-speaking driver available for tours and car rental

Basketball court and dominoes available for recreation

Local activities include manatee-watching, fishing, and mangrove visits

Cons

Located 25.5 miles from Jarabacoa

Dining arrangements with the cook must be made separately