Casa Valeria Boutique hotel

Everything was beautiful as always, and the service was great. I love staying here. They should just put a doorbell on the door because the security guard is always asleep, and you have to shout. Last night I got wet waiting for the security guard sitting right in front of me to wake up, but he didn't.

I’ve stayed at this hotel four times before and never had any issues — I actually used to really enjoy coming here. This time, however, was completely different and incredibly disappointing. I came with my family instead of just my husband like in previous visits. The BBQ has always been available for use until 10 PM, but this time the owner was nearby and, for no clear reason, rudely told us we couldn’t use it. She made up random excuses and was visibly unpleasant from the beginning. Then, at 8 PM, she told us we had to leave the pool — something that has never happened in any of my past visits. To make matters worse, her daughter was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. We weren’t making any noise or causing problems — we were just trying to enjoy time as a family. It honestly felt like they didn’t want us there. Meanwhile, the owner was drinking with her friends and seemed bothered by our presence. This was a horrible experience and completely ruined what used to be one of my favorite places. I won’t be coming back after this.

I had a great experience staying at Casa Valeria. Super nice and responsive hotel staff and owners. For example, we needed a power cord to connect computers, the hotel actually purchased one for us to be able to use during the stay. Breakfast was included, healthy, clean and tasty. As a hotel in downtown, it is close to the beach, and also provided a tranquil atmosphere, good for families. Communications were very easy and quick. It helps travelers who cannot speak Spanish to feel at ease to get all needs addressed and all questions answered. Much better than an Airbnb setting. Highly recommend this hotel. I will definitely stay here again in my next visit to Sosua.

Before we booked our trip, I saw how many wonderful reviews Casa Valeria had so I was really optimistic that we found an amazing place and that we would have a wonderful stay, so I am saddened to have to write this review. Pros: All of the staff are very nice and welcoming. The rooms are kept clean and the minibar is well stocked. The pool and loungers were lovely to enjoy on a hot day and the beach is a very short walk (4-5 minutes) down the road. If you need a taxi somewhere, reception will arrange it for you. Breakfast was delicious and there is a self serve juice/coffee station. Cons: -The day we checked in, the hotel was having power issues. Not less than an hour after we arrived, the power went out for 7 hours which meant no air conditioning, fan, lights, or running water. After traveling all day, we were miserable and hot. -Despite having an AC and fan, the rooms never got quite cold enough to battle the heat. -The shower temperature fluctuations were insane. Even if you had it right in the middle setting, it would randomly turn to scalding hot to freezing cold. THE BIGGEST CON: As many people know, Sosua is a hotbed for prostitution and despite the hotel’s policies assuring that “outside guests are strictly forbidden”, that didn’t seem to actually be upheld. Several male guests (about 4 of them staying in different rooms) engaged in hiring prostitutes and bringing them onto the property and then loudly, i mean practically yelling, about their experiences with the prostitutes. It felt very uncomfortable and gross and I wish the hotel would have kicked them out. If we would have brought our children on this trip, we would have promptly left the hotel because of this. They also smoked weed on their patios. Most of the restaurants nearby also felt inaccessible because of how sketchy and dangerous the locale and neighborhood seemed. We walked to a store and to a restaurant and determined we weren’t going to do that again. All in all, our stay was pleasant but it could have been much better, but we really did appreciate the staff’s friendliness.

I had stayed at this hotel four times before and always had a good experience, so I was shocked at how badly we were treated this time. This was my first visit with family instead of just my husband, and from the start, it felt like we weren’t welcome.||From the moment we arrived, we asked if we could use the grill and were told yes. Based on that, I spent over $200 on food and supplies to enjoy a BBQ with my family. But later, the owner suddenly made up an excuse and refused to let us use it. Later, around 8 PM, she told us we had to leave the pool — something that had never happened during my previous stays.||Her daughter was especially disrespectful and unprofessional. We weren’t making any noise, just quietly enjoying time as a family. Meanwhile, the owner was drinking with her friends and clearly didn’t like that we were there.||This experience ruined what used to be one of my favorite spots. Very disappointing and definitely won’t return.

It was a great vacation, the best I've had in Sosua. The staff was very good and friendly, especially the security guard, David. He was very kind, happy, and very attentive. He was always smiling and attentive at the door. I hope to return home, Valeria.

Casa Valeria is a wonderful Sosua boutique hotel that I absolutely love. I am a little worried about writing this 5-star review because the more people that discover it, the less likely I am to get my favorite room. I have stayed at this property at least 4 times over the past year with trips lasting for 7 days or more. The staff is amazing – from the front desk staff who welcome you with a smile, to the room/hotel service who keep the rooms and property perfect and clean, to the bar and restaurant staff who serve the best meals and strongest drinks…btw, breakfast is included, and to the security guard who gives you peace of mind. The rooms are great – comfy beds and pillows, large modern bathroom with plenty of water pressure and a well-stocked mini bar. And the location is a short walk to the beach, and other restaurants/bars. I already reserved my room for my next trip and highly recommend this hotel

Staff was amazing. Location was close to everything. Very nice bar and pool. The breakfast was included and was decent enough to start your day. Rooms were clean overall (minus a few ants here and there), but my safe consistently didn't work so I was forced to leave my valuables in the safe in a friend's room. Other than that, everything was great and I would stay their again.