Beachfront Boutique Hotel — Kite Beach, Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Own a true landmark on one of the Caribbean's most celebrated stretches of sand. This 26-room boutique hotel sits directly on Cabarete's world-famous Kite Beach, offering a rare combination of prime location, established operations, and multiple income streams in the heart of the region's booming water-sports and tourism industry.

The property also includes a private two-bedroom owner's unit with direct beach views and its own rooftop terrace — ideal for personal use or as a premium rental in its own right.

Set on a 1,022 m² beachfront lot with 836 m² of built space, this is a rare opportunity to secure a turnkey hospitality business in a destination that continues to grow year after year.

This footprint could not be built today. Current coastal regulations require a 60-meter setback from the shoreline, permanently barring new construction this close to the water. This property is grandfathered in under prior zoning — meaning its beachfront position and built density are effectively irreplaceable. That protected footprint, not just the building itself, is the core of this property's long-term value.

Guest Accommodations

26 units total:

• 2 Basic Rooms

• 9 Standard Rooms

• 2 Partial Ocean View Rooms

• 4 Ground Floor Units

• 6 Side Ocean View Units

• 1 Small Penthouse

• 1 Large Penthouse

• 1 One-Bedroom Apartment (full kitchen)

Twelve units include kitchenettes, and the one-bedroom apartment offers a full kitchen — well suited to extended stays and family travelers.

On-Site Amenities

• Beachfront restaurant/bar with a covered deck and ocean views

• Dedicated commercial space suited to a kite school or other tourism business

• Swimming pool with sun deck

• Reception office

• Additional kitchen, utility, and laundry rooms

• Common-area restroom near the pool with outdoor shower

• Diesel generator for reliable power

• Kite school/storage room

Rental & Business Potential

This property offers exceptional operating flexibility:

• Lease separately — rent out the restaurant/bar and kite school space independently for steady, passive income, or

• Operate as one integrated business — hotel, restaurant, and kite school together, creating a complete destination for Cabarete's tourism market.

Strong Market Position

• Established relationships with kiteboarding and surf schools, including nearby Encuentro Beach

• Regularly hosts large group bookings from nonprofit organizations

• Active listings on Booking.com, Agoda, Kayak, Priceline, Expedia, Airbnb, and TripAdvisor, with an established presence on Facebook and Instagram

• Well-maintained: original 10 rooms built in the 1990s, owner's unit added in 2010, and 16 additional units built in 2012

• Major electrical and plumbing upgrades completed within the last four years

• Staffed with full-time reception/maintenance and part-time housekeeping support

Why This Hotel

This is more than a hotel — it's a beachfront business ecosystem in one of the Caribbean's most vibrant tourism destinations. As Cabarete continues to grow as the kiteboarding capital of the Caribbean, opportunities like this rarely come to market — and under today's 60-meter setback rule, this exact footprint can never be built again. This property's grandfathered status is what makes it truly one of a kind.

Whether you're an investor seeking a turnkey hospitality operation or an entrepreneur ready to run a hotel, restaurant, and kite school under one roof, this property delivers both strong potential and genuine lifestyle appeal.

Why Kite Beach

Kite Beach is more than a location — it's a global brand. Recognized as the kiteboarding capital of the Caribbean, this lively coastline draws water-sports enthusiasts, digital nomads, families, and travelers from around the world.

Here, the horizon fills daily with color as kites ride the trade winds, while the beach buzzes with surf schools, cafés, and an international community built around adventure. Beyond kiteboarding, guests enjoy:

• Consistent, reliable year-round trade winds

• Proximity to Playa Encuentro, the Dominican Republic's premier surf break

• A vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, and nightlife just minutes away in Cabarete town

• A welcoming expat and local community that blends cultures and lifestyles

For investors, owning a hotel here secures a front-row seat in one of the Caribbean's most in-demand tourism hubs — where sports, lifestyle, and steady rental demand come together.

A rare chance to own and operate a true beachfront landmark on Kite Beach, Cabarete.