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4 out of 5
Abaka Bay Resort
La Hafte, Ile-a-Vache

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were wonderful. They were very professional…the atmosphere was sooo welcoming❤️. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Staff on 30 Jun 2021
We are so pleased to hear that you had such a great time. We look forward to seeing you back again in Paradise!

4/10 Poor

Christa, Boston, MA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My disappointment started on the warf when they picked us up on a tiny boat than that was featured online. It was nerve wracking to board the boat and I did not want to cross the ocean in this tiny vessel since there were a lot of big waves. We were soaking-wet when we arrived 30 min. later at the resort. It is not worth the cost. At the resort, I was given a different room then what I reserved which was not a big deal but the toilet seat in that room was old and rusty. It looked dirty because it was so old. They changed the toilet but did not change the seat; the seat was too small for the new toilet. I asked to be moved to my reserved room which took them 55 minutes to do although there were only 3 couples at the resort. The second room was nice and comfortable.I asked for a wash-cloth on two different occasions that I never received. You can’t relax at the beautiful beach on the broken beach chair with missing cushions without being bitten by mosquitos. The resort is infested with mosquitos. They use a commercial fan in the dining area to keep the mosquitos away instead of treating for infestation. When I asked at dinner to treat my room for mosquitos, I was told I had to wait until tomorrow morning. That was another sleepless night for me. Abaka Bay is in need of repair. The featured pictures are not current representation of Abaka Bay. Having said that, I missed the the polite wait staff who did their best everyday to keep our stomach full.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from aba on 14 Nov 2018
We are sorry that you got wet while crossing the sea, unfortunately when there are large waves that is beyond our control. We are happy you enjoyed the service from the wait staff and the beauty of the beach. We are also happy you enjoyed your room. We are revamping certain things so thank you for bringing those things to our attention. As for mosquitos if it rains alot there will be some but not always. We do treat the area but we use things that are not harmful to the environment. We are sorry to read that you were not completely satisfied. We have taken all this into consideration so that your next stay will be perfect.

10/10 Excellent

JJ, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gems!
A beautiful, quiet, clean resort not too far from the capital. The beautiful water, the sun, the moon, a very kind and attentive staff. They took care of our needs quickly without any hesitations. I will be back very soon. Thank you Ketura!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from aba on 11 Apr 2018
Awesome! So glad that you found everything to your liking. We are glad you discovered your "hidden gem." Come back soon. Paradise awaits!

10/10 Excellent

steve , Millersburg ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little slice of heaven! We brought our 3 kids- they loved it- went snorkeling hiking- very relaxing and the beach is amazing! Would def recommend this resort!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from aba on 7 Apr 2018
So Happy that your family had such a fabulous time. Glad the kids could participate in activities and relax as well! Please come again soon...Paradise awaits.

8/10 Good

R., NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breathtaking Beach...
Abaka Bay is truly one of the most gorgeous beaches I’ve seen. The cottages are lovely and the one minor problem we had (a toilet that stopped flushing at one point) was very quickly resolved. My only complaints were about the food, which was bland to the point of being almost unbeatable- which is shocking given the delicious Haitian food I’ve had over the years! I suspect they may be attempting to tone down Haitian spice for foreign tongues, but AB would do much better to allow for authentic cuisine. Given the soul filling loveliness of the resort I rate this as a minor complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Mana on 3 Mar 2018
Thank you for your review. We are glad you found the place so gorgeous. We are also pleased to read that you found it full of "soul filling loveliness," nicely put, Please do come again. We assure you that you will be fully satisfied!

8/10 Good

Nicolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up for Abaka Bay Resort!
Abaka Bay Resort is such a nice place. Beautiful beaches, nice scenery and wonderful staff. Remember to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from mana on 23 Feb 2018
Yeah! So glad you found the beaches beautiful, the staff wonderful and all to be so nice. We look forward to your quick return. Come again soon!

10/10 Excellent

franck , chicagi il

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from manager on 17 Jan 2018
We are glad you had a good time! Please come again!

8/10 Good

claude, Los Angeles ,CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Paradise
Getting to the resort could be a challenge, however after you collected your senses, and your expectations are just begin to materialize,and your worries are things of the past,now you wonder it's real or fiction. The sandy beach , the deep blue warm water, the sound of the waves crashing you think you are in paradise .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from manager on 19 Dec 2017
We are so glad that you were able to truly disconnect and realize true relaxation in Paradise! We are pleased that you enjoyed the beautiful setting of Abaka Bay Resort and all the activities. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We look forward to having you back to let all your worries melt away on your picture perfect spot!

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't want to leave!
I can't wait to go back! Beautiful beach, lovely room with comfy king bed, kind and helpful staff that treated us like royalty, delicious Haitian food and fresh seafood, kayaking, amazing walks, swimming in the warm turquoise sea, gorgeous sunsets... I can't say enough good things about Abaka Bay. They made us feel like family. I highly recommend this gem of a resort! We stayed ten days, but I wish it could have been longer...
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017
Thank you for such an amazing review. We are so pleased that you felt you were treated like royalty and 10 days was not enough! We are so glad that you loved the fresh seafood, the activities, the comfy room right infront of the water, the sunsets, the water and everything Abaka has to offer! This is an awesome review and we are sooooo happy that you had such a great vacation. Please do come again soon. When you are at Abaka Bay you are family. So come home again soon....Paradise awaits...

4/10 Poor

Ken, Washington, DC

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor Value in very lovely setting
So much to offer, yet at every turn this "resort" falls short. Starting with the minimal greeting at the dock, where if we had not walked up to and inquired we would not have found the boat to cross from Les Cayes to Isle a Vache. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted, told we were the only guests, and offered a drink, introduced to the property and then found that our room request had not be forwarded to the staff. I requested a cup of coffee as we had been travelling since early morning, it never came. The room was adequate, except that the shower drain was open to below allowing insects and mosquitoes inside. We went for lunch, found our table next to a pole blocking the view of the beach area, we moved to a table with a better view. Chicken drumsticks and fish steaks, average at best. Asked what we would like to drink I requested fruit juice, since I do not drink Sodas. Later I was given a bill for the fruit juice, this was to be the first of many additional fees, that for 22 hours seemed excessive. Upon arrival we were told that the choices for dinner would include, lobster, shrimp, fish. goat, lambi, and chicken. We requested lobster and goat. Lobster not available, shrimp either. We ordered the lambi and the goat. Only the Goat was served. At breakfast the same with the eggs. Why serve a buffet for two people? When I requested an additional bottle of water i was told that it was in the room, the 1 bottle per person. Sadly disappointing excursion,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from manager on 8 Nov 2017
We are happy that you appreciated the setting, the beach, the warm service, your welcome drink and the beauty of the island. We are also glad that you enjoyed your free upgrade. We are sorry that your trip did not meet all your expectations. We are not an all inclusive hotel and do not advertise as such. Anything ordered separately is additional although we do offer 3 complimentary buffet meals that includes juice with breakfast and soda with lunch. Sorry that things were not clearer at the wharf in the port city. We have noted all your suggestions and thank you for your review. Please note that we do offer a complimentary guide for a tour of the local village as well as complimentary kayaks, games and complimentary horseback riding,

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beach is not often clean, there is a lot of waste for very expenses price
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from manager on 18 Oct 2017
The beach which is pristine is cleaned daily. Our beach was voted one of the "World's best beaches CNN 2013" We have received nothing but rave reviews from all guests for the beauty of the sand and water, calling it Paradise. We are sorry a guest who didn't want to pay for boat transportation would vent in this way.

10/10 Excellent

Dane, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, the staff is superbe
The food is very good. I enjoyed every second of my time there and I will go back .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from manager on 27 Aug 2017
Thank you for such an amazing review! So happy you enjoyed your stay and will be back soon. We await your quick return!

10/10 Excellent

Clarince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to spend with your sweetheart but very expensive .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Happy that you enjoyed yourself with your special person. Abaka Bay is the perfect place for romance! Please note that we have a wide range of room types with various rates. We also have great specials....come again soon...

10/10 Excellent

Rosie, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Time!
I went to Abaka Bay just for curiosity because my friend was telling me about it. Now, I fall in love with the place. Reception was great, service great and food excellent and delicious. I planned to return and I am trying to bring some of my friends with me. Owners were nice and inviting. Fernand & Dina great job! Keep up the good work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from manager on 21 Aug 2017
Thank you for the amazing review. So glad that you enjoyed everything from the service to the food. Also happy that you wish to return with friends. We look forward to your quick return to Paradise!

10/10 Excellent

Edelene, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
It's not a hotel for me, the feel was as if I was at a family house. The staff made my stay at Abaka wonderful, I enjoyed every single moment spent with them, I miss them so and looking forward to seeing them again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Management on 5 Aug 2017
Abaka Bay is your home! So Happy you had such a great vacation!!! We look forward to having you back in Paradise!

6/10 Okay

Robinson

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pleasurebly disappointed
This was supposed to be a romantic getaway but it wasn't. The weather played a major factor. The hotel was ok a bit rustic they upgraded me to a suite but it didn't have any wifi or a working television. The food was amazing but there was little to do as far as excursions. The staff was very kind and were working hard to help us but this definitely fell short of 4 stars which I was expecting. To top it of they charged me $80 for the boat ride to the island as if I could get there any other way but for them to shuttle me and my lady over there. Would I go back probably but not at that cost and functionality. They need more activities
Mr. Robinson, We are glad you enjoyed the food, the service and the free upgrade. We are sorry you did not completely enjoy your stay. If the weather doesn't cooperate the wifi and cable may not be strong in the rooms. We do offer complimentary kayacs, excursions to lovers island, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, etc. Hopefully on a next stay you can enjoy these things.

10/10 Excellent

Regine, Haiti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel !
I had a very good time. My room was clean, spacious and so beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort on the beach
We spent 4 days at the resort in the oceanfront suite. It was absolutely the most peaceful location. The staff led by Jean and Kentura were fabulous. The room was spacious and very clean with a small refrigerator and coffee maker. The three meals a day were great, they even made accommodations for my being a vegetarian. We did go to lovers island which was a fun, unique experience. We did take the horses across the island and walked across the island as well. The kayaks from the resorts were the best. We can't wait to return!

8/10 Good

martine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Trop cher pour rien
Belle plage, un site a decouvrir
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Roms

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Très bel hotel avec de bonnes activités gratuites ( volley, foot sur la plage, basket, pins pong) mais difficulté a avoir du courant pendant tout le séjour
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose Sagine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is paradise staff is friendly but slow but the place is amazing for recovery yoga and meditation the food was excellent !!!
Response from mana on 23 Feb 2018
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you found the food excellent, the place amazing and the staff friendly. Life on the island is a more relaxed pace than the hectic hurried world. Thanks for your comments!

8/10 Good

M-E, Haïti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe endroit!
Un emplacement incroyable, des plus paisibles! Une plage de sable fin et de la nourriture haïtienne délicieuse! Apportez du chasse-moustiques.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017