The retreat · Cabarete

retreat

Swell is a boutique surf and wingfoil retreat built for grown-ups — a calm, design-led base a short walk from the beach, where ensuite rooms, food made from scratch and an easy social rhythm matter as much as the coaching. It is the most comfortable place to learn a watersport on the whole north coast.

The Swell retreat, a short walk from Cabarete beach
A bright, boutique ensuite room at the Swell retreat
The rooms

Ensuite rooms, not bunks

Every room is a private ensuite with crisp linens, air-conditioning and space to actually unpack. No dorms, no sharing with strangers — just a quiet, comfortable room to come back to after a day on the water. Solo travellers get their own room as standard; couples and friends can share.

Private ensuite bathrooms
Air-conditioning · daily housekeeping
Guests relaxing together in the communal spaces at Swell
The house

Built to bring people together

The reason most guests come back is the group. Shared terraces, a big communal table, a pool to cool off in and easy corners to read or nap — the whole house is designed so that travelling solo never feels like being alone. Meet at breakfast, surf together, compare notes over dinner.

Pool, garden & shaded lounges
A social house, built for solo travellers
A fresh meal served at the communal table at Swell
The food

Real food, made from scratch

Fresh, generous meals to fuel two sessions a day — tropical fruit and strong coffee in the morning, proper dinners around the table at night. Vegetarian, vegan and allergy needs are handled as a matter of course; just tell us when you book.

Breakfast & dinner included
Vegetarian, vegan & allergy-friendly
What's included

A week, taken care of

7 nights in a private ensuite room
Breakfast & dinner, made from scratch
Small-group coaching, two sessions a day
All boards, wings & foils for your level
Airport pickup from Puerto Plata (POP)
Pool, garden & communal spaces
Turquoise water meeting palm-lined sand near the Swell retreat

Come and see it for yourself

Tell us your dates and what you'd like to learn. We'll match you to the right room and week, and take care of everything else.