We opened in 2009 because we wanted to provide a high quality surf camp. However since this is a new concept in Cabarete (and for the world) we do frequently get asked questions on why our prices might be higher than other surf camps, guides, apartments etc. here's why:

 

Transparent pricing
We think we have created a transparent pricing structure, so you know how much your holiday is going to cost. We don't lure you in with low package price that provides crap accommodation, a beaten-up-surfboard, 10-minute instruction and call it a "learn-to-surf-start weekend package" for $199 like most competitors in Cabarete (and other countries) do. Our packages describes exactly what you get and how much you pay for it.

 

We know we are not the cheapest place.
Briefly: if price is your only criteria, then Swell Surf Camp is not for you.
We offer a high quality surf holiday in a new, clean and very comfortable environment with highly qualified staff. We are confident that our prices reflect the quality we offer. If you want something cheaper, there are plenty of other places in Cabarete (and around the world) that offer this. We can even tell you where those places are. However like anything else in life, you get what you pay for. By the way, everyone pays the same, so you won't have an uncomfortable conversation only to find out you paid twice as much as the person sitting with you at dinner.

Transportation
We very deliberately built Swell where it is. It is located so that you do not need to rent a car or bike to get to the surf, restaurants or bar and everything can be done on foot or with our surf transport that is included in the packages. You can save yourself a good amount of money in not having to rent a car, or save hugely on not having to go to the hospital after you rented a motorbike.

 

Quality food
We like good food ourselves and want to serve good, freshly produced breakfasts and dinners. Yes we could make cheaper package pricing (or even better margins for our business) by serving a bread roll and greasy eggs in the morning like most places in Cabarete do. However as we don't fancy that for breakfast ourselves, we do not serve it to our guests either.

 

Quality surf lessons

Our surf and kitesurf instructors are the most qualified surf instructors you can find in the Dominican Republic. They have years of experience and have internationally accredited qualifications. In order to attract such highly qualified people, we pay them more than other schools do, as a result your lessons might seem to cost you more with Swell, however progress is normally much quicker and safer, so you could even save yourself money by going with Swell.

 

No false advertising

What you see is what you get at Swell. Have a look at our gallery, how it looks on the Photos is how it's going to be when you arrive, or better. Yes we have wide angle lenses and we can take pictures of the room, stitch the Photos together in photoshop and make the room look 4 x bigger in the Photos, but we think the rooms look great as they are and we want you to be pleasantly surprised on arrival - no disappointment at Swell (and yes we are referring to some of our competitors once again)

 

Check the client feedback

Check the reviews on sites like Tripadvisor.com or our Facebook wall as they are from real guests that stayed with us. It's clear they were all very happy they chose Swell and the majority have returned for a 2nd visit or are planning to.

 

OK, still think another place is more suitable because they are cheaper?

Have fun, see you in the water, hope you catch some good waves.
Maybe during your stay have another look at the above, it might make more sense to read this whilst you are staying at a cheap surf camp, so you know exactly what we are talking about here. (You can tell us how your getting on with the greasy eggs, the insects in your room, and the 25 minute walk into town ;-)

Have any questions?

Feel free to contact us: via this form

 

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