Title: Book the Best PET FRIENDLY Hotels in Bayahíbe from CA $57 - Bayahíbe Dog-Friendly Hotels | Expedia.ca [Bayahíbe Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Bayahibe.dx6131807)[Hotels in Bayahíbe](https://expedia.ca/Bayahibe-Hotels.d6131807.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bayahíbe](https://expedia.ca/Bayahibe-Vacation-Rentals.d6131807.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Bayahíbe](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Bayahibe.d6131807.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Bayahíbe](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Bayahibe.d6131807.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bayahíbe Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bayahibe.d6131807.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bayahíbe Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Bayahibe.d6131807.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Bayahibe Beach which includes swimming, rugged coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131807/163e067a-d2be-4e09-a475-c86509e944a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic # Find Pet-friendly Hotels in Bayahíbe from CA $57 - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Bayahíbe Pet-friendly Hotels Tonight [Dec 17 - Dec 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131807&startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 18 - Dec 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131807&startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131807&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131807&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Bayahíbe pet-friendly hotels ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109030000/109025900/109025838/18c244db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Cabin, Pool View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109030000/109025900/109025838/eea8b4b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109030000/109025900/109025838/666fec79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109030000/109025900/109025838/712ad8af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue beach Eco-hotel by Sanfabini [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Blue-Beach-Eco-Hotel-By-Sanfabini.h109025838.Hotel-Information) San Rafael del Yuma 9.8/10 Exceptional (11) "This property is truly unique, as the owner built it by hand. 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CA $93 CA $162 total includes taxes & fees Dec 24 - Dec 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Recently-Renovated-2-Bedroom-Apt.h78135434.Hotel-Information) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119848500/119848474/766ecf41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119848500/119848474/615e7315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119848500/119848474/31588a85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119848500/119848474/cbdea719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Caribbean Pearl 2BR Bayahíbe Stay [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Caribbean-Pearl-2BR-Bayahibe-Stay.h119848474.Hotel-Information) Bayahíbe 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Nice new complex" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Vladislav CA $89 CA $206 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Caribbean-Pearl-2BR-Bayahibe-Stay.h119848474.Hotel-Information) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89703000/89702975/eb22553f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89703000/89702975/12ba6939.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89703000/89702975/722160cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89703000/89702975/85fb9a18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment Caribe Tropical Bayahibe, Private Beach, Water Park [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Apartment-Caribe-Tropical-Bayahibe.h89702975.Hotel-Information) Dominicus 7.6/10 Good (4) "Very close to the beach and restaurant Planning to come back " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Maria CA $111 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - Dec 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Apartment-Caribe-Tropical-Bayahibe.h89702975.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109350000/109343600/109343532/de0bb66b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109350000/109343600/109343532/56abed40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109350000/109343600/109343532/w1270h853x10y0-b00cffc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109350000/109343600/109343532/58bf621e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Luxury 2-Bed w Pool Access in Bayahibe [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Coastal-Luxury-2-Bed-W-Pool-Access-In-Bayahibe.h109343532.Hotel-Information) Bayahíbe CA $89 CA $206 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - 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Dec 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Coastal-Comfort-In-Bayahibe-2BR2BA-With-Pool.h121733842.Hotel-Information) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121176100/121176030/d32421fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121176100/121176030/b468b6cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121176100/121176030/36119899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121176100/121176030/891b2aac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2BR/2BA Condo w Pool 10 min walk to Beach [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Modern-2BR2BA-Condo-W-Pool-10-Min-Walk-To-Beach.h121176030.Hotel-Information) San Rafael del Yuma CA $83 CA $199 total includes taxes & fees Dec 22 - Dec 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Modern-2BR2BA-Condo-W-Pool-10-Min-Walk-To-Beach.h121176030.Hotel-Information) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123600000/123595600/123595542/971c9c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123600000/123595600/123595542/57700714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123600000/123595600/123595542/172943ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123600000/123595600/123595542/512ee2be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coral Azul Dominicus Bayahibe [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Coral-Azul-Dominicus-Bayahibe.h123595542.Hotel-Information) Dominicus CA $94 CA $197 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - Dec 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Del-Yuma-Hotels-Coral-Azul-Dominicus-Bayahibe.h123595542.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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