Villa Iguana

Punta Cana & the Southeast


Under Italian-Dutch ownership, this 10-room backpacker-friendly hotel offers rooms on the simple but well-kept side (with re-tiled if small bathrooms), to bigger offerings with mini-bars and flat-screen TVs. A former penthouse suite has been converted into a bar with a small pool for all guests' use, and the vibe across the board is helpful and welcoming.