I just completed 2 days at Blackbeards and 2 days at Field of Dreams I have complied the below listed notes and I hoe they will help someone...

Locations:

Blackbeard's (CH Link) is in the Costmbar area outside Puerto Plata. It is a laid back gated community with a beach and very comfortable.

Field of Dreams (CH Link) is on Calle Principal across the street from Playa Dorado in between Puerto Plata and Sosua.

Web Presence:

Blackbeard's has had the same web-site for years the design is quite antiquated but it is easy to navigate and everything is easy to find. All responses to inquiries were responded to in a timely manner.

Field of Dreams has a very modern web site that is very user friendly and informative. The responses were delayed and not timely.

Room quality:

Blackbeard's basic room was small but quite comfortable. The air conditioning worked well and I had view of the grounds from the balcony. The WI-FI worked intermittently in the room and when it didn't I used the WI-FI outside the room on the balcony. The furniture was decent and my room had a 24 inch flat screen TV but I am not much of a TV person on vacation.

Field of Dreams basic room was a decent size and quite comfortable. The air conditioning worked well and I had a view of the pool from my room. The WI-FI worked intermittently in and outside the room. The furniture was modern and my room had a 24 inch flat screen TV with the porn channel on when I walked in the room...what kind of guy do they think I am?

Payment:

Blackbeard's basic room was $45.00 per night plus $8.00 tax for a total of $106.00 for 2 nights.

Field of Dreams basic room was $50.00 per night a total of $100.00 for 2 nights.

Mini Bar fridge:

Blackbeard's - Blackbeard's discourages bringing food and drinks from outside but of course it can be done. The mini-bar had drinks and chips but no candy like last time. I had to suck it up when I got that chocolate craving in the middle of the night. The mini-bar had the basics: chips 60DP, water 40DP, beer 120DP Pepsi &7Up 60DP and rum 375DP. 16%TAX AND 10% service charge.

Field of Dreams had no refrigerator or mini-bar and when I woke up in the middle of the night with the munchies I was hurtin.

Safes:

Blackbeard's there was a key safe in the wall of the main closet.

Field of Dreams there was a key/combination safe in the wall of the main closet. Management wanted a $50.00 deposit for the key that would be returned upon departure. I passed as I have a combination lock on my luggage.

Assistance with luggage:

Blackbeard's total self serve

Field of Dreams total self serve

Staff service & Housekeeping:

Blackbeard's staff was EXCELLENT for the most part everybody was upbeat with greetings and good customer service.

Field of Dreams staff was good it started off slow in the absence of management but when the managers showed up for the most part everybody was upbeat with greetings and good customer service.

Bar:

Blackbeard's has 2 bars one downstairs next to the pool and one upstairs where they host events

Field of Dreams has 1 bar which serves as a front desk and center of all the action.

Grounds:

Blackbeard's grounds were immaculate.

Field of Dreams grounds were immaculate.

Restaurants:

Blackbeard's the food is reasonable and everything I ate was tan sabroso
• Desayuno - Most of the breakfast items are a la cart. Eggs, bacon, toast and home-fries with a drink will cost approximately 250DP
• Almuerzo - Chef salad - 195DP
• Cena - Sanchocho con arroz y pan -300DP

Field of Dreams the menu was less extensive than Blackbeards and did not include comida tipico. In addition there were 1000DP items such as 10oz sirloin steak. In general everything was more expensive than Blackbeards. Everything I had was good.
• Desayuno - Most of the breakfast items are a la cart. Eggs, bacon, I had pancakes and fruit. The pancakes were good with a orange flavor to them. 210DP
• Almuerzo - Caesar Salad with chicken 318DP. It came with cheese, I made it clear I didn't want cheese and they rectified it and brought me another salad.
• Cena - Pechuga de Pollo en Miel -409DP. The chicken breast was juicy and I could taste a hint of honey and butter.

Noise:

Blackbeards during the day there was some repairing going on so I heard some hammering. At night if there is an event going on in the second bar upstairs you will be able to hear the music and noise associated with the crowd. After midnight everything shut down and it was tan tranquilo.

Field of Dreams At night if there is an event going on you will be able to hear the music and noise associated with the crowd. After midnight everything shut down and it was tan tranquilo. I woke up one morning to the sounds of a man having what sounded like a heart attack, I cannot imagine what he was doing...

Transportation:

Blackbeards staff can call a moto or taxi per your request.

Field of Dreams staff can call a taxi per your request. (no motos because of the location)

Safety:

Blackbeards has overnight security and the gate is locked after midnight when the chicas leave. At no time during my stay did I feel unsafe.

Field of Dreams has overnight security and the gate is locked after midnight when the chicas leave. At no time during my stay did I feel unsafe.

Excursions:

The below list of excursions is not exhaustive but just a sample of things to do:

Amber Museum - Puerto Plata

Brugal Rum Tour- Puerto Plata

Ocean World- Puerto Plata

Damajagua Cascades (I guess it's like Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica)

Mount Isabel de Torres - the park and the Teleferico - Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata town - El Centro (for shopping and souvenirs)

Golf in Playa Dorada

Horseback & ATVing

Playa Dorada AI day pass for the beach

Chicas:

Blackbeard's Chicas:
The chicas are directly accountable to 1 of 2 Mamasans who have the authority to hire and fire them. All complaints and issues with the chicas are to be resolved through the Mamasan because the chicas are independent contractors that do not work for the hotel. There are 2 groups of chicas. the afternoon shift 11am- 6pm approximately a dozen and the evening shift approximately 2 dozen from 5pm - midnight. 1600DP for ST and 3000DP for TLN. The majority of the chicas work 6 days a week with 1 day off however some have other arrangements with the Mamasan. When they arrive at work they sign in and are required to turn their cell phones in. (EXCELLENT idea) They will often start their shift in heels and end in flats and of course I can't blame them.
The chicas are very friendly with one another and will often approach you in pairs in order to encourage "Happy Hour." Some will approach and give their saludos and others will just sit back tranquilla. Some really know how to work the room and others just look. I sensed no jealousy or competition it is as if they are a family, they share drinks and food together.
The chicas ranged from 6-8 with some stars (close to 9)that could pass for models, but I would say the average would be rated a 7.
GFE & PSE
All of the chicas I dealt with were pleasant some were more friendly than others. The sessions were professional but not mechanical. I could best describe them as somewhere between GFE and PSE, I found I either enjoyed the BBBJ or the sex more as can be expected each girl had her strengths and weaknesses.

Field of Dreams Chicas:
The chicas are directly accountable to a Mamasans or the manager on duty. All the chicas are independent contractors that do not work for the hotel. Some of the chicas live on the property. One of the chicas told me she lives in one large room with no TV that has 6 beds and sometimes sleeps 10 chicas. There are 2 groups of chicas the ones who live on sight and the ones who live off sight which stragle in during different parts of the day. The tarifa is 1600DP for ST and 3000DP for TLN. The majority of the chcas work 6 days a week with 1 day off however some have other arrangements with the management. The chicas are not required to sign in or turn their cell phones in. There would be a dozen chicas on property at any time in comparison to twice as many at Blackbeards.
The chicas are very friendly with one another and they were a more lively group than the Blackbeards chicas. They do not work in pairs like the Blackbeards chicas. Some will approach and give their saludos and others will just sit back tranquilla. Some really know how to work the room and others just look. I sensed no jealousy or competition it is as if they are a family, they share drinks and food together. The chicas ranged from 5-7 with 1 or 2 close to 8. The chicas spent their time playing pool, in the pool or playing cards.
GFE & PSE
All of the chicas I dealt with were pleasant some were more friendly than others. The sessions were not professional like Blackbeards I had my first PSE and GFE of the trip here. The chicas in general could not touch the Blackbeards chicas but they made up for it in attitude and fun.

Check in & Check out:

Blackbeard's has a check in desk, everything went smooth details are reviewed from their handbook and you are given your keys.

Field of Dreams has no check in desk and the office was closed upon my arrival. There is no handbook or orientation on how things work you are simply given your keys and fend for yourself.

Cambio:

• Wells Fargo Bank US: 37-1
• Exchange POP airport: 36-1
• Western Union (La Sirena Puerto Plata): 42.6-1
• Jenny's Market Costambar: 42-1
• Balckbeard's: 40-1
• Field of Dreams: 42-1

Conclusion:

Both Blackbeards and Field of Dreams are inexpensive hotel options where mongers can practice this thing of ours in relative safety. They are excellent places for the novice monger or the veteran monger who does not want to hunt and desires everything at his fingertips. Since they both are controlled environments issues such as negotiation of tarifas, thefts and scams are rarely if ever an issue. The difference between the two options is Blackbeards is far more organized and efficient than Field of Dreams; in addition not only does Blackbeards have twice as many chicas on site than Field of Dreams the chicas of Blackbeards in general are far more attractive. I experienced 4 Blackbeards chicas and 2 Field of Dreams chicas and although I enjoyed them all I enjoyed my experience with the Field of Dreams chicas the most.

The primary advantage of Field of Dreams in my opinion is its location which is close to both the airport and Sosua. If a monger has a transportation he can more readily use Field of Dreams as a base of operations since Blackbeards is much further away from Sosua.

Finally if I was seeking a simple inexpensive sex vacation with the minimum of hassles I would choose Blackbeards over Field of Dreams any day of the week.

Thanks for this. I was literally just looking for info on both places when I decided to log in here and PM somebody about it. What a coincidence.

I think I will go with Blackbeard's for a few reasons. One, more chicas on hand. If you're travelling to be at a place with chicas, you should have plenty of them around. Two the cell phone turn in policy. I not only hate cell phones going off in the room, but there's nothing fun about seeing a bunch of hookers with their faces in their phones, not making any attempt to capture your interest.

Thanks again!

(Message edited by BigPoppa on September 01, 2013)

De nada! I am confident you will enjoy BB I definitely did.

sorry for being so ignorant, but what do TLN and ST stand for?

Poppa,

I was at Black Beards over 4th of July weekend...Camero did NOT touch on 1 important thing.
How many days will you be there? any more than 3-4 days, is too much and I would bounce over to Field of Dreams...And like Camero said, use that as a base of operations.
After checking FOD on a map...It's kinda in the middle of NOWHERE. At least with Blackbeards you can easily go into Downtown Puerto Plata.

When I was researching my trip I ran across Oxygen and 1 or 2 other places that were ALL inclusive..1 day, 1 chica, set price...NOPE, not for me!!

I still think the Jacuzzi preview method is the way to go..

Kid

Camaro, thanks for this info. I plan on taking my business partner when we finish a big project we're start on now, he'll love it, and you've nailed down the plans. Blackbeard's for sure.

Could you elaborate on how the Jacuzzi preview method works?

TLN.....Toda la noiche....they will stay all night. Value if you want a piece in the am

ST.....Straight time....bye the hour or load.

Hunterman, I did not use the Jacuzzi but my understanding is you and a chica can spend time in the Jacuzzi naked. I don't think it includes sex just visuals but once again I did not try that option.

Another observation about Field of Dreams:
I was impressed!
We are all familiar with corrupt police and government officials as well as los tigueres de la calle that will try to rip you off and the mafiosa chicas who will do the same but I would like to share the following experiences in contrast:

•I accidently dropped a photo copy of my ID and approximately 1500DP in small bills while sitting in the pool table area of the Field of Dreams. I got up and walked to my room and halfway there the bartender comes running behind me saying "oye!"and hands me my belongings. I need not say what could have happened.
•My chica and I emerged from our session to find the other chicas dressed in the uniform of the day which was lingerie. The Mamasan chewed my chica out and she had to pay a 100DP multa for the infraction. I tried to reimburse her 100DP and she said "no gracias."
•I decided to treat my chica to dinner since I was so satisfied with our session. There are 1000DP items on the menu but she orders a simple pollo a la parilla y papas fritas for about 300DP. My chica calls her amiga over divides her meal and drink in half and feeds her amiga. Her generosity and humility touched me mi corozon se derrite! The total bill came to 1100DP for everything and I can only say witnessing the spirit of what took place was worth every peso!

I haven't been to Sousa in a while, but I found bars/clubs/beaches/walking around in Sousa better talent (far less mileage too) than the canned experience. How would you rate the two vs the girls in town/beach?

(Message edited by donmarco on September 02, 2013)

Don Marco the beach will generally have local chicas and some Hatianas but they will generally not be the best the north coast has to offer. Sosua Thursday - Saturday will have 2-300 chicas working after dark and 20% will be an 8 or better. The problem with Sosua is the risk associated with dealing with freelancers. Freelancers have no one to be accountable to unlike venues such as BB & FOD.

KidCEO,

Thanks for the honest input. I had a feeling it, Blackbeards, could get repetitive after a few days.

(Message edited by BigPoppa on September 03, 2013)

Hunterman,

You have me and Camero confused...I'm the one that is a BIG supporter of the Jacuzzi preview methodology.

You can read ALL about it on my trip report to Black Beards..over the 4th of July weekend

KidCEO

KidCEO, I have one word for your report "OUTSTANDING!" gracias hermano!

KidCEO, I read your report when posted, didn't recall details on the hot tub method; just re-scanned. It looks like this is a standard option, so you say "let's go to the hot tub, here's 500 pesos?"

Gracias Camero...I'm heading to Cabo San Lucas next Thurs..I will be writing another report.

Hunter, Yep that's pretty much it, Hi, What's your name?(optional)..your hot, want to hit the Hot tub?...Hell, most of them will ask YOU!!

You don't even pay up front...If you want to session with her/them after the hot tub, you each wrap up in your towel(s)...Depending upon how many chicas you have with you, and head up to your room, after your done with her/them give 1600 pesos per chica.

After the Hot tub, If you don't want to session with her/them give her 500 pesos per.

Oh, I forgot to mention, in the hot tub area they even have a drink service call button...

Thanks KidCEO and Camaro--your reporting has me considering a quick trip to Blackbeards.

Let me know when..I too am considering another trip to Black Beards, around the Christmas/New Years time frame.

Kid

I am headed to Cali, Colombia for 5 days another Camaro report will be forthcoming...

Hmm what country is this in??

Blackbeards is outside Puerto Plata Dominican Republic. Airport code is POP.

KidCEO and Camaro 1257,

Your reports on Blackbeards and Field of Dreams brought on wave of nostalgia. I frequented both venues when I first traveled to the DR in 2006. Both your reports accurately capture the essence of both locales. There is a bit of a rivalry and an inter-connectedness between the two spots. BBs has been open consistently since 2004 and, I know Field of Dreams has closed down, or fallen on hard times more than once since 2006. I know the owner at BBs and if you want to get him fired up, say something positive about Field of Dreams. Also, a lot of the girls have worked at both locations. BBs has gotten more professional and business like over the years . If you think there is nothing to do but fuck at BBs, you should have been there in its infancy. Most of the events you described didn't exist.

Also, regarding your view that the girls at BBs are slightly more attractive. At one point BBs chased off some of its veteran, star performers who were getting a little long in the tooth and gaining a bit of weight. Many of those girls ended up at Field of Dreams and told me that things were less stringent there, less rules and more laid back. I have not been to Field of Dreams in 3 years so I'm sure most of those girls are gone (I would hope for their sake).

I only go to BBs for breakfast or an occasional early evening bowl of sancocho . I rarely sample the chicas there but they are good eye candy!