Great Price, Great People, Great Fun!

Our experience at VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort was great! We arrived November 28th and stayed for a week. This was our first time to this resort and was very pleased. We found the rooms, resort and beach exceptionally clean, the food was good and there was always plenty. The resort is compact and easy to get around. There is a nice pool, super comfy lounge seating around the bar and a swim up bar. At the beach, there is a bar area that's covered and provided shelter from the occasion ra [... read more]in, and a restaurant at the waters edge where we found fries, wings, hamburgers, pizza, hot dogs, soup, chili and nachos and a salad bar. We booked dinners at all three A-la-cart restaurants. We had beef tenderloin, glazed ribs, mango chicken breasts, fish dishes, caesar salad, pumpkin soup, etc. All of it was very tasty. We did not opt for the VIP added expense and found everything we needed. Those that did, mentioned that the VIP lounge was nice, but you could not leave that area with your brand named alcoholic beverages. There are plenty of loungers, and those with VIP did have drinks served to them and had day beds on the beach, but other than that, it was hard to justify the added expense. If you're looking for night life and evening entertainment this is not your resort. For the price, we were exceptionally pleased with our choice.

Really nice small resort!

We just returned from a week at the Gran Ventana. This was our 3rd time there and there were no surprises. Those 1-star reviews that are posted are ridiculous. These people must have stayed at another resort. Very friendly staff and check-in was quick. A la cartes were very nice. The food at the buffet was not exceptional but it was very good. Lots of variety. It was very busy but you could find a lounger at the beach any time of the day. There were special events for the return guests and there [... read more] were a lot of return guests. That speaks for itself. Everything is very close by. VERY clean everywhere. We had some very small issues with the room and they were fixed in minutes. There is a small shopping mall, a 5-minute walk from the resort. Free WIFI in the room and in the lobby. This resort is a good value for your money. Would definitely come back again.

Good resort

We stayed in gran ventana 1-15 of November, 2022. We had upgraded package and enjoined vintage club and all privileges that it provided including late check out. Food was good in the buffet. Visited all three restaurants. We did not like service in the ocean grill. Italian restaurant was good. But octopus was the best. Great service, good food. Weather was good. Couple of rains that did not affect our stay. Walked 180 km in 15 days by the beaches. We had some problems with bathroom towels - ma [... read more]ny times came from the beach to take shower before lunch, and there were no towels. Had to use face towel.. Also very negative impression for sunwing rep. He did not leave any notes on when return bus is picking us for the airport. So ee ran around asking and collecting piecies of information. Sunning app did not help at all. It did not show current stay. When we entered reservation number, it said that this trip is already linked. But did not show information.

Fantastic Time

Our opinion on this resort is as follows VERY clean VERY well laid out Handicap accessible VERY welcoming Beautiful beach Rooms are basic (needs a table) Food was fresh, nice selection Needs some work on entertainment Overall would DEFINITELY recommend!

Outstanding Resort

Our trip was cut short by a day due to flight problems. But the quality of this resort made up for it. Very clean, great food, very nice beach; but there are some peddlers. About 30 min from the airport. Very good Wifi coverage. Attentive staff. The pool, area was a bit busy of Sunday with local guests. Rest of the week was peaceful. Good activity around the pool each day. A few stray cats there and there, they dont bother you. Top notch waterfall excursion.

Beautiful resort

We stayed at this resort many times and love everything about it. It is super clean, the food is good, the drinks are delicious, and everyone on staff goes above and beyond to make your stay a great experience.

Nice resort

This is a small resort with beautiful beaches. Grounds are immaculate. There is hand sanitizer everywhere. The rooms are clean but dated and could use a dresser of some sort. There’s not much to do after dinner and this resort is more for an older crowd. The food is good but is repetitive and needs more variety especially breakfast. We would recommend this resort but it would depend on who you’re recommending it to - would not recommend to younger couple.

Very good hotel

Hi , we like to inform you the hotel its very good, location, pool ,and food are . one thing our room smell musty very strong specials over night i talk to the from desk and they just spray something every where in the room .because we were close to my sisters room we didn't said anything .

Simple and quaint some flaws with locals

Beach beautiful; can snorkel right off beach; need water shoes due to sea urchins; 1 buffet; 3 a la carts; enough variety of food you won’t starve; alcohol not premium - lots of sugary drinks; strawberry coladas were really good! rooms can use extra long mirror; hangers and hooks; Not a fan of locals taking over the whole resort on the weekends; was noisy, garbage everywhere; food wasted by locals and then none left if you came late; pool taken over by families; no pool towels to exchange: bu [... read more]t I guess they need to make money on the off seasons; Also lots of peddling on the beaches; they are there everyday;

AGood Resort

A good resort, with excellent foods.But unfortunately 2 days before the end of the vacation we had to face Hurricane Fiona, no blame to anybody except mother nature. But one thing we have to say, Air-Canada is not serious and sensitive towards it's travelers or customers.Next time we will try to avoid Air Canada flights. Sorry to see, if this is the way Air Canada behaving with the travelers, in future you will rarely see travelers using Air Canada . Very unacceptable and carelessness attitudes [... read more] from it's staffs specifically, rude and uncooperative in the airports. regards Govinda Shrestha Jharana Shrestha Calgary.

Great resort for that price!

Ми відпочивали з сім'єю 9.09.2022. Це був перший відпочинок з нашим однорічним сином, тому харчування та чистота були для нас найважливішим фактором. І ми не помилилися. У цьому готелі всі працівники постійно підтримують чистоту. Їжа дуже смачна, свіжа, Ñ” вибір як для дорослих та [... read more]к Ñ– дітей. Так, тут немає великого вибору морепродуктів. І меблі в номерах можна було б оновити. Ще в кімнаті дуже голосно працює кондиціонер. Але персонал, чистота та свіжа їжа Ñ” важливішим за модернізацію кімнат. Тому ми лишилися задоволені.

BEAUTIFUL RESORT, IMPRESSIVE PEOPLE

In August 2022 I had the pleasure of taking my son on a vacation for his 20th Birthday, we traveled to Puerto Plata, República Dominicana, staying at the Gran Ventana Beach Resort. It was the best vacation we have ever experienced. The Resort was Beautiful & the food was Delicious, we were able to enjoy meals from 2 buffets & 3 restaurants several times throughout the day. Everything we could imagine was close by from daily activities in & out of the water, off Resort excursions, nightly en [... read more]tertainment & Emergency Medical Care. We met many kind, caring & compassionate people throughout our adventures, but the most IMPRESSIVE part of our vacation that left Us with Unforgettable Memories was the people & staff at the Gran Ventana Beach Resort, everyone we meet left Us with Memories that will Last Lifetimes ... Thank You for making Our Vacation So Memorable ... Raul, Nabuk, Francisco, Luciano, Jardi, Domingo, Michael, Juan Carlos, Chihuahua, Ricardo & Dr. Juan Luis Guzman, Emergency Care, Grupo Rescue. Including Our new Friends / Family we made along the way, making Our Adventures that much more Exciting, with MEMORIES Lasting Lifetimes ... Suzanne, Denise & Sarah.

Nice resort

Very clean resort, friendly staff, awesome beach, huge pool, lots of variety for meals, rooms were good as well. Only complaint was that the daily & nightly entertainment was very poor. Sanitizer available in all areas, tables spread out in dining areas.

Average resort!

Grounds are clean, rooms were good. Entertainment is repetitive despite trying to switch it up. Barely any entertainment during the day. The alcohol and food is average, missing some of my fav Dominican dishes and avocados !!!!

Great resort amazing staff

i really have to say this hotel was really the best experience it provided for our vacation and what relates to this enjoyable experience definitely goes to the friendly and helpful staff who attended to us.The team working at the Vintage Club really treats you like family.Maria,Sujeidy and Milton from the Vintage club i must say treats you like family When our daughter who was a bit sick on one of the days they went out of their way to make sure she felt better.A special thanks to Juan and Ro [... read more]sa for accomodating us during that time Roxana from housekeeping made sure our rooms were prim and proper and on time Aquilino and the barmen on the beach really gave us VIP treatment.Regarding the nightly entertainment it was nothing special but just games and crowd participation,infact thats one area the resort has to look into.A special thanks to O Neil Graham our ticketing man who was very informative,patient and polite during my booking of this trip So overall I would definitely recommend this resort

Awesome time!

This resort Is incredible! I visited with my girlfriend and we can both say it was An amazing vacation. The food was one of the best from an all inclusive. Usually the buffet is below average at resorts but this one was really good! The beach and pool was also nice. We enjoyed the two pools as one provided entertainment, with volleyball and music. While the other was “quite” and it was nice to read a book or go for a light swim. The rooms were fabulous with very good AC. Would recommend this [... read more] resort to all as it’s in my opinion the best in the city without question.

Clean, excellent staff, food was amazing not one complaint at this hotel !

Amazing staff was very friendly, VIP was worth every penny ! Room was clean, food at the buffet and restaurants was great . Pool was clean the only issue was the weekend when the hotel allowed the locals to come to the hotel with their families . It was loud and crowded at the pool , the bars and the buffet.

Quiet and small

Think i would of enoyed it more if the first 3 days wernt ruined by lost luggage, having to shop to find some things toi wear other items u cant take on carry on , very dissappointed and the trip was 3 apr nad not a call back hrs on a phone call that u never get thru to talk to someone about a claim! To top the lost luggage the flight back was horrible delayed in dominican and then delayed twice in toronto for a 5 hr flight the delays were unbelievable sure makes u not want to travel wel [... read more]l me anyways and then to try and get your money back its horrible, I wont again Thanks westjet for your (not) quick response (3 months and still waiting )

Ok resort

Hotel, beach , food, customer service- ok Entertainment- bad 3 from 4 people fully vaccinated 2 and 3 dosses got Covid starting the 5th day of staying . Bad points- local people during the weekend -crowded, noisy, long waiting line . Hotel owner professional and nice . Trip to PP-ok but too pushy to buy expensive things . Too noisy for the night - rooms near pool .

Amazing Staff

Small resort Arrive as guests and leave as family! Osvaldo and Andrea- Lobby bar - awesome people!!! Always greeted us with a smile every day! Felix and breakfast n lunch waiters- so welcoming !! Papa John- always a treat to talk to everyday- great photographer! Roberto #44- on the beach- very honest and will fund you anything you need or want! Very clean resort, everything is at arms reach!!! Will definitely return!!!!