Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Awesome resort!

This was our second time being at this resort and we love it!! We had a one bedroom suite which was fantastic! Clean, very spacious, two bathrooms and two balconies. The food is great and the people working hard here even better! We even met workers from three years ago and re-established bonds with them. What we loved about it is it's a quiet resort with its own beach. Never had to fight for a chair on the beach.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Good value for the price

This was a great hotel for a nice little getaway. Great crowd with a nice mix of younger and older folks, singles and couples. The karaoke bar was a blast! The beach was not all that nice (a little rocky), but I was just fine lounging by the pool. Rooms were decent and service was good. Overall, a great time!

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Wonderful resort

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort was a wonderful place for a family holiday. The food was fantastic, tons of variety at the buffet restaurant and a great experience at the a la carte restaurants. The resort staff were very friendly and wonderful with the kids and the grounds and common areas were very clean and well maintained. The pool is great for both adults and children and the beach was great for kids as it was very calm and clear water. Just a tip if travelling with young children who go [... read more] to bed early, ask for a room near the quiet pool as this is a building further away from the main auditorium where the night time entertainment occurs. It`s further away from the buffet restaurant, reception and the beach entry but is better if you prefer a quieter evening.

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata: Very Old Resort

Black out couple times during the day. Dirty towels, rainwater goes in the room at the floor is the same level in the hallway. Our room was directly by the bacolny. Will never go back to this resort. Very old matress. Door key will sometime do not work

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Grand Bahia Princepe San Juan

Upon arrival we requested a closer room as they had us at the furthest point of the resort. They told us to come back the next day at 12 00 pm to see if the manager could do anything for us. I don't understand why they couldn't help us when we booked in at 1030. PM. Also the drive to the resort took over one hour and 45 mins to get there. It didn't say that upon booking our trip. For the first four days in a row our toilet was over flowing every time you used it. Can you imagine standing in you [... read more]r own urine and the toilet over flowing. At the same time our bath tub was backing up leaving horrible debri in the tub. Making it impossible to shower. We call six times in four days. They would show up with a plunger . clear toilet only to leave and go to use it again and it would over flow again .I'm sure you can see how frustrating it became. No apologies from the front desk. Seemed to be quiet a language barrier. Sand flee bits I am covered in them. Over a hundred bits. Terrible!!!!! Upon inquiring about golf when we were booking with you we punched in golf as a priority. When we went to book some tee off times. We were told there in no golf courses that we could play at. The representitive did call a coarse that was private. He informed us we couldn't play there because it was private. However I insisted he call and inquire. When he called they said we could play but it would cost 295.00 USD EACH PLUS 60.00 USD to rent a cart. Converting this to Canadian dollars it would have cost us around 1000.00 to play one round. Rediculous! !!! Upon checking out not even a thank you. The clerk handed us a piece of paper and pointed to a porter to give the paper to. We have been travelling to the Carribian and Dominican Punta Cana for over 30 years. It's not that we are not aware of some inconviences but this really left a bad taste for us. We filled out a survey from the Hotel customer service manager. Thanking us and an appolige then saying we hope to seeing you again soon. Come on people no explanations for poor service and putting up with all the inconveniences we experienced. What's that all about. In closing for the passed ten years we have taken two trips in a calendar year. We will be seriously thinking about staying in our own country and make the best of the winter time. I'm disappointed about even thinking about it however I would not want to experience another poor trip to a resort that lacks the service level that should be a priority.

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata: Great

The hotel was great ,staff was super .The only problem was the weather ,rain and more rain .The food wasn't to bad ,never went hungry. Shopping was great downtown .The other reviews we read were scary ,don't know why .Carol was a great agent. Thanks Carol 😊

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata: Good resort except for food.

Resort is outdated. Beach is amazing and staff are fantastic. Food is always cold at buffet and beach bar. Ala cartes are available each night but you must book them each day. Our room leaked even when it wasn't raining.

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata: A great week

A 3 star resort, you get what you pay for, there is plenty to eat, drink, the rooms were clean and the A/C worked fine, mt 3rd trip this winter and all were on a par, Jamaca, Cuba and now Playa doada Beach House

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Exceeded all expectations

We were very pleased to find a resort that accomodated a wide range of interests and she groups. We enjoyed the the night life in "the street" after 11 and the option of lots of activity around the main pool or quite serenity at a more private beach on on the beach. Great food options as well. We dined at all three speciality restaurants. Our advice is to book an early setting as you can enjoy the beach view and prompt service. The buffet also did not disappoint. Our room was roomy with a genero [... read more]us balcony. The A block was a great location, close to everything.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Beach looks like dirty lake water

If the beach was nicer I would rate this hotel a 4 star. Very family friendly, wonderful staff, something for everyone at the buffet, clean suites. However, it's a shame they've set up that ugly wall of wave breakers.. looks like a bunch of dead whales along the beach. The ocean water is beautiful and blue in the distance and as soon as it reaches that man made wall the water turns brown. Lots of sand fleas too, we itched our ankles all week.

Casa Marina Reef Resort: Nice Resort

We just came back from Casa Marina Reef. The property is beautiful and well kept. Walk ways are slat stone and uneven, so not great for wheel chairs or strollers. Towels are limited, and no wash clothes. Staff very friendly, but not a lot of staff in buffet restaurants. Food was good and plenty to choose from. In Buffets it was usually luke warm, but the Italian restaurant was really good and service was great. Pools and beach area are great but not a lot of pool chairs. Would go back, b [... read more]ut definitely a 31/2 plus.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Starter Resort

Grand Bahia Principe San Juan is a secluded resort with a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. I spent a week there. I think this resort is great for first time travelers. It provided quality accommodations and food. The beach is acceptable however there are nicer beaches and the entertainment can be hit or miss. There are excursions for a reasonable fee which can help you gauge if your a relaxer or and explorer and a town nearby enough to walk/cab to without encroaching on you. NOTES: resort [... read more] is over 1hr from airport, vendors on the beach but only in a specific area, access to local and american funds limited, 3 pools but the biggest is too loud.

Casa Marina Reef Resort: nice resort

This resort was a nice resort with beautiful grounds and very nice pools. The rooms need a major reno but are very clean. Entertainment very cheesy. Now the food, HORRIBLE, if the food was good this would be a great resort.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: March break 2017

This was my second stay at the Costa Dorada. Enjoyed it as much as the first. The Dorada is close to the airport, has great people, good food and entertainment plus a nice beach and pool. Booking the restaurants was quick and easy. The hotel was full during my stay but at no time did I feel crowded. The price tag was reasonable given the time of year and the quality of the hotel. Wouldn't think twice about returning again.

Riu Merengue: Fun, good but not great

Nice beach with lots of chairs and shade, big resort so you can walk lots, entertainment was average, buffet was good lots of choices, however a la carte restaurant you have to wait in line and hope you get in and really not that special if you do get in! Don't use Canadian money the exchange rate varies from place to place and minute by minute and normally not good!

Casa Marina Reef Resort: Beautiful setting for this resort

This resort is kept very clean and the grounds are absolutely beautiful.the whirlpools that are built into the lava rock overlooking the ocean are amazing.the rooms need some updates peeling paint and loose tiles in bathrooms.no drawers so no where to store your clothes except on the few hangers in the closet.there is no coffee makers in the room which is a drag but overall it is a good value for the price.beach is beautiful and the pools are nice too.one drawback is there is no where covered to [... read more] sit in the evenings with comfy chairs.only plastic pool chairs.the lobby area is very small so you cant sit there in the evenings.

Puerto Plata Village: ok

What I expected from a 3 star. Floors cleaned well, towels changed and water left daily. We tipped daily. Food was OK flavor, caused a little stomach but that is normal for me it seems when in Dominican, Mexico or Cuba. Had a very relaxing time.

Paradise Playa Dorada: Nice resort

We stayed at this resort March 03-10 2017. The staff is great, check-in was easy and we got the room we requested, it was clean and they had a fruit platter for us in the room which we thought was a nice gesture. We had a third floor pool view with a balcony in building 20. The buffet was good and varied. The shows were good, beach was great. We do believe this resort has the best beach area of all the resorts there. The shopping centre is great and a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Although this [... read more] resort is an older resort, the grounds are well-kept and very clean. There is no shortage of staff anywhere and you get great service at the buffet. Special shout out to Raphael in the bar,he always had a smile and a welcoming handshake for us every time we saw him. He does a great job! The Air transat reps were very helpful and went out of their way to help us with anything. Although we had bad weather for a few days, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: Good deal for the price

the staff and people are the main reason I keep going back. all you have to do is ask and they accommodate. the beach area is contained between two reefs which limits the access to sales people (T shirts souvenirs etc) plenty of activities by the staff keeps the party going. Lots of fun. Food is always available and there is a good selection. Also lots of places off resort for eating and drinking.

Riu Merengue: Great resort!

Food was great, buffet was always a hit so many options, beach was nice and the water was clear! Having access to all three hotels was great we spent most of our time on the beachs at the other resorts! Rooms were clean and nice equipped with a hair dryer. Great time great experience.