Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Won't be back

The hotel was nice enough and the rooms were clean enough. The mini fridge was stocked with no issues. We arrived after 3pm and it still took hours to get a room. Then they gave us the wrong room and it was another long wait to get the correct one. Very poor English comprehension at the front desk. No money to exchange for a few days. Struggled to get more than 1 key for the room. Beach was infested with bugs and the water was disgusting. Looked like mud. Apparently there is huge run of [... read more]f from the mountains that the travel agent should have told us about. Dining room service was absolutely horrid. Went many meals without being served drinks. Having paid so much with it being Christmas time, I would have expected a lot better. For some reason, there were a lot of injured people and speaking with the other guests, many were extremely unhappy.

Casa Marina Reef Resort: Good location

Nice resort and well located in Sosua. Beautiful grounds but greater variety and quality of food is needed. Given 2 water bottles when you arrive that can be refilled at water stations that cannot be kept sanitary. Our solution was to buy a large bottle of water at the local corner store down the street and refill our water bottles.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: hôtel tres bien

L'hôtel est très bien. Très bien aménagé. Le personnel très serviable et souriant. La niurriture est assez bonne et variée, toutefois elle n'est pas très chaude. La plsge est très bien meme si le sable n'est pas très fin et n'est pas blanc, msis plutôt brun. Les chzmbres sont ordinaires mais très propres. On ne manque jamais de chaises ni de palapa. Je conseil cet hôtel même s' il est situé à au moins une heure et demie de l'aéroport

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: grand bahia principe san juan

hotel was clean, grounds well kept, pools cleaned constantly, our room was done nicely everyday, foods were good, breakfast was super everyday, people working were very friendly, our stay here was fantastic, we all {4} will definitely come back.....and price was inexpensive compared to other resorts. beach was nice, hot water in shower everyday too ! our travel agent Nicole was very helpfull too !

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Small Resort nice place

Tips for your stay. 1, Upgrade your room if you can 2. there isn't a cafe it's a machine (not bad) 3. If you like Bailey's you have to pay for it. (or buy it at the Duty free and keep it in your room) 3. BRING YOUR OUR Advil Tylenol etc. it's sold by the pill in the Duty free store (we found it a little odd and expensive). 4. you only get one towel per day (little weird) 5. Everyone has to be present to book an a la cart restaurant (we were 10 so a little inconvenient) There isn't much of  [... read more]a language barrier with the servers (it was really hard to practice my Spanish as everyone answered me in English.) Took us four days to find a bartender that remembered us so that was grand! The bar at the pool is the best. There are plenty of chairs on the beach and by the pool. Beach volleyball fella was great! Our cleaning lady was spectacular so was the resident plumber. Over all a great spot but that being said I know we would not return

Riu Merengue: Not a four star resort

The best thing I can say about this resort is that there are no time share vultures to avoid. The rooms are small, but the balconies are quite roomy, however a working toilet would have been nice. We made a number of calls to get it fixed and were assured they would send someone, no one ever arrived. In the end my husband had to fix it himself. On day three of our vacation we lost hot water, were kept being told it would be fixed soon, when we checked out four days later there was still no hot [... read more] water. The air conditioning also didn't work properly. Some days it worked other days not so much. The service was inconsistent at best. The housekeeping staff did and excellent job and some of the wait staff were very good, however overall the impression you get is one of indifference from most staff. The front desk staff is the worst, they couldn't care less if you have a complaint and have no real intention of doing anything to rectify your problem. Calling this a four star resort is outrageous. Four star resorts have clocks and irons and coffee makers in the rooms. They also have working plumbing. The food was edible if a bit on the monotonous side, the same thing at every meal with very little variation. They say reservations are not needed for the restaurants, but good luck getting in. We were turned away, despite there being empty tables, at the steakhouse by Sandy (who seemed to be the head waiter). He was downright rude. There are much better resorts in Puerto Plata, take our advice and book anywhere else but at the Rui Merengue.

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: Great stay!

Travelled with my adult daughter....we enjoyed the hotel and totally loved the location...right in Sosua! Rooms were clean and comfy...food was good....Beach is nice but lots of waves so tricky for small kids.....Pools are great...Jacuzzis have a view to die for! Public beach beside resort is big and nice...I enjoy locals around during and there wI'll be locals swimming or selling items on the beach. The resort doesn't have 24 hr food or booze but we didn't mind doing as you can walk next doo [... read more]r for everything....day and evening entertainment mentioned was a little lacking but all in all we had a great time and I will definitely go back to Casa Marina.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Amazing Resort!

The hotel clean and organized. Grounds were well manicured. Rooms were clean and updated. Staff very accommodating. Food was good many choices. Drinks were many choices. Excursions well organized and worth the money. Beach was Amazing 😊😊😊 Iif I had something bad to say . To many people trying to sell time share in other resorts. Overall amazing vacation place . We will definitely return to this resort. 👙 👙 👙 👙 👙 👙  [... read more]👙 👙 👙 👙 👙 👙 👙 👙 👙 👙

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: worth money

Spent one week ending December 24th,2016 had a great time, the staff was efficient in fixing minor problems with room, which was kept clean, with daily maid service. There was plenty of food all meals including Snack bar service and the open bar with all kinds of local drinks all included except for imported drinks(you pay) . For me the vacations was very relaxing, and apart from some rain, enjoyed the beach and sunshine.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Great staff

The grounds were clean and well kept although the beach was not great. The location was a little remote (1h 30m bus ride) but there were plenty of things to do while on the resort grounds. The shows at the end of the night were fun and worth attending, the food was better than expected, and the staff were amazing! My favourite waiter was Wandy who works at the buffet and I always made sure to sit in his section. For the money, it is a decent experience but if you are looking for a gorgeous beach [... read more], it may not be the best resort for you.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Left a lot to be desired

Stay: dec 17-24, 2016. Food selection: good. Dolce Vita was very buggy restaurant, bugs flying around. La Brisa was very good especially at Breakfast (excellent omelette bar) Beach: left a lot to be desired. Sand fleas ate our feet and legs and whole bodies. Public merchants always hounding when got close to Playa Indiana. Staff: very friendly. Evening Circus show was INCREDIBLE! Best show of the week by far. Mini golf/Tennis area: smelled of sewage frequently but sweet mini putt course. [... read more] Site: pretty great. Large property, could walk for a long time without going in the same area, well maintained. Overall I wouldn't go back because I am huge in to snorkelling and there really wasn't much clear calm water for a reef or to see anything the resort is on the north side of the island in the Atlantic Ocean which is rarely calm. But sun was good and comfy lounge chairs on the beach were pretty good.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Good experience

The beach was bad because Dominicain Republic had floods the week before. There were many waves and you could not see ocean floor. Food was good! I enjoyed the japonese restaurant the best because it was very entertaining.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: PUERTO PLAT SUNCAPE TRIP DEC/16

Our trip to Sunscape Puerto Plata was a good one Hotel was very clean and the staff very friendly. The only negative would be the service in the Buffet (Windows) We ate at the restaurants for dinner which were very nice during our stay as we thought the buffet could have been better. Over all we would suggest this resort to everyone. There were plenty of activities going on each day from the entertainment group.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Disappointing!

The food was excellent!! Wifi was available around the pool area and in rooms close to the pool. The beach was rougher than I expected and not clear so snorkeling was unproductive. The "sellers" gave you no rest from their pestering so one could never relax. Our room was beautiful looking but musty smelling and dripping with condensation. Our luggage and clothes were covered in mold after our two week stay. Hotel personnel did nothing to fix the problem. I think they were overbooked.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: GREAT RESORT

The hotel staff were friendly and very efficient when you required service.Staying as a single adult i was not impressed with the Disco ( Sorry what DISCO may be 10 persons ) that has too change along with too many people bugging you to buy stuff on the beach The food was the best i have tried in a while and i mean good , not one complaint from this guy , Dynamite, full service with a smile. The staff would do anything for you to ensure you are content, staff do not bug you for tips , but the [... read more]y diverse everything you can offer. They are very proud of their resort and culture, if you are looking for a place with clean rooms, excellent food , good service, try it you will not be disappointed Thanks too all the staff and management for providing a great service. William McNeil

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: Not bad

Good 3 star resort. Room 1046 had great air conditioning with mini fridge and obstructed (palm trees) ocean view. Most amenities are close to the nice small private beach. Food is edible, but repetitive with limited selection. Located right in Sosua. Hookers and guys "that can get everything" abound.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: OK

Resort grounds were nice. Lots of stairs. Suites were nice and spacious. No night enertainment for adults or kids. Staff was very nice and courteous. Beach was small, but the resort made up for it with the manmaid VIP beach. Over all ok but will not go back.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Good but....

We have been to other Riu''s but this one did not live up to it's name. We were in room 823. It was close to all amenities. The room was damp, musty and moldy. The air conditioning was not working. My husband suggested looking at the filter. When the vent was opened and the filter exposed, there was at least an inch of filth clogging it. It took 20 minutes to clean and 5 days for the room to clear of the smell. On the weekend they allow Dominican residents to come in. They were loud, rude to t [... read more]heir own people, but in line and push you out of the way, drunkards and had no consideration for other guests. It was not nice. There is an Internet room to the left of the front desk. The food was repetitive but no one got sick. Always hamburger's, hotdogs, french fries. Not a lot of vegetables but enough to get by. The wine is watered down and tastes like it is coming out of a pop dispenser. The chairs are so tight together at the pool that it is hard to sit on one without touching another person. It is a great place for people with disabilities because everything is very level. The red flag is always up because of the rocks and waves at the beach. There is no reservations for the a la carte restaurants so you have to wait on the sidewalk at 6:30 each night to see if there is enough seats for you to eat there. It just was not what we have experienced at other Riu''s.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Pleasant Resort

The Be Live Collection Marien, was a very nice resort, with good bang for your buck. The room was large with everything working. Even though it has over 500 rooms, the resort is laid out in a way that it is easy to get around. My husband has a walker so we look for resorts that are not too large with everything spread over a large area. The food was very good a lot of choice, it did become repetitious, but that is the case at most resorts. The resort was not full, but the service was st [... read more]ill very good and everything done with a smile. Also it was easy to get chairs at the pool and beach because it was not full. They even had a handicapped area and access to the beach, which we found very helpful for my husband. The beach is very nice not really big, which is also better for anyone with mobility issues to get to the water. We enjoyed our stay at this resort and feel it is possible we may return.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Quiet & Relaxing

This hotel was great. If you want quiet you have it. If you want busy just ask the Entertainment Squad. Lots of games, lots of dancing. Just stay away from very annoying vendors on beach and Time share people around buffet doors !