Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: OMG You gotta stay here!

We are returning fans of the Iberostar Costa Dorada. Cannot say enough about how well you are treated. From the front desk, cooking, cleaning, grounds keepers, bartenders, meal servers... THEY ARE ALL THE BEST! The entertainers are amazingly wonderful. Wow, these guys and girls make sure you have an enjoyable and memorable trip. Chocolate, Chocolaka, Pepsi Cola, Blackie...(cannot remember everyones names:() There was always something to do. Great for all ages, the activities had something for ev [... read more]eryone. The pool was clean, thank you cleaning staff!! Food was AMAZING!! So much variety hard to choose & always available. Very clean & always well kept. Food 24/7, the late night snack is a full on buffet. Pool buffet is huge, gotta try the guac! Loved the local musicians every night, lots of room to dance. The Star Band is spot on. The beach is beautiful, the trees are welcoming in the hot sun. Hats off to the beach groomers that keep the beach a wonderful sight. The beach party was a blast. The orchid garden is wonderfully beautiful and great for pictures. They grow their own mint and aloe vera for use on the resort! Live flamingos & peacocks roaming around. Very cool, got a chance to see the babies this year. Will be returning with a larger group next year. Thank you Julian, my private guide for chocolate and honey :)) Check out the Del Oro organic chocolate factory, finest you will every indulge in. See you soon!!!

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Staff went above and beyond for us!

This was a beautiful resort, the grounds were gorgeous. Well maintained rooms with a balcony. The staff were exceptional. Every wish was their pleasure to provide for us. We travelled as a group of 5 woman. We felt safe, the staff took exceptional care of us. The food was excellent. Lobster and grilled lamb at lunches. Breakfasts were everything you could wish for. Dinners awesome as well. The nightly shows were fun. The staff were always happy and dancing and ready to make you laugh. We were ev [... read more]en lucky in the casino!! I highly recommend this resort. Jose and Maria were lots of fun....and Chocolate...what can I say....excellent dancer. Thanks everyone. We will see you again...soon. Kathy from Canada.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Met Expectations

This was my first trip to Cuba and I have no major complaints. Here are my thoughts: Food: I was warned about the food but really didn't think it was all that bad. The resort did an excellent job of ensuring there was something for everyone depending on your tastes and preferences. The food is not fancy by any means, but you can get by. If you are looking for a culinary experience, than I would suggest not traveling to Cuba. However, if you can live for 7 days on simple, fresh cooked meals than [... read more] you will do just fine! My highlights were breakfast; fresh cooked omelet and smoothie. As well, the coffee was to die for. I even asked for an iced coffee one morning it was one of the best I’ve ever had. I also really enjoyed the BBQ each afternoon by the pool. They served up hamburgers, hot dogs and fresh mangos. It was delish. Make sure you go easy on them though if you are a condiment person as sometimes they don’t have everything ie: Ketchup. One suggestion I have for the resort would be to add a Cuban a la cart. It would be nice to try some of the local fare and I’m sure it would be far superior to the resort trying to make other ethnic foods. Hotel: I was immediately impressed by the landscaping of the hotel, lush green gardens. The pools were very clean and not overly chlorinated. I was in the adult only section which I really enjoyed. Nothing was too far away and I enjoyed the walks. The hotel was clean but they could do a bit better job in ensuring the table clothes and chairs in the dining room where a bit cleaner as there was a number of stains on them. The rooms exceed my expectations – clean and airy. The bathroom was large and looked like it had been recently renovated. Staff: The staff was awesome and very friendly. They tried really hard to make our stay enjoyable which they succeeded at - the tips helped I'm sure. I did have one bad experience in the spa with my massage therapist who didn’t perform the best massage and then wanted me to pay him under the table so he could pocket the money. Beach/property: The beach was absolutely my highlight of the resort and my stay. It was so untouched and I loved the walk through the mangroves to get there. I especially loved that no other resort had access to it. The water was crystal blue, very warm and you could walk out quite always while seeing the bottom. I would go back to the Iberostar for the beach but would look at other resorts too just to change it up and experience something different.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Great vacation!

Fidel at the front bar made our morning cappuccino just perfect! All the staff were very welcoming. I wish I was still there! I ate fresh donuts every morning, delicious pineapple and papaya. The water in the ocean was so warm! I loved the live music every night. This was my first time and it was my husband's third time at this resort. I recommend this resort. We had a great vacation!

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Overall Good

Went to this resort from May 15 to May 22. This was our second time. First time was in 2012 and my rating back then would've been a 5 star. This time is a 4 star mainly because of the food and we are not picky eaters. This time it was 15 of us and 5 got sick. Arrival- We got to the resort around noon with a bus full of people. The rooms were not ready until 3:30pm which was not too bad since we all went to eat lunch first. The drive to the resort went by fast. The guide was telling us about Cub [... read more]an history and it was nice to see Cuban life. Rooms- We had a corner room which was spacious with a walking closet and 2 double beds. We put the beds together and had our children sleep with us. We loved the large glass shower. It was so easy to wash the children and the water had great pressure. They did shut off the water due to maintenance for a few hours one day. That was hard because we just got to the room and we couldn't bathe our kids. The water guy came to refill the fridge in the afternoons. He would knock once and come in so be prepared in case you are not decent. Or you could put the sign not to be disturbed on the door if you don't need anything. The room was clean and the maid did a wonderful job every day. Food- This was our problem area. Our family didn't get sick but our friends did. Two of them was after the Japanese a la carte and because of that we canceled our reservation. The other 3 were from the food at the buffet. The workers definitely need training in hygiene and food preparation. The food is recycled and spoils fast due to the heat. My husband smelled spoiled rice and chicken a few times. He always tasted and smelled the food first before giving it to our kids. We stuck to fresh grilled chicken, fish, pizza and pasta. Make sure you ask the cook to keep it on the grill for a while even if he keeps trying to hand it over to you. Many times they under cook it so you have to watch out for yourself. There was also a lack of quality and diversity compared to 2012. No grilled calamari, no assorted deserts (they had the same cake with different colours on top) and other items that I can't specifically remember. The pizza was also better in 2012. . However, the ice cream was really good. Beach- Enseanchos beach is amazing! Megano beach was hit by a storm and has a shorter shore, broken palapas and some little rocks in the water. A few of our friends cut their feet there. Entertainment - Kids show every night at 8pm and adults show at 9:30pm. The Michael Jackson show on Monday was awesome! They have a disco on the beach at the snack bar every night from 10pm. We went once and loved it! Service - Really good. The people are wonderful and always serve you with a genuine smile on their faces. We tipped every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner (2 pesos). We also brought a full suitcase of gifts (new and gently used clothing, toys, toiletries, kids shoes). We packed them in different bags and hand them out to Cuban workers. They really appreciated them. We do this every time we travel to Cuba. They also prepare special events if you tell them ahead of time at the restaurant (birthday, anniversary etc.). Overall- a 4 star hotel for Cuban standards and we traveled to Cuba more than 10 times. I would return to this resort mainly for the beach, beautiful vegetation and waterpark which the kids loved! Hopefully, the food quality and diversity will improve again.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Excellent resort!

We stayed May 13 to May 20 and loved it. It is a 4star, no more or less. The beach is great, even though we had to wake up @ 6AM to reserve chairs. We went 2 times to Playa Pilar which is one of best beaches in Cuba. Food was good, with plenty of choices, we enjoyed the variety of fruits.The coffee was not exactly on our taste so we switched to espresso.Our room, located in the main building, was always clean thanks to Sonia. A pleasant experience. Thank you Iberostar Daiquiri personnel. We will [... read more] come back next year for sure.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Nice resort but housekeeping not good.

Spent 5 days at Laguna Azul, May 18-23. The resort is lovely, and the staff were amazing. Food was much better than we expected, but salt was next to impossible to find. We stayed away from the main buffet for breakfast and lunch, preferring to eat at the beachside restaurant. The selection was not as large, but the food and service was better, and the local close to the beach was perfect. Our a la carte dinners at the Cuban restaurant and the Romantic restaurant were very good. Service in all r [... read more]estaurants and the lobby area was excellent. The only downside to this resort was housekeeping. Our sheets were not changed during our stay and smelled bad! We only received a full set of fresh towels once, only to lose them the next morning and never have hand towels again. Tipping did nothing to make this better, so don't waste your money.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: unfortunately

Beautiful layout and marvelous beach. Deteriorating services and are not maintaining towels or rooms appropriately. Can be the best resort with loving care. Staff trying their best. Best balcony set up.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Iberostar Ensenachos

Iberosrar Ensenachos - has beautiful beaches, very friendly helpful and engaging staff. The food is good clean real food with plenty of variety to choose from, with fresh fish cooked to order both on the beach and at the buffet and lots of fresh fruit and veggies. The grounds of the resort are lush with vegetation and plenty of birds to watch

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Great Value for the Money Spent!!!

The grounds were nice, the staff was amazing, the room was fabulous and the beach is to die for !!!! Even though it is a family resort the "adults only" area is very secluded and no children were present. The food was good and there was ample selection to choose from to suit every palate !!!!

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Beautiful Grounds!!

Third time there. We stayed there last week of April and it was a heat wave 35C everyday.Got there at 12pm and was in room by 12:45pm Booked Spa side and got room requested 2nd floor. Clean and large, air con nice not loud, bottle of rum in room full fridge everyday with as many beer, pop, water. Food was not bad, but it has been better in the past, selection varied, breakfast great, lunch ok, dinner was good. If you booked the seafood rest you could have lobster at least 3 times during the week [... read more]. Spa side (adults only) pool was excellent, lots of palm trees and shade, no problem finding a lounge chair no need to reserve like some jerks do. Beach was great but hot hot hot!!! We would go down at 7am until 10am, after that you would melt, lots of people got sunstroke (idiots). Of course at 8am on jerks would start throwing towels on chairs for the shady spots beware! All three beaches are nice! Lobby is wonderful and relaxing, order special cocktail drinks form the lobby bar, my favourite was the Hemingway, the wife liked the Blue Hawaiian. We had sun all week! Enjoy.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Incredible resort

All areas were clean and welcoming. The ocean and sand were beautiful and the beach was quiet. The pool area was crowded and noisy however we remained on the beach. The food was delicious. That alone would make us return. We did the xtreme excursion and that was so much fun! We will certainly be returning.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Awesome vacation !!!

I have been to this hotel several times and it never disappoints. We stayed from May 3-10 . It wasn't a great week weather wise because of the heavy rain but we had fun anyway. The rooms are refurbished and kept clean. The food was very good in the buffet and the Mexican...but we didn't care for the Italian. The beach is shallow and calm and the water is so clear....Heaven!! The grounds are always kept so nice and the groundskeepers work very hard everyday. The people are what make this hotel ex [... read more]ceptional. They are very hardworking and go out of their way to make your holiday special. We had a lovely dinner arranged with champagne and a Birthday cake. They had a nice table set up with flowers and special decorations..what a surprise for the Birthday girl.!!!! I have travelled many places but I always find myself back at the Daiquiri because of its charm and wonderful people....it's my home away from home. Can't wait to return......

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Was expecting more

This hotel is on a lovely beach. The grounds are nice and it is overall quite clean. When we arrived our first discovery was that the toilet did not flush in our room. However, we were moved quickly and were happy with the location of the new accommodations. The maid service was excellent! Thank you Sonia! Unfortunately the refrigerator did not work and the blow dryer was an antique. We did go to customer service. They were very nice but it took 4 days of going back again and again to have the b [... read more]low dryer replaced. There was no coffee supplied the room as it is in every hotel I have ever been to and one of the balcony chairs was broken. I must thank Raoul in customer service. He was very polite and patient. I have been to Cuba many times and keep going back because I find the people warm, friendly and helpful. It really adds to the experience. I did meet some lovely members of the staff and actually chose the restaurant on the beach every day for lunch because the waitress Medalys and the manager, Alberto, were lovely! We had a very rainy week and sat there a long time each day playing cards. They take care of the guests and keep coming over to check on you, smile and chat and ensure you have what you need. Thank you guys! I will add that I was surprised that some of the other staff were less friendly than I am used to. During that week the senior management of the hotel was visiting and there was a lot of activity around that. Perhaps that was a stressor that influenced the general sense that they did not have time for you. I also noticed the bar lacked certain choices I usually see, especially the pool bar. When you cannot get dark rum in Cuba there is something wrong! In addition, the food options between meals were very few. Hamburgers and hot dogs were the only thing available most days at the pool restaurant and not something I consider a snack! At night after 11pm the food was in the buffet and truthfully, not very enticing. The restaurants and buffet were quite nice for the most part, especially the Mexican and Cuban. The Italian restaurant lacked ambiance and the food was fair. We did do the outing to Pillar beach. I highly recommend it! Gorgeous and the little seafood restaurant is adorable with good food. Cayo Coco beach itself is spectacular! I would go back but sadly, not to this hotel. The positive did not really make up for what was lacking, especially when there are other options.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Really nice resort with friendly staff

the grounds are well kept, the staff are very welcoming. the jamaican food is great. the breakfast at little river buffet always serve satisfying. they have enough activities for everyone of all ages.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Fell Short in So Many Ways...

Aside from the beautiful weather, I have nothing nice to say about the resort. From the minute we checked in, I knew this wasn’t going to be good. We arrived at the resort around 1am and given our experience with the flight, we were eager to get our room, unpack, hopefully grab something to eat, and go to sleep. Our plan was unfolding nicely until we got to our room…OMG. Room: When we opened the door, we were greeted with an overwhelming stench of mold and mildew. If that wasn’t bad enoug [... read more]h it was apparent that the room was not clean. The A/C didn’t work, the telephone didn’t work, the fan above the bed didn’t work and the tv didn’t work. Nothing worked…and to top it off there were no towels (little did we know, this would continue to be an ongoing issue our entire stay). We proceeded back to the front desk to ask that we be placed in another room. They told us that there were no more rooms available. After pleading with them for nearly an hour, they finally gave us keys to a new room (without the view which we paid for), but by this point we were happy to have A/C. I did however, return to the front desk to let them know that we still wanted what we paid for; a room with a view. They told us to come back in the morning but still couldn’t guarantee they would have anything for us the next day. I returned to the front desk around 9:30am the next morning and thankfully they had a room available , things were looking better, so we thought. Our new room wasn’t much better. The same smell resonated throughout the room, there was black mold in the bathroom and along side the A/C, but at least this one worked. The bed had no support, and again when I checked the towel situation, we only had two hand towels. I immediately called the front desk and asked them to bring us more towels and they said they would send someone. About 35 minutes later, someone arrived with two more towels, hand towels not bath towels. When I asked for bigger ones, she told me there were none and that there laundry service was broken. WHAT???? This resort has 800+ rooms and no laundry service?? We quickly discovered that there was also not hot water, so no clean towels and no hot water the entire week…ugh. Food - horrible and they never restocked anything once it was gone. Anywhere we ate (aside from the Japanese a la carte) was filthy. Amenities throughout the resort were horrible and it was common for the toilets to have no toilet seats. Service - what service; they were very selective of who and when they helped which made buying wifi cards and exchanging money nearly impossible. All in all, this trip was a niightmare and we couldn't wait to be home with hot water and clean towels.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: First and last trip

Really bad hotel . We hated it and I spend the first night crying . The room was so dirty and the bed sheet as well . Bugs everywhere . The food was reaally bad and un eatble . Un friendly staff and so rode . Save your money for a good five stars hotel

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: lovely time

Great visit! Nice to see small improvements and you can tell management has taken the suggestions from guests seriously. Way to go! Was a great visit for May. We were concerned for the weather but it was nice. Warm and enjoyable taking a refreshing dip. The hotel was less busy and we didnt have to deal with long lines and staff had time to be attentive with all guests. Its nice to see familiar faces. We love the spa side and highly recommend you book this side if you are adults visiting. This  [... read more]was our 2nd time visiting and were married there last year with a small group . I would highly recommend weddings here as the hotel does not over book other weddings on the same day and have many beautiful options with choice of areas for your ceremony. Because our group was small we married in the gazebo! It was perfect! The grounds are beautiful and private. I would recommend the photographer. Very affordable. Bring lots of tips for those who help make your wedding memorable ! The beaches are gorgeous. we were sad to see many Palapas washed away since last year at the Megano beach. No fault of the resort the tide has raised higher up onto the beach. The island itself at times is affected by lack of running water and the hotels are cut off from time to time. one bizarre situation at our visit this past time was a shortage of cheese everywhere. This limited food options at specialty restaurants and affected the whole hotel. No biggie. Lots of other options. Do not visit Cuba with high expectations of food. We are always open to this and as a result it does not affect our great time! This is a lovely resort. Cuba hotels in general we have noticed depreciates quickly with the humidity and weather. The hotels try hard to keep up but are limited. Assume that a Cuban 4 or 5 star are more like a three star back home. If you are open minded and happy and kind it will make your vacation so much more!

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites: Great Stay... Except...

Great hotel, great staff, great food. However the A/C broke down for the entire hotel complex on the last two days. The heat and humidity were unbearable, in particular at night when trying to sleep. The hotel staff tried to make the best of a bad situation. We saw it as one of those things like bad weather. Guests who just arrived lost out on the opportunity to eat in the a la cart restaurants because they were closed, because without A/C it was just too hot to be indoors. The hotel was smart,  [... read more]they moved the entire dining room to the beach for a beachfront dining experience that was actually quite good. Although the onsite tour rep from Airtransat Holidays was excellent, his ability to assist was limited. I fault Airtransat Holidays, I expected at least some follow up communications from them after returning to Toronto. One month later I have heard nothing. I also fault Iberostar for not having better maintenance of the AC. If I was their management, I would have put a repair crew and parts onto a plane and flown them in from wherever to fix the system in such a large hotel complex. Shame on you both, for only those reasons I may consider not going back to an otherwise lovely country and nice hotel.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Potential Balance Unparalleled Beauty

My husband and I vacationed at Iberostar Costa Dorada April 22-29, 2015. We booked a regular room through Tripcentral and travelled via Air Transat Vacations, and we received first rate service. We base this review on the experience gained form 15 all-inclusive vacations at three repeat 5-star resorts in Varadero Cuba, Punta Cana DR, and Puerto Plata DR. Upon our arrival at Costa Dorada we were overwhelmed by the vast numbers of guests checking in along with us. We quickly discovered this would [... read more] not be a problem. We were efficiently greeted, offered a cold beverage, then assisted by a professional clerk, given our room assignment, key cards, instructions on beach towel card usage, a map of the resort and a meeting appointment with our Air Transat Rep. We were given a King room on the first level of building 6 with a partial ocean/beach view. While our luggage followed timely in the capable hands of a smiling porter we headed eagerly to check out our accommodations. We discovered our entrance was off a beautiful garden courtyard. The room itself spacious, a large bathroom to the right, with in tub shower, single sink marble vanity and hairdryer. Then past that to the right a huge King size bed with double night stands along the wall, then a high round table with two chairs. Upon entering to the left was a luggage bench next to a large seated desk area, offering a coffee maker with essentials and an ice bucket (ice machines located throughout each double building block) with glasses. Next to this a flat screen TV sat on a cabinet containing a mini fridge. The fridge held beer, soda pop and water, this was replenished daily. Our quiet and very private patio sat outside a large sliding door. It offered two comfy chairs with a table with a view onto a private, quiet, green area near the child daycare facility. There was never noise from outside, night or day. A partial view offered of both beach and ocean gave us reason to unpack our swim suits and head out to explore. We were very happy to call this room home base for the next week. We discovered the beach just a few steps away. We walked around the corner, from our room, along a flagstone pathway in front of building 5, past a foot wash/shower station onto golden sand. The beach is wide, with plenty of natural shade close to the Beachbar and beach BBQ/Grill area. There are palapas offering shaded areas and plenty of beach beds. Daily removal of washed up seaweed leaves the beach clean. The water depth drops quickly in some areas but this changes day to day depending on wind/sea conditions. The 'yellow' slightly saggy beach beds were a problem for us, they do not fully recline and prove to be very uncomfortable when laying on ones belly. We have been to 4* resorts with fully reclining 'blue' chairs that offer much more support. You are thinking we have a dislike for yellow but I assure you the comfort level and style was also pale in comparison to the sturdy blue recliners of other resorts. During our stay we had 7 days with no high wind and a gentle surf. The ocean temperature was very warm, sea bottom mostly sand with occasional areas of seaweed. We noticed that schools of fish were abundant. The buffet is a very large circular restaurant, divided seating areas, high palapa center ceiling, open along the exterior half wall to the outside, with option to lower curtains during wind or rain. The buffet is located close to the Spa/Gym and not far from the main lobby. From our first evening onward we chose to sit near the garden and, on occasion, we would see several of the resort's resident peacocks strut along displaying their colourful plumage. Our waiter Domingo was there at breakfast and dinner every day during our stay. He would greet us with warmth, offer a few mini Spanish lessons and always remembered our drink preferences. Following breakfast we went to either the pool or the beach. The first two days we choose the beach, the same palapa, daily became our private little retreat. As I mentioned earlier, I found the beach beds uncomfortable and by morning of the third day decided to book a therapuedic massage at the Spa. Poolside days that followed, allowed me to rest in comfort on a thick mattress of a fully reclining sunbed. During the mornings that followed I enjoyed few delicious mimosas, followed by short naps in the shade and a short walk to the beach for a relaxing ocean dip before lunchtime, oh the fun! We always lunched at the poolside buffet. The food here was excellent. Succulent rotisserie chicken, yum! Selections of fish, beef burgers, pork chops, steak, a variety of cooked vegetables, French fries, fresh lettuce and various vegetables, nachos, salsa, chili, cheese, breads, rolls, fruit, and deserts. Both poolside and beach activities were non-stop. Morning pool aerobics, beach yoga, Latin dance lessons, Spanish lessons. Silly poolside games, bingo, darts, washer toss, archery, shooting, zumba, tennis, on and on. If you want a busy fun filled day you will be kept entertained. If you want to relax, these games will not be a distraction, the music or noise level was never intrusive at either poolside or beach. We enjoyed both the games and the relaxation at our leisure. Aside from morning mimosas I suggest the pool swim up bar between 4-6pm. It is lively, a time for those who are young or young at heart, not for those who are prickly about a few adult jokes and conversation. It's a time for sharing a shooter or two, poured with finesse and expertise. Many thanks to pool bartenders including Angel, Yara, Juan Lewis and Emmanuel. The staff at Costa Dorada are 'mi familia'. You will be adding to your face book friends list after a week at Iberostar Costa Dorada. After our first dinner experience at the main buffet we didn't restrict ourselves to bookings and chose instead to dine where we knew the food and service to be excellent. During our stay we heard positive things concerning all of the a la cartes, especially the Japanese, however can offer no personal opinion. Following dinner we either walked the manicured grounds or along the serene glowing poolside, visited the exquisite orchid garden, browsed the market area, took in vendor displays, or headed to the lobby bar for an after dinner drink. During early evening there is a children’s time in the theater, followed by an occasional mid evening interlude of musical entertainment, then the evening theater show, ending with nightly disco time starting at 11:30pm. During our stay there was very little mid evening entertainment. This was disappointing. One evening a local band played both a variety of slow to fast paced latin and international music in the courtyard. We enjoyed this romantic time, dancing under the moon in paradise. This one evening gave us a teasing taste of what should have been a nightly feast. On another occasion, a one man piano/guitar entertainer, not so tasteful, played/sang his rendition of Elvis and Beatles songs/music. He was annoying, his performance unprofessional. He would start the song, laugh, then stop, restart, so on, if this was meant as humor, it was not perceived by the audience as being funny. The courtyard area is open, spacious and offers a venue in which nightly mid-evening activity could be offered, I hope this situation improves. How to be polite yet remain brutally honest. The animation staff work hard-check, they give 110%-check, therefore, the following opinion is not a reflection on the “entertainment team”. They work all day, then they are expected to work all evening as performers, this is not good management! A resort that booms during the day has to fall apart at night when working the same staff! Outside shows, troops, groups, need to be brought in at least 4 out 7 evenings. This would give the Iberostar staff time to recharge and an opportunity to mingle with the guests. They deserve100% review feedback. We strongly feel the evening/nightlife is sadly lacking, at least it was during our one week stay. We feel our week should be the reflection of any average week as most all vacations are either, 7, 10 or 14 days. A resort of this rating and potential should offer more “spirit” after dark, instead it is tired, slow, and, at times, boring. We went to the disco only one night, simply because the early evening boredom set a mood of tired eyedrooping. Located behind the main lobby bar area, past the lobby washrooms, this space is air conditioned and offers modern trendy decor and design. You have to take a look inside, even if you don't plan on indulging in a late evening of dance and/or drink. The music started out as true 70's early 80's disco, this was actually amusing and offered moments of nostalgia to a few exuberant couples. We enjoyed non-stop dancing to a good selection of top 40's modern dance mix music. All age groups were on the floor, everyone seemed to be having fun. Then things went to latin, loud and booming. The dance floor emptied and everyone had a look of puzzlement. Even with the lacking evening entertainment, we still feel this resort is a well deserving 4.5 star. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it quickly becomes your resort, your place, your personal paradise. Resort staff are omnipresent, pleasant, helpful and gracious. Would we go back? Yes, without question, in a heartbeat. The critiques we've given offer suggestions with a positive, hopeful attitude. We hope the balance of night and day entertainment will be realized. Thank-you Tripcentral. Thank you Iberostar. We had an amazing experience at Costa Dorada, where azure ocean meets luscious land, truly a place of balance and beauty. Pauline and Don Spurrell