Great Resort!

Our two weeks vacation at the Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort and Spa in Puerto Plata was very enjoyable and fun. The food was great in all buffet and a la carte restaurants. The grounds were clean and beach area well kept and organized. The staff showed excellent and friendly client service and we had plenty of activities to keep us busy and well entertained. Having access to the Confresci Palm Beach Resort also allowed us to see and do more things. The shuttle services around the resorts  [... read more]were very convenient and always accessible. In regards to what should be improved, there should be more lounging chairs around pool areas and the beach area for non VIP members should be bigger. The one issue we had was that we had to change rooms twice due to problems with mould in room 2011 and 5236. These issues need to be fixed and further addressed with management. We did speak to management about this issue and they did accommodate us with room 2111 which was in the end ok, very clean, had good ventilation, no mould and little humidity.

Great Family Vacation - Dec 16-23, 2018

Hello, I was hesitant when I booked this hotel as I realized some sites showed 3* and some showed 4*. Well to my surprise I have to give this a 4* and beyond. Sunwing flight was simple - don't expect too much as you know you get what you pay for - service was good for what it was. When we got there someone greeted us from Sunwing made everything pretty straight forward. Bus ride was also pretty straight forward. We had to wait until 3pm to get checkin however we ended up having lunch and had bro [... read more]ught swim suites / shorts in the hand carry on so we felt comfortable in our new gear while we waited. The room was extremely modern with good size two double beds and the shower / bathroom was also very nice - no complaints. The place is big and gorgeous. Lots of activity for the kids - they love the pool so the basket ball and volleyball is all set up in the pool all day - My husband and I bounced around between hanging with them in the pool / beach and adult pool. The beach beds are REAL beds with canopy. All in all very good. We did NOT get bothered by VIP deals - in fact I skipped the next day oreintation partly so that they won't know I'm an outsider and track me down for sales. Also there's nothing you need to know in the orientation that will aid you. We go south every year so to us it's the same speech but like I said best you avoid it - so you don't get hasseled by sales reps. My husband and I did a couples massage which was nice. There's re stores on the beach but I recommend the store in the hotel - prices in some cases for souvenirs is cheaper in the stores. The drinks and the foos is GREAT! Cappacino / Shaggy - great guys with lots of energy!!! Did some water arbics with Shaggy and on the ground. There's spanish classes to learn spanish every day at 10am. Kids and I decided to try this out one morning. The nightly shows are your usual but really good shows. MUST try Sunday evening welcome event outside of the hotel - but a bus will take you there - the spread for this event is outstanding. The show as well. It's a must! One last thing I want to say that I was not too amused by the cats in the restaurants. I don't mind them outside but inside unfortunately I had to leave some reserved dinners because of this. However I realize lots of people don't mind this but it was problomatic for me. EIther way great vacay!

Love this

The food, staff, quality, pools are so amazing! We travel here 2-3 times a year and always stay at this hotel/resort. The games and animation staff are great. However, they need to update the music. I would like to hear more Bachata and Salsa since I am in the Dominican Republic. I don't want to hear old 80/90's music (example: titanic song & rhythm of the night)

Amazing Resort

This resort is my favorite. Every time we travel to Puerto Plata we stay at this resort. The staff is friendly, the cleaning staff is amazing. The food could be better but its better than most resorts I have been too.

Had a great time with a few exceptions

We found the resort great we were there for two weeks ,our room was a bit dated , but only slept in it. We spent 95 percent of our time on the beach. Bartender jorjie at the tropical beach bar made the best Lubumba drinks . The Casablanca buffet was the best. Food was always fresh . They had a few special dinner nights that were great the VIP pool party one night , but the welcome party is a must. The real downfalls were the Internet only free at the beach area, the closing of the beac [... read more]h at 6 pm, and the constant pushy time share guys. They learned quick to not bug us again. Oh the entertainment was just ok . And the night snack place was not so great. But all in all we met great people ,shared many drinks and dinners with them . I would return at any time

4th time and still going back!

The main draw is the great food, terrific staff and 19 pools! U always have a place to lounge without having to get up early and save a spot. Timeshare workers will leave u alone if u say u did it before. Just say no a few times and they leave u alone or go on the tour on a rainy day. It’s interesting but not something we want to do. I think the rooms at Cofressi are nicer as we’ve stayed in both sides. Not a nice beach but the pools make up for it. We love it and will go back again a [... read more]nd again.

Ok resort!!

Rooms were really outdated at tropical, which was given to Us but we wanted and booked in conferessi. Food was good, even buffet had Asian and Mexican theme and food tasted good (salt could be less;)). The shower would make the whole bathroom wet and there was no fan in little tiny bathroom. The rooms are done only if signs are posted othewsise ignored.

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the tropical. Easy check-in, great rooms, beach was amazing, Casablanca was even better than last year. The beach was great and drinks and food serviced right to your beds. No complaints at all.

Third time. Will come back again.

This was our 3rd time at this resort - 3 of 6 bldgs and the buffet have been upgraded. Our room was not in the newer bldgs but was more than adequate(clean & comfortable). Grounds are spotless. The VIP beach is wonderful (beds always available) but the beds are not right on the beach. Covered cabanas at the adult pool are the best. Restaurants are nice and the food is very good. Although the buffet did get a bit boring after 2 weeks. Staff are the absolute best!! It feels like coming h [... read more]ome to see old friends.

2nd Visit and still love it!

We’ve gone to this resort for the past 2 years. We love it here. The grounds are beautiful and food is excellent. All staff are kind and inviting. Beach is beautiful. We had a minor issue with our room (air conditioning stopped working) and the staff were quick to resolve the problem. They sent a complimentary fruit tray to our room for our troubles and checked in to make sure our stay was going well. Lots of restaurants and activities to choose from also.

Resort

Overall pretty good, food good, service good, pools nice but weird access to beach and very small beach communication and welcome information lacking as it is such a large resort never been a fan of lining up for dinner reservations

Loved Lifestyles

We had a fabulous time and a great and relaxing vacation. The grounds were very well kept, the rooms were good, the food was awesome and we loved the vip beach with the beds and the great service!!!! The shows at night were all good and the entertainment staff work very hard. A little tip goes a long way and the staff deserved it!!!!! I definitely would recommend this resort to anyone. The only thing I didn’t like was all the different wrist bands, would be nice to have another system than h [... read more]aving to wear those ugly bands

Amazing!

The food was great, lots of selection. service was awesome, the staff are friendly and helpful. Always greeting you with a smile. Entertainment every night. The beds on the vip beach was my favorite part. I would recommend this resort and I would definitely go back!

Vacation March 2018

We arrived late on the first day . Once we were checked in the desk staff told us the staff at the buffet were waiting for us so we could eat ! That was definitely appreciated after traveling all day. Our room was clean and well stalked with towels. Fridge always had cold beverages Wait staff and bartenders were always helpful. Pool and surrounding area was clean and always lots of lounge chairs to be found .although not always enough umbrellas for shade . Activity staff always had fun ac [... read more]tivities to join in on . If you get a chance go to the foam party in the main pool total blast !! As is the welcome party at the dome and the open air buffet dinner and concert . Cabanas near the beach were clean and always had fresh towels. Staff at the beach level were great . Wasn't impressed with the beach. It was clean and maintained but no lounge chairs to sit by the water . Not much distance between the retaining wall and waters edge . When it was high tide the water was to the stairs . Our last day we didn't fly out till 8pm but we had to check out of our rooms by 1pm. Once we checked out our bracelets were cut off and we were told we could only access areas other then the lobby til 3pm . Leaving us 2 hours to just sit and wait . We were told we could keep our bracelets but we'd have to leave either our passports of another form of ID. Sorry but I'm not leaving my ID with anyone . Over all we were happy with the resort . Just didn't like loosing those 2 hrs .

Mindblowing

I have stayed at this resort 2 times previously, a few years ago, and I liked it then. But what they have done with the place is phenomenal!! We had an amazing, better than expected experience, the food is actually noteworthy if not very good now, and the staff are all very attentive, happyand friendly and not in a fake way either! It's also an extremely well maintained and clean complex. The price has not increased in 10years, but after this last visit we will be going back next year, and wou [... read more]ldn't even be upset by a price increase. It's well worth it!!

Great for the price!

Very well maintained grounds,fairly friendly staff. Rooms are basic,but clean (did find one roach and had to be out of our room the next day by 9 am for it to be sprayed,not sure what they used but my wife and I had sore throats that night and next morning). We were bothered a couple of times for the timeshare but nothing serious. We paid about $2,000 Can. per couple, great price and we had a great time. Our biggest complaint would be no nightlife after 10pm. Food at the buffet was very good  [... read more]and changed every day We were with Air transat our flight was delayed for several hours,but we were not informed (nor had it been posted by Freddie our air transat representative) and at one time was told we missed our bus by the front desk,not gonna lie kinda freaked us out for awhile and front desk did not help at all.

Beautiful resort

Lovely stay at this resort drinks were the best at vip bar and beach was awesome people are friendly and willing to help you in any way . You need to reserve your a la carte on Sunday if you can or you miss out Only one complaint hard to get hold of transat agent to reserve any excursions

Nice Resort

Staff was friendly, resort was clean, food was amazing. Only downfall for this is it is far from everything except Ocean world. Very expensive to take taxi. Not much to do on resort itself and beach was only so so. No chairs on beach area. Alot of stairs to get beach. Not much walking space to walk along beach side. They only stock the fridge once a week. no refill of pop or beer.

Beautiful Resort

The resort is very secure with guards, beautiful room with balcony, lots of dressers, buffet staff very friendly and food fabulous. Brazilian a la carte a must to go (book immediately) ..skewers of ribs, prime rib, chicken, turkey..yum! VIP BEACH is lovely with plenty of canopy beds, sushi bar, 4 jacuzzi's, snack bar and free wi-fi there only. There are steps so you'll get your exercise. Beach is small and wavy. Buy your souvenirs at last and 2nd last when you walk left on beach- good deals  [... read more]and get your excursions there too..cheaper than hotel cost..but look on expedia.ca and book excursion before you travel. cheaper. Animation team was fabulous and full of energy and made you smile. Many pools to choose from but get a lounger for when there is the FOAM or COCONUT party at Tropical. Shows at the Confesi were very good. Try to see Michael Jackson show Fri. night. It rained every day Feb. 6-13 so shows that were to be at the Colosseum on Tropical were transferred to Confesi. shuttles came quick or a 5 min walk. VIP party at the Dome by Ocean World is a MUST..Dancing, drinking, singing, robots, amazing costumes, then show on upper level..like Los Vegas..then afterwards more dancing, drinking..a great night. I would definitely go back. Bring an umbrella to be safe. Thanks Melvin Ventura for making my trip more special.

We truly love this resort!

The grounds and facilities are extreme clean. The employee service at all restaurants, buffets and bars are consistently excellent. The quality of food is supremely great!!! The rooms are cleaned very well each day with fresh new linen. We've been here 6 times, and we don't have a "time share" with them. So you know we are not submitting this review as a sales pitch, but rather a great place to vacation for your dollar:) Thank you Lifestyles for a great vacation! Gerry and Karen Carriere Summ [... read more]erstown, Ontario Canada