Amazing Resort!

This was a beautiful hotel with nice rooms, tons of activities, good food and friendly, fun staff. I was impressed by the gluten-free options available. Not all are visible, so you have to ask. When I asked if they had gluten-free pizza, they made me my own custom-made pizza, which was really good! My only complaint is that the rooms were really cold and when we lowered the air conditioner the bathroom ceiling would drip a lot.

Great value

Ocean was not aqua blue, buffet was edible but not top quality, rooms are very clean, use the blow dryer to dry your sheets because it’s damp! Service was great, nice gym, peaceful place. Eat right at 6PM when the buffet opens.

Resort was great, well maintained as to be expected

Everything was maintained very well. Good food and the a la carte restaurants were very good good. Ocean was rough a few days but nothing the resort could do about that.overall highly recommend to anyone

Excellent Vacation at Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada

Stayed for 15 days at this resort December 1-16. We have been here around 12 times since 2018. The Oceanview room is very nice if in building 1 but building 5 is located beside condos being built and is quite noisy. Our a/c broke in our original room in building 5 and they moved us to another room in building 1. It was wonderful to have a quiet room. Food is quite good and they theme the nights so it isn’t totally the same thing each night. Domingo is the server we have had since we started comi [... read more]ng to the resort and he is amazing. Manuel is a customer service representative and he too is wonderful and so helpful. Only complaint we have is the bar staff in the lobby bar are not very good. If you tip them good then they serve you as soon as they see you and everyone else can try to get served if you’re lucky. Thus unfortunately has been going on since we first vacationed at this resort. This definitely needs to be improved! The beach was quite dirty with areas of garbage this year more so than any other time we have been there. Likely it is garbage being washed ashore but considering tourism is their main source of revenue, it would be beneficial if they could take care of this. Perhaps it is because of the many storms that washed garbage into the ocean but the aftermath needs to be taken care of for health reasons. All in all we had a great vacation and are already planning our return in February 2025!

Loved the resort

It was a very nice resort. People were very friendly and helpful. The food was very good. The Japanese restaurant was exceptional, Very entertaining. The only problem I had was there entertainment was not as good as I had hoped. I wax hoping there would be some live dancing or soneth continued after the theater was done. There was no sports bar or anywhere to hang out.other than that everything was very good.

Relaxing week

My wife and I arrived on Wednesday, August 21 for one week. Before I write this review please remember it’s all about expectations. if you’re looking for a brand new resort with high-end food choices, this resort is not for you. The hotel was very clean but does show its age. Approximately half the rooms of the hotel were under renovation to update the look and was very impressed that even though construction was going on, it was still relatively quiet. The staff of the hotel were very atten [... read more]tive, our room was cleaned every day, our concierge “Donkey” very helpful and was attentive to all our needs. The food at the resort was good, the buffet always had a nice variety. There are three à la restaurants, Mexican, Italian and Asian, the food of these restaurants again we’re good, my wife and I really enjoyed the Mexican restaurant. The beach It’s not your typical Dominican white puffy sand But was still very beautiful and picturesque, being on the Atlantic side, it is definitely a lot more windier. I think due to storms the previous weeks there was more sea weed than normal, this was cleaned daily. The actual swimming area was also limited, water buoys marked the areas you were to stay in. The only drawback on this vacation was the pool, the cleanliness needed to be more frequent, the debris, dead bugs and bird faeces needed more attention. Overall for the price that we paid for this week of vacation we were very satisfied.

Not up to expectations

The grounds were nicely kept but due to the lack of service, that alone turned me off. The food and rooms were a 7/10 for me. The entertaining could have been better. It wasn’t crazy busy so I would have expected better service than what we received. They had water stations set up on each room block and had glass jug for you to fill up daily but can’t bring that to beach so I would suggest bringing your water bottle to take with you as they don’t have bottles in the fridge.

Nice resort food was not good nor service

Just came back from this resort very stunning the resort is really big with great views the only thing I did not like was the food menu as breakfast was the same every single day and lunch dinner was different everyday though. Also staff wasn’t that helpful we wanted to order beers to the room they wouldn’t help us out also staff doesn’t speak English well so it was very big miscommunications all the time. Overall was a good experience pool was very nice it did take long at the bar to get a simp [... read more]le drink. Also to add, the rooms had a weird smell like moldy water smell the view for the junior suite was horrible also requested for the room to be decorated for my husbands birthday and that was not done

Iberostar Costa Dorada - Apr 29 - May 14th

We had an amazing 15 days at this resort. First time at this hotel. The food was excellent from buffet, snack bar, beach BBQ and Ala Cartes. Great selection. Pi zza and steaks were amazing. Their seafood paella made on the beach was so yummy. The animation team was excellent keeping guests entertained with the games that were scheduled in the morning and late afternoon. The entertainment team in the evening put on amazing shows. Everyday was something different ND at times games with gu [... read more]ests. They also had dancing and the entertainment team mingled wirh the guests. It was alot if fun. I will definitely go back.

Decent Resort

The resort was nicely layed out. The room we had was a non-updated room. Could certainly use updating. Slight musty smell but was told by travel representative that’s standard with the high humidity. Food was really good. Pool was large with lots of loungers as long as you got there early. Beach was disappointing. Seaweed and garbage floating close to shore. Always murky since the waves further out churned up the sand and that drifted in. If you don’t care about swimming in the ocean, this resor [... read more]t would be fine for you. There is ongoing construction on the one side of the resort during the week with lots of noise. Service was good. Kudos to the maintenance man as we had a few issues with the room - mini fridge not working, broken shower wand, leak I ceiling of bathroom and power to our room being blown. Those issues were quickly fixed. NOTE: controls for lights, fan and air conditioner are on the headboards behind the pillows.

Good Resort

I went for 7 days to the Iberostar Costa Dorada. I had a good time, but the weather rained for the whole week, which put a damper on the vacation. The staff was polite, respectful, helpful, and not pushy. The food was good, with a lot of selection. The pool was big, and entertainment during the day was great. Nighttime entertainment was not anything special. Some issues were the lines at the bar. You would have to wait ten minutes for one drink, and they would only have one bartender. As well as [... read more], seating was limited for the amount of people that were there. The rooms were outdated and musty when I was there, possibly due to the humidity. However, the rooms were very clean. The beach is not great, and the grounds could have been better kept. The pool wasn't very clean but was dirty, too. Overall, for the price we paid, it was an excellent resort, but it wasn't anything special.

Great resort

The resort was lovely, the food was excellent, all of the staff were extremely friendly. There was a lot of room at the beach and pool and the choice of lots of activities to participate in if you wanted. The theme dinners, beach bbq and restaurants were all very good. Overall, an excellent stay

Great experience!

Had a great experience at this resort, would recommend! The resort is clean and very well kept up. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We accidentally locked ourself out of the safe in our room and after we reported it at the front desk, a security guard came a few minutes later to help us unlock the safe. The food at the resort is good and there is some variety at the main buffet. We found that much of the food at the buffet is similar throughout the week, but that wasn't an issue for u [... read more]s and we always found things we enjoyed eating. Most importantly to us, we didn't get sick! The best meals we had were the lunches at the beach - would definitely recommend eating at the beach! We didn't pay for a room upgrade and stayed in the basic room, but it was perfect for us. Simple room but very clean, spacious, and had a nice balcony. The resort felt safe and the beach and pool were fantastic, which were our main priorities. Had a great experience, would recommend!

Amazing resort

Resort is older but they are slowly working on it to improve it grounds are nice our room face the orchid garden food was always good and fresh bacon every day different themes nights beach BBQ and etc pool was good lots of activities to do if you want to condos are been builded next door noise not too bad from our room build 6 or 5 might be alittle worse

Second Time Staying At Same Resort

Our first stay in Oct. 2023 was Amazing. Our second stay on April 08, 2024 was 3/4 amazing. We did not get a WELCOME BACK sign on our door. And when I told the front desk they had no idea it was our second stay. Over all we might return the resort is great for entertainment and there is Alot to do on the resort.

Wonderful resort

The grounds were impeccable. The resort is an older resort but the rooms were spacious and clean. Had some problems with a few things but the staff was quick to remedy them. There was a great selection of food so no one should go hungry as anyone could find something to eat. The entertainment staff did their best to put on a variety of different shows every evening and the activity staff got many people to join in the festivities .

Great resort

As a third time visitor to this resort, I can assure you if you are a solo traveller you are absolutely safe there. One of my main reasons for going to this hotel. They continue to be smart and have the same person clean your room daily. Therefore, they get to know you and you feel more confident versus some hotels changing housekeepers every 3 days. The front desk etc does not sluff you off and speak fluent English. The hotel is small medium so easy to find things quickly. The food is good and [... read more] plentiful. The only drawback I found this year was them offering you a free massage if you attend a so called short introduction. Unless you are keen on investing into their hotel package offer decline. For 2.5 hours you will waste of your holiday. The first clue is when they ask your occupation. The other downfall is the quality of entertainment at night, however a bit prejudice after I saw what they are capable of that way in Jamaica. On a different note they are unbelievable in recycling and they are way ahead. Impressive. They have many repeat guests and their fan page is so helpful. You give a shout out and a guest will immediately reply. I highly recommend this. The main issue was people begging for Benadryl for mosquito bites. So please take that and mosquito repellant. You can't see the mosquitos so very tiny but they itch like crazy. Overall, I would return again, just annoyed that they weren't too upfront on the buy in process re hotel and the time it takes. Tourists are very friendly and helpful. Have fun, you will return!

Great resort

This resort has beautifully maintained grounds, the shared areas are very well maintained and there is always someplace to sit and enjoy the ambiance in the evenings. Wifi is great everywhere - even the beach. If you are able I suggest staying in building 5 which has a great view of the beach. We found the Italian restaurant the best, the Japanese restaurant food was salty and one note. The beach was fantastic and great for long walks.

Nice resort

I have to say that the review that had us decided to try this hotel was very on point. It is very clean, the staff are all very friendly and the food was good without being 'wow'. The system for reserving your 'à la carte' is not very good. You can only reserve for two days at a time, in advance and need to wait in line to do it. I am on Vacay, no I don't want to spend my time in a line! Please change this. The problems we mostly had was with the sound level. Why scream to be heard when you [... read more] are using a microphone? Your voice does not have to be heard a mile away! At the pool, the guy was talking loud in the mike. At the show, they were not talking, they we talking loud, in an incessant tone, of 'I want to get you excited'. I can hear very well thank you, and if I am at the show, you don't have to yell to have me interested in the show. Also, the music was too loud for the children, especially at the kid's show. The 'boom.boom.boom: music is not needed. At the Japanese restaurant, I could have thought myself in a Greek restaurant. Hoopa there, and hoopa here, and screaming sentences from Greek movies, what was that? Not a single Japanese reference in there except for the décor. Please, add dividers between the four shows, as it gets VERY loud in there. Food was ok but burnt. Pool was always too busy for me, beach was a nice place, but water is very weedy. Not enough to deter me from going in the water. So as you can see, the place was nice, the staff very nice but some parts need improvement if I go back.

Beautiful Resort!!!

We love love love this resort!!! Everything was fantastic… the food, the people, the grounds, the restaurants and our room. We have travelled a lot and this is by far our favourite place and we will be returning. Special shout out to Santo at the buffet restaurant for making us feel so welcome, Peter at the front desk was very excellent , Manuel, Pina Colada, and Pikachu were very nice and helpful as well. The cappuccino’s are top notch here… been home 4 days and miss it already! We definite [... read more]ly will return.