Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: 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

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Disappointed

Locals came for 3 days and I have never felt more disrespected at a resort then I did at this one, pools were falling apart on the bottom, we were not allowed to swim up to the pool bar because it was “closed” they actually made us get out of the pool just to walk to the other side of the same bar, there were no chairs to actually sit on the beach all the beds were far away so it was uncomfortable leaving our bags and not being able see them, there were a lot of stairs and hills to be going up a [... read more]nd down nothing was close together. It was very confusing having more then one resort beside us and knowing where we were and weren’t allowed to be. Honest opinion I would not recommend this resort to anyone!

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Amazing experience

A perfect relaxing vacation! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the food is the best in the Caribean, the pools are spotless, the beach is super clean, the a la carte restaurants are above and beyond! We met so many nice people. We will definitely be going back next year with friends & family.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Amazing family place

As usual this place was amazing. It's like going from your own house to another family house. The greet you with a big smile ?, they serve you from their heart and they make sure that you are100%happy ?. You got to and see in your own eyes and discover how good they are from the management team to the server and to the housekeepers. Amazing experience that encourages you to go back again and again and again

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Great Resort

This was our second time to stay at this resort and would gladly go back again and again. It is a smaller resort which we liked. Staff are extemely friendly. Check in was a breeze. Our room was with a view of the pool and the beach which is what we requested. Food was very good and the three ala carte restaurants were even better. We found the entertainment a bit lacking compared to larger resort but were ok with that as we're not night owls. We met many fabulous people and will stay in touch wi [... read more]th them.It would be great to go back with a large number of the same people. Hope this happens. We would reccommend this resort to anyone who likes a smaller resort with great staff.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Good resort - but lock your door!

Honestly, I wish I could give this resort a higher rating, overall it was great, however we did have an unsettling experience which has lead me to knock off a few stars. We travelled here for a trip in February 2024. - The grounds are spotless, there are people working around the clock to keep it that way - Food was decent, nothing to write home about but there was a bit of variety, and the quality is what is expected from an all inclusive resort. - I loved the little “downtown” area with th [... read more]e coffee, ice cream and pizza shop - there was always some kind of entertainment or event going on - loved that I could get an espresso martini - they kept me going for the week! - The room was okay, we just stayed in the standard room. It was dated and the air conditioning leaked, but the bed was super comfy at least! - We loved the staff that cleaned our room, she was caring and always ensured we had what we needed And the not so great story: - Our room didn’t have a deadbolt lock, we didn’t think much of it until after the first night when we found out that everyone else in our party did.I’m always paranoid, so I made sure the door was shut and set up a chair in front of our door before we went to bed on the first night. In the middle of the night I woke up to the sound of the chair being pushed across the floor. Someone had swiped into our room and opened the door, and I heard them pulling on the door on the safe (which is immediately to the right when you open the door) and then left. It all happened so quickly and I was half asleep I didn’t have time to respond. We reported it to the front desk first thing the next morning and they assured us that we are supposed to have a deadbolt and they would send someone to fix it immediately. We waited until the afternoon to check, and when we went back to our room it still hadn’t been fixed. Luckily our lovely housekeeper was there and we told her what had happened, she messaged someone to come and fix it immediately. The guy showed up, and he told us he would be back in 5 minutes so he could fix it. He never came back. They called our room the next day, and asked us how our stay was, again we requested the deadbolt to be installed and they told us someone would be up in 15 minutes to fix it. Again, they never came. Eventually we just gave up, and piled furniture infront of our door every night. They clearly did not care, and had zero intention of fixing it. Moral of the story: LOCK YOUR SAFE! And if you don’t have a deadbolt…just ask for a new room.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Great Stay!

Having stayed in the area before at cheaper resorts, I figured it was time to try Senator and boy had I been holding out on myself! Beautiful grounds and a lovely beach with lots of sun/shade options. Largest selection of food options I’ve seen for DR. Staff were all great, though buffet service was hit or miss if you wanted anything other than water. Rooms could use a bit of work/updating, but nothing ridiculous needed to be done.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: amazing resort

After being at this resort for 8 times now, I am amazed that it still feels like home. The staff remember us from November. They still treat us like family. Great food, great pool and great beach. The only small criticism would be the need for more umbrellas at beach and pool

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: WILL NOT RETURN

All public areas were in good order. We opted for an 'Amnesia Suite,' which was large, comfortable and always kept clean and tidy. Service provided by the maid was outstanding. Food at the main restaurant was OK, but lacking in variety. Other restaurants we visited were also OK but the menu at these 'premium' restaurants was not too different from the main buffet. There was only one bar, which was near the pool and not very convenient if you were near the main lobby area. NEGATIVES - There wer [... read more]e no steps or hand rail to access the pool. My wife and I are senior citizens and getting into the pool was too difficult for us. We found the beach was too far from the main complex. MAJOR NEGATIVE - The constand loud 'boom boom' of the music (if you can call it that) was too much. The noise was so loud, that we had difficulty getting to sleep until after 11.00 pm. Summary - generally disappointed.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Great resort!

The entire resort are is well maintained. Great walking trails, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the room was excellent. Air conditioning was great, food was good. I would recommend this resort.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Really Super Resort

My stay at the VH Gran Ventana was wonderful. The staff were very helpful. The maids kept the room extremely clean and the fridge well stocked. The buffet had a huge variety to choose from every day and there was more than enough food. The grounds are extremely well kept. Thankfully we only had one day of rain. The weather was beautiful for the week I was there. One of the things that I really enjoyed about the resort is that it’s a bit smaller so everything is within a very close proxi [... read more]mity. I maybe returning there in December. This is definitely one of the better resorts that I’ve been to. PS … they had lots of Hot Water for showers !!

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata: We'd go back

Clean adults only areas, although, accessible, close washroom facilities poolside would've been nice. You could see the staff paid very close attention to cleanliness all around the resort,..Food was good, serving staff reasonably attentive,dining areas kept clean. Room was well kept and the room attendant very cordial and she paid attention to detail in her cleaning tasks! VERY COMFORTABLE BED!!! Justino made our stay a pleasure too!!

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: 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!

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: QUAINT RESORT

The grounds were lovely and well maintained. Public areas were clean. Rooms were nice and spacious. For some reason, we were upgraded to VIP status, so not sure about the regular room sizes. The shower was too high, so squirted all over snd the shower curtain took short. The maid respected our DND sign and never entered unless we asked her to clean. Tips were not expected, but welcomed. Food was acceptable and hot when it should be. Only had bacon once in 2 weeks, but lots of other stuff to ea [... read more]t. The Mediterranean restaurant was the best. Service was great overall. The VIP Lounge was the best! Wifi very shaky throughout the resort, except for the VIP lounge. Great there.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: too many negatives

To me the best things about the Gran Ventana are the food and the staff. I have never had such good food constantly like they serve here before. The staff are very efficient and happy to serve you. The beds and pillows in the room were very comfortable. That said I found the rooms lacking in lighting and an adjustable magnifying mirror in the bathroom ..... just plainly too dated. My next peeve is the beach. We were jammed in together so close that you feel like a sardine in a can. Not a l [... read more]ot s shade so you could not move away from the crowd and thus you could hear people taking constantly...hard to concentrate to read. Also I contacted the resort twice to ask for a quiet area room...we were first floor directly opposite the theatre where the nightly entertainment occurs...very noisy till after 10 pm....we rise very early in the morning to walk the beach thus we go to bed early.....when we got our key I asked is it in a quiet area and the answer was yes??? it wasn't...So over all too many negatives for me to return.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: 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

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Great smaller resort

We had a great vacation at this resort. The grounds are very well kept and the hotel/room is very clean. The food at the buffet was very good with alot of variety. The a la carte were so-so but we enjoyed the buffet so much we didn't care. The main pool is clean but is in need of some repairs. I would say there needs to be more umbrellas around the pool area as there is no shade and more seating in the lobby/bar area. That would be the only negative thing I have to say about this resort.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: As advertised

The overall size for us was great. Everything was close and convenient. A quiet resort as well. No problem accessing good beach or pool seats, at least during our stay. An ideal location for people seeking a restful vacation. Food was satisfactory, but we found selection a bit limited. A couple of strange notes were no coffee at supper time, no bacon at breakfast. Coffee when available in morning was milk only, no cream.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Great resort!

We arrived on April 8th for 10 days and it was our first visit to Senator. We were a party of 8 ages 20 to 60. The resort is laid out very well and is easy to get around. We stayed in building 5 ocean view and our friends were in building 6 and 13. 5 and 6 were clean and fresh with good AC and warm water for showers. Building 13 was dated and had a musty smell and the safe did not work in it. Pools were great, buffets were good with a daily variety and had bacon and eggs etc every morning. Ala [... read more] Carts - steak house and Japanese were great. Italian was ok. I was disappointed that the cappuccino was from a machine and not fresh ground but was still good. They made good iced cappuccinos at the legends sports bar and had good coffee at the Mokka coffee shop in the alley. Entertainment was ok but was typically the entertainment staff putting on the performance. Shade around the pool is scarce and was difficult to find chairs most days. We didn’t spend much time on the beach but looked like more shad there but loungers were hard to come by. All in all, we would definitely return for another stay and would recommend this place. We did the city tour and buggy rental through Ramon tours and had fun on both excursions.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Loved every minute of it?

The resort is right downtown Cabarete( a 5 minute walk actually) a short drive from the airport, quick check in and our room was ready. We had issues finding our room as the buildings are not clearly numbered. But that hiccup was minor lol. The resort grounds are well manicured, staff is excellent in all areas of the resort. Food and drinks were great! Rooms are satisfactory , next time will book an ocean view to be close to the pool and ocean.