Dominican Republic Hotels

• Brookeybabey
• Reviews: 1

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Ramirez Family: Stayed with a host family!

My stay in the domincan was amazing.. i arrived around 11pm at night and was dropped off in the village of consuelo with a family that spoke minimal english in accomidations that were so much different from what i was used to. The house only had hydro at night time, and no running water. However we made due by getting water out of a well at the front of house. It really taught you how much we don't always appreciate things here. Its the little things that we really take for granted. we also bonded with the family in a way i didn't know that was possible, and it was very hard to leave. The picture was taken an hour before we left for the airport. with our host family and the neighbours.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Written December 18, 2005

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• jeffmillerca
• Reviews: 1

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• vdoortje
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Paradise Beach Club: Best location in Playa Dorada

Well, considering this was a budget type of trip, we got more than we expected! It is a huge resort with many rooms of various qualities.
At first we got a twin bed room. The room was good, the bathroom great. The view was minor as was the location. It had 3 small windows viewing the pool with a lot of noise until 11pm. But that wasn't the worst! It seemed to be part of a family room: a small door connected our room with the next door room. That door hid all but noise! Our neighbors slept through the day, came alive at night and had their TV set on for 24 hours a day! We could hear their conversation word by word!
After complaining we were upgraded to a superior room on the third floor! PERFECT!

Unique Quality: This is one of the first resorts in the Dom. Rep. So it is dated. But the location is THE BEST!!!!!! It has TWO beaches: the West one is very clean, great swimming water, much activities, but HOT HOT HOT! No wind!
The East one is very clean as well, more quiet, less activities, more rocks and corals. swimming is not that good. But a nice cool wind the entire day! Perfect for getting a teint! Make sure you have enough sun protection lotions with you and use them!

The place has a nice pool with pool bar (underwater seats!), 3 restaurants, a disco and a casino.

The food was great!!! Personel was great!! Entertainment as enjoyable!

But, the views over the ocean at sunset are breathtaking!

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Beaches, Family Travel, Budget Travel
• Written July 22, 2005

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• andy&lynne
• Reviews: 8

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iberostar costa dorada: dominican's best all inclusive

this hotel was on the beach and has well kept amenities, pool is very large and is no deeper that 4'6' entertainment through the day for all ages, and excellent shows of an evening with nightclub on sight.buffet restaruante brilliant everybody can eat well.
we will be going back but can not go anyother hotel as you get spoilt so anywhere else will be a dissapointmnent.
friendly staff do everything for you.

Unique Quality: veiws outstanding throughout day and night.
4 restaruantes
5 bars
you can get something to eat 24 hrs
all you need to do is get yourself there no need for towels or even toiletries they are all provided.
excellent for couples,family's and even elderly as it is flat.
childrens club all day (very good)

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: costa dorada
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Beaches, Water Sports
• Written July 20, 2005

lily pool within the grounds

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• starship
• Reviews: 870

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Casa de Campo Resort: It's Got Everthing!

As mentioned in previous tips, the Casa de Campo Resort encompasses 7,000 acres of beaches, some of the best golf in the Caribbean if not the world, a marina, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and the artisans Village of Altos de Chavon. Within Casa de Campo you will find a hotel complex, rental villas, vacation homes and more.

All accommodations have upscale furnishings and bedding, air-conditioning, bathrobes, vanity & dressing areas, irons, hair-dryers, cable TV, Bose Wave Radio, safes, mini-bar and coffee makers, not to mention private terraces.

Located in the resort are numerous restaurants including: 19th Hole; Cafe de Sol; Chinois, Lago Grill,; El pescador; Tropicana Grill and at least 3 other restaurants!!

In addition to golf, you will find plenty of beach, watersports, biking, pools, equestrian center, skeet & trap shooting, and night-time entertainment. Activities for families are not forgotten nor are numerous excursions that can be booked from the hotel.

This place is not for the light of pocket, but those who vacation here probably don't have to worry about that! However, specials can sometimes be had, so it would be wise to consult your travel agent or if all else fails, surf the net!!

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Phone: 800-877-3643
• Website: www.casadecampo.com
• Related to: Beaches, Luxury Travel
• Written June 19, 2005

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• Markos_Mary
• Reviews: 10

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Orinoco's Delta Lodge

Simply Amazing!!!!

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Written May 24, 2005

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• Firestar24
• Reviews: 109

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Barcelo Talenquera: Great value for money

This is your typical all-inclusive, package holiday, beach hotel fully equipped with plastic cups at the bar and french fries on the buffet. Please all those hardened travellers who turn their noses up at the slightest whiff of AC - give me a break on this one! All inclusve holidays are the cheapest way to get to the Dominican Republic from England!

The staff are friendly and unobtrusive, there is always food available, the private beach is clean and white and the rooms are large and clean. What more could you ask for??

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Barcelo Talenquera, Juan Dolio
• Related to: Budget Travel
• Written May 9, 2005

The perfect beach hotel

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• Ariannrhod
• Reviews: 73

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The Colosseo cigar lounge: OOh la la

This place was very fancy
at 12 euro a cigar,you only go once!

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Cruise
• Written May 6, 2005

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• Ariannrhod
• Reviews: 73

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obstructed style: Buffet dining room

This is one of the places that you can eat onboard-what I did'nt like about it is that the life boats were right in front of the windows,we never ate there because their is an outside deck you can go to.
The buffet room is where we ate breakfast and lunch-doing excursions you don't have a schedualed time to eat.

The food was ok-really good ''cafeteria'' food
in the buffet-the supper was a different story.

You must check when the buffet is open because it is not always opened-unlike american cruises; 24hours option of eating is not availble

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Cruise
• Written May 6, 2005

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