Latest Holiday Reviews for Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic on Holiday Critic

"best holiday ever!" - 5 Stars for Gran Ventana Beach Resort in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:48:05 +0100

diane chadwick wrote, "

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This was our first time all inclusive and in the Caribbean and we were not disappointed! Gran Ventana Beach Resort is a must. The resort is very clean and the food is out of this world. The nightly entertainment is the only downfall but the staff work very hard (the same staff do the day entertainment also)and you have to remember they are not professionals but the..."

"fantastic" - 5 Stars for Gran Ventana Beach Resort in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:26:26 +0100

Anonymous wrote, "Just come back form this hoilday and one word to say is fantasic!!! The food was different everyday all the staff was very friendly i would defently be going back! There is food being served all day in one of the many resturants, they have there own private area on the beach which is raked every day at 6am. The entetament was great all the lads was great have fun with them and there was al..."

"casa marina reef" - 5 Stars for Casa Marina Reef in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:59:19 +0100

judy bexon wrote, "been going to casa marina reef for 7yrs never had any problem and i have a very dicky stomach am diabetic and have half of my inners missing had no problems at all with anything frab place fantastic people nothing is a problem judy uk"

"paradise on earth fun fun" - 5 Stars for Iberostar Costa Dorada in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:57:19 +0100

The Borrets and Wingroves wrote, "We went to the Iberostar in the Dominican last year along with another family (7 of us at first) then we were joined by my sister and her family. This hotel is sheer luxury. From the moment we got there we were treated like royalty. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff and the daily entertainment team made the holiday such fun. At first we just wanted to chill, but as you get..."

"Simply the Best" - 5 Stars for Gran Ventana Beach Resort in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Wed, 28 May 2008 19:42:41 +0100

C.J.Dadson wrote, "My wife , granddaughter and me , have just come back from The Gran Ventana, the hotel is first class .Its a very comfortable,clean and friendly hotel. service is wonderful and food in the buffet restaurant is very ,very good. there are 3 al acarte restaurants and guests on a/inc can go to each of these once a week (6x over a fortnight period ) . The outdoor area's are large ,with plenty of sun loungers and are kept spotless , all pool areas and there own beach area is raked early each day(approx. 6am) The rooms are good too with basic mini- bar topped up every other day (4 xbeers and large container of water) I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel."

"Best Dominican Holiday" - 5 Stars for Iberostar Costa Dorada in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:02:05 +0100

Val hamilton wrote, "This was our thiord visit to the Dom Rep, and can honestly say that it was truly amazing. From the minute you arrive, you feel like you are in total luxury - flamingoes at the reception bar, beautiful landscaping etc. The room was perfect, and the mini bar stocked with extra if you tipped the staff. Food was fantastic, especially breakfasts. What truly made our stay was the entertainm..."

"outstanding" - 4 Stars for Casa Marina Reef in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:15:12 +0100

Anonymous wrote, "After reading some pf the reviews online I nearly cancelled but extremley glad I didnt. it was a lovely resort fro the price. Food was great and alot of varied dishes the seafood was beautiful and the actual resturant itself was situated by the sea with was alot more apealing. Felt very safe as I stepped of the plane reps were waiting and reasurring. Ten minutes to hotel which was even..."

"oooh my god" - 5 Stars for Clubhotel Riu Merengue in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:30:56 +0100

sue elson wrote, "riu merengue is simply the best every member of the staff mak es you feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble and if you could bottle the energy of the wonderfull animation team oh my god you would be rich food is great rooms are comfortable beach is great i could go on telling you how great it all is but you need to be there like i will be same time next year haste la vista i love yo..."

"Glamour, I think not." - 2 Stars for Sosua Bay Hotel in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:56:29 +0100

Disappointed wrote, "Externally, Hotel Sosua Bay was lovely, as was the rooms and bathrooms. Food was plentiful, if not a touch too greasy. Not too much entertainment for my children who are in their teans. Stomach bugs prevented us, short term, from leaving our rooms. Gymnasium was inoperable and needed updating. The pool bar was also not in operation. Floor hygene and illness, was a main factor which m..."

"a great hotel" - 5 Stars for Casa Marina Reef in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:49:04 +0100

alxcaz wrote, "went for daughters wedding, were a party of 9, and i can honestly say that we all had a great time, hotel was great with plenty of bars, and resturants, 2 lovely beaches, 3 jacuzzes, and some hammocks big enough for 2 where we chilled out most nights. loved the fact that we could go into Sosua, as long has you are polite but firm, the locals do not hassle you, would recommend this hotel..."

"fabulous" - 5 Stars for Iberostar Costa Dorada in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:05:51 +0100

Anonymous wrote, "Flight was long ,but i knew it would be :( but it was well worth it.The hotel was lovely, beautiful gardens , fantastic swimming pool . Good size room and very clean .The food was lovely, there was so much, and lots of variety and you could eat and drink 24 hours a day if you wanted even the mini bar had beer coke and water( all free if you are all inclusive.) .Friendly and helpful sta..."

"will never travel with first choice again" - 1 Star for Golden Beach Holiday Village in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:12:42 +0100

Marion wrote, "An expensive holiday that was not worth the money time or effort. The flight over was another story. On arrival at the resort we where shown to two rooms, one was very mouldy and the other had not been cleaned, previous guest hair was still on the pillow and glass on the carpet. Three other rooms where either mouldy, ceiling about to fall in with water or bunk bed sides too dangerous for c..."

"I won't go back" - 2 Stars for Sosua Bay Hotel in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:00:42 +0000

Anonymous wrote, "This being the first trip to the Dominican we were rather put off and will probably not return at least for a number of years. I don't think they realize the potential for their country that tourism can provide. Cleanliness is an issue. Resort was in disrepair and certainly not what the pictures show. We were totally turned off by the persistence and peskiness for peddlers. No meant n..."

"Great Holiday" - 5 Stars for Clubhotel Riu Mambo in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:42:01 +0000

Allison Hopper wrote, "This place is fantastic- in fact we enjoyed it so much when we went for a week in 2006 we have booked for this November (2008) for two weeks"

"Excellent" - 5 Stars for Clubhotel Riu Merengue in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:34:48 +0000

Lesley Stephenson wrote, "I, and my cousin, throughly enjoyed our vacation at Riu Merengue so much, we are visiting again in November, with additional family members. Everything and everybody was totally excellent. I actually fell in love with the country and its amazing people."

"excellent holiday" - 5 Stars for Golden Beach Holiday Village in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:48:31 +0000

Anonymous wrote, "i got married at the holiday village and it was much better than i thought it would be, the wedding coordinater gareth was fantastic he sorted everything out the flowers were beautiful, everything about it was brill. we were a party of 57 ! gareth arranged for us to have the reception in the italian which was good the restaurant to ourselves at no extra cost, it would of cost us thousands..."

"Crap." - 1 Star for Casa Marina Beach in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:03:32 +0000

Jim wrote, "Went a couple years back now. I too contracted a horrific bug and spent most of the holiday projectile vomiting and had the worse case of diarrhoea. In the end I became quite attatched to the toilet, spent that much time on it I struck up a friendship with it (like in that film - Cast Away when Tom Hanks drew a face on his football and named it wilson) I've never experienced such a pile of..."

"Great value for money" - 4 Stars for Superclubs Breezes Puerto Plata in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:57:33 +0000

Anonymous wrote, "My husband ans I stayed at Superclubs Breezes Puerto Plata in July 2007. It was our first visit to the Dominican and definately not our last. After the long but comfortable flight (we upgraded to Thomas Cook Premier Class - well worth the money), we could not wait to reach the hotel and freshen up. We were feeling a little apprehensive after dropping other holidaymakers off at various h..."

"Best Holiday Ever" - 5 Stars for Clubhotel Riu Bachata in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:31:13 +0000

Clare Slocombe wrote, "We found this place to be everything that we wanted in a holiday destination. The complex was always clean and staff were excellent. The hotel was situated close to the beach with an excellent swimming pool, there was enough shade and open space for sunbathers and shade seekers alike. During the evening the entertainment varied from shows put on by the staff and shows by local entertain..."

"Going Again Soon" - 5 Stars for Gran Ventana Beach Resort in Puerto Plata Region, Dominican Republic

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:41:26 +0000

Sheelyn Carroll wrote, "We went to Gran Ventana in August and it was fantastic, the whole place is lovely and is certainly one of my best holiday places, the people are most helpful and genuine. We loved this place so much that on our return we booked to go again in Jan 08 and take my mum for her 80th birthday. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a relaxing holiday and enjoy eating as the food is..."