A calming lavender or fresh fragrance welcomes you as it permeates the halls, elevators, and guest rooms, instantly setting a relaxing mood. The Club experience check-in is both luxurious and effortless
Our room was super comfortable and clean, with a great view of the ocean. Restaurants of this hotel are all beautiful, spacious, and offering a wide variety of high-quality and delicious foods
I chose this hotel after reading the great reviews, and it totally lives up to it. The entire staff will go above and beyond to help ensure your staty is as pleasant and enjoyable as possible
Swimming options are endless, with four+ infinity pools, large heated jacuzzies, and the beautiful turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea
Must mention Angela Zorrilla Reservations Department who went above & beyond to ensure my Reservations were booked & setup correctly as I had multiple issues with my computer & she made it her mission to help me along with sales supervisor Angie Diaz
This all-inclusive resort truly offers something for everyone—family-friendly activities for guests with small children on the Hyatt Ziva side, and adults-only, no-kids activities on the Hyatt Zilara side
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Probably the best hotel/resort gym I’ve ever seen. If I had one recommendation, it would be to add more umbrellas on the beach
There were plenty of chairs, but umbrellas became a Hunger Games situation as there was one umbrella for every 10-15 chairs (versus one umbrella for every two chairs by the pool)
Shout out to Areilles at the pool and Ramon at the Italian restaurant. Everyone is nice but they are next level. Room 5
People 5
Food 4
Landscape 5
Great resort, clean modern , friendly staff .. options for halal food, definitely recommend
Whether it was breakfast by the beach or dinner at one of their specialty restaurants, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Hyatt Ziva truly exceeded all expectations
Amazing all inclusive. Great service, good food. The beach is stunning. Plenty of activities throughout the day. Can’t wait to go back.
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Playa Cabeza de Toro - 1.5 km
Bloved was our favorite dining establishment i the whole resort. I discovered some delicious Dominican food, as well as some familiar dishes. The staff are all happy, kind and very accommodating
They have lots of fun things to do- and it is also a great place to relax! The beach was absolutely beautiful. This was our first trip down south and certainly did not disappoint! We would 100% come back here again!
A couple of issues but were made up for other people. The happiness, Coordinator Hanzel was incredible. Him and his team made our stay 10 times better than it would’ve been without them
On our first day, it took us almost an hour to reach the beach because we kept stopping to admire the view!
Even though our stay was short, we want to say thank you
We will be back again because of him and the rest of the happiness crew at the beach
The pools are fantastic, and the bartenders are top-notch. The walk to the beach is beautiful; you can take stunning photos at every corner
I loved the beach, although the waves are huge, so people need to be careful, especially with kids. Overall, I had a great experience at this resort, with a great price and excellent service
The room was not up to standars, bathroom in bad conditions, paint poor, balcony doors in very bad shape, AC was too cool or off, Bar was good, Staff was very good, food was not excellent, was there but not good, the new year's banquet was excelent
absolute beautiful location right on the Gulf with ocean view rooms available and less expensive rooms a 1 minute walk from beach. A beautiful well maintained pool. Every afternoon they hold the events by the pool
Every evening they have fun parties. They have a great gym that I used every time. If you’re looking to book, fun adventures find Eddie the pirate on the beach
The beach is beautiful, the pool is great, the staff are amazing, but the rooms we had (yes, we had to switch rooms more than once) were not great (think leaking AC and water coming out of bathroom pot lights; part of the ceiling came down in our first room) and the food wasn’t that good
Very nice place, family friendly, friendly employees, excursions were very fun !
Recommended
All in all the room, view, beach, location, and staff were great. Oh, please tip your staff well, they work really hard! The weather was amazing as well
I al loved the animation team! They really gave energetic performances and made you want to always dance even if you didn’t know how!!! They definitely made people feel welcomed and were very happy to make sure our stay was the best possible
I saw good reviews on this resort and decided to try it out. This resort was better than I expected. It was very open and beautiful coming into the lobby. Our concierge was very attentive of our needs
Great hotel, great staff and entertainment team are fantastic. Always entertaining and friendly. Jazmin and her team are fantastic. Staying in the Honeymoon room and it is big with jacuzzi upstairs
The best thing we did was Parasailing as an excursion and it was all smooth and easy to do. They have members around the complex ready to show you any excursion available and they are worth it
The food was delicious on all restaurants offered and they did provide a variety but you could also find similarities from the other buffets so you won’t have to walk far
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The staff was amazing and the food is excellent. The views of the sea are spectacular. The property is next to an incredible beach just outside the resort with almost no people
Visited for five nights with two couples total and this place was definitely worth it! Clean and comfortable rooms, delicious food, and amazing staff
there is no reason to go to an all-inclusive and not experience the very best, and the staff here will take the very best care of you! Yes, tipping is appreciated by them and when they go above and beyond, they deserve it
Kayla took care of our cabana daily, making sure we were stocked with beach towels and our cabana and items were safe and watched over
awesome activities coordinator, along with Maria! Luis Mario, Ismael, and Omar were the most amazing wait staff for our days on the beach. Get by the beach and you will never get up to get a drink while you're there
We had so many great experiences while we were there, from karaoke and singing, to the pools and beach, to the restaurants and quality staff. Never had a negative encounter, not once
The beach cabanas are excellent, service and food was great, and concierge service was top-notch. The chicken burgers by the pool bar/cabanas run by miguel were incredible
Johnny Solano was the most amazing host. He made our stay absolutely great. They have 4 pickle ball courts. He got us the equipment to use when everyone else, didn't have a clue as to what we were wanting to play
Which was to be reserved and additional charge and that didn't seem worth the cost and after being there I felt I made the right choice. Pool had plenty of lounges and so did the beach
Not surprising being in another country where it is not a well known sport
Johnny also scheduled all our reservations for the restaurants and helped with the bell hop for our luggage to be picked up from the room to the lobby for our return trip home
The hotel didn't really explain the difference between a standard stay and paying for the Diamond club stay. I only caught the pool side cabana on the website
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Playa Costambar ⛱ - 1.4 km
It is a big resort complex so a ton to do and a lot of food options. The room was nice, we didn't go to spend a lot of time in the room :)
Had spider webs on the ceiling corners, the door to the bathroom lock was broken and you get stuck inside if you close the door
We had a great time here! Ok, admittedly the sales pitch was annoying. But after those 90 minutes, we had great service, good food, so much fun on the beach and pools!
They did not come when I called as promised,I had to go the next morning to guest service and they sent someone that afternoon and fixed the door and clean up the flood I had inside the room when it rained
The toilets didn’t even flush well. The room, you can say was like a sauna, due to how warm the room was. During the night, the light went out 3 times in the whole building, even while I was taking a shower
The food at the buffet was delicious and the place was very clean and hygienic. Before entering, they give you antibacterial and it is mandatory for everyone
The shows on the stage are super fun and the pool staff and games are awesome :) lisselotte was my favourite staff member! She is super fun and brings up the energy for everyone! The beach bar is fun at night and they have snack bar open if you need
CEEOO-Part (Adults only): Great. Good Cocktails, good Service, seperate Eatingplace, nice quiet Beach.
Normal location: Classical AI-Hotel.
loved it. The staff were extremely courteous and friendly. Location of the pool, the lounge and the beach were conveniently located.
Checked in to The Grand Paradise on Saturday and I absolutely love it here. It is beyond beautiful and the service at Cooee is amazing. Everyone here really goes the extra mile to make you happy, I never want leave.
Great part of the hotel. Nice employee and great atmosphere. Calm and relaxing holiday you will have for sure. And if you like business and entertainment you walk 2 min to the other pool and you can enjoy that
The new name of this property is unknown or if it will run as a resort. This is what every one who would like to return to the Grand Paradise Playa Dorada would like to know once this information is disclosed
Both sites have nightly entertainment - singers, dancing and theatre from 8 to midnight with s disco after hours. International clientele and lots of young families. All sorts of shaded and sunny beach sites
Viva Palace is beside Viva Beach hotel so that you can walk the charming treed walkway between the two properties
Finally beach is located in a calm bay so lots of ppl in the water all day long
Pros:
- Beaches and pools are great
- Many beach activities (paddle-boarding, etc. ) and other activities within the resort (archery, ping-pong, etc
room was not ready when we arrived. could not get new towels until noon everyday.
Out dated. Food poor to average. Pools are nice. Pool towel system needs to be changed. Lack of drink one is able to bring back to room is very lacking if non existent.
The food and drinks were amazing, with a wide variety of restaurants and bars to choose from—each offering great quality, flavor, and atmosphere. There was always something new to enjoy, and nothing disappointed
Our stay at JOIA Bávaro was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we arrived, the hotel staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel genuinely cared for throughout our entire stay
The entertainment staff Dai, Pikachu, snoop Dogg, black mamba were so much fun and engaged guests in all different pool side games and evening activities
The bar tenders and wait staff were wonderful with Tobias and Angelo and Maya. Everyone was wonderful! We met many people who come. back year after year and we understand why
Danilo went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. JOIA Bávaro delivered an exceptional experience, and we can’t wait to return
Wonderful hotel with everything close by. The service was incredible, the facility was beautiful and the food and drinks were delicious
I’am so thankful I stay here and plan to stay at another Royalton in the future. Please don’t forget to tip staff works hard and should be showing appreciation
We had a great time, the staff was very helpful in making our stay aweome
Everyone from Juan at check in making sure everyone went smooth and stress free to Jancey taking checking in to make sure we had everything we needed on a daily basis and Hugo at the pool bar keeping my drinks full
The beach…the beach was amazing! We had arrived right after a storm but it was cleaned up by the next day
We booked a romantic dinner on the beach and the main course of steak and lobster was terrible. Otherwise we had a great time
Every inch of the resort was pristine and beautifully cared for, which made our stay feel so comfortable and luxurious. At check in, Wanda and Edwin in the Diamond Club lounge were so kind and welcoming
There are also almost always activities going on around the pool and at the beach which are super fun, you’ll never be bored, and the shows at night are interactive and very impressive
Really good place to spend your time not spending so much money. I was really impressed with their food. And their staff is amazing… KanKan from the experience team, Sarah from the coffee place, and Omar from the bar
The rooms are standard and clean, no issues with the AC or water. The best thing about this resort was the staff. Timéo and Esther in specific were so kind to us and really made the trip so much better
It's a nice walk on a path thru a jungle like forest with a big pond with turtles, fishes and many kind of birds. The Dominican restaurant is also on the way to the beach
There is also a disco tech open from 11pm-2am which makes for amazing night life at the resort. The drinks, juices and frozen cocktails are lacking in quality but there are a good amount of options
The beach is soooo beautiful and extends for many kilometres so you can take nice long walks. The only unfortunate thing about the beach is that there are no umbrellas for shade, only palm trees
The private beach is great and the views here are spectacular!
If you want a quiet, beautiful resort with excellent service we would highly recommend coming to the Bahia Principe Grand Samana
We had an absolutely beautiful stay at Bahia Principe Grand Samaná. Our room (220) overlooked the bay, and with my binoculars — once I learned where to look — I could see whales breaching in the distance
The beach is small and intimate, perfect for relaxing without big crowds. The property is simply gorgeous, walkable — peaceful, scenic, and immaculately maintained
Also girl at the front desk with the pretty head band that checked us in an out and her tall counterpart I believe his name was Fernando also the porter that took our stuff up, y Medina in the parking lot that help me find my phone I dropped in the driveway came back an hour later and he found it for me — you all made us feel welcomed and cared for
A heartfelt thank you to my bartenders Fernando, Nilvio and Yacaury, wait staff Jose Antonio Fermi y Jose Antonio David and so many more, Rosa, Domingo, and Shariel kept me company while we charged my phone at the front desk
The service always came with a genuine smile and they go out of there way to get anything you ask for I know they're switching over but they need to keep these guys and give them a raise for treating their resort in a way that makes people want to come back and refer friends
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Playa Grande - 2 min
Breakfast didn't include bacon, and had only one type of ham and cheese. Small selection of vegetables and speciality dish, 1 type of fish and one type of meat. No cheese, ice cream or even pudding for dessert
I realize it is low season in Samana at this moment, but i had expected more from a Wyndham hotel. Further more, driving there, you can get lost, as there ar no signs or directions to follow
Everything is great! 👍🏻 If they install umbrellas on the beach, it will be great!
We expected a lot more for this hotel. Checking in, the receptionist was very friendly and so was the bellboy. The room was sober but clean and i have no comment on that
Amazing hotel. Service was great, drink quality was great. The location of the hotel is also amazing. Can't recommend it enough.
Lovely place where you can relax, have good meals and drinks. Very friendly staff, they make you feel like home. Beach excelente with bars and snacks. We planning to come back with the hole family.
More than five big pools, and 6 restaurants. Know that the beach is on the side of the other property but you can walk or take a trolley
We ate at hunter steak and enjoyed our meal. Service was great had to send steak back and they were kind and brought back a perfectly cooked medium rare with no issues
This is our 2nd time at this amazing hotel The experience is as good as ever
Our waitress was Stephanie and she rocked it with kindness and efficiency
Our butler Lenny was amazing
Our concierge Yefri was awesome
Beautiful location, beautiful beaches
Need lil bit improvements:
- room service very bad
- towel service ends very early, required till atleast 7 or if you can’t deploy a person then you should put over there
At first it bothered me, but we were able to use both hotels, except for some areas like the buffet at the larger one and a few other things. Other than that, the beach was beautiful and the pools were nice too
The buffet was HUGE and there was live entertainment on the beach followed by an after party. Very fun!
I hope to be back on day soon!
Thank you to all staff at the Emotions hotel!
Rooms are clean and stocked with may amenities. The spa is nice. On a scale from 1 to 10 i give the staff a 1,00%
Our first trip to Dominica Republic and no regrets. Yuleidi is a service champion and her entertainment team is fantastic. Not a premium property, but not bad either. Walked for hours on the beach
Spent a lot of time in the water. Coconuts abundant along the beach. Brushed up on my dancing moves. I wish I knew about the deposit required to use the kayak etc on the beach beforehand
Everything was rusty in the bathroom and sink. The housekeeper enters the room without knocking. Only receives 1 bath towel no wash clothes.
The gym had a trainer during the daytime which isn't common. We were curious about the membership pitch for the Elite Club, but the timing isn't right for us. No complaints from our 3 kids (2 teens and an 8 year old)
The room was spacious and had a great balcony overlooking the pool and beach. The seating at the beach is horrible. Not enough seating and it is taken by people from early morning by just throwing a towel on the seat
Everyone has the only problem with sunbeds, but for one dollar it can be solved
The staff are friendly and the pool and beach are clean. My room was large and comfortable and the food has been some of the best buffet style hotel food that I’ve had while visiting Santo Domingo
They don't show up until much later. Either add seating or do not allow people to take seats without being there. They remove the dirty towels first then replace them later
it is a good retreat for resting, the food is dominican, and it is in the best spot in the boca chica beach
Absolutely exquisite adventure and extraordinary experience!! Victor Polantes is amazingly wonderfully experienced and involved with the day to day operations of this beautifully sculptured and wonderfully manicured grounds!! I was treated like a very valued and special guest
In the mornings look up at the palm trees and you’ll be sure to find a group of Hispaniolan woodpeckers having a morning discussion. Every single staff member from the lifeguards to the security
The cleaners to the gardeners were extremely polite and friendly. Would love to come back one day, but sadly we have an unofficial rule of always going somewhere different each time we travel
If this is your first time venturing to the Dominican Republic, hotel Catalonia is the perfect first stop. The island is absolutely stunning. Buffet food was consistently cold
Plenty of wildlife to enjoy in the nearby nature reserve and thankfully within the impeccably kept grounds too. I was amazed that I spotted 4 endemic species during my stay
We stayed in the duplex suite with a pool and it was so enjoyable and worth it. Drinks are provided quickly and with a smile. Everyone is so helpful and engaging
Upon arriving we was warmly welcomed by attentive staff and were shown our room. It was extremely spacious with twin sinks and bed large enough for 4 people
The bartenders were amazing especially the older man at the beach bar! The chef at the beach bar was amazing as well and incredibly friendly. The staff really made the stay feel comfortable!
I had an amazing time at BlueBay Villas. Food was great and had a lot of options. I especially enjoyed the entertainment. Shoutout to Lizbeth! They made me feel welcomed and I enjoyed their energy
Bars everywhere most of them open 24/7 and snacks bar in the beach. Everywhere has beach seat and beds to dry your body out
Really great service, love entertainment, every day different game, love the diversity of the music. Free alcoholic beverages, as much as you want. Big shows every nights about different countries culture
Food is amazing different taste of every country, free restaurants with reservations, china food, Italia and seafood. Security guards everywhere as well cameras. Comfortable rooms with fridges rechargeable
This was an amazing resort! The entertainment team was spectacular. Michel Alfredo Luis and Liz were so fun and had so many great activities for us including water sports in the ocean like kayaking