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August	+35 °C	+28 °C
September	+34 °C	+27 °C
October	+34 °C	+27 °C
November	+33 °C	+26 °C
December	+31 °C	+24 °C
January	+31 °C	+23 °C

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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive in Juan Dolio

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● Center: 1.8 km

☎ Phone: +1 809-339-9555Show

✅ Rooms are clean and well stocked with amenities, praised for cleanliness and maintenance. ✅ Friendly and attentive entertainment and bar staff, notably Manuel and Toni, who enhance the guest experience. ✅ The beachfront location offers a nice sandy beach with free loungers and umbrellas. ✅ The hotel provides various kid-friendly facilities including a mini-club and playgrounds, appreciated by families. ✅ Multiple dining options with a focus on buffet and a la carte restaurants, including Italian and Dominican cuisine. ❌ Frequent complaints about poor food quality and limited variety, with several guests reporting food poisoning. ❌ Issues with room maintenance such as leaking showers, faulty phones, and worn furnishings were commonly reported. ❌ Difficulties with restaurant reservations, often requiring long waits and limited availability of a la carte venues. ❌ Service inconsistencies, including rude staff and language barriers, especially for non-Spanish speakers. ❌ Presence of pests such as mosquitoes, cockroaches, and stray animals in dining and common areas.

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Rooms and prices

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Superior room

Wireless internet and private bathroom

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Adults Only Superior room

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Swim Out room

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Essentia room with garden view

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Essentia Swim Out room

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Essentia room with ocean view

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Deluxe Family room

Family room with internet and bathroom

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Superior Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom

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Adults Only Superior Double room

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Essentia Double room with garden view

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Essentia Swim Out Double room

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Essentia Double room with ocean view

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Essentia Double room

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Essentia room

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Superior Quadruple room

Private bathroom

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Deluxe Quadruple Family room

Family room with bathroom

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Deluxe Double Family room

Family room with bathroom

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Adults Only Superior Quadruple room

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Essentia Quadruple room

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Essentia Quadruple room with garden view

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Essentia Swim Out Club room

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Description

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio is a 3-star all-inclusive resort built in 1985 and renovated in 2015, hosting 338 rooms spread across eight 2-story buildings. The hotel offers a variety of room types including swim out rooms and adults-only sections, catering to families and couples alike. Guests have access to three swimming pools, multiple restaurants including a buffet and four a la carte options specializing in Italian, organic, Dominican, and seafood cuisines. The resort features extensive kid facilities such as a mini-club for ages 5 to 17, playgrounds, and babysitting services available on request. Free amenities include beach umbrellas and sun loungers, billiards, tennis courts, and fitness centers. On-site services like currency exchange, laundry, and 24-hour security add convenience. Although reviews are mixed, many guests appreciate the clean rooms, friendly entertainment staff, and beachfront location. However, some note issues with restaurant availability and maintenance. Overall, this resort offers a comprehensive all-inclusive experience within walking distance of the beach.

Location

Located on Boulevard Juan Dolio, this hotel is 50 meters from the public sandy beach, separated by a road but equipped with free umbrellas and loungers. It is approximately 27 kilometers from Aeropuerto de las Américas (SDQ), about a 35-minute drive. The resort is 40 minutes by car from central Santo Domingo, providing access to urban attractions while maintaining a beachside setting. The position on the Juan Dolio resort strip allows guests to enjoy water sports, golf courses accessible via free shuttle, and local dining options nearby. The beach is suitable for families and water activities, making the location convenient for a balance of relaxation and exploration.

Tips

If you plan to dine at the a la carte restaurants, try to book early as availability is limited and lines form around 8 PM.
Consider requesting rooms in the adults-only section for a quieter stay with pool access.
Bring sunscreen for beach activities as the Dominican sun is intense, and be prepared for occasional service delays or language barriers by speaking basic Spanish or being patient with staff.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, DinersClub
Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.

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Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

Shopping on site
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Security guard
Newspapers
Ticket assistance
Gift shop
Express check-in/check-out
Garden
Terrace
Private check-in/check-out

Rooms

Allergy-free rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Soundproof rooms
Room service
Family room
VIP room amenities
Minibar
Hairdryer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/Bathtub
Wardrobe/Closet

Accessibility

Accessibility features

Services and amenities

Iron and board
Ironing
Luggage storage
Laundry
Safe-deposit box
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
Luggage storage
Wake-up service
Telephone
Iron

Meals

Bar
Buffet breakfast
Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant (buffet style)
Snack bar
Coffeemaker

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Transfer

Area shuttle
Airport transportation

Languages Spoken

English
Multi-language staff

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Barbecue grill(s)
Billiards
Casino
Nightclub
Sun Deck

Parking

Parking

Pool and beach

Swimming pool
Outdoor pool
Beach facilities
Water sport facilities
Private beach
Beach/pool towels
Next to the beach

Business

Business center
Event facilities
Meeting and presentation facilities

Sports

Windsurfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Fitness facilities
Gym

Beauty and wellness

Doctor
Solarium
Massage
Steam room
Sauna
Spa
First Aid Kit

Kids

Babysitting and childcare
Children's playground
Children swimming pool
Kids club

The hotel is located on second line from the shore.

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 50 m. It takes 1 minute To the beach!

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Reviews

Cleanliness

Amenities

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23.01.2026 Eva

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%

23.01.2026 Elena

Doesn't deserves the price. All bad experience started with the check in. We paid for ocean view room and was "upgradeed" to a room facing a wall. Pools was cold. Food was bad, one of the kids get sick. Almost impossible to book a restaurant and cooking there was bad too.
Worst experience ever. Room also wi bathroom problems. Will never return to this hotel and not recommend for anyone.

12.01.2026 Christine

The staff was the key! Everyone here was so nice. The food was good and the grounds themselves were beautiful. The inclusive bar was a bit deceiving because there didn't seem to be much available but it was okay.

12.01.2026 Maria

Horrible hotel, full of mosquitoes, the electricity goes out frequently, classist attitude, the staff speaks rudely to customers when they try to complain. I'm covered in rashes here.

12.12.2025 Melanie

Giving a one star is way to much, here is a list of the disastrous events , I understand they were doing road construction but we almost ran over a man hole without a cover. We had to carry our luggage up the stairs 2nd floor. No help from the staff. Our room was facing the back of the resort so we asked for another room facing resort activity’s.
This resort was absolutely gross, dirty and food was horrible nothing fresh. Found a cockroach in our room. Staff was not helpful and rude and pushy. The staff was inappropriate towards me and other ladies making it hard to enjoy the beach, I did not feel safe at any point in my stay. My boyfriend and I went to the club at night to at least enjoy music and a drink, nothing but hoodlums and smoking everywhere. There was a guy laying on the couch smoking a blunt at the entrance of our building. Not to mention we got a ride on the golf cart to bring us to our room. The young driver was speeding like a maniac and stopped to give his boys high five. There was cats roaming around were you eat food, my boyfriend ask a worker to remove the cat cause he is allergic and they did nothing, not to mention that’s not sanitary, this place was a nightmare and to top it off. We both left sick with stomach issues among bowel issues. We did not drink the water. It could have been the ice or the food.
We only had enough coffee in the room for one person and no condiments, I stirred his coffee with a toothbrush. The end of course, This place is dirty. Just plain filthy . Punta Cana is absolutely amazing if yr looking for great service and clean wonderful food, there is so much more I can say but I hope you get the just of this trip from hell.

01.12.2025 Nikhil

So there has been a lot of mixed reviews for this place, good and bad. I will clear it up now with my honest and unedited review of every topic applicable for a resort such as this. This includes restaurants (interesting), pools, activities, bathrooms, guest service, warnings, tips, and a lot more. Everything you need is here.

Bathrooms: There are a few scattered around the resort, and they are okay. It usually smells damp but they are cleaned often. The bathroom in the rooms have a lot of issues though. There is no proper drainage for the shower, so water leaks everywhere. The toilet also was leaking so not a good experience.

Food: they advertise like 6 restaurants, but what they don’t mention is that 4 of those are closed almost everyday. And to book those 4 not so good restaurants on the odd day they are open you need to wait in line at 8pm for 30 minutes to book a reservation. There is also a snack bar by the beach that has long lines and wet food, and a buffet. This buffet got 3 of my friends food poisoning. The meat wasn’t cooked at all, and meat was pretty much all they had. Couldn’t enjoy any eating. To summarize, nope.

Service: They tried to help, but most problems there was not much they could do. And if you don’t speak fluent Spanish, half the time they won’t even understand you and ignore you.

Activities: They had the pools (advertise 3 but only 2 open to guests for some reason), the beach which was great but flooded with vendors and random people. Other than that they had some dance parties and shows but nothing special. During the day everyone is pretty bored. It’s a very narrow land.

Location: Apparently lots of crime so they had a couple security guards but the beach was nice.

Housecleaning: They clean the rooms really nicely, moping and refilling water. There’s not much they can do with the engineering faults of the rooms.

ALSO THERE ARE WILD DOGS AND CATS AND HUGE COCKROACHES EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING BUFFET AND NO EMPLOYEE WILL HELP. just a warning to anyone allergic or who doesn’t like 4 cats trying to eat the same uncooked meat you are trying to eat.

Also a lot of people who live close by come for the day and pay little money, so it’s ridiculously crowded and loud, they run out of towels and plates for the actually guests.

You get the gist. If you benefitted from this review, please leave a like. :)

10.11.2025 Luz

The bar was okay, I didn’t use the spa. I don’t know why they put me away from the group that I formed. Everybody was in the same place. I was not allowed to visit them. All of them used a black cord and mine was purple.

09.11.2025 Veronica

The bar staff were great especially at the essential section as well as Toni at the adults main pool bar

04.11.2025 DHARMENDRA

Food recycled too many times, half of the trays would be empty. Towels removed anytime and not replaced until asked for. Premium drinks not available though mentioned in brochure. Not a good experience.

02.11.2025 George

The staff and amenities were amazing. Rooms were great!!! I was in the adults only section closer to everthing and my friends had a private pool with their room. The service was incredible and really made me feel comfortable. I will come back!!!

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Frequently asked questions about Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

What types of rooms are available at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio?

The hotel offers a range of rooms including Superior rooms, Deluxe Family rooms, Adults Only Superior rooms, Swim Out rooms, and Essentia rooms with garden or ocean views in various configurations such as double and quadruple.

Is the beach accessible from the hotel?

Yes, the hotel is located 50 meters from a public sandy beach. There is a road to cross, but the beach area includes free umbrellas and sun loungers.

Are there facilities for children at this resort?

Yes, the resort has a children's playground, mini-club for ages 5-17, babysitting services on request (paid), and child seats available in the restaurant.

What dining options does the hotel provide?

The hotel includes one buffet restaurant (Ergos) and four a la carte restaurants featuring Italian, organic, Dominican, and grilled seafood cuisines.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed on the property.

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