As everyone I read reviews, but till you experience it’s your opinon is all that matters. On that note this is mine.I found the resort very tidy, green and lush. It rained for 4 days, so had sun for 3. We made due as where I live it happens too. Staff was terrific, especially Noris,Wendy(maid) and Jose(bartender).Our room was oceanview, very tidy and clean. No problem with water tons of pressure, Tv worked -yeah not many English stations but I am not there to watch it. Horses outside my patio, but security shooed them away. I like horses so that doesn’t bother me as much as rude people. But I only met a few so not a big deal. I really appreciated not hearing the BOOM to BOOM music. Activities were plenty and the staff were great. They put on terrific shows in the evening.Beach was awesome and the view was for me beautiful. You can walk to the town of Las Gerlas in 10-15 mins -1 way. I made a family very happy with babyclothes I brought. Very friendly people and most grateful.
Your Arrival: Flight was on time with AC. Quick through customs and onto the bus. 2 hour bus ride they even stopped so you could purchase beverages if you chose. Construction was on for new waterlines, which in my view is very important for the Dominican people. We have construction on going all summer here so grin and bare it. Check in at the resort quick and yes 1 key, 2 towel keys. You go later to get TV remote and safe key ($15.00US) for the week. Had our luggage taking to our room. Tip $2.00. Now I am here so let my vacation begin, and it did.
You just can’t let the little things ruin a week by dwelling on it. My saying is suck it up Buttercup!!The other alternative is just not that great…
Rooms: 1107 -by reception/oceanview. 2 dbl beds, mattress ok, pillows just fair. But I knew I was not going to have my memory foam mattress or pillows like home. Fridge stocked with pop and water. Key used for lights/AC..
Patio doors and patio set.
Restaurants and Bars: 1 Buffet and 2 Al la carte. Food was plentiful I just found not hot enough for me. You make your reservations for Al la carte the same day you want it. They are right front and center as you enter the buffet.
5 bars in total. I used 3 of them. Sure like those Banana Papa’s!!
Beach/Pools/Grounds: 3 pools in total, looked clean enough to me and I am a pool supervisor home. Could be freshly painted. Lots of chairs around and please shower before entering pool as that is where you get most of the dirt into the pool!! Grounds very well maintained, I gave hats out to the garderners. Beach awesone, tons of chairs/shade and sun. Bar grill there and 2 bars.
Vendors do not bother you. Though some of certain groups don’t mind stripping in front of you to change into their attire. Not hardly any topless around(sorry guys), and course well those speedos (figure it out).
Activities on and off the Resort/Hotel:
Tons of activities -ping pong, pool,archery,volleyball,croquet,shuffleboard,kayaks,snorkelling,aquafit,bingo,etc,etc. Can do it or not -I prefer the not!!
Other Comments: This resort is older but they have maintained it well and I am sure renovations will be up and coming. My husband fixed our shower and our friends -if no water pressure A)Take CLR down B.)Use toothpick to clean the water spout.. There problem solved!! If more of ya’s in the room then purchase the 2nd key. Again problem solved!! Safe -you have total control as you use your password, and if it doesn’t cooperate -be nice and ask at front desk for some help. Which I did. Hint use 4 numbers not 6. Hope this all helps you and have a very nice happy vacation as alot of people are in worse positions than us -just think of Haiti or someone ill in your life.
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