overall deserves 4-star rating stayed resort dec. 14-21. say concerned resort like given previous negative reviews, end resort exceeded expectations.many previous criticisms stem change ownership ocean barcelo september 2007. ocean knowing going sell likely ran place little commitment quality, barcelo strong reputation evident cleaned 3 months taking saw lot improvement work taking place there.i stayed various 4-star resorts dr previously barcelo domincan beach does meet standard doubt continue 4-star given ongoing improvements.on negative share similar complaints, customer service check-in reception poor, typically people serving long line-ups people checking checking plus not lining attended various reasons, staff running reception not really doing, attending moment walk away not return, easy lose patience counter disorganized, carry luggage room, learned experience easily waiting long time luggage arrive bellboys, assigned room block 5 near beach wanted, block 5 6 7 closer beach bit distance plan going forth regularly, block 5 6 close pools, getting room door lock access card pass did not work, going desk twice program change cards ended waiting 2 hours arriving door lock fixed room, not good start vacation, room rate 2-star showed lot wear basic old furnishings rust bathroom fixtures leaking ceiling poor a/c patio doors did not work tv remote did not work, nice stocked fridge loaded water cleaning lady safe ask key check-in hair dryer ladies, stay saw furniture rooms replaced, room not great did meet needs sleeping changing little impact vacation experience, overall property clean nice, staff working day pristine, pools great, food good buffets really liked extensive choice various restaurants dinner sure make reservations early morning quickly particularly liked japanese spanish brazilian, did not like mexican did not try italian, cafÄ sports bar lobby bar entertainment evening nice additions not typically 4-star, entertainment shows night main theatre good quality generally fun, great disco club property 12am-2am, 24 hour pizza/hamburger/hot dog station great fit bite needed especially club, service various restaurants bars good, sure tip saw tipping especially restaurants tipping, don__Ç_é_ cheap people work hard make vacation enjoyable.we loved fact activities things enjoy clock, entertainment team best experienced, beach water nice expected punta cana.for shopping couple stores property expensive immediately resort little area various vendor shops souvenirs gifts need, vendors pressure stores generally nice, probably best courtesy short visit, sure bargain usually 50, shop buying prices vary significantly shop, additional shopping continue beach 10 minutes little shopping village various larger stores vendor stands, nice resort close shopping gave nice break resort couple half-days.barcelo dominican beach typical 4-star resort nice need improvements needed, recommend resort expect continue improve barcelo ownership,  
overall deserves 4-star rating stayed resort dec. 14-21. say concerned resort like given previous negative reviews, end resort exceeded expectations.many previous criticisms stem change ownership ocean barcelo september 2007. ocean knowing going sell likely ran place little commitment quality, barcelo strong reputation evident cleaned 3 months taking saw lot improvement work taking place there.i stayed various 4-star resorts dr previously barcelo domincan beach does meet standard doubt continue 4-star given ongoing improvements.on negative share similar complaints, customer service check-in reception poor, typically people serving long line-ups people checking checking plus not lining attended various reasons, staff running reception not really doing, attending moment walk away not return, easy lose patience counter disorganized, carry luggage room, learned experience easily waiting long time luggage arrive bellboys, assigned room block 5 near beach wanted, block 5 6 7 closer beach bit distance plan going forth regularly, block 5 6 close pools, getting room door lock access card pass did not work, going desk twice program change cards ended waiting 2 hours arriving door lock fixed room, not good start vacation, room rate 2-star showed lot wear basic old furnishings rust bathroom fixtures leaking ceiling poor a/c patio doors did not work tv remote did not work, nice stocked fridge loaded water cleaning lady safe ask key check-in hair dryer ladies, stay saw furniture rooms replaced, room not great did meet needs sleeping changing little impact vacation experience, overall property clean nice, staff working day pristine, pools great, food good buffets really liked extensive choice various restaurants dinner sure make reservations early morning quickly particularly liked japanese spanish brazilian, did not like mexican did not try italian, cafÄ sports bar lobby bar entertainment evening nice additions not typically 4-star, entertainment shows night main theatre good quality generally fun, great disco club property 12am-2am, 24 hour pizza/hamburger/hot dog station great fit bite needed especially club, service various restaurants bars good, sure tip saw tipping especially restaurants tipping, don__Ç_é_ cheap people work hard make vacation enjoyable.we loved fact activities things enjoy clock, entertainment team best experienced, beach water nice expected punta cana.for shopping couple stores property expensive immediately resort little area various vendor shops souvenirs gifts need, vendors pressure stores generally nice, probably best courtesy short visit, sure bargain usually 50, shop buying prices vary significantly shop, additional shopping continue beach 10 minutes little shopping village various larger stores vendor stands, nice resort close shopping gave nice break resort couple half-days.barcelo dominican beach typical 4-star resort nice need improvements needed, recommend resort expect continue improve barcelo ownership,  