wonderful did n't want come home, just returned d.r.. family stayed july 29th till august 5th, read reviews going bit afraid, disappointment return new jersey.the hotel beautiful, large prepared walk, trolley provides transportation 15 minutes, beware 2 lobbies caribe tropical, casino caribe, game room fun pub teenager dico tropical, shows night lobby, shows fun alot audience participation, food buffets ok. everybody, ate 3 la carte restaurants la gondola italian ma maison french japanese, italian n't great bit good, son did n't care shrimp italian shrimp heads all.the rooms nice, 2 rooms bldg 2 right pool beach trolley stop, no problem towels a.c. maids.the beach beautiful, actually, seaweed not prevent going water, vendors beach not related hotel, haggle price, cheaper gift shop annoying, not topless bathers maybe caribe, 7 yo son disappointed.my children took camel ride beach, 15 yo daughter enjoyed beach activities learned merengue.the pool great, swim bar jacuzzi, just relax jacuzzi tropical drink, n't forget sunscreen sun wicked, son enjoyed pool activities especially painting fee activity problems staff, english not big problem, variety travelers france england portugal german usa.if going tours did bavaro splash alot fun, crew great really helped 7 yo memorable experience, did santo domingo tour alot walking, glad did n't bring kids one.the people heard complaining hotel fellow americans, complaining petty stuff, did n't want hear family having great time, really not worth getting upset small minor incidences, went vacation away that.i traveled husband 2 children 15 yo daughter7 yo son mom, great time thought 8 days short.my kids bugging, truly wonderful place, grounds breath taking, like said complaint stay melia caribe tropical come home,  
wonderful did n't want come home, just returned d.r.. family stayed july 29th till august 5th, read reviews going bit afraid, disappointment return new jersey.the hotel beautiful, large prepared walk, trolley provides transportation 15 minutes, beware 2 lobbies caribe tropical, casino caribe, game room fun pub teenager dico tropical, shows night lobby, shows fun alot audience participation, food buffets ok. everybody, ate 3 la carte restaurants la gondola italian ma maison french japanese, italian n't great bit good, son did n't care shrimp italian shrimp heads all.the rooms nice, 2 rooms bldg 2 right pool beach trolley stop, no problem towels a.c. maids.the beach beautiful, actually, seaweed not prevent going water, vendors beach not related hotel, haggle price, cheaper gift shop annoying, not topless bathers maybe caribe, 7 yo son disappointed.my children took camel ride beach, 15 yo daughter enjoyed beach activities learned merengue.the pool great, swim bar jacuzzi, just relax jacuzzi tropical drink, n't forget sunscreen sun wicked, son enjoyed pool activities especially painting fee activity problems staff, english not big problem, variety travelers france england portugal german usa.if going tours did bavaro splash alot fun, crew great really helped 7 yo memorable experience, did santo domingo tour alot walking, glad did n't bring kids one.the people heard complaining hotel fellow americans, complaining petty stuff, did n't want hear family having great time, really not worth getting upset small minor incidences, went vacation away that.i traveled husband 2 children 15 yo daughter7 yo son mom, great time thought 8 days short.my kids bugging, truly wonderful place, grounds breath taking, like said complaint stay melia caribe tropical come home,  