wonderful getaway husband couple 2 year old daughter adults ranged 38 42 just got 1 week stay hotel agreed no problems recommending, read negative reviews trip happy report experience positive, witnessed unhappy guests stay guests uptight unreasonable kind hard no matter are.some negative reviews noticed deal fact resort large, nearly review mentions size resort description hides fact 1000 rooms, n't like walk 5 minutes avoid hotel, mobility problems avoid hotel, ca n't wait 5 mintues shuttle avoid hotel, witnessed irate man complaining room not closer beach demanded room changed wife mobility problems, bit jerk, likely complain got room closer beach n't close lobby restaurants, fault did n't choose smaller resort suited wife better, husband did n't mind walking large resort enjoying beautiful immaculate grounds exotic birds freely walking/flying, train/shuttle took longer 10 minutes wait, friends daughter actually enjoyed choo choo ride, went vacation relax not hurry places, walking slow leisurely pace beach lobby no longer 15 minutes, easily walk 10. highly distasteful n't choose hotel, not problem choose resort wo n't regret room clean spacious, initially toilet leaked husband able fix minutes no staff called, occasionally maid add fresh flowers decorate room nice touch, tipped 5 1st night additional 5 mid week, friends tipped 5 2nd night nothing end week did n't receive different treatment got beer fridge, mattress pillows not luxury-grade remember really poor country, think request better pillows, acceptable 1 week.check checked 30 minutes arrival did n't unreasonable, visiting carribean n't expect north american speed service, shown rooms immediately, friendly porter gave little tour way, tipped 3 carry 2 bags.food pleasantly surprised quality variety, buffet pretty good grilled food good excellent, husband got hooked paella lunch everyday, dinner ate ma maison hokkaido gondola hacienda, good, did n't hokkaido ma maison better restaurants reviews suggest, overall food good good, not excellent like fancy top-rated restaurant toronto did n't expect, people expect food really high quality like expensive restaurant home just ignorant, got sick brief lasting 25 minutes, went washroom quickly recovered felt fine, n't big deal did n't affect vacation, reservations n't reservation restaurants morning 3:00 pm, openings, actually did n't trouble getting restaurant.bars bartenders usually entertaining, think hardest job resort keeping demanding tourists smile, bar la hacienda american grill coolest stylish, did n't discover 3 days vacation regretted, good variety drinks bars 2 resorts visited cuba, served variety martinis bartenders knew make them.staff staff excellent, try really hard friendly, given tip really appreciate act like expect, dominicans really lovely people, felt bad vibe anyone.golf ha not really free like imply oh, mandatory 35 person fee golf carts rentals 47 clubs pretty good quality, plan golfing worth bring clubs, burger lunch 7 big burger, golf shirt gift store 85.gift stores hotel expensive expected, try not forget toiletries especially sunscreen costs 25 usd, feminine napkins 4 12. vendors hotel selling crafts jewelry usually quote prices twice willing sell, usually buy 40 original quoted price, merchandise expensive probably pay convenience vendors likely hotel cut sales too.spa caribe biggest disappointment, booked deep muscular massage 75 massage therapist mildred really did not know, really tried good job tell unsure time, impression little training, came just rubbed flat palms general way getting muscles using thumbs applying pressure asked, did good job calfs, did n't know feet pressing hoping felt good, bad looking forward good massage 75 expensive massage n't benfecial, knew massage spa tropical said really good, guess depended massage therapist, saw given massage outdoors jealous massage therapist digging, oh, lesson learned.pools great, family friendly shallow ends deeper ends no deeper 4.75 feet, husband loved swim bar, plenty lounge chairs shady non-shady areas.beach great, sand white fine, yes occasional seeweed, ocean afterall, water warm clear, plenty lounge chairs area umbrella shade wished, yes women topless, 50.overall great time, resort, group people not enjoy young partying singles, saw singles definitely night scene saw couples young families small children large groups people 6, people complain hotel not 5 stars just ignorant, course not like 5-star hotel home, 5-star hotel home cost 3 times n't include food, reason people visit carribean weather beach fact affordable, overheard guest complain loudly stayed 5-star hotel atlanta mattress room far better, people just idiots, recommend resort looking great carribean getaway, super time,  
wonderful getaway husband couple 2 year old daughter adults ranged 38 42 just got 1 week stay hotel agreed no problems recommending, read negative reviews trip happy report experience positive, witnessed unhappy guests stay guests uptight unreasonable kind hard no matter are.some negative reviews noticed deal fact resort large, nearly review mentions size resort description hides fact 1000 rooms, n't like walk 5 minutes avoid hotel, mobility problems avoid hotel, ca n't wait 5 mintues shuttle avoid hotel, witnessed irate man complaining room not closer beach demanded room changed wife mobility problems, bit jerk, likely complain got room closer beach n't close lobby restaurants, fault did n't choose smaller resort suited wife better, husband did n't mind walking large resort enjoying beautiful immaculate grounds exotic birds freely walking/flying, train/shuttle took longer 10 minutes wait, friends daughter actually enjoyed choo choo ride, went vacation relax not hurry places, walking slow leisurely pace beach lobby no longer 15 minutes, easily walk 10. highly distasteful n't choose hotel, not problem choose resort wo n't regret room clean spacious, initially toilet leaked husband able fix minutes no staff called, occasionally maid add fresh flowers decorate room nice touch, tipped 5 1st night additional 5 mid week, friends tipped 5 2nd night nothing end week did n't receive different treatment got beer fridge, mattress pillows not luxury-grade remember really poor country, think request better pillows, acceptable 1 week.check checked 30 minutes arrival did n't unreasonable, visiting carribean n't expect north american speed service, shown rooms immediately, friendly porter gave little tour way, tipped 3 carry 2 bags.food pleasantly surprised quality variety, buffet pretty good grilled food good excellent, husband got hooked paella lunch everyday, dinner ate ma maison hokkaido gondola hacienda, good, did n't hokkaido ma maison better restaurants reviews suggest, overall food good good, not excellent like fancy top-rated restaurant toronto did n't expect, people expect food really high quality like expensive restaurant home just ignorant, got sick brief lasting 25 minutes, went washroom quickly recovered felt fine, n't big deal did n't affect vacation, reservations n't reservation restaurants morning 3:00 pm, openings, actually did n't trouble getting restaurant.bars bartenders usually entertaining, think hardest job resort keeping demanding tourists smile, bar la hacienda american grill coolest stylish, did n't discover 3 days vacation regretted, good variety drinks bars 2 resorts visited cuba, served variety martinis bartenders knew make them.staff staff excellent, try really hard friendly, given tip really appreciate act like expect, dominicans really lovely people, felt bad vibe anyone.golf ha not really free like imply oh, mandatory 35 person fee golf carts rentals 47 clubs pretty good quality, plan golfing worth bring clubs, burger lunch 7 big burger, golf shirt gift store 85.gift stores hotel expensive expected, try not forget toiletries especially sunscreen costs 25 usd, feminine napkins 4 12. vendors hotel selling crafts jewelry usually quote prices twice willing sell, usually buy 40 original quoted price, merchandise expensive probably pay convenience vendors likely hotel cut sales too.spa caribe biggest disappointment, booked deep muscular massage 75 massage therapist mildred really did not know, really tried good job tell unsure time, impression little training, came just rubbed flat palms general way getting muscles using thumbs applying pressure asked, did good job calfs, did n't know feet pressing hoping felt good, bad looking forward good massage 75 expensive massage n't benfecial, knew massage spa tropical said really good, guess depended massage therapist, saw given massage outdoors jealous massage therapist digging, oh, lesson learned.pools great, family friendly shallow ends deeper ends no deeper 4.75 feet, husband loved swim bar, plenty lounge chairs shady non-shady areas.beach great, sand white fine, yes occasional seeweed, ocean afterall, water warm clear, plenty lounge chairs area umbrella shade wished, yes women topless, 50.overall great time, resort, group people not enjoy young partying singles, saw singles definitely night scene saw couples young families small children large groups people 6, people complain hotel not 5 stars just ignorant, course not like 5-star hotel home, 5-star hotel home cost 3 times n't include food, reason people visit carribean weather beach fact affordable, overheard guest complain loudly stayed 5-star hotel atlanta mattress room far better, people just idiots, recommend resort looking great carribean getaway, super time,  