#5 of 20 hotels
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Puerto Plata
This is a very nice hotel, staff were friendly and efficient and the food was very good. There was an amazing variety. [Details]
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Food, Cleanliness, Pool, Bars
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Very good
Jason Pavao Bettencourt, Gatineau, QC
2022-04-16
Very good resort i would go bAck .. of course you get the odd person that doesn't like there job and are not very nice … but the majority made our stay very good [Details]
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Another fantastic time!
Jb, Toronto, ON
2022-03-31
2 weeks of sunshine with amazing staff. Extremely helpful and any request was attended to immediately. They have been working hard to improve hotel since being closed for 7 months. Noticed improvements daily along with more staff returning to work as capacity increasing. Looking forward to returning later in the year! [Details]
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Would like to see bathrooms renovated in more buildings as currently only 3 have been done but fully understand as things were shut down.
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Great resort
Simon Dupere, Oierrefonds, QC
2022-01-04
very very nice resort , drinks and buffet was to the max, new year reception was exceptional, definitely going back there !!!! [Details]
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Decent Place
Stacey, Regina, SK
2020-03-29
Was not as nice as another Iberostar I stayed at in the past, also upon arrival soap and shampoo bottles were empty and was a condom wrapper in one of the house coats [Details]
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Great food
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Staff, not overly helpful or understanding at reception, dining staff were great
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Iberostar Costa Dorada Puerto Plata
Robin Caldwell, Millbrook, ON
2020-03-18
Second time at this hotel was GREAT vacation lots of activities and an amazing staff ,My wife and I have been to many different resorts over time but this place is the top of my list, the room had been upgraded since the last time we were there the bed was very comfortable and the walk in shower was excellent we where given a welcome back fruit tray and a bottle of rum and an invite to a cocktail party to meet the management , will be going back next spring for a longer stay. [Details]
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Great staff always friendly ,very clean and safe I like the fact that its only 20 minuets from the airport.
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Excellent! Just excellent
Jetsetter001, Jarvis, ON
2020-03-11
We have been here for 3 day so far and we just love it. Some rooms don't have the greatest view, but you can be upgraded easily and quickly. The food is very good. Everyone is friendly. The beach is kept in immaculate condition. Stay here and you will not be disappointed! We will be back! Do not listen to the negative reviews... This resort is fantastic! [Details]
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The beach! The food! The staff! Everything is fantastic!
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No week points, in my opinion
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Matt, Toronto, ON
2020-03-03
Staff was great, facilities and grounds were nice. Rooms a little outdated but fine. A good all inclusive that was in a great location to get out and see the local area by taxi or walking. [Details]
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Nice grounds, decent food and not far from downtown Puerto Plata.
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The beach itself is mostly nice but the entrance to the water had a lot of seaweed at points (may have been seasonal, not sure, was there in Feb).
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Excellent Hotel
James Deacon, Asbestos, QC
2020-02-18
Wé have stayed at this resort 10 times in the last 11 years and have always had an excellent vacation. Food is very good with sufficient variety for even picky eaters.Grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Personnel friendly and very helpfull and accommodating. Rooms need refreshing however they are very clean and cleaning staff is great. The room we had last trip had a renovated bathroom and was comfortable. Beach sometimes has a sea weed problem however there was no seaweed during our first week this year.We spend all day at the beach and beach itself is clean. Shows in the evening are usually excellent often with a great live band and an excellent dance troupe.Quality wifi throughout the resort at least in our room in block 5 and at the beach. [Details]
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Food, personnel, entertainment and grounds.
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Sea weed on the beach for those people that like to go in the water. However there is usually at least one area where access to the water is clear of sea weed.
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Nice Vacay
Matthew Dickson, Ste. Anne, MB
2020-02-08
This very clean and well laid out resort was our home for a week. We felt completley safe. The staff and entertainment crew were all very good. Our room was very clean and had been updated. The bed was very comfortable but the pillows were hard and flat. Our room was on the 3rd floor and overlooked the beautiful pool. The food was very good with so much variety and it appeared to have items that suited all dietary restrictions. The beach was very nice but sadly the garbage that would wash up (no fault of the resort) was a reminder of how poorly we treat our planet.. [Details]
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Customer Service, Iberostar's environmental strategy within the hotel itself ie refillable glass jugs for room, reusable personal water bottles, recycled paper's etc. The washrooms have all refillable toiletries dispensers.
The weak points
For us there were no real weak points but given everything was in U.S. dollars the spa services were pricey. They need to enforce the signs they have for reserving lounge chairs. Towelled lounges sat empty for hours and owners no where to be found.
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Iberostar Costa Dorada
Sunshine Lynn, North River, NS
2020-01-31
Had a awesome week, it is definitely a 4 1/2 star. The food was excellent, the drinks we very good, very clean, the staff very helpful and friendly. Lots of activities around the pool daily. .Good location on beach. Would definitely return. [Details]
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Very clean, excellent food, lots of verity at buffet, Specialty dining was amazing., friendly staff, grounds nicely kept, good location on the beach, lots of entertainment around the pool daily.
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I really can't think of any week points.
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Great Resort
Patrick Law, Minnedosa, MB
2020-01-18
My wife and another couple stayed 7 days at Iberostar Costa Dorada and we quite enjoyed the resort itself. The staff was quite friendly and willing to help. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The pool area was clean & spacious with no shortage of places to sit. The beach was beautiful, it had a lot of seaweed washed up but the ocean was very rough while we were there (unusual) so this I don't believe is common. And most importantly, the food was fantastic. Definitely check out the a la carts restaurants. [Details]
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Friendly staff, clean, great food, close to town of Puerto Plata
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A bit of a language barrier at times when trying to get more information. There were people on the beach constantly asking you to go to the market. These were not resort employees but still got a little annoying over the course of a week.
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A very nice vacation at the 19/20 transition
Felix, Newmarket, ON
2020-01-09
The resort is large but not huge, just appropriate to accomodate lots of guests who came to celebrate the New Year at Iberostar Costa Dorada. The room we got in buiding 5 was upgraded recently, very clean and large - we had a king size bed. The service throughout was excellent. The beach is both long and wide, with lots of palapas and trees. We did not get bothered by beach salespeople altough we felt for them as this is one of the few sources of their limited income. [Details]
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The size of the resort, the size of pool, the cleanliness, the landscape
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Too many algae by the shore. I think the beach maintenance staff did their best to remove them but the beach is long and just a little truck and a couple of guys cannot remove such large quantities as they accumulate nonstop. More people anf truck will do
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Staff are so friendly
Gary Mccausland, Toronto, ON
2019-12-26
The hotel is easy to get to and close to the airport. They great you and get you through the check in so quick. Lenny does a great job and looked after all of our requests. The entertainment staff is the best! Hulu Hulu, Pepsi, Wifi really make our holiday great! They are so fun and have so much energy. This is why we come back here. Domingo is the best wait staff you could ask for. So kind and caring, really goes above and beyond [Details]
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Entertainment staff, wait staff,
Grounds are beautiful
Staff work hard to keep clean.
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Special requests sometimes get missed on check in but usually staff are able to change your room. Depends on who you get. Seems like more work. More thought and care should be handled when setting up rooms
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Annie, Gatineau, QC
2019-12-05
Le site est très bien. Le service est impeccable! Les restos à la cartes sont difficiles à réserver à des heures convenables, mais j'en ai eu deux sur trois! Japonais à ne pas manquer et le mexicain est bon. Éviter les chambres au rdc ça pu l'humidité et pas un peu. Même nos valises sentaient l'humidité à notre retour! La plage est belle mais la mer pleine d'algues et 1 jour sur 7 de baignade trop de vagues. La pluie était annoncée presque tout les jours mais elle ne s'est jamais présentée de jour. Le site est très propre. Le bloc 7 côté opposé à la piscine sent la [Details]
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Service et la nourriture ainsi que la propreté partout!
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La mer grâce à mère nature! Et la chambre au rdc! L'odeur d'étang présente presque tout les jours au bloc 7
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First time at this resort
B Cooper, Cambridge, ON
2019-11-26
Was a fairly big resort but easy to find your way around. Staff was super friendly and would help out when needed. Power in our room went out and went to front desk to tell them about it and it was fixed within 20 min. The grounds are well kept and clean. Beach was big. Cant complain about the food, it was good all around. [Details]
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Good beach, good food, well maintained,friendly staff,great wifi included.
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Beach runners trying to get you to go to their market to buy stuff.
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You get what you pay for!
Arwin Buccat, Toronto, ON
2019-08-05
Yordin at the front desk was friendly and check-in/out was quick. Paula and Santiago at the restaurant(s) as well as our housemaid(s) were friendly. Entertainment/animation team and other resort staff could be a little bit more friendlier/approachable. Food was OK, fountain drink was not great (IE coke, pineapple juice etc.) but you can get it at the bar for a better quality. The beach area where the hotel is located is not quite as good as the resort beside it (BE LIVE) but again beach is public so you can walk there to play/swim in the ocean. BEWARE of the sales pitch about "STAR PRESTIGE" (timeshare) or try not to make an impulse decision to sign up (you might end up regretting it--it is not for everyone) and heads up the sales staff can be pushy and the "FINANCIAL SUPERVISOR" is rude if you do not sign up. Locals are here on the weekends so it is loud. Again, for the price we paid for we can't really complain about our stay. [Details]
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La Hacienda makes good tacos, they can make your drink BOOZY if you ask for it, plenty of lounge chairs (low occupancy rate) and animals you may encounter such as flamingos, peacocks and turtles in the premises.
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Bathroom is dated, food at the buffet was OK (bacon was cooked differently) and sales pitch about the properties (timeshare)
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Maureen B., Whitby, ON
2019-04-21
Had an amazing 7 days experience. Everything was well organized. Felt totally safe. [Details]
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Staff was extremely pleasant and accommodating.
Hotel was immaculately clean
Food was very tasty
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nothing to comment on
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Beautiful week in Paradise
Paul Hart, Hamilton, ON
2019-04-16
Had another wonderful week at this beautiful resort. Staff Christina, Kennedy and Carlos are outstanding! Only issue was the beach having alot of seaweed washing up every day which put a damper on our ocean bathing. The staff did a good job raking and removing but it was ongoing everyday. So if your a beach person, this resort may not be for you until they resolve this issue. [Details]
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Staff, gardens, large pools, wildlife, night lighting, Ala Cartes's, Pool view rooms.
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Beach, night time entertainment. There should be background music playing every night in the lobby/courtyard area from 6pm until show time.
Great staff, incredible beaches, food was awesome, great entertainment.
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Great experience
rmack4444, Winnipeg, MB
2019-02-15
Great experience. Even better food! Staff is so friendly and always helpful. Always a smile on their faces and ready to help. Special thanks to Angela, she was lovely. [Details]
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Exceptional getaway
Barbara Gagnon, Hudson, ON
2019-01-21
Fabulous time, Great animation staff Barbie, Pepsi and Wifi made sure you were involved and had fun.There was always a many activities to choose from. Ony from the lobby bar and Denis from beach buffet bar so friendly and best [Details]
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Great visit again
Tropical, Brampton, ON
2019-01-18
My husband and I celebrated our birthdays at the Iberostar Costa Dorada. This was our 11th time at this hotel. We have not bee back since the last few years but was not disappointed at all in visiting this resort again. Thanks to Juan Lewis, Elizabeth, Mario, Maria Jose Berbel, Rafael, hulu hulu, Kemo, and the animation and entertainment team, Eduardo for writing and directing the beautiful shows and the beautiful band especially the saxophone player Eddie. Special thank you to Juan Familia for all the mouth watering dishes he prepared for us and Gabriel for always checking in with us and all the other guest at the restaurants to ensure we are doing fine. Thanks to all the maids, waiters and waitresses, gardners ,front desk staff and everyone else who contributed to making our stay a memorable one.
This hotel still is a gem. It's the best hotel in Puerto Plata along with the best staff and location. The food every day is prepared by qualified chefs and served with love. The food is very tasty and there are so many varieties to choose from including a variety of desserts. There are many varieties of alcohol for those who like to try different drinks.
The pool is beautiful with a wonderful swim up bar. The beach has some seaweeds but that is expected in the Caribbean. The surroundings and landscape is well maintained by the gardeners.
Overall I would recommend this hotel to anyone. I am looking forward to going back at this hotel because it has a touch of everything you need and want in a vacation. [Details]
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We would personally like to thank the following people for making our stay a magnificent one and also for a memorable birthday celebration.
Special thank you to Chef Juan Famalia and Gabriel for preparing the most wonderful meals for us.
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Best resort in Puerto Plata with the best staff to cater to your need. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone
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Amazing resort
Dwayne Moules, Toronto, ON
2019-01-16
Everything was great here. Check-in to the room to the service to the beach- all great. Only thing I disliked was the variety of the buffet foods and deserts, but the taste was good. Stayed in room 7118, pool view room, there was no extra wall plugs to charge anything, not sure if other rooms were same. Tons of shade and chairs between the pool or beach. Juan Felix - amazing waiter/bartender. [Details]
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Pool and beach, shade, chairs, service, clean, everything within a 5 minute walk
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Variety of buffet food and desserts
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Great Resort
Ak, Moncton, NB
2019-01-03
I had a very nice week at Iberostar Costa Dorada. I travelled solo. I spent most days by the beach - i'm not much of a pool person - and the beach was very nice. It was long and great for walks. The weather for my entire week was fantastic.
The food was very good. Lots of variety. Hot food was served hot, and cold food was served cold. This isn't always the case when you travel down south. I only ate at the buffet so can't comment on the a la carte restaurants.
Aside from the beach and the food, i didn't do very much so can't speak too intelligently about it.
Overall, the resort was great and i had a great time. I would certainly return again. [Details]
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Good food, nice beach, decent wifi, decent rooms, good service
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Nothing stood out in a negative way
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Not a 4 star resort!
Lynott, Calgary, AB
2018-12-13
The rooms are very dated and in need of a total renovation. There is definitely prostitution with young Dominican woman going on there that the staff tends to overlook. The beach is extremely weedy to the point of not wanting to go into it. [Details]
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The resort has a very nice pool. The grounds are well kept.
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The hotel needs a total renovation and updated electrical outlets. We could not even plug in our computer. The beach is weedy. The rack it daily but cannot kept up with it.
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happy customer, Sauble Beach, ON
2018-12-10
Second time at this resort....going back again! Amazing people and lovely resort. Very clean! If you take the time to get to know some of the staff your time spent here will be even better. Very good value for your dollar and amazing weather. This will be an annual trip for sure!! [Details]
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Bad experience for us
morris, Toronto, ON
2018-11-26
The hotel has a good location, the room are a good size but it was the only thing we like the rest in the room was a bad experience for us , our room was clean around 4:00 p.m. every day and it was very light cleaning, also we found cockroaches inside the room. Cleaning should be better for the price of the hotel.This should be 3 stars no 5 stars hotel. It was our first time in Iberostar. [Details]
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the location of the hotel and the food were good
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Cleaning of the rooms need to be improved, the toilets were block so ofteen.
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Amazing Resort!!!
Warwick, A., Toronto, ON
2018-11-12
What an amazing experience! The hotel was beautiful and clean! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and comfortable. The food was always fresh and always available. The drinks were perfect ! The pool water was perfect! Especially since I usually find pools way to cold! I am already planning my vacation back! [Details]
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Incredible Vacation!!!
Tloveday, Kitchener, ON
2018-07-02
Nothing at all wrong with this travel experience. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the great resort. The units were clean, the staff friendly and helpful, and the resort amazing! The food was incredible in all the restaurants and we were particularly impressed with Chef Gabriel who went over the top with excellent service. [Details]
Great Hotel
Very good
Another fantastic time!
They have been working hard to improve hotel since being closed for 7 months. Noticed improvements daily along with more staff returning to work as capacity increasing.
Looking forward to returning later in the year! [Details]
Great resort
Decent Place
Iberostar Costa Dorada Puerto Plata
Excellent! Just excellent
Nice stay
Excellent Hotel
Nice Vacay
Iberostar Costa Dorada
Great Resort
A very nice vacation at the 19/20 transition
Staff are so friendly
They great you and get you through the check in so quick. Lenny does a great job and looked after all of our requests.
The entertainment staff is the best! Hulu Hulu, Pepsi, Wifi really make our holiday great! They are so fun and have so much energy. This is why we come back here.
Domingo is the best wait staff you could ask for. So kind and caring, really goes above and beyond [Details]
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First time at this resort
You get what you pay for!
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Beautiful week in Paradise
The staff did a good job raking and removing but it was ongoing everyday. So if your a beach person, this resort may not be for you until they resolve this issue. [Details]
Iberostar
Great experience
Exceptional getaway
Great visit again
Thanks to all the maids, waiters and waitresses, gardners ,front desk staff and everyone else who contributed to making our stay a memorable one.
This hotel still is a gem. It's the best hotel in Puerto Plata along with the best staff and location. The food every day is prepared by qualified chefs and served with love. The food is very tasty and there are so many varieties to choose from including a variety of desserts. There are many varieties of alcohol for those who like to try different drinks.
The pool is beautiful with a wonderful swim up bar. The beach has some seaweeds but that is expected in the Caribbean. The surroundings and landscape is well maintained by the gardeners.
Overall I would recommend this hotel to anyone. I am looking forward to going back at this hotel because it has a touch of everything you need and want in a vacation. [Details]
Amazing resort
Great Resort
The food was very good. Lots of variety. Hot food was served hot, and cold food was served cold. This isn't always the case when you travel down south. I only ate at the buffet so can't comment on the a la carte restaurants.
Aside from the beach and the food, i didn't do very much so can't speak too intelligently about it.
Overall, the resort was great and i had a great time. I would certainly return again. [Details]
Not a 4 star resort!
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Bad experience for us
It was our first time in Iberostar. [Details]
Amazing Resort!!!
I am already planning my vacation back! [Details]
Incredible Vacation!!!
The food was incredible in all the restaurants and we were particularly impressed with Chef Gabriel who went over the top with excellent service. [Details]