Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts

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Solar39 Active member

Member since 05 October 2020

Solar39Active member06 May 2021 22:38:16

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert07 May 2021 01:22:48

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All depends what you consider good and your budget. Are you looking for budget conscious, large, smaller, great beach or pool, excellent food? Give us some guidance.

Solar39 Active member

Member since 05 October 2020

Solar39Active member28 August 2022 16:26:17

Because of Covid we had cancelled.

We are now coming in Sept.

Looking for a quiet, all-inclusive, by the beach.

We are an older couple, and will be traveling from Santiago.

Looking for good food, we previously stated In LifeStyle Resorts, Presidential Suites, but the food was the same throughout the resort, no matter which restaurant we ate at.

Money is not an issue.

Profe Agayu Active member

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Profe AgayuActive member28 August 2022 16:39:13

@Solar39 Though the room and scenery was comfortable and beautiful, I do not recommend Viva Wyndham Tangerine in Cabarete for the food. However, it's a nice place and is in walking to the main strip of Cabarete.

I believe Be Live Collection Marien will be a nice, relaxing option that is not very expensive.

The most tranquil, good quality resort I have experienced in DR is Be Live Collection Canoa in Bayahibe (La Romana). Though it is not Sosua,/Puerta Plata, it is popular among the older crowd that just want peace and quiet in a great scenery.

Best of luck on your search!

DRVisitor Serial expat

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DRVisitorSerial expat28 August 2022 17:12:24

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I stayed at Senators in Puerto Plata. The hotel was nice but food was awful.

Cabarete area when I stayed (not all inclsuive) pre covid had good food. The all inclusives tend to have bad food in my opinion.

2VPsoldier Serial expat

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2VPsoldierSerial expat28 August 2022 18:22:11

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The Windham Resort in Cabaret was pretty nice. My brothers and sister stayed there when they came for my wedding. They reported the service, food and accommodations all pretty dang good - and they were likely way more budget conscious than you folks.....good luck....

Bettyboopy Member

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BettyboopyMember28 August 2022 18:40:08

I have stayed at Gran Ventana in playa dorada, Puerto plata on the beach water very calm there!! Staff is friendly rooms are very clean and they take care of the tourists food is excellent. Enjoy yourself and good luck😃

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert28 August 2022 20:37:10

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In Puerto Plata I would suggest Gran Ventana or Iberostar.

Tippj Serial expat

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TippjSerial expat28 August 2022 21:25:36

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Emotions in playa dorado has very nice rooms to stay in and the pool was great , w/ 4-5 restaurants on premises but I found Grand paradise had better food .

Not sure which one’s were bought out in the last 2 years as I know Windham was up for sale and playa dorado was being taken over by emotions. ….Plus maybe a few more I think were in bankruptcy……. Good luck and enjoy

arisandmarion Member

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arisandmarionMember28 August 2022 23:06:49

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Honestly Iberostar is by far the best. They provide the best service in the area - they are one of the most expensive but you won’t be disappointed- any time we have large groups or people who haven’t travelled we take them to stay at Iberostar Costa Dorada as they are by far the BEST service. My spouse used to work hotels as well - have a great trip.

Solar39 Active member

Member since 05 October 2020

Solar39Active member29 August 2022 00:46:17

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@Profe Agayu

Thank you, this is very informative.

Solar39 Active member

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Solar39Active member29 August 2022 00:48:12

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@DRVisitor

Yea, that seems to be the trend.

We are trying not to stray out of the resort, but i guess we would have to, and sample the local restaurants.

Thanks!

Solar39 Active member

Member since 05 October 2020

Solar39Active member29 August 2022 00:48:55

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@2VPsoldier

Thank you, we will look into that one.

Solar39 Active member

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Solar39Active member29 August 2022 00:49:29

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@Bettyboopy

Much appreciated. Will check that one out.

Solar39 Active member

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Solar39Active member29 August 2022 00:50:00

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@planner

Hey Planner, thanks for the info.

Solar39 Active member

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Solar39Active member29 August 2022 00:51:14

#16

@Tippj

Thanks so much. Will check it out.

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