The Hotel its self was clean and all the staff were very friendly, sometimes a little friendly in a false way.

The room was clean and was attended too every day.

There was a good range of food every night for everyone, the waite... read more

If you are in two minds whether to go to this hotel, I recommend you do! It is certainly one of the best hotel experiences we have encountered.

Good food, clean accommodation, very friendly staff and good entertainment.

A few fr... read more

It was by far the best holiday I have ever had I can’t wait to go back. I didn’t want to leave the people are so lovely. The bar staff waiters, waitresses, entertainment staff are excellent I love it there I highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking o... read more

I stayed in the Riu Merengue in February 2006 - This was only a few weeks following all of the reports of lots of people being ill with stomach bugs etc.

We were never ill whilst we were away and could never fault the hotel staff as they were... read more

Hotel a 4 star plus, the food, entertainment live up to this but the standard rooms don't.

We were a family of 4 and the standard rooms are far too small for a family and also are pretty basic.

We upgraded to a junior suite whic... read more

December 2005

We visited the Meringue 3 years ago and enjoyed the trip so much that we decided to return this year and have been looking forward to the visit since booking with First Choice 12 months ago. Although we had a relaxing holiday on... read more

We have just returned from a weeks holiday at the Hotel Merengue, Porta Plata. We had the most amazing time. I was really worried about going, hearing various reports about the Dominican, but they were truly unfounded.

There are 3 hotels on ... read more

Without doubt this is the best holiday I have ever experienced!

The hotel is out of this world, the food was absolutely amazing, and I had omelettes made for me every morning, mmmm, exactly how you tell them to cook it.

The fruit... read more

Well where do I start?

An absolutely fantastic holiday! The hotel is lovely and clean and the staff are all polite and pleasant. Check in was very quick less than 5 minutes and you are welcomed by happy smiley staff who hand you some punch to... read more

This was the first time myself and my husband have been on a long haul holiday, and I have to say that this will not be the last holiday we will be going to this resort, it was the best holiday we have ever had, the staff from the top to the bottom could ... read more

Wow!! What a fantastic holiday. After the initial disappointment of the outbound flight which was with Excel Airways. Our holiday was a fantastic time on the Dominican Republic.

The hotel had every thing for everyone. Excellent facilities, foo... read more

We stayed at the Riu Merengue in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic in January 2004. This is classed as a five star all inclusive, and is located on the North coast of the island. Distance from the airport is only about 30 minutes, so it’s not long before y... read more