BlueBay Villas Doradas

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hotel great rooms for cheap B&B standardbut not the price!!!!
3 / 10
Oct 2011, gutted

on our honeymoon i cried for hours after seeing our room and sat in lobby for hours refusing to go in that room, very disapionted no one was bothered.... i tried to get another hotel.... hotel was great rooms horrible... fur coat no knickers... look good all over untill saw rooms don't go if you expect luxury....

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A Nice and Relaxing Holiday for the Money
7 / 10
Oct 2011, Well Travelled Sunseeker

3 readers found this review helpful

We've been to many places in the Caribbean over the years, but this was our first time in Dominican Republic and we went, on a recommendation, in May this year. It was by far the cheapest of the Caribbean packages we've had and I would definitely say that the old addage,... more

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Treated like royalty
10 / 10
Aug 2011, Gizmo

2 readers found this review helpful

We've just come back from blue bay would highly recommend all the staff can't do enough For you day and night food is great lots to choose From rooms are very clean beach is great Waiters bring you drinks on the beach free just tip when you want to And you will meet cheepy... more

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Blue Bay - Positive and Pushy
8 / 10
Aug 2009, djryanstocks

15 readers found this review helpful

Positives - Lovely, friendly staff, superb entertainment day and night with a great crew of charectors, the 2 large pools are great for socialasing and playing voilleyball, the third smaller pool is great for relaxing (with lovely chill out music playing quietly in the... more

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Nice Relaxing Holiday
7 / 10
Jun 2009, lukin2chill

15 readers found this review helpful

Before we went to Blue Bay Villas, my husband and I read a lot of the reviews, some of which are quite scathing (particularly on tripadvisor). Nonetheless, we decided to keep an open mind and would judge for ourselves. We went with Thomas Cook and the airline was very good... more

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good and bad bits
8 / 10
Apr 2009, les call

8 readers found this review helpful

First the good bits. Excellent hotel excellent food great service nothing is to much trouble for them the rooms are clean and new looking ,if you like the quiet life E mail them before you go and ask for a room in the 7000 numbers this will get you in the quiet part of the... more

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Dont do it...
3 / 10
Apr 2009, jsf

3 readers found this review helpful

If your expecting 5 star hotel, you'll be sorely disappointed. this is Butlins for the over 18 swingers! i was ill with food poisioning for over half the hoilday. the excursions that frist choice tell you need to be booked through them are a rip off. 20 minutes snorkel and... more

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Thank you
10 / 10
Nov 2008, michellecole

2 readers found this review helpful

I just came back from my first carribean experience and I loved it. It was the first time being away without no children. Everything about the island and the people on it were fantastic. I got engaged out there and we are definitly going back for more next year.

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me and my girlfriend went to the blue...
10 / 10
Aug 2008, Mr B Barratt

5 readers found this review helpful

me and my girlfriend went to the blue bay on july 2008 for two weeks, she was a bit worried it was going to be a rowday because it was "adults only" sh e actualy thought it was going to be a swingers hotel lol, but it was one of our best holidays, the staff were first class... more

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Stayed at this hotel for two weeks....
10 / 10
Jul 2008, Miss A Smith

Stayed at this hotel for two weeks. The food was amazing... beached was a mazing weather was brilliant.. until the day we left... as we left just before the hurrican season. ach day had a different food theme. The best was the American lunch (hotdogs burgers chips) and the... more

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just came back from bluebay in...
10 / 10
Jul 2008, Mrs B Gordon

3 readers found this review helpful

just came back from bluebay in dominican it was fantastic,weather very hot even though it is their rainy season, the hotel was lovely the rooms were clean maid service everyday animation team never stop from early morning till well after midnight i dont know where they get... more

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what can i say? excellent!!!!!!!! the...
10 / 10
Jun 2008, ollytheblue

3 readers found this review helpful

what can i say? excellent!!!!!!!! the hotel operates a 24 hour all inclusive policy. over 18,s only. food was very good. staff were very friendly and very helpful. the animation team were tireless with fun from 10 am till 12. then they took you to a casino if you wanted.... more

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The worst place we have ever been from Coulsons
We have just arrived from 2 week at this hotel and all i can say is that i wish i had taken note of what people had said about this place. We arrived and was given a dark room that had no balcony although in the brochure it states all rooms have them and mini bar/fridge this too we did not have.The room was not too bad although the decor was a bit drab you could not see in your safe deposit box as the lighting was very poor. The food was not good there was not a great selection and nothing seemed to go together, it seemed that every meal you had some sort of banana either fried boiled or stewed there was nothing for kids in the evening to eat and the snacks from the grill were cold and limited.During our stay alot of people went down with sickness and upset tummys and a few people even got admitted to hospital.We had 4 days of very bad rain and the whole place leaked some rooms had water coming through the roof and down the walls even out of the electrical sockets. The reception area also had a leaking roof and there was water everywhere and people were slipping and sliding it was so dangerous.Even when you complained nothing was done in any great hurry. We also book trips with the rep and was told not to buy off anyone else but people were buying off the beach or plaza and were saving a lot of money and the trips were the same. we have been to many Caribean resorts and this was by far the worst place and we will not be going back.
was fab from A TripAdvisor Member
we had a fab time at this hotel we went for our honeymoon they made us feel really fab, and my theory is you.get what you pay for and we didnt pay alot for the dominican,( but more than others cos we didnt get any late deals) but we had a great time the fun team worked so hard.
Great Memories from A TripAdvisor Member
This was the highlight of the year. I can't think of one bad thing to say. The beach was great, we played volleyball every day, even one game in the warm tropical rain. Don't worry though, the rain only lasted 20 minutes. The food was plentiful, and there was a good selection every day. Infact we didn't even use our restaurant coupons... A few words of advice: Get involved in the daily activities, we had so much fun and met lots of great people. Also go see the country, you will be amazed at how the locals live, and marvel at the beauty. We found some great deals on our outings at the Plaza. Half the price of the reps. And don't worry the bus did pick us up!! Can't wait to go back!!
THE BEST TRIP EVER! from A TripAdvisor Member
First off, I want everyone reading this to please IGNORE all of the bad reviews as, I feel, they are not an accurate. I'm sick and tired of people complaining about this resort. For those of you that rated this hotel poorly, I wish next time you would choose to go somewhere else because you ruin it for the rest of us that are happy to just be in the sunny Caribbean. You cannot expect anything more from a 3 star hotel. In fact, the resort is beyond 3 stars in EVERY sense, from the food, to the accommodations, entertainment, staff and an amazing beach. My boyfriend and I ranked the entire trip and experience a 10/10. Anyone thinking of going to this resort please know that my boyfriend and I absolutely loved it. The food was FANTASTIC, some of the best I have ever tasted, the staff, especially the "fun team" (Speedy, Micheal, and my favourite Rambo) were hilarious, always making us laugh and treating us like we were number one, our room was always clean (no bugs, ants, or roaches, as people claimed), the lounging area was always clean and tidy, the entertainment was brilliant and extremely funny and the beach was spectacular. The water was crystal clear, warm and absolutely beautiful. The restaurant on the beach was fantastic. The food there was great and the bar staff was super friendly. We participated in 3 trips, which included swimming with the dolphins (which was pricy but definitely worth it), the Outback Safari (highly recommend you do) and the annual carnival in Puerto Plata which was an experience I will never forget. We walked away with great memories of the people, the culture and the surroundings. For the price we paid it definitely exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. I would go back to this resort any day. Thanks for all the great memories, tons of laughs and to many new friends (Pedro and Nieves from Spain). Cheers,
i had the time of my life from A TripAdvisor Member
i Absolutely love this place. i go here every year and i have never been on a holiday like it. I really do love the people. speedy, Anjelo, nancy, oscar, melvin, whinston, gabby and Rudy i hope to see you all soon. i love Jhonny from the tennis court and i miss them all so much. The room, the food, just the whole hotel is proper boss.
peaceful vacation from A TripAdvisor Member
Angel was the first guy we met there. Really does a great job with vacationers. everything was kept clean and tidy. i really wish the food would have been more dominican based. it's kind of a bummer to leave america, meet beautiful local people and eat american food. but then perhaps next time we will venture into puerto plata for some local food. I also liked and appreciated the local based talent shows. my wife and i got 1 hour massages that were great! i got a manicure from a beautiful young local lady and it was the best i've ever had!! I LOVED IT THERE!!!!!!!
best holiday yet from A TripAdvisor Member
very good hotel ; the whole complex is clean and tidy and well kept. the pools were clean and the area around them as well.rooms were clean maybe a touch small for a family. food at hotel is very good not one complaint from my two very fussy kids .beach area is very good and there is plenty to do .also take a stroll along the beach to your right call for a few beers on the way and you will soon find a spot to sit and relax virtually on your own.fun team work hard to keep everyone happy Nancy,angelo.speedy,malvin,winston.juiro make your holiday brill, most evening shows good and fun packed,and you do not have to drink out of plastic cups as many people say. cant wait to go back;;;;fantastic place.
Villas Doradas from A TripAdvisor Member
Ignore all the bad reviews, this hotel was great!!!! We got back on 24/02/04 and i feel like i'm getting withdrawal symptoms. The pools were very nice and cleaned daily. We spent most of our time at the beach because we couldn't wake up early enough to put our towels down. Ventured to the pool straight after lunch though to sit at the swim up bar and let the food go down. The food was great, loads of selection, something for everyone. Chinese was nice but not the same as your local back home. The fun team were great and keep you entertained day and night. The evening entertainment was more for families but still gave us a giggle. The first week we had a bit of a grotty room where the fan looked like it was going to fall off the ceiling, there were a few holes in the roof and the tiny balcony looked out to a building site. I spoke to reception straight away and once there was another room available we were moved. Couldn't fault the second room, it was massive and looked over the pool. I'd recomend this hotel to everyone, i'm definately going back. We did three trips, swim with the dolphins, Cayo Paraiso (Paradise Island) and the Monster Truck Safari. All of these were brilliant. The snorkelling at Paradise Island and the dolphins were the best, quite over priced but they've got to be done. We booked with the reps but wouldn't recomend it as they really overcharge you. When i go again i shall book with the people at the Plaza or on the beach. We found it safe to go out of the hotel by ourselves although they don't advise it. We had many trips to the local casino at the Jacktar and a few trips to Sasoa by taxi which is a bit of an experience but well worth it once you get there. Beaches are beautiful and the sea is crystal clear. You've got to have a Pinacolada on the beach. The best ever!! All the staff are really friendly and make you feel very welcome. Anyway, if you're going, have a fab holiday, i'm sure you will and i'm very jealous!! Gemma & Rob
BRILLIANT from AndrewDunn1970
Just back from a fantastic holiday with my wife and 2 kids (age 5 & 9) I read some of the bad reports about this place before I went, and must admit that I was tempted to cancel after reading them, I'm so glad I did'nt. I will be going back!! The food was fantastic, the pool was always clean, the the gardens are beautiful and very well kept. The rooms were air conditioned, with a fan, and sky tv, cleaned every day, along with excahanged towels. The beach is great and is 1 minute walk over a small bridge, next to the towel exchange hut that exchanges your beach towels as many times as you like for clean dry ones! Of the four places to eat, I was the least happy with the fish restaurant, but the rest more than made up for it. Don't listen to the rep who says not to venture out without going on one of her trips, get out and have a look at some other beach's, we did and enjoyed it all. Beware of other hotels that invite you in to look at their complex, they only want to sell you a simular thing to time share. We went on three organised trips, Dolphins, horses and monster trucks and would recomend all of them. Take some sweets for the kids. The only down side to the holiday was the drinks (I'm sure that lager is watered down to stop you dehydrating??!!) Remember to have your entry tax of 10 dollars handy for when you land, as it is a bit hectic trying to fill the forms out in the airport after a 9 hour flight, then searching for those lost dollars! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did Andrew Dunn
I thought this place was great. from A TripAdvisor Member
After reading the poor reviews about this hotel I was rather worried about staying there. However, I was completely surprised with how lovely it was. As it was a three star hotel, I wasn't expecting the ritz, and found my room large and very comfortable. The lighting and air conditioning could of been better in the room but as a holiday maker you aren't really going to spend much time in there anyway. The pool area was lovely with a pool bar with many activities such as volleyball in the water and aqua aerobics. The food was lovely and there was always something to eat. There was so much to choose from and they even made your eggs and pasta to your requirements. Seeing as it was a buffet, it doesn't matter if you didn't like your choice because you could just go and help yourself to something else. However their seafood restaurant was awful! We had one waiter to serve the whole restaurant and the choice there was very limited. The staff there was very helpful and friendly apart from the reception staff who ignored you for ages as you waited for assistance and would never give you a pen, telling you to buy one at the gift shop! The downside of this hotel was that the alcoholic drinks were watered down. I didn't mind so much as I was having too much a good time anyway but I don't think they should do it. I also felt that evening entertainment was a bit poor. It was very family orientated but of poor quality. One night we had a really awful Michael Jackson impersonater who mimed and one night we played a really bad game of bingo. There wasn't really a bar that the adults could go to to chill out. Other than that I had an amazing holiday, there is so much to do there and it is truly a beautiful country. p.s don't book your excursions with the reps. Go to the plaza where they are cheaper.
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  • Address: Complejo Playa Dorada. Calle principal, 538, Playa Dorada, Dominican Republic
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