Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Crown Villas

I have just returned from Lifestyle Resort in Puerto Plata and I am sorry to say that it was the most horrible experience I have ever had in my life. When we arrived at the resort, we were lied to and told that the 4 penthouses and 4 bedroom suites that we had reserved through a VIP member had all sprung a leak in unison and were not available. Huh?? (I know it was a lie as I will explain later) and all put in the Tropical rooms for the night. This is where the horror begins. The Tropical Rooms are basically 2 filthy cots in one tiny room... more

we were in 1 bedroom suite and loved every minute we were there and will go back for sure the staff was great the food was ok we were treated like vip's we had good time at the beach with Pedro the bartender!can't wait to go back ps /dont forget to tip them once in a while and you will be surprised by there reaction and the way they treat you.

I went to the Lifestyle Resort with 6 other friends. The person who booked the vacation booked four two-bedroom penthouse suites and four one-bedroom suites through one of the owners, and we saw gorgeous pictures from her of what our rooms would look like. When we arrived at 11:30pm on Thursday, January 17, we were ushered into Lifestyle Tropical Resort (which is the hotel). The rooms looked nothing like the picture and we didn't want to sleep in them or use the bathroom in them. They were horrendous. Needless to say, me and my friend... more

From the very beginning this resort was a disappointment, the shuttle from the resort pick up 5 of us to bring to the resort and it was in a accident, driver could not speak a word of english, in fact we had to call the resort to get another shuttle to pick us up. You would think the resort would assist because it was there shuttle, zero help, we were hurt with back injuries and spent most of the trip nursing my back. The other family on the shuttle was so upset with how me were treated that they didn't check into the resort. They refused... more

BEWARE!! We have just returned today from spending a week at the Lifestyle Crown Suites in Cofresi, DR. We were booked into VIP services in a 2 bedroom suite overlooking Italian Restaurant. At first glance this resort looks impressive and the gardens are well maintained. However......the staff here really DON"T care about their guests. As VIP's we had real trouble having to book into the specialty restaurants every day....you had to arise early enough to be a the Guest Service desk by 7:30 am to book a table in one of the... more

I booked 4th of July week for a family reunion through RCI timeshares. There was 8 of us going. I researched the property and was impressed with the website and the photos of the Lifestyles Property. Mainly the Villas. There was also good reviews on Trip Advisor. It didn't turn out this way......the shuttle from the airport was one scary ride. There is very little, if any traffic laws. There is NO WAY I would rent a car or try to drive there. We would not have left the Property without a guide. Once we arrived at the lifestyle... more

I just got back from the Lifestyle Resort. The first thing I would tell you is DO NOT RENT A CAR. The people drive like crazy people. I would take a couple tours where someone else drives because it is fun to watch. We stayed Aug. 4-11 in the Penthouse section of the resort. It was very nice. We had a top level so we would get a better breeze. The only proplem was a lack of water pressure for the shower. It really was no more than a little drizzle. The good news was that is really the only bad part. The staff was really nice,... more

I stayed in a two bedroom suite and all inclusive. I had VIP status which meant I could go anywhere within Lifestyles. I brought along my 3 nephews ages: 11, 8 & 6. We had a wonderful time. They did not want to leave. The rooms & grounds were immaculate. The food was okay ( we ate at the buffet the whole time). I wished I had bought my own condiments i.e ketchup, syrup and salad dressing. Theirs was okay, but bland. Although they advertised a kid's club when I went to take the kids there was no staff to take care of the older one so no one... more

We went there for New Year's with our friends who are members. They stayed in a villa and we stayed in a suite. I do not have pictures of my suite, but it was excellent. We loved everything especially new VIP pools, ... the drinks were good. As I read other reviews my friend apparentely is also selling them on e-bay as an all-inclusive villa and 2br packages, not a bad business idea, hmm. VIP is the way to go.... I liked the fact that most amenities are almost brand new and the staff is very friendly and professional. I have to say you... more

We stayed at the Crown Lifestyle Residence Suites for two weeks in November/December 2006. The welcome when we arrived was first class and our suite had just been refurbished and was pristine. We became VIP members after the first couple of days and things got even better. The VIP areas were totally luxurious, party nights were fantastic and the gourmet restaurant was really good too! Read reviews before we went and were worried it wouldn't be good but needn't have worried, it was superb. Staff were friendly, the beach was lovely... more